Allies and Partners Day 2025

Singaporean guests gather at the Italian display during Allies and Partners Day, April 25, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Italian Air Force’s 156th Fighter Squadron was reactivated on July 3, 2024, using existing facilities of the F-35 Pilot Training Center. Italy is one of the six partner nations that train at the 56th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Allies and Partners Day 2025

Service members and international partners stationed at the 56th Fighter Wing participated in Allies and Partners Day, April 25, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Participating foreign countries prepared gift baskets with traditional keepsakes and food for a raffle open to all event attendees. Guests included military personnel from Luke AFB, along with their families and friends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Allies and Partners Day 2025

Republic of Singapore Air Force Military Expert 1-2 Jun Wei Yap, 425th Fighter Squadron maintainer, directs guests during Allies and Partners Day, April 25, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During the event, partner nations stationed at the 56th Fighter Wing showcased traditional foods. Luke service members, families, and friends learned more about their allied countries and strengthened bonds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Allies and Partners Day 2025

Norwegian partners served traditional foods for attendees of Allies and Partners Day, April 25, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Smoked lamb and salmon were brought to showcase their traditional cuisine, alongside small banners and posters detailing their history. The 56th Fighter Wing, a base that trains the world’s best fighter pilots, received its first two Norwegian F-35A Lightning II aircraft in November 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Allies and Partners Day 2025

Brunost, a Norwegian sweet and salty cheese, and traditional chocolates were served at the Norwegian display during Allies and Partners Day, April 25, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Royal Norwegian Air Force has been training its F-35A Lightning II pilots at the 56th Fighter Wing for almost a decade, training alongside other international F-35 pilots in addition to their training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Allies and Partners Day 2025

Republic of Singapore Air Force military personnel and their families prepare muah chee, a peanut butter mochi-like snack during Allies and Partners Day, April 25, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This event provided an opportunity for foreign partners assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing and American service members to network and learn about each other's cultures. The event fostered camaraderie between Luke service members and partner nations, building a unified force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Allies and Partners Day 2025

Belgian partners assigned to the 312th Fighter Squadron distribute food and drinks from their home country to attendees of Allies and Partners Day, April 25, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Traditional beef stew, bread, cookies, and Belgian chocolate were among the foods representing Belgium. Belgium is the latest country to join the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke AFB, a base known for training the world's greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Allies and Partners Day 2025

Published May 1, 2025
By A1C Belinda Guachun-Chichay
56th Fighter Wing

Singaporean guests gather at the Italian display during Allies and Partners Day, April 25, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Italian Air Force’s 156th Fighter Squadron was reactivated on July 3, 2024, using existing facilities of the F-35 Pilot Training Center. Italy is one of the six partner nations that train at the 56th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)