Luke AFB Honorary Commanders Engage in Immersion Tour

A 56th Fighter Wing Honorary Commander examines an inert missile launcher, Feb. 4, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. HCCs learned about the 56th Explosive Ordnance Disposal’s role in identifying and neutralizing explosive threats, showcasing how the 56th FW ensures base safety and mission readiness through specialized training. HCCs visited various squadrons during their tour, including the 56th Mission Support Group, 56th Medical Group, 56th Maintenance Group, and 56th Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mason Hargrove)

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Luke AFB Honorary Commanders Engage in Immersion Tour

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brady Christensen (left), 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and KKora (middle), 56th SFS military working dog, showcase bite drills during an Honorary Commander immersion, Feb. 4, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The demonstration highlighted the expertise of MWD teams in detecting threats and protecting personnel. The immersion served as a platform for HCCs to gain valuable insights into the 56th Fighter Wing’s mission and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mason Hargrove)

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Luke AFB Honorary Commanders Engage in Immersion Tour

A 56th Fighter Wing Honorary Commander uses a 56th Security Forces Squadron battering ram, Feb. 4, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The hands-on experience showcased tactical entry techniques, providing HCCs insight into how the 56th SFS trains Airmen. HCCs visited various squadrons, including the 56th Mission Support Group, 56th Medical Group, 56th Maintenance Group, and 56th Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mason Hargrove)

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Luke AFB Honorary Commanders Engage in Immersion Tour

56th Fighter Wing Honorary Commanders watch an F-35A Lightning II take off during an immersion tour, Feb. 4, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The immersion served as a platform for HCCs to gain valuable insights into the 56th FW’s mission and capabilities. The immersion included briefings by 56th Fighter Wing leadership and hands-on demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mason Hargrove)

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U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Logan Roth, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron officer in charge, speaks to Honorary Commanders during an immersion tour, Feb. 4, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The immersion tour provided HCCs with firsthand exposure to Luke AFB’s operations, showcasing how the 56th Fighter Wing trains the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. HCCs visited various squadrons, including the 56th Mission Support Group, 56th Medical Group, 56th Maintenance Group, and 56th Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mason Hargrove)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks to Honorary Commanders during an immersion tour, Feb. 4, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The immersion tour provided HCCs with firsthand exposure to Luke AFB’s operations, showcasing how the 56th Fighter Wing trains the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mason Hargrove)

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Luke AFB Honorary Commanders Engage in Immersion Tour

A 56th Fighter Wing Honorary Commander uses a 56th Security Forces Squadron battering ram, Feb. 4, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The hands-on experience showcased tactical entry techniques, providing HCCs insight into how the 56th SFS trains Airmen. HCCs visited various squadrons during their tour, including the 56th Mission Support Group, 56th Medical Group, 56th Maintenance Group, and 56th Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mason Hargrove)

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56th Fighter Wing Honorary Commanders operate on a medical dummy during an immersion tour, Feb. 4, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The hands-on experience demonstrated life-saving techniques, providing HCCs insight into how the 56th medical group trains Airmen. HCCs visited various squadrons, including the 56th Mission Support Group, 56th Medical Group, 56th Maintenance Group, and 56th Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mason Hargrove)

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Luke AFB Honorary Commanders Engage in Immersion Tour

Published Feb. 5, 2025
By Senior Airman Mason Hargrove
56th Fighter Wing

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- A 56th Fighter Wing Honorary Commander examines an inert missile launcher, Feb. 4, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. HCCs learned about the 56th Explosive Ordnance Disposal’s role in identifying and neutralizing explosive threats, showcasing how the 56th FW ensures base safety and mission readiness through specialized training. HCCs visited various squadrons during their tour, including the 56th Mission Support Group, 56th Medical Group, 56th Maintenance Group, and 56th Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mason Hargrove)