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Aug. 6, 2020
Military community launches second loaner library

Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. – Luke Airmen have created a community-based resource to help educate children while bringing the community together.
Aug. 6, 2020
63rd FS implements Beast Mode configuration, creates training opportunity for student pilots and weapons Airmen

When a combat mission demands it, stealth is sacrificed for a maximum weapons configuration. The 56th Fighter Wing is employing innovative practices to ensure its F-35A pilots are prepared for all combat operations.
Aug. 4, 2020
Command Post: communication professionals

Senior Airman Brooke Kehoe, 56th Fighter Wing Command Post senior emergency actions controller, reviews documents July 8, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Command Post specialists ensure operations and communications run efficiently and effectively, no matter the circumstance. Command Post Airmen
Aug. 3, 2020
Aircraft soaring over Luke AFB

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron takes off July 27, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-35 is the Air Force’s latest fifth-generation fighter and produces 43,000 pounds of thrust. Luke AFB is home to F-35s and F-16 Fighting Falcons that are used to train the world’s
July 29, 2020
Lockheed Martin and Luke AFB expand innovation

The 56th Component Maintenance Squadron’s Egress Systems Flight partnered with Lockheed Martin to work on two innovative technologies that aim to enhance F-35A Lightning II egress maintenance training.
July 28, 2020
Back to School Bash drive-thru

Bags are packed prior to the Back to School Bash drive-thru July 23, 2020, at the Gila Bend Arena in Glendale, Ariz. The 56th Chaplain Corps, Back to School Clothing drive and the Fighter Country Partnership organized the drive to distribute school supplies and toys to Luke families. Despite the
July 23, 2020
Luke Airmen compete at 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition

Senior Airman Javon Sweatts, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, attaches the umbilical connector of an inert AIM-9L/M during the 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition, July 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Load crew competitions pairs teams of three against one another
July 17, 2020
Luke Airman becomes AF’s first physical therapist assistant to bypass tech school

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – An enlisted physical therapy assistant assigned to the 56th Medical Group became the first Airman to complete Basic Military Training and direct transfer to her first duty station, Luke Air Force Base, bypassing technical training.
July 16, 2020
Sunset flights over Luke

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 63rd Fighter Squadron takes flight on an evening mission July 13, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-35 produces 43,000 pounds of thrust and is designed to provide the pilot with enhanced situational awareness, positive target identification and precision
July 13, 2020
56th LRS transports equipment

Airman 1st Class Nicolas Hussong, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation, uses ratchet straps to tie down an unserviceable golf cart to a forklift June 23, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Ground transportation Airmen delivered the unserviceable golf cart to the LRS Disposal

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