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56th CES Hosts 9/11 Memorial Service

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, addresses Airmen assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron during a 9/11 memorial event, Sept. 11, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th CES hosted a memorial run, flag raising, last call, and bell ceremony in honor of those who died during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Berkland spoke about his experience on the day of the attacks, and on a service member’s need to always be ready and competent to act on a day a crisis may occur in order to live up to the oath they swore. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)
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56th CES Hosts 9/11 Memorial Service

Luke Air Force Base Airmen assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron listen to an address given by U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, during a 9/11 memorial event, Sept. 11, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th CES hosted a memorial run, flag raising, last call, and bell ceremony in honor of those who died during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Berkland spoke about his experience on the day of the attacks, and on a service member’s need to always be ready and competent to act on a day a crisis may occur in order to live up to the oath they swore. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)
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56th CES Hosts 9/11 Memorial Service

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James Hickman, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron superintendent of operation, gives a speech during a 9/11 memorial event, Sept. 11, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th CES hosted a memorial run, flag raising, last call, and bell ceremony in honor of those who died during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Hickman spoke on the meaning of sacrifice in the line of duty and the importance of honoring those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the service of others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)
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56th CES Hosts 9/11 Memorial Service

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Pippins, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, participates in a flag is raising during a 9/11 memorial event, Sept. 11, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th CES hosted a memorial run, flag raising, last call, and bell ceremony in honor of those who died during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. In memory of all who died during the 9/11 attacks, the flag is raised to half staff. When flown at half-staff, the flag serves as a solemn gesture of mourning and remembrance, honoring those who have passed and recognizing moments of national or community loss. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)
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56th CES Hosts 9/11 Memorial Service

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Branden Delong (center), 56th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, and Airmen assigned to the 56th CES stand in formation during a 9/11 memorial event, Sept. 11, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th CES hosted a memorial run, flag raising, last call, and bell ceremony in honor of those who died during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. At the start of the ceremony, Delong spoke with his squadron about the significance of sacrifice, warrior ethos, mission readiness, and honoring those who have come before. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)
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56th CES Hosts 9/11 Memorial Service

U.S. Air Force Airmen and firefighters assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron participate in a flag is raising during a 9/11 memorial event, Sept. 11, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th CES hosted a memorial run, flag raising, last call, and bell ceremony in honor of those who died during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Flag raising ceremonies are a long-standing tradition that symbolize unity, pride, and respect, often marking the beginning of significant events or honoring service and sacrifice. In memory of all who died during the 9/11 attacks, the flag is raised to half staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)
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56th CES Hosts 9/11 Memorial Service

Luke Air Force Base firefighters assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron raise a flag during a 9/11 memorial event, Sept. 11, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th CES hosted a memorial run, flag raising, last call, and bell ceremony in honor of those who died during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Flag raising ceremonies are a long-standing tradition that symbolize unity, pride, and respect, often marking the beginning of significant events or honoring service and sacrifice. In memory of all who died during the 9/11 attacks, the flag is raised to half staff. When flown at half-staff, the flag serves as a solemn gesture of mourning and remembrance, honoring those who have passed and recognizing moments of national or community loss. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)
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56th CES Hosts 9/11 Memorial Service

Luke Air Force Base Airmen assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron salute as a flag is raised during a 9/11 memorial event, Sept. 11, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th CES hosted a memorial run, flag raising, last call, and bell ceremony in honor of those who died during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Flag raising ceremonies are a long-standing tradition that symbolize unity, pride, and respect, often marking the beginning of significant events or honoring service and sacrifice. In memory of all who died during the 9/11 attacks, the flag is raised to half staff. When flown at half-staff, the flag serves as a solemn gesture of mourning and remembrance, honoring those who have passed and recognizing moments of national or community loss. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)
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56th CES Hosts 9/11 Memorial Service

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Baird, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, rings a ceremonial bell during a 9/11 memorial event, Sept. 11, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th CES hosted a memorial run, flag raising, last call, and bell ceremony in honor of those who died during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The ringing of the bell is a fire service tradition that is over 150 years old. Typically used to mark the start of a shift, sound alarms, and announce the completion of a call, in ceremonies the bell serves as the final tribute in a line-of-duty death ceremony, where the bell is rung three times in three sets to signify a firefighter’s last alarm. In memory of all who died during the 9/11 attacks, the bell is instead rung in a solemn pattern of five rings repeated five times, a multiplication totaling 3,125; a number closest to the total lives lost during the attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)
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Luke AFB Airmen Attend 2025 Tower Challenge

