Maricopa County Law Enforcement visit the 56th FW

A delegation of local Police Chiefs tours the flightline at the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Jan. 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The visit provided the law enforcement leaders an opportunity to engage directly with maintenance Airmen and gain a deeper understanding of the technical scale behind the world's largest fighter pilot training wing. These immersive experiences are important to Luke AFB's ongoing commitment to building mutual trust and enhancing long-term cooperation with public safety partners across the Phoenix West Valley. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Maricopa County Law Enforcement visit the 56th FW

A delegation of local Police Chiefs meets with U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, and wing leadership, Jan. 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The delegation met with key leadership to gain insight into the scale of the 56th FW’s training mission. Engagements of this nature are important to Luke AFB’s priority of fostering mutual trust and transparency with community partners to ensure mission success both on and off the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Maricopa County Law Enforcement visit the 56th FW

A delegation of local Police Chiefs poses in front of an F-35A Lightning II, Jan. 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The visit to the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit allowed the law enforcement leaders to observe the advanced capabilities of the Air Force's premier fighter aircraft and discuss the complexities of the training mission with base personnel. These high-level engagements are essential to Luke AFB’s ongoing efforts to enhance mutual trust and coordination with public safety partners who support Airmen and their families within the surrounding West Valley communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Maricopa County Law Enforcement visit the 56th FW

Jeff Gentry, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office undersheriff , smiles during a tour of the flightline at the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Jan. 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The flightline visit allowed Gentry and other local public safety leaders to engage with Airmen and gain firsthand insight into the 56th Fighter Wing’s pilot training mission. This interaction highlights Luke AFB’s priority of strengthening community partnerships by building personal connections with key off-base law enforcement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Brian Issitt (right), City of Goodyear Chief of Police, listens to a 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit flightline tour, Jan. 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The visit provided Issitt a firsthand look at the high-tempo environment Airmen work together to sustain the F-35A Lightning II training mission. This outreach is central to Luke AFB’s mission, ensuring strong community ties and operational excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Maricopa County Law Enforcement visit the 56th FW

A delegation of local Police Chiefs tours the flightline at the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Jan. 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The visit provided local public safety leaders a detailed look at the F-35A Lightning II and the opportunity to discuss the complexities of the 56th Fighter Wing’s training mission with maintenance personnel. This immersion supports Luke AFB’s priority of strengthening community partnerships by fostering transparency and a shared understanding of the base's operational impact on the surrounding Phoenix West Valley. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Maricopa County Law Enforcement visit the 56th FW

Published Jan. 14, 2026
By A1C Belinda Guachun-Chichay
56th Fighter Wing

A delegation of local Police Chiefs tours the flightline at the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Jan. 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The visit provided the law enforcement leaders an opportunity to engage directly with maintenance Airmen and gain a deeper understanding of the technical scale behind the world's largest fighter pilot training wing. These immersive experiences are important to Luke AFB's ongoing commitment to building mutual trust and enhancing long-term cooperation with public safety partners across the Phoenix West Valley. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)