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5 Nov 2020
WFSM Airmen live up to their name
Senior Airman Jaime Villagomez (bottom left) and Airman 1st Class Manolo Hernandez (bottom right), 56th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels system maintenance technicians, maintain a fire hydrant system while Jerome Stanton, 56th CES WFSM technician, observes, Nov. 2, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. To meet mission requirements, the 56th
5 Nov 2020
Royal Australian Air Force departs Luke after completing training objectives
Royal Australian Air Force Squadron Leader Christopher Baker, 61st Fighter Squadron instructor pilot, addresses guests an RAAF Mateship farewell event, Oct. 30, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Since 2015, 37 RAAF pilots completed the 56th Fighter Wing-led F-35A Lightning II operational conversion course. The successful conclusion of the
30 Oct 2020
Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 mission at Luke AFB
A Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 308th Fighter Squadron prepares for takeoff Sept. 15, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The RNLAF arrived at Luke AFB in February 2019 and shares Luke’s mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots. Luke currently trains with six foreign nations and has graduated more
29 Oct 2020
56th Fighter Wing Commander visits active association Airmen at Kingsley Field
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, the 56th Fighter Wing Commander at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, visits the 173rd Fighter Wing where 550th Fighter Squadron active association Airmen are geographically separated at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon.
16 Oct 2020
Werewolves at Luke get new commander
Lt. Col. Paul “Ballz” Killeen relinquished command to Lt. Col. Bradley “Vapor” Sullivan, the new 69 FS commander. The ceremony was presided over by Col. Trena Savageau, 944th Operations Group commander.
13 Oct 2020
Joint training makes Australia’s F-35 mission fully operational
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – Luke Air Force Base is fulfilling Secretary of Defense Mark Esper’s national defense priority of strengthening alliances and partnerships by training alongside the Royal Australian Air Force.
4 Oct 2020
Luke commemorates Tuskegee Airman with flyover
Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 944th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, executed an F-35 Lightning II Missing Man formation flyover October 2, 2020. The mission over the Arizona State Capitol paid tribute to the late Maj. George Washington Biggs, U.S. Air Force (Ret.).
1 Oct 2020
56th Ammunitions Flight Builds 72 Laser Guided Bombs
Airman Quinton Chaney, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron munitions systems technician, and Senior Airman Tre Tate, 56th EMS munitions systems technician, use a forklift sling to move GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bombs Sept. 22, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Airmen assembled 24 bombs during the first day of the three-day build session
21 Sep 2020
AMMO utilizes new system for 100% munition inventory count
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- The 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Munitions Flight is utilizing the new Theater Integrated Combat Munitions System (TICMS) to perform 100% munitions inventory count which validates for more than 3,470 munition components worth an estimated $72 million.
18 Sep 2020
Through family-focused support, U.S., Air Force senior leaders offers a 21st century roadmap to success
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – Karen Pence, wife of Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett and Sharene Brown, wife of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., visited Luke AFB, Sept. 17, 2020.

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In case you didn’t know, today is #MaintenanceMonday! SrA Kolnitys is an environmental electrician who provides ele… https://t.co/JFzcQHeQ9J

Happy Friday! Have a great weekend ✈️ #FighterJetFriday 📸 by A1C Dominic Tyler https://t.co/X28dFYDDxt

Throw back Thursday! Who’s a good boy!? Look at Enzo in action! Our pups train just as hard as our Airmen to defe… https://t.co/hrRnuIEgDv

🏳️‍🌈Love is Love🏳️‍🌈 Airmen participated in a 5K color run to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community during pride month!… https://t.co/k3q39aWp9d

Today is about more than BBQ’s, parties, and a day off from work. Take a moment to honor those who have made the ul… https://t.co/XGT8uDobpQ

Congratulations to our first class to graduate F-35 Right Time Training! Please help us welcome our 2 newest Airme… https://t.co/54uxdnMOip

Can you spot the differences? 🇳🇱🇩🇰🇺🇸 📸 by A1C Dominic Tyler https://t.co/EMYNylCgm5

Today our Danish partners flew their first F-35 training sortie out of the 308th Fighter Squadron! Stay tuned to s… https://t.co/TOrMpNSgd6

There is never a wrong reason or time to talk with someone. You don’t need to be at a breaking point to get the hel… https://t.co/PEUMwQPCnf

Maintenance Monday 🛠🧰 📸 by SrA Noah Coger #MaintenanceMonday https://t.co/4AsIpfESQm

Who doesn’t like a 2 for 1 deal? ✈️✈️ Another great shot from @NellisAFB when our jets visited a couple weeks ago!… https://t.co/nDm08YwbPu

Congratulations Chaplain Adam Roe on winning the Edwin R. Chess Award! This award is given out to an outstanding ch… https://t.co/IHHiI1QSt2

#ICYMI The Air Force Assistance Fund campaign has been extended through April 16! Your contributions go to providin… https://t.co/5JfgfpHkH7

This month we’d like to honor our littlest Thunderbolts! Military children are born into a fast-paced life they don… https://t.co/WcyyC9O50y

🎶I’m like a bird, I always fly away 🎶 Thanks @NellisAFB for this awesome shot from a couple weeks ago during Red F… https://t.co/NYZPu2XaDV

Last week the 56th LRS opened a rapid maintenance shop next to Luke’s airfield to provide faster service on minor r… https://t.co/AeRqkWnkTc

Today units across Luke participated in a stand down day to learn about the importance of extremism. Be a wingman t… https://t.co/0J5gTZP2qQ

Ready for Action 🚔🚨🚓 Luke’s SFS, @GlendaleAZPD and @mcsoaz provided a rapid response during a lockdown exercise th… https://t.co/2ObWUSAlyw

Congratulations to our military working dogs, Boss and Rango, on your retirements! We wish you lots of treats and b… https://t.co/9kdK1QMgQ8

#SlowmoMonday C-17 take-off style 😎 We’ll see you next time! @ausairforce

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