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June 27, 2022
Luke AFB Unveils Newest Heritage Jet

The 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron unveiled an F-16D Fighting Falcon painted in a heritage color scheme at the 310th Air Maintenance Unit hanger on Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 17, 2022. This particular jet was the first American F-16 to score an aerial victory.
June 22, 2022
Royal Danish Air Force general visits Luke

Royal Danish Air Force Maj. Gen. Jan Dam, Air Command Denmark commander, greets U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Cisar, 308th Fighter Squadron commander, upon arrival to the 308th FS June 15, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Dam visited with Danish service members and received a pilot training
May 27, 2022
Commemorating the incredible life of Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Asa Herring

We often hear the term, "larger than life," which defines a person's life as being filled with extraordinary events and accomplishments; a life in which a person overcame obstacles and had achievements, which at the time seemed impossible.
May 20, 2022
New leader takes reins at AETC

Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson took the reins of Air Education and Training Command from Lt. Gen. Brad Webb during a change of command ceremony here May 20. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. presided over the ceremony and emphasized the importance of the AETC mission to recruit, train and educate
May 19, 2022
Marine Corps seeks to utilize Lightning Technician Program

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cooper McQuade, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214 airframe mechanic, signals an F-35A Lightning II pilot to brake prior to launch May 9, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
May 13, 2022
Luke AFB Supporter Appreciation Day brings community closer to the mission

Airmen from the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit show Luke Air Force Base Supporter Appreciation event attendees how to operate a Man Transportable Robot System Increment II, May 13, 2022, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The display was a part of Luke AFB’s Supporter Appreciation
May 11, 2022
Military members attend Air Force Medical Home Operations course

U.S. Air Force Medical Home personnel attend a four-day AFMH Operations course for initial indoctrination or refresher training, April 28, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
May 10, 2022
The 56th FW hosts Arizona Congressional Staff Delegation

Members from the Arizona Congressional Staff Delegation received a mission brief and tour from the 56th Fighter Wing leadership during a visit, May 5, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
May 4, 2022
Exercise Crown Talon preps Luke Airmen for future deployments

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing picks up deployment mobility gear from the 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron during exercise Crown Talon, May 4, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Airmen from a multitude of career fields trained on a variety of scenarios such as
April 29, 2022
Members of 56th Medical Group provide defense support for civil authority

Since the start of the global pandemic that introduced COVID-19 to the world, Airmen assigned to the 56th Medical Group have participated in six missions to combat the disease. The most recent mission took place during a month-long assignment that began in February of 2022.

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