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AMMO utilizes new system for 100% munition inventory count

Airman 1st Class Maxim Gogo, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance technician (left), and Staff Sgt. Kelvin Lafferty 56th EMS conventional maintenance crew chief, take inventory on aircraft countermeasure munitions Sept. 12, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Theater Integrated Combat Munitions System (TICMS) is a new software, implemented by the 56th EMS, used to maintain accountability of munitions by making the counting process digital versus the traditional paper system. The 56th EMS Munitions Flight performs a semi-annual 100% munitions count that maintains accountability of more than 3,470 munition components, worth an estimated $72 million. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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AMMO utilizes new system for 100% munition inventory count

Airmen from the 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron count aircraft countermeasure munitions during the semi-annual 100% munitions count Sept. 12, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Theater Integrated Combat Munitions System (TICMS) is a new software used to maintain accountability of munitions by making the counting process, formerly a paper system, digital. The 56th EMS Munitions Flight performs munition counts to maintain accountability for more than 3,470 munition components worth an estimated $72 million. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Through family-focused support, U.S., Air Force senior leaders offers a 21st century roadmap to success

Karen Pence, wife of Vice President Mike Pence, speaks to 56th Fighter Wing military spouses at Club 5/6 Sept. 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Pence, Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, and Sharene Brown, wife of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., visited Luke to engage with military spouses and discuss military spouse employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Through family-focused support, U.S., Air Force senior leaders offers a 21st century roadmap to success

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett speaks to 56th Fighter Wing military spouses at Club 5/6 Sept. 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Barrett, Karen Pence, wife of Vice President Mike Pence, and Sharene Brown, wife of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Brown, visited Luke to engage with military spouses and discuss military spouse employment. According to the Council of Economic Advisers in 2016, out of approximately 690,000 American military spouses, 31.6 percent of military spouses are employed part-time compared to 19.6 percent of the whole population. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Through family-focused support, U.S., Air Force senior leaders offers a 21st century roadmap to success

Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 56th Fighter Wing commander, salutes Karen Pence, wife of Vice President Mike Pence, and Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, Sept. 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Pence, Barrett and Sharene Brown, wife of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Brown, visited Luke to engage with military spouses and discuss military spouse employment. According to the Council of Economic Advisers in 2016, out of approximately 690,000 American military spouses, 31.6 percent of military spouses are employed part-time compared to 19.6 percent of the whole population. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Through family-focused support, U.S., Air Force senior leaders offers a 21st century roadmap to success

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett recognizes 56th Fighter Wing outstanding performers Sept. 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Barrett recognized Luke’s outstanding Airmen for their role in supporting the wing’s mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. Barrett, along with Karen Pence, wife of Vice President Mike Pence, and Sharene Brown, wife of the Air Force Chief of Staff, visited Luke to engage with military spouses and discuss military spouse employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caroline Burnett)

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Through family-focused support, U.S., Air Force senior leaders offers a 21st century roadmap to success

Maj. Jessa Charron (left), 69th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon instructor pilot, and Col. George Watkins (right), 56th Operations Group commander, brief Karen Pence (center), wife of Vice President Mike Pence, about the F-16’s capabilities Sept. 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Pence visited Luke to gain insight on how Luke Airmen support the wing’s mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caroline Burnett)

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Luke leadership holds town hall with key spouses and mentors

Maj. Douglas Hess, 56th Fighter Wing chaplain, speaks during a town hall meeting for spouses Sept. 10, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The meeting provided insight from Luke AFB leadership on a variety of topics and was livestreamed on Facebook to increase physical distancing measures. Base leadership received community input on Coronavirus Disease 2019 related concerns, suicide prevention and mission-essential programs affecting Luke Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leala Marquez)

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Luke leadership holds town hall with key spouses and mentors

Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks during a town hall meeting for spouses Sept. 10, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The meeting was livestreamed on Facebook to increase physical distancing measures and allowed viewers to ask questions and receive live responses from Luke AFB leadership. Base leadership received community input on Coronavirus Disease 2019 related concerns, suicide prevention and mission-essential programs affecting Luke Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leala Marquez)

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Luke leadership holds town hall with key spouses and mentors

