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Maricopa County Law Enforcement visit the 56th FW

A delegation of local Police Chiefs tours the flightline at the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Jan. 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The visit provided local public safety leaders a detailed look at the F-35A Lightning II and the opportunity to discuss the complexities of the 56th Fighter Wing’s training mission with maintenance personnel. This immersion supports Luke AFB’s priority of strengthening community partnerships by fostering transparency and a shared understanding of the base's operational impact on the surrounding Phoenix West Valley. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Maricopa County Law Enforcement visit the 56th FW

A delegation of local Police Chiefs meets with U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, and wing leadership, Jan. 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The delegation met with key leadership to gain insight into the scale of the 56th FW’s training mission. Engagements of this nature are important to Luke AFB’s priority of fostering mutual trust and transparency with community partners to ensure mission success both on and off the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Six at Luke AFB Selected for Top Enlisted Rank

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. selects, pose for a photo after it was announced they were selected for promotion, Jan. 7, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Earning the rank of Chief Master Sgt. represents the highest level of achievement within the enlisted force. Chiefs serve as trusted mentors to noncommissioned officers and junior enlisted Airmen, while offering senior leaders and commanders experienced counsel and strategic perspective. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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Six at Luke AFB Selected for Top Enlisted Rank

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, gives a medal to Senior Master Sgt. Angela Gonzales, 56th Medical Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, who was selected for promotion to Chief Master Sgt., Jan. 7, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Earning the rank of Chief Master Sgt. represents the highest level of achievement within the enlisted force. Chiefs serve as trusted mentors to noncommissioned officers and junior enlisted Airmen, while offering senior leaders and commanders experienced counsel and strategic perspective. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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Six at Luke AFB Selected for Top Enlisted Rank

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland (left), 56th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Nathan Chrestensen (right), 56th Fighter Wing command chief, pose for a photo with Senior Master Sgt. Joshua Heidemann, 56th Operations Support Squadron operations superintendent, after it was announced Heidemann was selected for promotion to Chief Master Sgt., Jan. 7, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Chief Master Sgt. is the highest enlisted rank, symbolizing a career of leadership and service. Chiefs mentor junior Airmen and noncommissioned officers while advising commanders and senior leaders with seasoned insight and strategic expertise. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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Six at Luke AFB Selected for Top Enlisted Rank

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, hugs Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Aucoin, 56 Component Maintenance Squadron maintenance training section superintendent, after it was announced Aucoin was selected for promotion to Chief Master Sgt., Jan. 7, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Chief Master Sgt. is the highest enlisted rank, symbolizing a career of leadership and service. Chiefs mentor junior Airmen and noncommissioned officers while advising commanders and senior leaders with seasoned insight and strategic expertise. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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Luke Honors Fallen with Memorial Workout

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jack Roscoe, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, briefs Airmen on details regarding an annual memorial workout, Dec. 19, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The workout serves as a tribute to fallen EOD Airmen, honoring their sacrifice and enduring legacy. Completing the workout together reinforced the bond between teammates and the culture of support that defines the EOD and Luke AFB community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

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Luke Honors Fallen with Memorial Workout

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brianna Ochoa, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, performs pull-ups during an annual memorial workout, Dec. 19, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Participants pushed through a high-intensity workout designed to reflect the physical and mental demands of the EOD mission. Serving as a salute in motion, the event provided a moment of remembrance for those who gave their lives in service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

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Luke Honors Fallen with Memorial Workout

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alec Foster (left), 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, jumps over Senior Airman James Little (center), 56th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD technician, during an annual memorial workout, Dec. 19, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This annual tradition recognizes the dangerous nature of the EOD career field and the courage required to protect others. The event served as a salute in motion, providing a moment of remembrance for those who gave their lives in service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

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Luke Honors Fallen with Memorial Workout

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Frontino (front), 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, and Senior Airman James Brewer (rear), 56th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD technician, perform a clean during an annual memorial workout, Dec. 19, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This annual tradition recognizes the dangerous nature of the EOD career field and the courage required to protect others. By training in their honor, Airmen paid respect to fallen EOD members while strengthening the camaraderie that carries the team forward. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

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Luke Honors Fallen with Memorial Workout

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacobo Vasquez, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, lifts a kettle bell during an annual memorial workout, Dec. 19, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The event served as a salute in motion, providing a moment of remembrance for Airmen to reflect on those who gave their lives in service. The high-intensity workout symbolized the physical and mental demands of the EOD mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

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Luke Honors Fallen with Memorial Workout

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jarrett Kim, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, performs a clean during an annual memorial workout, Dec. 19, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Participants completed a high-intensity workout designed to reflect the physical and mental demands of the EOD mission. As a salute in motion, the event provided a moment of remembrance for those who gave their lives in service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

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Luke Honors Fallen with Memorial Workout

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing perform exercises during an annual memorial workout, Dec. 19, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This annual tradition recognizes the dangerous nature of the explosive ordnance disposal career field and the courage required to protect others. By training in their honor, Airmen paid respect to fallen EOD members while strengthening the camaraderie that carries the team forward. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

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Luke Honors Fallen with Memorial Workout

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Webb, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, performs memorial push-ups during an annual memorial workout, Dec. 19, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The workout concluded with memorial push-ups, with participants calling out the name of a fallen EOD Airman before and during each set in their honor. Completing the workout together reinforced the bond between teammates and the culture of support that defines the EOD and Luke AFB community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

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Luke Honors Fallen with Memorial Workout

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing close out an annual memorial workout with a chant, Dec. 19, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Participants completed a high-intensity workout designed to reflect the physical and mental demands of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal mission. This salute in motion serves as a tribute to fallen EOD Airmen, honoring their sacrifice and enduring legacy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

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Luke AFB and 161st LRS Execute $15.5M Munitions Offload

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Erik Swanberg, 161st Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation operations center section supervisor, secures a cargo pallet of munitions tail kits during Special Assignment Airlift Mission, Dec. 19, 2025, at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Arizona. 56th Fighter Wing Airmen collaborated with the 161st LRS to offload 42 cargo pallets from a Boeing 747, moving over 1,000 tail kits from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, to support the Seventh Air Force's "Super Squadron" initiative. This strengthens the 56th FW’s stockpile, keeping the wing ready to project power in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke AFB and 161st LRS Execute $15.5M Munitions Offload

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Erik Swanberg, 161st Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation operations center section supervisor, secures a cargo pallet of munitions tail kits during Special Assignment Airlift Mission, Dec. 19, 2025, at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Arizona. This mission was a joint effort to offload more than 1,000 tail kits from a Boeing 747, supporting the Seventh Air Force’s “Super Squadron” initiative in the Pacific. The addition of $15.5 million in lethal capability to the stockpile ensures Luke Air Force Base is equipped to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke AFB and 161st LRS Execute $15.5M Munitions Offload

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing and the 161st Logistics Readiness Squadron, move munitions cargo off a Boeing 747 during a Special Assignment Airlift Mission, Dec. 19, 2025, at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Arizona. These assets represent a $15.5 million investment in lethal capability, expanding the 56th FW’s munitions stockpile to ensure Luke Airmen are prepared to project power across the Indo-Pacific at a moment's notice. This strategic movement of over 1,000 tail kits from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, supports the Seventh Air Force's "Super Squadron" initiative. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke AFB and 161st LRS Execute $15.5M Munitions Offload

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Matthew Van Rossem, 161st Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic management office superintendent, pushes a cargo pallet of munitions tail kits during Special Assignment Airlift Mission, Dec. 19, 2025, at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Arizona. Airmen from the 56th Fighter Wing and 161st LRS unloaded over 1,000 tail kits from a Boeing 747, adding $15.5 million in munitions to Luke Air Force Base. This strengthens the base's supply and helps train F-35 pilots for missions in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke AFB and 161st LRS Execute $15.5M Munitions Offload

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt Corey Klucker, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron air terminal function non-commissioned officer in-charge, operates a 10K forklift with cargo pallet of munitions tail kits during Special Assignment Airlift Mission, Dec. 19, 2025, at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Arizona. This mission facilitated the receipt of 42 cargo pallets from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, to support the global repositioning of assets for the Seventh Air Force's "Super Squadron" initiative. The integration of these munitions into the Luke Air Force Base stockpile enables the 425th Fighter Squadron to conduct GBU-38 training for the first time while ensuring F-35 pilots maintain a vigilant, lethal posture in line with National Security Strategy goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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