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  • Luke AFB F-35A Lightning II’s join the B-1 Immersion

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Casey Manning, 62nd Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot, prepares to take flight Oct. 3, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Manning and several other F-35A pilots prepared to join a B-1B Lancer assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess AFB, Texas in formation over the United

  • 56th SFS Airman and his K-9 partner

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Bolanos, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, sweeps a vehicle with his MWD, Edo, Sept. 29, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Military working dogs and their handlers routinely patrol around bases while conducting detection sweeps at

  • 56th FW honors Air Force 75th Anniversary

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, cuts the cake with Airman 1st Class Jacob Hess, 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, during the 75th Air Force Ball at the Wigwam Resort near Luke Air Force Base, Arizona on Sept. 24, 2022. The U.S. Air Force celebrated its 75th

  • CMSgt Jason Shaffer’s words of wisdom

    On August 26, 2022, CMSgt. Jason Shaffer assumed the role of the 56th Fighter Wing command chief at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Since arriving, Shaffer has reflected on his vision for Luke AFB and how Airmen can best support the mission as a whole.

  • Honorary commander takes flight

    LUKE AIR FORCE BAZE, Ariz. - Being an honorary commander affords many unique opportunities to those selected to represent their community in hopes of positively effecting public support. For Jill Kimmerle, the chance to fly in an F-16 Fighting Falcon was the highlight of her time as an honorary

  • F-35As take off from Luke AFB

    An F-35A Lightning II aircraft takes off Sept. 23, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The F-35 is a fifth-generation fighter that features advanced stealth, sensor fusion and logistics support capabilities that provide increased survivability in an advanced threat environment. Luke AFB is home

  • T-38s, F-35s sync for pilot training

    The 2d Fighter Training Squadron and the 61st Fighter Squadron, stationed at Luke AFB, Arizona, traveled to Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, to conduct the capstone for student pilots in the F-35A Lightning II basic course, Sept. 12-23, 2022.

  • T-38s, F-35s sync for pilot training

    The 2d Fighter Training Squadron and the 61st Fighter Squadron, stationed at Luke AFB, Arizona, traveled to Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, to conduct the capstone for student pilots in the F-35A Lightning II basic course, Sept. 12-23, 2022.

  • Luke AFB retires Block 25 F-16 aircraft

    Like old soldiers being relieved from their posts, the Block 25 F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft have been relieved of duty Sept. 6, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This model of aircraft has been imbedded with the 309th “Ducks” Fighter Squadron. A squadron that has successfully led the fight

  • 2022 Tower Challenge

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks during the 2022 Tower Challenge, Sept. 9, 2022, at Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona. During the event, participants climbed 2,071 steps, representing the 110 floors of the World Trade Center that first responders