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  • Luke AFB leadership recognizes chief master sgt. selects

    U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Cristoforo Ceroni (right), 607th Air Control Squadron operations superintendent, and Senior Master Sgt. Brian Williams (left), 56th Security Forces Squadron superintendent, smile for a photo with their chief master sergeant promotion plaques, Nov. 5, 2024, at Luke

  • Salute on the Track

    Three A-10C Thunderbolt II’s assigned to the Tucson Air National Guard, honor guardsmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing (left), the Air Force Singing Sergeants (right), and U.S. Air Force Air National Guard Major Nathan Tarr (center), 161st Air Refueling Wing chaplain, perform the opening ceremony

  • Retired Maj. Gen. Leonard, homeschoolers visit Luke AFB

    Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Brook Leonard, prior 56th Fighter Wing commander (2016-2018), and a group of homeschooled students from the local area tour the flightline, Nov. 7, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Leonard served in the U.S. Air Force until 2022, retiring out of Peterson Space

  • Luke AFB hosts Retiree Appreciation Day

    Jerry P. Weiers, Glendale mayor (right), presents a certificate of recognition to W. D. Moore, Retiree Activities Office director, at the Retiree Appreciation Day event, Oct. 19, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Moore received this certificate on behalf of the entire RAO in appreciation of

  • Mission-Ready: 56th FW Rapid Flu-Shot POD

    From October 9 to 11, 2024, the 56th Medical Group at Luke Air Force Base conducted a point of dispensing exercise to provide flu vaccinations to Airmen, aiming to enhance health readiness. The team set up the vaccination site in just over an hour and administered over 2,800 doses, achieving a 67%

  • Singapore Armed Forces Chief of Defense Force visits Luke AFB

    Singapore Armed Forces Vice Adm. Aaron Beng (left), Chief of Defense Force, shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland (right), 56th Fighter Wing commander, Oct. 9, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Beng is the first naval officer to serve as Chief of Defense Force, and the

  • Strength through Unity: 13th CABS and future of Air Force operations

    The newly formed 13th Combat Air Base Squadron at Luke Air Force Base is transforming how Airmen prepare for deployment amid rising global tensions. Their recent intensive training event focused on critical skills and fostering teamwork, ensuring Airmen are ready for high-pressure scenarios. The

  • Luke AFB welcomes newest Honorary Commanders

    More than 80 local business owners and community leaders were inducted into the 56th Fighter Wing honorary commander program during an induction ceremony, Sept. 26, 2024, at Luke AFB, Arizona.

  • 56th MXG holds Quarter 3 Weapons Load Competition

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing are introduced before beginning the 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition, Oct. 4, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Load competitions serve as part of the final evaluations for quarterly and annual awards in the weapons career field. These

  • Luke AFB Sparks Annual Fire Prevention Week

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing Command Chief, (left) and U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Abercrombie, 56th Mission Support Group commander, give their remarks at the annual Fire Prevention Week Proclamation Oct. 4, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Fire Prevention