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Nov. 18, 2022
DOD survey asks participants to weigh in on Exceptional Family Member Program 

For the first time, the Defense Department will offer those enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program an opportunity to provide detailed input about their experiences.
Nov. 17, 2022
F-35 Lightning II Performs Hot Pit Exercise

An F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing taxis to a stopping spot for refueling, Nov. 3, 2022, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. Airmen assigned to Luke Air Force Base perform Agile Combat Employment (ACE) technique, which cuts refueling time by hours, allowing aircraft
Nov. 15, 2022
Luke AFB Chapel Kitchen Reopens

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 56th Fighter Wing and community members participate in the chapel kitchen ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 8, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The ceremony celebrated the reopening of the Luke AFB chapel kitchen, which was remodeled to better serve Airmen and their
Nov. 10, 2022
AZ Cardinals visit Luke in salute to service

U.S. Air Force Maj. Aaron Johnson, 69th Fighter Squadron F-16 instructor pilot, and Dennis Gardeck, Arizona Cardinals offensive linebacker, take off in the F-16D Fighting Falcon dubbed “Mig Killer”, Nov. 1, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Familiarization flights allow civilian and military
Nov. 10, 2022
Military members participate Salute to Service game at State Farm Stadium

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, U.S. Army Soldiers from the Phoenix Recruiting Battalion, U.S. Marines and the Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders practice unfurling the U.S. flag for the Salute to Service event Nov. 6, 2022, at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona. F-16
Nov. 10, 2022
B-1B Lancer conducts off-station training at Luke AFB

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing at Dyess Air Force Base performs a flyover Nov. 4, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Lancer integration training with Luke AFB F-35A Lightning II aircraft was conducted to improve interoperability between the different U.S.
Nov. 9, 2022
F-35 fighters put 173rd Fighter Wing’s ample range space to the test

A squadron of the one of the Nation’s most advanced fighter aircraft traveled from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, to the 173rd Fighter Wing in Klamath Falls, Ore., for a two-week stint in late October 2022.
Nov. 9, 2022
F-35 fighters put 173rd Fighter Wing’s ample range space to the test

A squadron of the one of the Nation’s most advanced fighter aircraft traveled from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, to the 173rd Fighter Wing in Klamath Falls, Ore., for a two-week stint in late October 2022.
Nov. 8, 2022
TITAN Arena Grand Re-Opening

U.S. Air Force Col. Keagan McLeese, 56th Fighter Wing vice commander, prepares to cut the ribbon during the Tactical Integrated Training and Nutrition (TITAN) Arena re-opening event Nov. 4, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The TITAN Arena houses the 56th FW Human Performance Team which
Nov. 3, 2022
Medical Group Airmen Engage in Moulage

Airmen assigned to the 56th Medical Group treat simulated casualties during an inaugural medical training exercise, Nov. 2, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During this training, Airmen practiced how to carry out tactical combat casualty field care while under simulated hostile fire and enemy

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