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Chief Master Sgt. Leray Smedley: Through It All, He Serves All

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Leray Smedley, poses for a photo after graduating Basic Military Training, Nov. 13, 2001, at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. Smedley earned the Honor Graduate Ribbon during his time in BMT, a distinction awarded to only the top 10% of each training flight. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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Chief Master Sgt. Leray Smedley: Through It All, He Serves All

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Leray Smedley, 13th Combat Air Base Squadron senior enlisted leader, and Tech. Sgt. Akeem Brown, 56th Communications Squadron client systems technician, laugh together, April 28, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Smedley makes sure to start his workday by greeting Airmen with handshakes and hugs, ensuring their well-being and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Tekorey Watkins)

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Chief Master Sgt. Leray Smedley: Through It All, He Serves All

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Leray Smedley, 13th Combat Air Base Squadron senior enlisted leader, hugs his fellow Airman, April 28, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Smedley makes sure to starts his workday by greeting Airmen with handshakes and hugs, ensuring their well-being and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Tekorey Watkins)

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Chief Master Sgt. Leray Smedley: Through It All, He Serves All

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Leray Smedley, 13th Combat Air Base Squadron senior enlisted leader, poses for a photo in his office, Mar. 31, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Smedley was selected for the rank of chief master sergeant., the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air and Space Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Tekorey Watkins)

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Chief Master Sgt. Leray Smedley: Through It All, He Serves All

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Leray Smedley, 13th Combat Air Base Squadron senior enlisted leader, poses for a photo in his office, Mar. 31, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Smedley was selected for the rank of chief master sergeant., the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air and Space Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Tekorey Watkins)

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From the Kitchen to the Fight: Building Readiness Through Cooking

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Larry Covington (center), 56th Force Support Squadron catering craftsman, answers a question about food safety protocols during a dorm cooking class, April 25, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The class cultivated practical life skills by building strong, well-rounded, and self-sufficient Airmen who are physically, mentally, and emotionally ready to face the challenges of tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Collette Brooks)

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From the Kitchen to the Fight: Building Readiness Through Cooking

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kaitlyn Moore, 56th Force Support Squadron resource advisor assistant, briefs Airmen on the importance of kitchen safety during a dorm cooking class, April 25, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This class focused on building camaraderie and resiliency through cooking while increasing connection among the Airmen, particularly those living away from home for the first time in their lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Collette Brooks)

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From the Kitchen to the Fight: Building Readiness Through Cooking

Kristen David, 56th Medical Group health promotion dietitian, briefs Airmen on the importance of nutrition during a dorm cooking class, April 25, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Providing nutritional information throughout the class aided in enhancing the Airmen’s ability to prioritize care for health, supporting their adaptability in various duty environments, including deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Collette Brooks)

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From the Kitchen to the Fight: Building Readiness Through Cooking

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Larry Covington (center), 56th Force Support Squadron catering craftsman, sautés vegetables during a dorm cooking class, April 25, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Learning to cook together provides opportunities for Airmen to bond with peers, build friendships, and establish supportive social networks, strengthening their resilience and independence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Collette Brooks)

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From the Kitchen to the Fight: Building Readiness Through Cooking

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kaitlyn Moore, 56th Force Support Squadron resource advisor assistant, serves an Airman a plate of food during a dorm cooking class, April 25, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Providing Airmen with healthy food choices can help reduce the risk of illness and injury, keeping Airmen mission-capable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Collette Brooks)

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From the Kitchen to the Fight: Building Readiness Through Cooking

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Larry Covington, 56th Force Support Squadron catering craftsman, plates food during a dorm cooking class, April 25, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The cooking class provided practical life skills that boost confidence and self-reliance, increasing personal resilience and contributing to overall readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Collette Brooks)

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Luke AFB EOD X-Ray Field Training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Zachary Vincent (right) and Kevin Hodgson (left), 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicians, survey the location of the explosive hazards during a field exercise, April 21, 2024, at Camp Navajo, Arizona. With data analyzed from the X-ray system, they strategize their next steps for safe retrieval. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke AFB EOD X-Ray Field Training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Hodgson, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, carries a new X-ray system during a field exercise, April 21, 2024, at Camp Navajo, Arizona. Representatives from Cuattro, developers of the EOD systems the Airmen are using, were on-site to instruct on the new system’s functions and capabilities. According to Cuattro, the X-ray provides a faster, better, and more reliable approach to EOD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke AFB EOD X-Ray Field Training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Helms, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, analyzes data from an X-ray system during a field exercise, April 21, 2024, at Camp Navajo, Arizona. Helms works with his team to plan their next course of action for safely locating and addressing simulated explosive threats. The information from the X-ray helps formulate a game plan to neutralize mock ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke AFB EOD X-Ray Field Training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Zachary Vincent (left), Kevin Hodgson (center), Matthew Helms (right), 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicians, analyze the readout from an X-ray system during a field exercise, April 21, 2024, at Camp Navajo, Arizona. The Airmen use the data to locate explosive hazards and its fusing systems. This analysis leads directly to their next, safest course of action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke AFB EOD X-Ray Field Training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Helms, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, discusses a retrieval plan for mock ordnances during a field exercise, April 21, 2024, at Camp Navajo, Arizona. Helms and his team analyze the locations of simulated explosives using a new X-ray system designed to improve the speed and efficiency of EOD exercises. The critical information from the X-ray allows the team to neutralize threats swiftly, optimizing their time and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke AFB EOD X-Ray Field Training

A mock unmanned aerial system with simulated explosives (center) and a new X-ray system (left) are staged on a field during an exercise, April 21, 2024, at Camp Navajo, Arizona. U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 56th Fighter Wing arrived in northern Arizona to enhance their skills and train with new Explosive Ordnance Disposal technology. Teams responded to scenarios, immediately neutralizing hazards and clearing the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Belgian Air Chief visits Luke AFB

Belgian Air Component Maj. Gen. Geert Decker, Belgium air chief, climbs into the cockpit of a BAC F-35A Lightning II, April 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The first BAC F-35A arrived at Luke AFB in December of 2024, marking the beginning of Belgium’s transition from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the advanced F-35A. Through international partner training, the 56th Fighter Wing plays a vital role in amplifying the Air Force’s strength through combining capabilities to deter potential adversaries and ensure global stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Belgian Air Chief visits Luke AFB

Belgian Air Component Maj. Gen. Geert Decker, Belgium air chief watches a 312th Fighter Squadron air crew perform pre-flight duties on the flightline, April 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Decker and his accompanying delegation visited the 56th Fighter Wing to engage with personnel at the 312th FS, the Belgian F-35A Lightning II conversion unit at Luke AFB. Through international partner training, the 56th FW plays a vital role in amplifying the Air Force’s strength through combining capabilities to deter potential adversaries and ensure global stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Belgian Air Chief visits Luke AFB

Belgian Air Component Brig. Gen. Didier Palome, BAC director of transportation, walks down stairs after inspecting a BAC F-35A Lightning II on the flightline, April 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The first BAC F-35A arrived at Luke AFB in December of 2024, marking the beginning of Belgium’s transition from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the advanced F-35A. Through international partner training, the 56th Fighter Wing plays a vital role in amplifying the Air Force’s strength through combining capabilities to deter potential adversaries and ensure global stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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