Luke AFB Chapel Hosts Back to School Bash

A volunteer helps a military family pick a pair of shoes during the Back to School Bash held at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 14, 2026. The event strengthened resilience and readiness by providing resources for a successful school year to Airmen and families allowing service members to focus on the mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elias Carrero)

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Luke AFB Chapel Hosts Back to School Bash

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Swertfager, a 56th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems maintenance specialist, browses resilience gear during the Back to School Bash held at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 14, 2026. Hosted by the Luke Air Force Base 56th Fighter Wing chaplain corps, the event also connected Airmen and their families with year-round resources to strengthen resilience, provide support and foster a strong military community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elias Carrero)

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Luke AFB Chapel Hosts Back to School Bash

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Swertfager, a 56th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems maintenance specialist, looks at chapel and community-based resources during the Back to School Bash held at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 14, 2026. The bash brought together organizations from across the base and local community to foster connected community through strengthening resilience and providing support resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elias Carrero)

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Luke AFB Chapel Hosts Back to School Bash

Volunteers help military families pick first day of school outfits during the Back to School Bash held at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 14, 2026. By helping families prepare for the school year, the bash supported resilience and readiness, enforcing Luke AFB's mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elias Carrero)

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Luke AFB Chapel Hosts Back to School Bash

A military family collects school supplies during the Back to School Bash held at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 14, 2026. Hosted by the Luke Air Force Base 56th Fighter Wing chaplain corps, the event also connected Airmen and their families with year-round resources to strengthen resilience, provide support and foster a strong military community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elias Carrero)

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Luke AFB Chapel Hosts Back to School Bash

Volunteers assist a military family during the Back to School Bash held at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 14, 2026. Preparing military families for the school year helped to build a foundation for success at home, allowing Airmen to remain focused on the mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elias Carrero)

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Luke AFB Chapel Hosts Back to School Bash

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Alexander En, a 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment flight commander, helps pick out school supplies during the Back to School Bash held at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 14, 2026. The bash helped enforce Luke AFB's mission by offering service members peace of mind by knowing their families are supported at installations across the globe allowing Airmen to dominate tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elias Carrero)

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Luke AFB Chapel Hosts Back to School Bash

Published July 17, 2026
By Staff Sgt. Elias Carrero
56th Fighter Wing

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- A volunteer helps a military family pick a pair of shoes during the Back to School Bash held at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 14, 2026. The event strengthened resilience and readiness by providing resources for a successful school year to Airmen and families allowing service members to focus on the mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elias Carrero)