Luke Commander meets with 3rd German Air Force Commander

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, right, and German Air Force Lt. Col. Tom Doberschuetz, 3rd German Air Force Training Squadron commander, speak before a flight during a leadership engagement at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 1, 2026. This event is part of an ongoing series of leadership engagements between Luke Air Force Base and the 3rd German Air Force Training Squadron designed to strengthen partnerships, exchange ideas and support the continued development of military aviation training. Experiences like this reinforce a shared commitment to disciplined instruction and continuous improvement in preparing the next generation of military pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elias Carrero.)

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Luke Commander meets with 3rd German Air Force Commander

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, left, and German Air Force Lt. Col. Tom Doberschuetz, 3rd German Air Force Training Squadron commander, step to a Grob 120TP trainer aircraft as part of a leadership engagement at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 1, 2026. Leaders from Luke Air Force Base and the 3rd German Air Force Training Squadron continue building relationships that strengthen collaboration and advance military aviation training through an ongoing series of professional exchanges. Exchanging perspectives between allied leaders helps identify opportunities to strengthen training programs and foster excellence in military aviation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elias Carrero.)

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Luke Commander meets with 3rd German Air Force Commander

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, left, and German Air Force Lt. Col. Tom Doberschuetz, 3rd German Air Force Training Squadron commander, speak on a flightline as part of a leadership engagement at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 1, 2026. This engagement is one of several recurring exchanges between Luke Air Force Base and the 3rd German Air Force Training Squadron, providing commanders the opportunity to gain firsthand perspective, share professional insight and strengthen an enduring allied partnership. Building relationships between allied leaders today strengthens the trust, understanding and cooperation that support the future of coalition airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elias Carrero.)

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Luke Commander meets with 3rd German Air Force Commander

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, left, and German Air Force Lt. Col. Tom Doberschuetz, 3rd German Air Force Training Squadron commander, speak on the flightline in front of a Grob 120TP trainer aircraft as part of a leadership engagement at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 1, 2026. Regular leadership engagements like this provide opportunities for commanders to discuss training priorities, share best practices and strengthen the enduring partnership between the U.S. Air Force and the German Air Force. These collaborative exchanges foster open dialogue and a shared dedication to mastering the fundamental aviation basics that drive pilot precision and long-term mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elias Carrero.)

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Luke Commander meets with 3rd German Air Force Commander

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, left, and German Air Force Lt. Col. Tom Doberschuetz, 3rd German Air Force Training Squadron commander, speak on the flightline in a Grob 120TP training aircraft as part of a leadership engagement at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 1, 2026. This event is part of an ongoing series of engagements between Luke Air Force Base and the 3rd German Air Force Training Squadron designed to strengthen partnerships, exchange ideas and support the continued development of military aviation training. Experiences like this reinforce a shared commitment to disciplined instruction and continuous improvement in preparing the next generation of military pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elias Carrero.)

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Luke Commander meets with 3rd German Air Force Commander

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, right, and German Air Force Lt. Col. Tom Doberschuetz, 3rd German Air Force Training Squadron commander, prepare for takeoff in a Grob 120TP trainer aircraft as part of a leadership engagement at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 1, 2026. Leaders from Luke Air Force Base and the 3rd German Air Force Training Squadron continue to build relationships that strengthen collaboration and advance military aviation training through ongoing professional exchanges. Exchanging perspectives between allied leaders helps identify opportunities to strengthen training programs and foster excellence in military aviation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elias Carrero.)

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Luke Commander meets with 3rd German Air Force Commander

Published July 6, 2026
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LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, right, and German Air Force Lt. Col. Tom Doberschuetz, 3rd German Air Force Training Squadron commander, speak before a flight during a leadership engagement at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 1, 2026. This event is part of an ongoing series of leadership engagements between Luke Air Force Base and the 3rd German Air Force Training Squadron designed to strengthen partnerships, exchange ideas and support the continued development of military aviation training. Experiences like this reinforce a shared commitment to disciplined instruction and continuous improvement in preparing the next generation of military pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elias Carrero.)