Luke AFB Published Aug. 2, 2018 By A1C Jacob Wongwai 56th Fighter Wing, Public Affairs LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Our mission to train the world's greatest fighter pilots and combat ready airmen can't happen without the hard work and support of Luke's community. In a day, Luke is a buzzing base where so many people are busy working, getting groceries, and going to appointments and doing what they can, so that we can achieve our mission.