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56th Operations, Maintenance Groups Conduct Open House

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ian Coye, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, describes the fire department’s role to guests during the 56th Operations and Maintenance Group Open House, Dec. 2, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Coye described the fire department’s role at Luke AFB, to include protecting U.S. Air Force assets and all parts of the base. The open house showcased both past and present technologies used by the U.S. Air Force to base personnel, honorary commanders, and residents from the surrounding community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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56th Operations, Maintenance Groups Conduct Open House

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron sits on display at the 56th Operations and Maintenance Group Open House, Dec. 2, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The open house showcased both past and present technologies used by the U.S. Air Force to base personnel, honorary commanders, and residents from the surrounding community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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Ammo Troops fire-up Saint Barbara’s Day Cactus Bash

Airmen assigned to the 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron throw axes during the Saint Barbara’s Cactus Day Bash celebration Dec. 4, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Cactus Bash is a family friendly event, featuring a cook-out and various outdoor games like the mock-bomb toss, cornhole, axe throwing, with various prizes for participants.

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Ammo Troops fire-up Saint Barbara’s Day Cactus Bash

Airmen assigned to the 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron and family members participate in a cornhole tournament during the Saint Barbara’s Day Cactus Bash celebration Dec. 4, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Cactus Bash is a family friendly event, featuring a cook-out and various outdoor games like the mock-bomb toss, cornhole, axe throwing, with various prizes for participants.

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Ammo Troops fire-up Saint Barbara’s Day Cactus Bash

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason English, 56th Fighter Wing chaplain speaks during the Saint Barbara’s Cactus Day Bash celebration Dec. 4, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Cactus Bash is an annual event held for munitions troops, coordinated with nearby bases including Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, and Nellis AFB, Nevada, as well as retired munitions systems specialists and local retired chief’s groups.

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Ammo Troops fire-up Saint Barbara’s Day Cactus Bash

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Gary Borden, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron munitions flight chief speaks during the Saint Barbara’s Day Cactus Bash celebration Dec. 4, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Cactus Bash is an annual event held for munitions troops, coordinated with nearby bases including Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, and Nellis AFB, Nevada, as well as retired munitions systems specialists and local retired chief’s groups.

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Command Chief takes first familiarization flight

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, prepares for his familiarization (FAM) flight, Dec. 2, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. FAM flights familiarize individuals with little-to-no flight experience to flight operations while flying under the supervision of an instructor pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Mason Hargrove)

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Command Chief takes first familiarization flight

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, steps to his first familiarization (FAM) flight, Dec. 2, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. FAM flights familiarize individuals with little-to-no flight experience to flight operations while flying under the supervision of an instructor pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Mason Hargrove)

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Command Chief takes first familiarization flight

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, sits in the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon before his familiarization (FAM) flight, Dec. 2, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. FAM flights familiarize individuals with little-to-no flight experience to flight operations while flying under the supervision of an instructor pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Mason Hargrove)

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56th MSG breaks ground on Splash Pad

U.S. Air Force Col. Anthony Mullinax, 56th Mission Support Group commander, addresses attendees of a splash pad groundbreaking ceremony, Nov. 30, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The new splash pad, expected to be completed by the summer of 2023, will be integrated with existing recreational and wellness facilities on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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Luke AFB conducts Senior Enlisted Leaders Course

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, speaks to aspiring senior enlisted leaders during an SEL course Nov. 29, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The SEL course is designed to develop Airmen on being effective leaders, while fostering an environment for them to connect with fellow squadron leaders around base.

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Luke AFB conducts Senior Enlisted Leaders Course

U.S. Air Force senior enlisted leaders listen to speakers during an SEL course Nov. 29, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The speakers at this year’s SEL course include U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing command chief and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. (Ret.) Todd Simmons, former Command Chief Master Sergeant of Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The SEL course is designed to develop Airmen on being effective leaders, while fostering an environment for them to connect with fellow squadron leaders around base.

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Luke AFB conducts Senior Enlisted Leaders Course

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. (Ret.) Todd Simmons, former Command Chief Master Sergeant of Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, speaks to aspiring senior enlisted leaders during an SEL course Nov. 29, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. As an organizational culture influencer and international keynote speaker, Simmons has worked with multiple military institutions and global businesses, striving to build a society of courageous leaders.

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Luke AFB conducts Senior Enlisted Leaders Course

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. (Ret.) Todd Simmons, former Command Chief Master Sergeant of Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, speaks to aspiring senior enlisted leaders during an SEL course Nov. 29, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. As an organizational culture influencer and international keynote speaker, Simmons has worked with multiple military institutions and global businesses, striving to build a society of courageous leaders.

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Luke AFB conducts Senior Enlisted Leaders Course

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, speaks to aspiring senior enlisted leaders during an SEL course Nov. 29, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The SEL course is designed to develop Airmen on being effective leaders, while fostering an environment for them to connect with fellow squadron leaders around base.

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Luke AFB conducts Senior Enlisted Leaders Course

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, speaks to aspiring senior enlisted leaders during an SEL course Nov. 29, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The SEL course is designed to develop Airmen on being effective leaders, while fostering an environment for them to connect with fellow squadron leaders around base.

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, gives closing remarks during the opening ceremony for the 52nd Anniversary of Celebrate America's Military outside the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 31, 2022. Hosted by the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, CAM is a series of events honoring the men and women who serve in the nation's military: active duty, Guard and Reserve from all branches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Keith James)

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Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, left, salutes the U.S. flag with Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, center, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson, right, AETC command chief, during the playing of the national anthem at the start of a U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training graduation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 3, 2022. Kendall served as the presiding official during this BMT graduation, where he welcomed 570 of the newest Airmen to the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Boisvert)

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Ray V. Hensman Dining Facility hosts Thanksgiving Lunch

U.S. Air Force Col. Anthony Mullinax, 56th Mission Support Group commander, speaks with Airmen while serving food Nov. 23, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Ray V. Hensman Dining Facility gave an opportunity for Airmen, retirees, dependents and leadership to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal before the holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Mason Hargrove)

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Ray V. Hensman Dining Facility hosts Thanksgiving Lunch

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, carves a turkey for airmen Nov. 23, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Ray V. Hensman Dining Facility gave an opportunity for Airmen, retirees, dependents and leadership to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal before the holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Mason Hargrove)

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