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  • Luke AFB DFAC closure, Food 2.0

    The Luke Air Force Base dining facility will be closing in 2025 for renovations. Below is key information pertaining to the DFAC closure and how these renovations will improve the service and quality of food service to its patrons.

  • Eagle Eyes: Force Protection during holidays

    Team the holiday season is here, bringing joy, family reunions, travel and making memories. However, this time also creates a favorable environment for cybercriminals, thieves, and fraudsters who may exploit any distractions associated with our celebrations to increase their efforts to compromise

  • New Horizons: F-16 IFTU shifts from Luke to Holloman

    The F-16 Fighting Falcon Intelligence Formal Training Unit, established at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, over two decades ago, is moving to Holloman AFB, New Mexico. The move is scheduled for completion in early 2025. 

  • The first Belgian F-35A arrives at Luke AFB

    The first Belgian F-35A Lightning II arrived at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 3, 2024. This milestone marks the beginning of Belgium’s transition from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the advanced F-35A, ushering in a new era for the Belgian Air Component.

  • Luke Leaders Serve Holiday Meal

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, carves a turkey during a Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 28, 2024, at the dining facility on Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The tradition of 56th FW leadership serving holiday meals exists to demonstrate gratitude and leadership, while

  • Cadets Take Flight: AFROTC Cadets Soar Aboard C-17 at Luke AFB

    Air Force ROTC cadets from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University had the opportunity to board a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, Nov. 21, 2024 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, where they gained valuable insights into airlift operations and witnessed the capabilities of the F-35A Lightning II

  • Luke says farewell to F-16 sims

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Donald Huggins, 69th Fighter Squadron instructor pilot, welcomes attendees to a farewell ceremony for the last F-16 Fighting Falcon simulators, Nov. 22, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Currently under decommissioning, the simulators have been used since 1975 and

  • Desert Hammer Ignites Airmen Readiness

    Exercise Desert Hammer, hosted by the 944th Fighter Wing and joined by Airmen from the 56th Fighter Wing, sharpened Airmen readiness by immersing them in realistic deployment scenarios and cross-training them across multiple specialities to enhance adaptability in austere environments.

  • EOD engages in 137th Memorial Workout

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Robbie Laney, 56th Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, lifts a barbell during the 137th EOD Memorial Workout, Nov. 22, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The event commemorates the fallen Airmen of EOD, reflecting on their sacrifices. It serves as a reminder of the

  • SMSgt. Brian Williams: the man of iron

    Senior Master Sgt. Brian Williams' career began in 2001 as a security forces Airman and has been defined by his resilience and dedication. Despite surviving severe injuries from an IED explosion in Afghanistan in 2012, including the loss of his leg, he fought to remain on active duty. Williams has