Members of the Luke Fire Department ascend the steps of the 2025 Tower Challenge at Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona, Sept. 6, 2025. Military members, emergency responders and community members climbed more than 2,000 steps to honor those who lost their life during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The attacks on the World Trade Center claimed 2,977 lives, including over 400 firefighters and police officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Rebecca Wagner)
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Luke AFB Airmen Attend 2025 Tower Challenge

Luke Air Force Base leadership and members of the Luke Fire Department stand around a bell upon completion of the 2025 Tower Challenge at Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona, Sept. 6, 2025. The Tower Challenge represents the 110 floors of the World Trade Center that first responders climbed during the terrorist attacks that occurred Sept. 11, 2001. Participants of the challenge climbed 110 floors around the arena in honor of the first responders who ascended the Twin Towers during the attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Rebecca Wagner)
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Luke AFB Airmen Attend 2025 Tower Challenge

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland (left), 56th Fighter Wing commander, and Jason Schechterle (right), 100 Club of Arizona community relations director, speak to a crowd at the 2025 Tower Challenge at Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona, Sept. 6, 2025. The attacks on the World Trade Center claimed 2,977 lives, including over 400 firefighters and police officers. Participants of the challenge climbed 110 floors around the arena in honor of the first responders who ascended the Twin Towers during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Rebecca Wagner)
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Luke AFB Airmen Attend 2025 Tower Challenge

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt Gabriel Vallejo, 362nd Recruiting Squadron alighted accessions recruiter, and Tech. Sgt Christopher Peluso, 362nd Recruiting Squadron alighted accessions recruiter, ring a bell upon completion of the 2025 Tower Challenge at Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona, Sept. 6, 2025. Participants of the challenge climbed 110 floors around the arena in honor of the first responders who ascended the Twin Towers during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The attacks on the World Trade Center claimed 2,977 lives, including over 400 firefighters and police officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Rebecca Wagner)
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Luke AFB Airmen Attend 2025 Tower Challenge

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, swears in new U.S. Air Force and Space Force recruits at the 2025 Tower Challenge at Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona, Sept. 6, 2025. Over 20 new recruits took part in the Oath of Enlistment which signifies a service member's commitment to military service and upholding the U.S. Constitution. The swear-in represents the warfighters of tomorrow carrying on the mission from the fallen heroes who came before them.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Rebecca Wagner)
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Luke AFB Airmen Attend 2025 Tower Challenge

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, descends stairs while participating in the 2025 Tower Challenge at Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona, Sept. 6, 2025. Participants of the challenge climbed 110 floors around the arena in honor of the first responders who ascended the Twin Towers during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The attacks on the World Trade Center claimed 2,977 lives, including over 400 firefighters and police officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Rebecca Wagner)
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Dorm Management: Building Community and Support for Airmen

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mariah Lindsey, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron unaccompanied housing airman dorm leader, grabs a key to a dorm room, Sept. 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Dorm Management extends far beyond simply maintaining facilities. The team organizes base-wide cleaning events, encouraging Airmen to take pride in their environment and contribute to the overall quality of life across Luke AFB. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Dorm Management: Building Community and Support for Airmen

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Wioland Slavin, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Unaccompanied Housing superintendent, shows an airman how to use a portable air conditioning unit, Sept. 8, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. ADL’s recognize that Airmen sometimes need support outside the scope of housing. It is not uncommon for Airmen to come to Dorm Management looking for advice on finances, mentorship, or simply someone to listen to when life feels overwhelming. ADL’s ensure that Airmen have the tools necessary to tackle problems head on and achieve excellence. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman First Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Dorm Management: Building Community and Support for Airmen

U.S. Air Force 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Dorm Management Team, stand in front of the unaccompanied housing building, Sept. 8, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Dorm Management’s structure ensures Airmen have multiple levels of leadership prepared to help them. At the peer level, the Dorm Council and Dorm President represent the voice of the Airmen, bringing forward ideas, concerns, and initiatives to improve day-to-day life. Airman dorm leaders bridge the gap between dorm residents and leadership, mentoring Airmen, maintaining standards, and reinforcing a culture of excellence. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman First Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Dorm Management: Building Community and Support for Airmen

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Cooper, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron unaccompanied housing non-commissioned officer in charge, briefs an Airman on dorm etiquette, Sept. 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Unaccompanied Housing, better known as dorm management, plays a vital role in supporting the Airmen of Luke Air Force Base by providing more than just a place to live. