Luke AFB DCC Competition 2026 Published March 5, 2026 By Senior Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay 56th Fighter Wing U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adrian Padilla (left), Staff Sgt. Ian Brandt (middle), Airman 1st Class Kemper Evers (right), all 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-35 dedicated crew chiefs, pose in front of an F-35A Lightning II during a Dedicated Crew Chief competition, Feb. 27, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This event showcases the crew chiefs' responsibility for aircraft airworthiness and their role in sustaining fifth-generation airpower. These specialized maintenance efforts at Luke AFB are fundamental to fielding combat-ready Airmen and projecting the strength required for global deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)