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Sen. Ruben Gallego visits Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, left, and Sen. Ruben Gallego, right, speak with Airmen during a visit to Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 7, 2026. Gallego’s visit highlighted the importance of community and stakeholder partnerships and showcased Luke AFB’s culture of teamwork and combat-ready mission transparency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Wagner)

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Sen. Ruben Gallego visits Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, left, and a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilot speak with Sen. Ruben Gallego, center, inside an aircraft cockpit at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 7, 2026. Visits with community and government leaders strengthen partnerships and demonstrate Luke AFB’s role in delivering disciplined and integrated combat-ready airpower in the global theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Wagner)

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Sen. Ruben Gallego visits Luke AFB

Sen. Ruben Gallego climbs into an aircraft cockpit during a tour at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 7, 2026. Community engagement opportunities at the local and legislative level allow Luke AFB Airmen to showcase the installation’s combat-ready mission and commitment to interoperable operational excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Wagner)

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Sen. Ruben Gallego visits Luke AFB

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilot explains aircraft components to Sen. Ruben Gallego inside a hangar at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 7, 2026. Community engagement opportunities at the local and legislative level allow Luke AFB Airmen to showcase the installation’s combat-ready mission and commitment to interoperable operational excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Wagner)

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Sen. Ruben Gallego visits Luke AFB

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilot shows Sen. Ruben Gallego flight equipment during a tour at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 7, 2026. The visit emphasized the importance of community engagement and highlighted Luke AFB’s readiness and innovation for the Airmen who will dominate tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Wagner)

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Sen. Ruben Gallego visits Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, briefs Sen. Ruben Gallego and his staff during a mission overview at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 7, 2026. Visits with community and government leaders strengthen partnerships and demonstrate Luke AFB’s role in delivering disciplined and integrated combat-ready airpower in the global theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Wagner)

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Sen. Ruben Gallego visits Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, escorts Sen. Ruben Gallego during a visit to Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 7, 2026. Gallego’s visit highlighted the importance of community and stakeholder partnerships and showcased Luke AFB’s culture of teamwork and combat-ready mission transparency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Wagner)

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56th Fighter Wing Honor Guard Facility Opening

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, and Jeff Gordon, CEO of IDM companies, cut the ribbon for the new Honor Guard facility, May 7, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The ribbon cutting marked the official opening of the facility, reflecting Luke AFB’s commitment to investing in Airmen, strengthening unit culture and providing the resources needed to support the Honor Guard’s ceremonial mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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56th Fighter Wing Honor Guard Facility Opening

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, right, and Jeff Gordon, CEO of IDM companies, walk through a cordon during a ribbon cutting ceremony held for the new Honor Guard facility at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 7, 2026. The facility will strengthen the Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard’s ability to support ceremonial missions while reinforcing the professionalism and spirit of service of Luke’s Honor Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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56th Fighter Wing Honor Guard Facility Opening

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mickaella Badilla, a 56th Force Support Squadron Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, stands at present arms during a ribbon cutting ceremony held for the new Honor Guard facility at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 7, 2026. The new Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard facility will serve as a dedicated space for ceremonial guardsmen to train and uphold standards required to honor passed service members and represent the Air Force traditions across the base and local area of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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56th Fighter Wing Honor Guard Facility Opening

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony held for the new Honor Guard facility at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 7, 2026. The facility will aid in strengthening Luke AFB’s ability to support ceremonial missions while reinforcing professionalism and spirit of service of Luke’s Honor Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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56th Fighter Wing Honor Guard Facility Opening

U.S. Air Force ceremonial guardsmen stand in formation during a ribbon cutting ceremony held for the new Honor Guard facility at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 7, 2026. The facility will serve as a dedicated space for the Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard to train and uphold standards required to honor passed service members and represent the Air Force tradition across the base and local area of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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Luke AFB hosts West Valley leaders

U.S. Air Force Col. John Ryan, 56th Fighter Wing deputy commander, speaks to West Valley elected officials during a tour, April 21, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The visit included the mayors of Buckeye and Wickenburg, along with council members representing nine surrounding West Valley cities. Engagements like this strengthen community partnerships, enhance transparency, and reinforce Luke AFB’s commitment to being a trusted neighbor while generating combat-ready airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke AFB hosts West Valley leaders

West valley elected officials watch as an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing takes off for a training sortie during a tour, April 21, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The tour hosted council members representing nine cities surrounding Luke AFB and aimed to strengthen community partnerships, enhance transparency, and reinforce commitment to being a trusted neighbor while generating combat-ready airpower as the world’s premier F-35A Lightning II pilot training location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke AFB hosts West Valley leaders

West valley elected officials watch as an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing takes off for a training sortie during a tour at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, on April 21st, 2026. Community leaders attended a wing mission brief, watched F-35A Lightning II departures and visited multiple squadrons to learn more about Luke AFB’s critical roles training premier F-35 pilots and strengthening partnerships with the local communities that support the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke AFB hosts West Valley leaders

Ray Malnar, vice mayor of Glendale, Arizona, inspects equipment at the 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight during a tour, April 21, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The visit included the mayors of Buckeye and Wickenburg, Arizona, along with council members representing nine surrounding West Valley cities. Engagements like this strengthen community partnerships, enhance transparency and reinforce Luke AFB’s commitment to being a trusted neighbor while generating combat-ready airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke AFB hosts West Valley leaders

U.S. Air Force Capt. Beatrice Gorman, 56th Fighter Wing community liaison officer, speaks to Ginna Carico, City of Glendale intergovernmental programs director, during a tour at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, on April 21st, 2026. The tour hosted civic representatives, including mayors, council members, and intergovernmental liaisons from across nine West Valley cities and towns. Such visits are vital to demonstrating the daily operations required to generate airpower and ensure our pilots and Airmen are always ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke AFB hosts West Valley leaders

Eric Osborn, mayor of Buckeye, Arizona, smiles during a visit, April 21, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During the visit, community leaders received a wing mission brief, observed F-35 Lightning II departures, visited the 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight and spoke with pilots from the 62nd Fighter Squadron. The tour highlighted Luke AFB’s critical role in training the world’s premier F-35 pilots while strengthening partnerships with local communities that support the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke AFB hosts West Valley leaders

West Valley elected officials listen to a flight equipment briefing given by a U.S. Air Force aircrew flight equipment specialist assigned to the 62nd Fighter Squadron, April 21, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During the visit, community leaders received a wing mission brief, observed F-35 Lightning II departures, visited the 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight and spoke with pilots from the 62nd Fighter Squadron. The tour highlighted Luke AFB’s critical role in training the world’s premier F-35 pilots while strengthening partnerships with local communities that support the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke AFB hosts West Valley leaders

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carlos Estrada, 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, secures a bomb rack panel by screwing in fasteners during the 56th Fighter Wing’s first quarter weapons load competition, April 17, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Six squadrons competed, including an allied partner squadron, highlighting Luke AFB’s role in training allied forces and strengthening global partnerships. The competition reinforces rapid, precise weapons loading capabilities essential to delivering combat airpower anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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