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Dining facility; grab-and-go menu

An Airman takes his meal to go in the Hensman Dining Facility March 23, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The dining facility provides meals more than 550 meal cardholders daily ensuring Airmen have the nourishment needed to sustain the mission. Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations, Luke AFB has implemented procedures to reduce the risk of spreading Coronavirus Disease 2019. Luke’s mission continues to ensure the Air Force can continue achieving national security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Dining facility; grab-and-go menu

Food service workers assigned to the 56th Force Support Squadron restock beverages into a cooler in the Hensman Dining Facility March 23, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Due to Coronavirus Disease 2019, the dining facility requires patrons to wash their hands before ordering meals, only offers a grab-and-go menu, implemented a self-checkout process and offers prepackaged salads and fruit. Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations, Luke AFB has implemented procedures to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Luke’s mission continues to ensure the Air Force can continue achieving national security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Flying mission continues at Luke AFB

An F-16D Fighting Falcon assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron takes off March 25, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Luke is the U.S. Air Force’s largest fighter wing, which is responsible for training future F-16 and F-35 Lighting II pilots to help meet the demand of fighter pilots needed around the world. Since 1941, Luke AFB has graduated more than 61,000 fighter pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Flying mission continues at Luke AFB

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing taxis while an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron takes off March 25, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. More than 100 F-16 and F-35 aircraft are assigned at Luke to ensure the training of future U.S. and foreign partner nation fighter pilots. Since implementing preventative health measures for Coronavirus Disease 2019, the base has reduced flying hours and implemented minimum manning measures to maximize health precautions designed to protect personnel while balancing the Department of Defense’s sustained requirement for trained pilots to achieve national security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Flying mission continues at Luke AFB

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 310th Fighter Squadron taxis down a runway March 25, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. There are 77 F-16s assigned at Luke, which allows Luke to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. Since implementing preventative health measures for Coronavirus Disease 2019, the base has reduced flying hours and implemented minimum manning measures to maximize health precautions designed to protect personnel while balancing the Department of Defense’s sustained requirement for trained pilots to achieve national security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Weather Airmen keep their eyes on the sky

Staff Sgt. Alexander Lopez, 56th Operations Support Squadron weather craftsman, calls lightning within 25 nautical miles across the base to different squadrons March 18, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Weather Airmen assess environmental conditions on radars that display precipitation of rain, snow and more. Weather Airmen assist in Luke’s mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen by monitoring weather conditions which help determine flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Weather Airmen keep their eyes on the sky

Staff Sgt. Alexander Lopez, 56th Operations Support Squadron weather craftsman, uses a Kestrel weather meter to evaluate the weather conditions March 18, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The Kestrel captures air temperature, pressure, wind speed and more. Weather Airmen assist in Luke’s mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen by monitoring weather conditions which help determine flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Weather Airmen keep their eyes on the sky

Staff Sgt. Alexander Lopez, 56th Operations Support Squadron weather craftsman, points out lightning within 25 nautical miles of the base March 18, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The LTRaX lightning tracking software assesses storm intensity within five, 25 and 35 miles from Luke. Weather Airmen assist in Luke’s mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen by monitoring weather conditions which help determine flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Frontline Defenders of COVID-19

Airman 1st Class Gloria Carrera (right), 56th Medical Group technician, sanitizes medical equipment following a COVID-19 test on a patient March 23, 2020, at the Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The 56th MDG is administering tests for Luke AFB members who have symptoms of COVID-19 to help diagnose the cases early-on. The 56th MDG is following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and working closely with Arizona health officials to minimize the spread of COVID-19 at Luke AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Frontline Defenders of COVID-19

Maj. Chineta Harris, 56th Medical Group population health care integrator, poses for a portrait March 23, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. At the front lines of the COVID-19 global pandemic, medical technicians care for potentially ill patients more than 60 hours a week. The 56th MDG is following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and working closely with Arizona health officials to minimize the spread of COVID-19 at Luke AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Frontline Defenders of COVID-19

Staff Sgt. Tyler Michaud (left), 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance, receives a temperature reading from Senior Airman Samantha Hulse, 56th Medical Group technician, before entering the medical group March 23, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The 56th MDG is screening every patient before entering the medical building to ensure they don’t have any symptoms of the coronavirus disease 2019. The 56th MDG is following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and working closely with Arizona health officials to minimize the spread of COVID-19 at Luke AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Frontline Defenders of COVID-19

