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  • Weather Airmen keep their eyes on the sky

    Staff Sgt. Alexander Lopez, 56th Operations Support Squadron weather craftsman, uses a Kestrel weather meter to evaluate the weather conditions March 18, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The Kestrel captures air temperature, pressure, wind speed and more. Weather Airmen assist in Luke’s mission

  • Maintainers continue mission through minimal manning

    Senior Airman Benjamin Carlise, 56th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, walks on the flightline March 23, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Maintainers from Luke AFB continue to ensure the fighter jets are mission capable during the current reduced manned schedule. In accordance with the

  • Frontline Defenders of COVID-19

    Staff Sgt. Tyler Michaud (left), 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance, receives a temperature reading from Senior Airman Samantha Hulse, 56th Medical Group technician, before entering the medical group March 23, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The 56th MDG is

  • One additional COVID-19 case at Luke AFB

    Medical professionals have confirmed one additional individual at Luke Air Force Base with COVID-19. Military public health have notified those in which the individual came in contact. The individual is in isolation at their home.

  • Luke AFB Update for COVID-19

    “Due to the actions of healthcare providers at the 56th Medical Group, the members and their families have been isolated in their home since first showing symptoms,” said Brig. Gen. Todd Canterbury, 56th Fighter Wing commander. “I ask all of you to remain calm as we work to safeguard our Airmen and

  • Maintainers ensure F-35’s mission capability

    Senior Airman Brenden Hansen, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron maintainer, and Airman 1st Class Christian Cervantes, 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, evaluate an F-35A Lightning II to ensure it is mission capable, March 10, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Luke is home to 93 F-35s

  • Luke AFB hero helps save lives

    LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – What defines a person as a hero? Most people envision a hero as a knightin shining armor, a superhero, or someone who is physically strong and courageous.

  • Luke Days 2020 airshow cancelled

    The Luke Days 2020 airshow scheduled for March 21-22, 2020 is cancelled due to growing COVID-19 concerns and to mitigate health risks to attendees.