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56 FW welcomes new Operations Support Squadron commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Wilson, 56th Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Christopher Tegtmeyer, incoming 56th Operations Support Squadron commander, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 14, 2026. The ceremony symbolized the transfer of authority as Tegtmeyer assumed command of the squadron, supporting the 56th Fighter Wing’s rapid modernization and advanced F-35A Lightning II training standards, projecting unmatched U.S. power worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aiden Brown)

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56 FW welcomes new Operations Support Squadron commander

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Wilson, 56th Operations Group commander, Lt. Cols. Christopher Umphres, outgoing 56th Operations Support Squadron commander, and Christopher Tegtmeyer, incoming 56th OSS commander, participate in the squadron’s change of command ceremony at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 14, 2026. The 56th OSS is tasked with directly supporting the 56th Fighter Wing through sortie generation, air traffic control, airfield operations, and weather operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aiden Brown)

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56 FW welcomes new Operations Support Squadron commander

The 56th Force Support Squadron Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard post the colors during the 56th Operations Support Squadron change of command ceremony at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 14, 2026. The 56th OSS is staffed with more than 200 personnel assigned to airfield operations, aircrew flight equipment, weather, and intelligence career fields, operating across 13 geographically separated locations strategically placed across Luke AFB and the 56th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aiden Brown)

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308th Fighter Squadron welcomes new Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force commander

Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force Lt. Col. Joost Luijsterburg, outgoing 308th Fighter Squadron commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Toon van de Graaf, incoming 308th FS commander, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 14, 2026. The squadron supports the 56th Fighter Wing’s joint and combined interoperability with the Netherlands which focuses on the integrated training of Allied and partner forces in complex, modern threat scenarios, ensuring mutual F-35A Lightning II mission objectives outpace and dominate the strategic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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Interpersonal resiliency strengthens readiness across all domains

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Deshaun Gregory, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron commander’s executive assistant, discusses active communication and the importance of education during an interpersonal resiliency training course at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 6, 2026. Department of the Air Force members demonstrated during the course that a disciplined warrior mindset starts with taking ownership of physical and mental readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

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Interpersonal resiliency strengthens readiness across all domains

Karol Gaona, 56th Fighter Wing Equal Opportunity specialist, listens to a fellow attendee during an interpersonal resiliency training course at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 6, 2026. Department of the Air Force personnel exchanged personal insights about leadership and learned how to prioritize transparent communication and resilience building to demonstrate that readiness is a shared responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

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Interpersonal resiliency strengthens readiness across all domains

An attendee reviews a training booklet during a Bloom 365 interpersonal resiliency training course at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 6, 2026. This lesson provided Department of the Air Force members with a key opportunity to build the prevention, response, resilience and knowledge skills needed to lead healthy teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

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Interpersonal resiliency strengthens readiness across all domains

Department of the Air Force members participate in an interactive perspective activity during a Bloom 365 interpersonal resiliency training course at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 6, 2026. The exercise demonstrated the importance of adapting to uncertainty while maintaining Air Force core values and discipline of force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

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Interpersonal resiliency strengthens readiness across all domains

Donna Bartos, Bloom 365 founder and chief executive officer, leads an interpersonal resiliency training course at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 6, 2026. The curriculum supported the Department of the Air Force’s commitment to building a resilient force, providing personnel with the prevention, response and knowledge skills necessary to cultivate healthy team environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

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Interpersonal resiliency strengthens readiness across all domains

Department of the Air Force members attend an interpersonal resiliency training course, hosted by the 56th Fighter Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 6, 2026. The participants gathered to learn proactive prevention, response and resilience skills and discussed how peer-to-peer support can build a more respectful unit culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

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Interpersonal resiliency strengthens readiness across all domains

U.S. Air Force Col. John Ryan, 56th Fighter Wing deputy commander, speaks to Department of the Air Force members during a Bloom 365 interpersonal resiliency training course at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 6, 2026. Leaders across the DAF demonstrate that readiness is a shared responsibility by prioritizing transparent communication and resilience building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

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Luke Airmen's readiness saves veteran’s life

U.S. Air Force Capt. Max Sarver, right, Luke Medical Group Operational Medical Readiness Squadron optometry element chief, performs an eye exam at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 29, 2026. Air Force healthcare professionals receive medical and readiness training to effectively and efficiently respond to both mission requirements and real-world lifesaving scenarios.

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Luke Airmen's readiness saves veteran’s life

From left, U.S. Air Force Capt. Max Sarver, Luke Medical Group Operational Medical Readiness Squadron optometry element chief, and Senior Airman Wyatt Lupien, 56th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron optometry technician, pose for a portrait at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 29, 2026. Sarver and Lupien performed CPR and utilized an automated external defibrillator to save the life of a veteran using their fundamental medical training and basic life support skills.

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Luke Airmen's readiness saves veteran’s life

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Wyatt Lupien, right, Luke Medical Group Operational Medical Readiness Squadron optometry technician, operates an autorefractor during an eye exam at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 29, 2026. Through routine emergency medical training and certification, Air Force medical personnel develop the confidence and skills needed to respond effectively when lives are on the line, both on and off duty.

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Luke Medical Group Assumption of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Adrianne Rosario, Luke Medical Group commander, passes the guidon to Col. Bashir El-Khoury, incoming Luke Operational Medical Readiness Squadron commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 27, 2026. The ceremony symbolized the establishment of authority as El-Khoury assumed command of the squadron, supporting the 56th Fighter Wing’s rapid modernization and advanced F-35A Lightning II training standards, projecting unmatched U.S. power worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Wagner)

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Luke AFB hosts 15 AF commander, command chief during historic major command reassignment

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Nikki Drago, 15th Air Force command chief, listens to a briefer during a base tour at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 20, 2026. Drago met with Airmen assigned to the 56th Force Support Squadron Luke AFB Honor Guard to hear about their mission which renders congressionally mandated military funeral honors as tribute to passed U.S. service members and other authorized parties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Magen M. Reeves)

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Luke AFB hosts 15 AF commander, command chief during historic major command reassignment

A U.S. Airman holds a time capsule put together by members of the 56th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School during a base tour at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 20, 2026. U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Steven Behmer, 15th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Nikki Drago, 15th AF command chief, added a patch and a coin to help mark the historic major command reassignment of the 56th Fighter Wing from under Air Education and Training Command to Air Combat Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Magen M. Reeves)

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Luke AFB hosts 15 AF commander, command chief during historic major command reassignment

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Juan Ortiz, 56th Fighter Wing mission ready airmen noncommissioned officer in charge, briefs wing and 15th Air Force command leadership during a base tour at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 20, 2026. Ortiz focused on Luke AFB’s assets and capabilities regarding chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attacks and how the wing is training future frontline supervisors to respond in these types of scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Magen M. Reeves)

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Luke AFB hosts 15 AF commander, command chief during historic major command reassignment

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Steven Behmer, 15th Air Force commander, speaks with Master Sgt. John Brown, 56th Fighter Wing Commander’s Action Group wing innovation manager, during a base tour at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 20, 2026. Brown and other Airmen of the Fighter Country Innovation team briefed the general on several advances in innovation designed to enhance and project operational excellence and to better equip Airmen to shape the future of airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Magen M. Reeves)

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Luke AFB hosts 15 AF commander, command chief during historic major command reassignment

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Steven Behmer, 15th Air Force commander, poses for a photo with Tech. Sgt. Jacob Ohara, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit flightline expeditor, during a base tour at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 20, 2026. Ohara was recognized by leadership for dedication to the 56th Fighter Wing mission to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen advancing airpower to win tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Magen M. Reeves)

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