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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing prepare an F-35A Lightning II jet for a sortie by loading missiles during a Phase 2 Aircraft Generation exercise, Oct. 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The training pushed Airmen to quickly ready their aircraft for same-day missions with live munitions, exactly what they would do in a deployed environment. This experience is key to building their combat-ready skills and preparing them for the demands of units operating outside the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing prepare an F-35A Lightning II jet during a Phase 2 Aircraft Generation exercise, Oct. 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The maintenance Airmen practice loading missiles and bombs onto an F-35A Lightning II jet. This essential training, involving the 61st, 62nd, and 308th Aircraft Maintenance Units, ensured the seamless integration of combat-ready Airmen into combat Air Force units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Fields (left) and Senior Airman Raphael Pellicer (right), 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-35A Lightning II integrated avionics specialists, ready a jet for flight during a Phase 2 Aircraft Generation exercise, Oct. 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Through the exercise, Airmen mastered the rapid arming of F-35’s for same-day combat missions, directly preparing for combat Air Force objectives. Luke AFB produces combat-ready Airmen, ensuring immediate integration into deployed units worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Derek Rushing, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit aircraft armament systems specialist, loads a weapon onto a jammer during a Phase 2 Aircraft Generation exercise, Oct. 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This essential training prepares Airmen to quickly ready aircraft for same-day sorties, directly supporting the combat mission. Luke AFB develops combat-ready Airmen for global integration into any deployed unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Fields, 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-35A Lightning II integrated avionics specialist, kneels under the fuselage and uses a specialized system to ready a jet for flight during a Phase 2 Aircraft Generation exercise, Oct. 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This mission-essential training prepares Luke AFB Airmen for immediate integration into deployed units worldwide. The training teaches Airmen to quickly and accurately ready aircraft for same-day sorties, directly supporting the combat Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Commeans (left) and Staff Sgt. Derek Rushing (right), 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit aircraft armament systems specialists, load ordnance onto an F-35A Lightning II as part of a Phase 2 Aircraft Generation exercise, Oct. 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The team rapidly loaded an F-35A Lightning II with ordnances, demonstrating their ability to execute missions on short notice. This training reinforces Luke AFB's commitment to producing combat-ready Airmen capable of deploying and operating effectively anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Khaim Vongjalorn (left), Senior Airman Titan Henley (middle), Airman 1st Class Leonardo Noyola (right), 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit aircraft armament systems specialists, transport a GBU-12 bomb with an MJ-1 bomb lift truck during a Phase 2 Aircraft Generation exercise, Oct. 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This simulated deployed environment consisted of gearing up six F-35A Lightning II jets for a combat scenario. This vital training, involving personnel from the 61st, 62nd, and 308th units, ensured that combat-ready Airmen can seamlessly integrate into combat Air Force units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cameron Canipe (left), Tech. Sgt. Wesley Boaz (middle), and Airman Mia Pule (right), 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aircraft armament systems specialists, participate in a Phase 2 Aircraft Generation exercise, Oct. 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Personnel from the 61st, 62nd, and 308th units worked together to efficiently load missiles and weapons onto F-35A Lightning II fighter jets. This exercise provided Airmen with valuable experience in rapidly preparing fighter jets for same-day sorties, ensuring proficiency with ready-to-use munitions in a simulated deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing participated in a Phase 2 Aircraft Generation exercise, Oct. 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Gathering before dawn, personnel from the 61st, 62nd, and 308th units prepared equipment and aircraft, loading them with live ordnances for same-day sorties. This training sharpened Airmen's skills and improved their combat readiness for effective integration into any deployed Air Force unit globally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke AFB Phase 2 Aircraft Generation Exercise

Published Nov. 5, 2025
By A1C Belinda Guachun-Chichay
56th Fighter Wing

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing prepare an F-35A Lightning II jet for a sortie by loading missiles during a Phase 2 Aircraft Generation exercise, Oct. 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The training pushed Airmen to quickly ready their aircraft for same-day missions with live munitions, exactly what they would do in a deployed environment. This experience is key to building their combat-ready skills and preparing them for the demands of units operating outside the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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