Airman 1st Class Gloria Carrera (center), 56th Medical Group technician, conducts a COVID-19 mouth swab test on a patient March 23, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The 56th MDG is administering tests for Luke AFB members who have symptoms of COVID-19 to help identify patients who may be positive for the coronavirus disease 2019. The 56th MDG is following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and working closely with Arizona health officials to minimize the spread of COVID-19 at Luke AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Frontline Defenders of COVID-19

Airman 1st Class Gloria Carrera (right), 56th Medical Group technician, conducts a COVID-19 test on a patient March 23, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The 56th MDG utilizes drive-thru services as a preventative measure to help identify and reduce the spread of COVID-19 cases on base. The 56th MDG is following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and working closely with Arizona health officials to minimize the spread of COVID-19 at Luke AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Luke AFB hero helps save lives

Staff Sgt. Eric McKinley, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron real property organization specialist, poses for a portrait Feb. 13, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. McKinley, a prior EMT, helped save two individuals’ lives while he was off-duty by rendering aid during a car crash and later on an airplane. The 2020 Air Force Sergeants Association Pitsenbarger Award was presented to McKinley on behalf of Maj. Gen. Mark Weatherington, Air Education Training Command deputy commander, for McKinley’s actions of selflessness on- and off-duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Luke AFB hero helps save lives

Staff Sgt. Eric McKinley (left), 56th Civil Engineer Squadron real property organization specialist, monitors Airmen rendering aid to a mock patient during a Self-Aid and Buddy Care (SABC) course Feb. 25, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. SABC teaches basic life support and techniques to help wounded or injured personnel survive medical emergencies. McKinley, a prior EMT, helped save two individuals’ lives off-duty in 2019 and received the 2020 Air Force Sergeants Association Pitsenbarger Award on behalf of Maj. Gen. Mark Weatherington, Air Education Training Command deputy commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Luke AFB hero helps save lives

An individual crashed his car into a palm tree April 26, 2019, on Litchfield Road in Litchfield Park, Ariz. Staff Sgt. Eric McKinley, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron real property organization specialist, was the first on scene to render first aid for a life-threatening car crash. The 2020 Air Force Sergeants Association Pitsenbarger Award was presented to McKinley on behalf of Maj. Gen. Mark Weatherington, Air Education Training Command deputy commander, for McKinley’s actions of selflessness on- and off-duty. (Courtesy Photo)
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Luke AFB hero helps save lives

Staff Sgt. Eric McKinley (front right), 56th Civil Engineer Squadron real property organization specialist, applies an elastic bandage during a bleeding control demonstration in a Self-Aid and Buddy Care (SABC) course Feb. 25, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. McKinley teaches a CPR and SABC course annually at Luke. With experience as an EMT, he helped save two individuals’ lives off-duty in 2019. He received the 2020 Air Force Sergeants Association Pitsenbarger Award on behalf of Maj. Gen. Mark Weatherington, Air Education Training Command deputy commander for his selflessness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Special Advisor to Sen. McSally visits Luke

Lt. Col. Thomas Hayes, 61st Fighter Squadron commander (left), describes an F-35A Lightning II’s capabilities to Laura Odato, Special Advisor for Military Policy to Sen. Martha McSally of Arizona, during a tour Feb. 27, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Odato toured the 61st FS and other Luke facilities to learn about the 56th Fighter Wing’s mission. Luke hosts tours to showcase aircraft capabilities, provide insight on its operations and mission to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Special Advisor to Sen. McSally visits Luke

Lt. Col. Thomas Hayes, 61st Fighter Squadron commander (left), explains the F-35A Lightning II’s components to Laura Odato, Special Advisor for Military Policy to Sen. Martha McSally of Arizona, during a tour Feb. 27, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Odato toured Luke to learn about Luke’s mission and engage with the Community Initiatives Team. Luke hosts tours to showcase aircraft capabilities, provide insight on its operations and mission to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Special Advisor to Sen. McSally visits Luke

Laura Odato, Special Advisor for Military Policy to Sen. Martha McSally of Arizona (right) and Lt. Col. Thomas Hayes, 61st Fighter Squadron commander, walk around an F-35A Lightning II during a distinguished visitor tour Feb. 27, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Odato toured the 61st FS and Child Development Center to learn about Luke’s mission and engage with the Community Initiatives Team. Luke hosts tours to showcase aircraft capabilities, provide insight on its operations and mission to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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