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Airmen hone their skills at CATM

U.S. Air Force Capt. Miki Mullen, 309th Fighter Squadron student pilot, practices proper aiming with an M9 service pistol during a qualification course, Oct. 27, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Student pilots are required to qualify with the M9 as part of their graduation requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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Airmen hone their skills at CATM

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joseluis Guerra, 56th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms instructor, demonstrates proper technique with an M9 service pistol during a qualification course, Oct. 27, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Combat Arms Training and Maintenance center, also known as CATM, ensures that Airmen are qualified with various small arms that they may be required to handle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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Heart Link Spouse Orientation connects military spouses to Luke AFB’s mission

Participants of the Heart Link Spouse Orientation stand in front of a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft, Oct. 19, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The one-day class included briefings from wing leadership, a meet and greet with various First Sergeants and a small tour of Luke AFB operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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Heart Link Spouse Orientation connects military spouses to Luke AFB’s mission

U.S. Air Force Major Brian Higgins, 61st Fighter Squadron instructor pilot (right), leads participants of the Heart Link Spouse Orientation onto the flightline Oct. 19, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The orientation included a small tour of military operations, including the 61st FS, the 56th Security Forces Squadron K9 kennels and the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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Heart Link Spouse Orientation connects military spouses to Luke AFB’s mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brandon Savage, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, talks to the military spouses during the Heart Link Spouse Orientation, Oct. 19, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The one-day class included briefings from wing leadership, a meet and greet with various First Sergeants and a small tour of Luke AFB operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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Heart Link Spouse Orientation connects military spouses to Luke AFB’s mission

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th FW command chief, speak to the military wives at the Heart Link Spouse Orientation Oct. 19, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This orientation helps provide support for military spouses at Luke AFB, as they may encounter high-stress events such as deployments, sudden changes of station or other factors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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Heart Link Spouse Orientation connects military spouses to Luke AFB’s mission

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th FW command chief, listen to the latest class of military spouses during the Heart Link Spouse Orientation, Oct. 19, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The one-day class included briefings from wing leadership, a meet and greet with various First Sergeants and a small tour of Luke AFB operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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Heart Link Spouse Orientation connects military spouses to Luke AFB’s mission

Mrs. Laura Smith, military spouse, shares her experiences at the Heart Link Spouse Orientation with other spouses and U.S. Air Force Major Robert Compere, 56th Fighter Wing deputy wing chaplain, Oct. 19, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This orientation helps provide support for military spouses at Luke AFB, as they may encounter high-stress events such as deployments, sudden changes of station or other factors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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Heart Link Spouse Orientation connects military spouses to Luke AFB’s mission

Mr. Edwin Robinson, 56th Force Support Squadron community readiness consultant, kicks off the Heart Link Spouse Orientation, Oct. 19, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Heart Link meets twice a year and is designed to seamlessly integrate new military spouses into military life. The one-day class included briefings from wing leadership, a meet and greet with various First Sergeants and a small tour of Luke AFB operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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56th MXG 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

Singaporean air force ME1 Boon Soon Wong (front), ME1 Jia Jun Jeff Hong (middle), and ME2 Guo Xiong Ngim (back), load an AIM-9LM Sidewinder missile during a load competition, Oct. 7, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The AIM-9LM was one of three munitions the crews were required to load within a 35-minute time window. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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56th MXG 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

Singaporean air force ME1 Boon Soon Wong, 425th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, prepares an external hardpoint before loading a GBU-12 Paveway II bomb during a weapons load competition, Oct. 7, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 425th AMU, along with the 309th AMU, competed on an F-16 Fighting Falcon, while the remaining crews competed on F-35A Lightning IIs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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56th MXG 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Col. Keagan McLeese, 56th Fighter Wing vice commander, congratulates a load crew from the 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit after a weapons load competition, Oct. 7, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The competition showcased the best load crews from various AMUs around Luke AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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56th MXG 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Janey Sawmiller, 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, inspects the landing gear well of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during a weapons load competition, Oct. 7, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Load competitions help ensure weapons Airmen are proficient in their work, while allowing them to have some fun at the same time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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56th MXG 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Janey Sawmiller (right), Senior Airman Ross Hall (center), and Airman 1st Class Theresa Calvert (left), 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainers, use a weapons jammer to load a GBU-12 Paveway II during a weapons load competition, Oct. 7, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Load competitions serve as one of the final evaluations for quarterly awards in the weapons career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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56th MXG 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Orzo (front), Senior Airman Kathryn Smith (middle), and Senior Airman Colby Jones (back), 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainers, hoist an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile as part of the 56th Maintenance Group’s Weapons Load Crew competition, Oct. 7, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Six load crews competed against each other, with four crews loading onto F-35A Lightning II aircraft, and two crews loading weapons onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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56th MXG 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Wyatt Sparks (front) and Staff Sgt. Patrick Icari (back), 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainers, prepare a GBU-12 Paveway II munition during a weapons load competition, Oct. 7, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The GBU-12 was one of three munitions the crews were required to load within a 35-minute time window. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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56th MXG 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

Airmen from the 56th Maintenance Group and Singaporean service members prepare for a quarterly weapons load competition, Oct. 7, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The competition showcased the best load crews from various aircraft maintenance units around Luke AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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56th FW welcomes Class of 2022 Honorary Commanders

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, addresses attendees of the 2022 honorary commander induction ceremony, Oct. 14, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The honorary commander program seeks to help build relationships with the surrounding communities by connecting local and civic leaders with various unit commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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56th FW welcomes Class of 2022 Honorary Commanders

U.S. Air Force Maj. Fany E. Colon De Hays, 56th Force Support Squadron commander, coins Chris Calcaterra and Alex Tsakaris, honorary commander inductees, during a ceremony, Oct. 14, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The honorary commander coin signifies the induction of an individual as an honorary commander for the 56th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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56th FW welcomes Class of 2022 Honorary Commanders

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joshua Larsen, 56th Operation Support Squadron commander, coins Marc Hertzberg and Brandon Klippel, honorary commander inductees, during a ceremony, Oct. 14, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. There were 66 civic and local leaders inducted as part of the class of 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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