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  • Childhelp members visit Luke

    Airman 1st Class Jacob Turcotte, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team member, instructs Kenneth Allen, a member of the Childhelp program, on how to use an Andros 16 bomb disposal robot during the Childhelp Kids Day of Hope tour Oct. 16, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.

  • German air force pilots visit Luke

    Brig. Gen. Todd Canterbury, 56th Fighter Wing commander, shows his display tail flashes to retired German air force pilots who were part of the Cactus Starfighter Squadron based at Luke from 1958 to 1983. While visiting Luke Air Force Base, Ariz, Oct. 18, 2019, members of the GAF met with

  • 56th CES office rewarded for cost saving efforts

    Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. – In the month of national energy awareness, the Peak Solutions program ran by the Arizona Public Service (APS), Arizona’s largest electric utility, presented the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Portfolio Optimization office with a reward of more than $13,500, Oct. 15, 2019,

  • Luke squadrons compete at 3rd Quarter Load Crew Competition

    Staff Sgt. Matthew Perry, 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, attaches an inert bomb on to an F-16C Fighting Falcon during the 3rd Quarter Load Crew Competition Oct. 17, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Eight AMUs competed for the fastest time in loading munitions on the

  • Sen. Kyrsten Sinema visits Luke

    U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona discusses key topics with 56th Fighter Wing Airmen during a roundtable Oct. 9, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Sinema toured Luke AFB and spoke with leadership to learn about its mission and challenges impacting the base and its community. As a primary

  • Luke Airmen conduct a Fuel Spill Exercise

    Senior Airman Joseph Bahr (left), 56th Aeromedicine Squadron bioenvironmental technician, and Staff Sgt. Eric Roberts, 56th Aeromedicine Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of Radiation and Safety Operations Element, monitor volatile organic compounds in the air during a fuel spill exercise

  • Airmen recognized at military appreciation baseball game

    A Scottsdale Scorpion baseball player stands on third base during an Arizona Fall League military appreciation baseball game Oct. 6, 2019, at Camelback Ranch stadium in Phoenix. The Arizona Fall League hosted the military appreciation game to honor members of the armed forces, recognizing 14 Airmen

  • Atlanta Falcons visit Luke

    Kenjon Barner, Atlanta Falcons running back, signs memorabilia during a tour of the 56th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment’s facility Oct. 8, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. While at Luke, Airmen hosted the Falcons who toured the 56th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight

  • Pilot’s quick thinking resolves in-flight emergency

    From initial pilot training to mission qualification training, U.S. Air Force pilots complete intensive training and preparation to learn critical skills to fly, fight and win, as well as prevent mishaps. However, F-35 and F-16 trainees in the 56th Fighter Wing also receive cutting edge human