Col. Daniel Lamar, 56th Medical Group commander, answers questions during a town hall meeting Sept. 8, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The meeting provided insight from Luke AFB leadership on a variety of topics and was livestreamed on Facebook to increase physical distancing measures. Base leadership received community input on Coronavirus Disease 2019 related concerns, suicide prevention and mission-essential programs affecting Luke Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caroline Burnett)

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Luke leadership holds town hall with key spouses and mentors

Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 56th Fighter Wing commander, answers questions during a town hall meeting Sept. 8, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The meeting was livestreamed on Facebook to increase physical distancing measures and allowed viewers to ask questions and receive live responses from Luke AFB leadership. Base leadership received community input on Coronavirus Disease 2019 related concerns, suicide prevention and mission-essential programs affecting Luke Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caroline Burnett)

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Luke leadership holds town hall with key spouses and mentors

Col. Ryan Richardson, 56th Mission Support Group commander, answers questions during a town hall meeting Sept. 8, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The meeting provided insight from Luke AFB leadership on a variety of topics and was livestreamed on Facebook to increase physical distancing measures. Base leadership received community input on Coronavirus Disease 2019 related concerns, suicide prevention and mission-essential programs affecting Luke Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caroline Burnett)

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Luke Pharmacy continues all operations during COVID-19

Patients wait in the 56th Medical Group Pharmacy drive-thru Aug. 24, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Due to preventative healthcare measures related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic, the pharmacy has modified operations to maximize safety for patients and providers. 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 and in the community. (Courtesy photo)

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Luke Pharmacy continues all operations during COVID-19

Mason Bushey, 56th Medical Group pharmacy technician, provides prescriptions through a drive-thru window Aug. 24, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Due to preventative healthcare measures related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic, the 56th MDG pharmacy closed their lobby and modified their drive-thru operations for the safety of their patients and providers. 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 and in the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dominic Tyler)

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Luke Pharmacy continues all operations during COVID-19

George Pare, 56th Medical Group pharmacy technician, speaks to a pharmacy beneficiary Aug. 24, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Due to preventative healthcare measures related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic, the pharmacy implemented a new phone queuing system, allowing patients to call and wait for a technician rather than receive a busy tone. 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 and in the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dominic Tyler)

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Luke Pharmacy continues all operations during COVID-19

Technicians from the 56th Medical Group Pharmacy fill prescriptions Aug. 24, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Due to preventative healthcare measures related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic, the 56th MDG Pharmacy has implemented minimum manning staffing to maximize safety for patients and providers. 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 and in the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dominic Tyler)

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Luke Airman’s story is one for the big screens

Staff Sgt. Oleksandr Kalinin, 56th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor (middle), his brother Vladimir Kalinin and his grandmother eat lunch in Vinnytsia, Ukraine. At 15 years old, Kalinin and his family moved to the United States in 2010 through the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. The odds of being randomly selected are slim with an average of 13.3 million people submitting applications every year. (Courtesy Photo by Staff Sgt. Oleksandr Kalinin)

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Luke Airman’s story is one for the big screens

Staff Sgt. Oleksandr Kalinin, 56th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor (right), his brother Vladimir Kalinin and father pose for a photo in Vinnytsia, Ukraine. Kalinin and his family moved to the Seattle in 2010 from Ukraine and Kalinin joined the Air Force in 2014 after graduating high school. Kalinin is working on his bachelor’s degree in management and plans to apply for the Air Force Officer Training School and become a pilot. (Courtesy Photo by Staff Sgt. Oleksandr Kalinin)

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Luke Airman’s story is one for the big screens

Staff Sgt. Oleksandr Kalinin, 56th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor, teaches an ALS class Jan. 14, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Kalinin became an ALS instructor in November 2019 and teaches Airmen the skillsets and criteria needed to become noncommissioned officers. The course puts students into situations where they’re forced to adapt in order to build their leadership skills. (Courtesy Photo by Staff Sgt. Oleksandr Kalinin)

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Luke Airman’s story is one for the big screens

Staff Sgt. Oleksandr Kalinin, 56th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor, holds his United States Certificate of Citizenship Aug. 14, 2020, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Kalinin earned his citizenship during technical training. Kalinin and his family moved to Seattle in 2010 from Ukraine where Kalinin joined the U.S. Air Force in 2014 after graduating high school.

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