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  • F-35A Lightning II - Luke Days 2018

    Promotional video for the F-35A Lightning II which will be on static display and feature an aerial demonstration team at Luke Days 2018 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The event is free and open to the public on March 17 & 18.

  • Grill Masters 2018

    Chefs square off against each other by preparing meals in the Community Commons kitchen during the 2018 Grill Master competition at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 23, 2018. The Grill Master competition invited teams of two Airmen from units across the base to cook the best meal they could make out

  • Luke tech expo offers peak into the future

    The 2018 Luke Tech Expo took place Feb. 22, demonstrating mission-centric technology solutions from approximately 20 industry-leading commercial partners for Airmen to exhibit and learn about.The annual expo, hosted by the 56th Communications Squadron, demonstrated new technologies and advanced

  • AGE flight implements 32-day training program

    The 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment flight implemented a new program to accelerate training for three-level Airmen on the F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-35A Lightning II.

  • Airpower pioneer Brig. Gen. Chuck Yeager visits Luke

    Retired Brig. Gen. Chuck Yeager visits Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 13, 2018. In 1943, the flying ace graduated flight training and received his wings while stationed at Luke. As part of Yeager’s 95th birthday celebration, he participated in telling stories to Luke Thunderbolts about his Air

  • Luke medic administers life-saving aid after car crash

    On Jan. 16, 2018, Staff Sgt. Geoffrey Rigby, 56th Medical Operations Squadron physical therapy technician, was sitting in his truck at the intersection of Dysart Ave. and Indian School Rd. in Glendale, Ariz., waiting on a red light.A car suddenly veered into the intersection and struck oncoming