Hope Fills the Heart

Hope can come in many forms, and for the children who visited Luke Air Force Base for the “Day of Hope”, December 21, 2018, hope came from the Airmen of the 56th Fighter Wing.

Airmen Stories at Luke AFB

41 years of DOD service, comes to an end for this aviation enthusiast

With a black camping chair, a sack of cold sandwiches, and a very large camera, Harvey Brugger, 56th Operation Support Squadron air traffic controller, sits between runways, doing what he loves: aviation photography.

Defenders partner with local law enforcement for annual Shop with a Cop

In a celebration of holiday spirit, members of the 56th Security Forces Squadron helped children from low-income families pick out toys during the annual Glendale Shop with a Cop charity event, Dec. 15, 2018, at Glendale, Ariz.

Healthier Food Starts Early

Little thunderbolts at the youth center learned about healthy options for snacks and meals. "Go foods" have a huge impact on how our children stay happy and healthy.

Luke AFB Recognizes 12 Honor Guardsmen

Members from the Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard were Awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal during an Honor Guard recognition breakfast ceremony Dec. 12, 2018.

Reserve spouse to memorialize fallen EOD Airman

The spouse of a Reserve Citizen Airman here at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, recently sculpted a bust of Senior Airman Daniel Johnson, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Johnson was killed in action Oct. 5, 2010 while serving

Toys for Tots Delivers Holiday Cheer

Marines from the U.S. Marine Corps Bulk Fuel Company “C” at Luke Air Force Base gathered toys and donations for this year’s Toys for Tots distribution. Toys for Tots is a nationwide program run by the Marine Corps Reserve in which Marines conduct a toy collection and deliver, through a new toy at

Air Force Surgeon General visits 56th Fighter Wing Medical Group

Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, paid a visit to Luke Air Force Base on Dec. 12, 2018, where she outlined her mission, values and modernization efforts to an enthusiastic group of Airmen.

Honoring the life of Capt. Stephen “Trip” Grace

The life of Capt. Stephen “Trip” Grace was honored during a memorial service Dec. 7, 2018, on the 61st Fighter Squadron ramp at Luke Air Force Base where friends and family members poured in from around the world to show their love and support.