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  • Luke Airmen participate in 9/11 Tower Challenge

    Over 1,500 participants attended the 9/11 Tower Challenge at Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona including civilians, active-duty and reserve military personnel, veterans, firefighters and first responders. Participants walked up and down stadium stairs representing the 110 flights of stairs climbed

  • 56th FW supports Operation Allies Welcome at JB MDL

    More than 40 Airmen from the 56th Fighter Wing deployed to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Sept. 13, 2021, from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, in support of Operation Allies Welcome, where they will assist with medical screenings, lodging, and other general support services for Afghan

  • Luke Airmen educate Junior ROTC members during GO Inspire event

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William Wisehart, 63rd Fighter Squadron reserves assistant director of operations, speaks about his career Aug. 2, 2021, at the GO Inspire event at Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix, Arizona. Luke AFB members briefed Junior ROTC cadets on various career fields such as

  • Arizona Attorney General visits Luke

    Mark Brnovich, Arizona Attorney General, receives a base tour Aug. 20, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Brnovich’s visit included a wing mission brief, an Academic Training Center tour and an F-35A Lightning II virtual demonstration conducted by pilots with the 62nd Fighter Squadron.

  • 61st AMU uses live GBUs enhancing combat readiness

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Justin Williams, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, finishes loading a GBU-31 joint direct attack munition on an F-35A Lightning II Aug. 9, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Two F-35s from the 61st Fighter Squadron completed missions with live GBU-31s, a

  • 56th SFS trains on new weapons systems

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daisy Valencia, 56th Security Forces Squadron defender, fires an M4A1 rifle during a weapons qualification course at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance facility Aug. 3, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. CATM instructors led a class for 56th SFS members to

  • EFMP provides specialized services, family support, care

    A family unit can be a unique dynamic filled with members who are continuously developing, growing and coming into their own. While each member navigates their personal experience, additional services may be needed to ensure optimal support and care. A program in place equipped to assist with

  • Luke AFB supports Project SEARCH, interns with disabilities

    Luke Air Force Base’s partnership with Western Maricopa Education Center Project SEARCH provides community support through internship opportunities focused on professional development, personal growth and technical skill enhancement.