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63rd Fighter Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Oliver Lause, 56th Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Adam Peterson, incoming 63rd Fighter Squadron commander, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 5, 2026. The ceremony symbolized the transfer of authority as Peterson 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 Tekorey Watkins)
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Luke Library’s ‘Plant a Seed, Read’; promotes culture of excellence for all

A military family participates in an arts and crafts activity during the 56th Force Support Squadron’s Luke Air Force Base Library "Plant a Seed, Read" summer reading program kickoff at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 3, 2026. A vast majority of DoD MWR Libraries on military installations worldwide aim to create welcoming environments for child and adult readers to build and continue long-term reading habits, explore creativity and connect with community from May 25 – Sept. 6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Luke Library’s ‘Plant a Seed, Read’; promotes culture of excellence for all

A military child reads a book during the 56th Force Support Squadron’s Luke Air Force Base Library "Plant a Seed, Read" summer reading program kickoff at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 3, 2026. The program is designed to help cultivate lifelong learning habits while supporting military families through educational and community-focused activities that strengthen Luke AFB's culture of learning and connection across the 56th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Luke Library’s ‘Plant a Seed, Read’; promotes culture of excellence for all

A military child plays with a rabbit during the 56th Force Support Squadron’s Luke Air Force Base Library "Plant a Seed, Read" summer reading program kickoff at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 3, 2026. The Luke AFB Library kicked off the event with a petting zoo, arts and crafts activities, and a free lunch for children and families, fostering a culture of learning, connection and support for military families across the 56th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Luke Library’s ‘Plant a Seed, Read’; promotes culture of excellence for all

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hunter Hammond, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress apprentice, holds a tortoise at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 3, 2026. The Department of Defense Morale, Welfare and Recreation Libraries Summer Reading Program welcomed children and adults to build long-term reading habits, explore creativity and connect with community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Luke Library’s ‘Plant a Seed, Read’; promotes culture of excellence for all

Military children play an educational game during the 56th Force Support Squadron’s Luke Air Force Base Library "Plant a Seed, Read" summer reading program kickoff held at Luke AFB, Arizona, June 3, 2026. The Department of Defense Morale, Welfare and Recreation Libraries Summer Reading Program welcomed children to build long-term reading habits, explore creativity and connect with community throughout the summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Luke AFB hosts Paralympics Team USA veteran Airmen, Sailors, Marines, Soldiers

Members of Paralympics Team USA pose for a photo at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 27, 2026. The 56th Force Support Squadron hosted a training event on base to bring together athletes, coaches and staff to promote recovery, teamwork and a culture of resilience through adaptive competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Luke AFB hosts Paralympics Team USA veteran Airmen, Sailors, Marines, Soldiers

Calixtro Garcia, a U.S. Army veteran, throws a discus during Paralympic training at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 27, 2026. The Paralympics bring together wounded and injured athletes through adaptive competition and recovery-focused programs designed to strengthen camaraderie, mirroring Luke AFB’s culture of resilience in support of combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Luke AFB hosts Paralympics Team USA veteran Airmen, Sailors, Marines, Soldiers

Christopher Francis, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, throws a shot put during Paralympic training, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 27, 2026. The Paralympics training event promoted recovery and empowerment through adaptive competition, supporting the physical and mental wellness initiatives that contribute to Luke AFB’s culture of resilience and support for the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Luke AFB hosts Paralympics Team USA veteran Airmen, Sailors, Marines, Soldiers

Julius McManus, a U.S. Navy veteran, throws a javelin during Paralympic training at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 27, 2026. The training event featured competitive adaptive sports to aid in recovery and build confidence to strengthen a culture of resilience and support that mirrors Luke AFB’s commitment to people and mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Luke AFB hosts Paralympics Team USA veteran Airmen, Sailors, Marines, Soldiers

Anthony Pone, a U.S. Army veteran, throws a discus during Paralympic training at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 27, 2026. The Paralympic training event promoted resilience, recovery and adaptive competition while strengthening the support network available to recovering service members and veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Maj. Alexander Siangpipop, incoming 56th Contracting Squadron commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Darryl Hebert, 56th Mission Support Group commander, passes the guidon to Maj. Alexander Siangpipop, incoming 56th Contracting Squadron commander, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 27, 2026. The ceremony symbolized the transfer of authority as Siangpipop assumed command of the 56th CONS, 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 Staff Sgt. Magen M. Reeves)
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56th CES’s Annual Boat Regatta tests mission-ready engineering concepts

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron compete in the annual 56th CES Boat Regatta at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 20, 2026. The event fostered a collaborative and resilient culture through creative design and team-building, enhancing unit cohesion while testing improvised engineering concepts to prepare the squadron to advance the mission through infrastructure and innovation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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56th CES’s Annual Boat Regatta tests mission-ready engineering concepts

U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Kyran Houston, left, and Charles George, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment and pavements technicians, swim toward the finish line during the annual 56th CES Boat Regatta, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 20, 2026. The team persisted through resource limitations to complete the race after their cardboard vessel became submerged by utilizing techniques including analyzing structural failure and manual propulsion, reinforcing the adaptive mindset necessary to sustain mission infrastructure and innovation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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56th CES’s Annual Boat Regatta tests mission-ready engineering concepts

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mary Ramos, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron operations management journeyman, propels her cardboard craft toward the end of the course during the annual 56th CES Boat Regatta at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 20, 2026. Airmen navigated physical limitations of non-standard materials by using rapid problem-solving principles while under competitive pressure which prepares service members to maintain operational readiness through technical agility and proficiency as well as adaptive engineering. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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56th CES’s Annual Boat Regatta tests mission-ready engineering concepts

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mary Ramos, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron operations management journeyman, paddles toward the finish line during the annual 56th CES Boat Regatta at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 20, 2026. The squadron’s capability to deploy innovative infrastructure solutions in any operational environment was tested during the event through the durability of non-traditional engineering while completing the course under time constraints. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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56th CES’s Annual Boat Regatta tests mission-ready engineering concepts

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Elias Saavedra, left, and Jessey McLain, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance technicians, navigate the base pool in a cardboard boat during the annual 56th CES Boat Regatta Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 20, 2026. Teams engineered buoyant vessels made from non-traditional materials to test practical applications of structural integrity and physics, developing technical adaptability to advance the mission through infrastructure and innovation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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56th CES’s Annual Boat Regatta tests mission-ready engineering concepts

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Angelina Bibbee, left, and Nick Castillo, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron power production technicians, compete in the annual 56th CES Boat Regatta at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 20, 2026. Airmen made functional vessels with non-traditional materials by applying improvised engineering concepts in resource-constrained environments, mirroring the technical adaptability required to advance the mission through infrastructure and innovation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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56th CES’s Annual Boat Regatta tests mission-ready engineering concepts

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing prepare boats to begin racing in the annual 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Boat Regatta at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 20, 2026. The collaborative event built unit cohesion and reinforced critical problem-solving skills necessary for operational readiness by having teams finalize structural designs before testing the improvised cardboard watercrafts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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U.S. Air Force Reserve Col. Peter Cossette, 944th Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Dan Westendorf during a 52nd Fighter Squadron change of command ceremony in Hangar 999 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., May 15, 2026. The ceremonial passing of the guidon signifies the formal transfer of command authority to the incoming squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tricia C. Topasna)
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