RCAF Visits Luke Air Force Base

Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force pose for a group photo in front of an F-35A Lightning II assigned to Luke Air Force Base, during a base visit, Oct. 28, 2025, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The visit highlighted the long-standing partnership between the U.S. and Canada, particularly in the realm of advanced fighter training and tactical collaboration. The partnership between Luke AFB and the RCAF continues to demonstrate the power of allied cooperation in shaping the future of airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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RCAF Visits Luke Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, gives a mission brief to members of the Royal Canadian Air Force during a base visit, Oct. 28, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Throughout the visit, RCAF officials met with members of the 56th FW to discuss shared priorities surrounding pilot training, modernization efforts, and joint readiness initiatives. The visit also offered an opportunity for both nations to exchange insights on the future of air combat capability and mutual defense cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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RCAF Visits Luke Air Force Base

Royal Canadian Air Force Brig. Gen. Jeff Davis (center), 1st Canadian Air Division deputy commander force generation, listens to a mission brief during a base visit, Oct. 28, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The visit highlighted the long-standing partnership between the U.S. and Canada, particularly in the realm of advanced fighter training and tactical collaboration. The partnership between Luke AFB and the RCAF continues to demonstrate the power of allied cooperation in shaping the future of airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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RCAF Visits Luke Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander (left), Royal Canadian Air Force Crista-lynn Ferguson, Fighter Capabilities director general (middle), RCAF Brig. Gen. Jeff Davis, 1st Canadian Air Division deputy commander force generation, (right), converse with each other during a base visit, Oct. 28, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Throughout the visit, RCAF officials met with members of the 56th FW to discuss shared priorities surrounding pilot training, modernization efforts, and joint readiness initiatives. The visit also offered an opportunity for both nations to exchange insights on the future of air combat capability and mutual defense cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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RCAF Visits Luke Air Force Base

Published Nov. 18, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins
56 FW/PA

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force pose for a group photo in front of an F-35A Lightning II assigned to Luke Air Force Base, during a base visit, Oct. 28, 2025, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The visit highlighted the long-standing partnership between the U.S. and Canada, particularly in the realm of advanced fighter training and tactical collaboration. The partnership between Luke AFB and the RCAF continues to demonstrate the power of allied cooperation in shaping the future of airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)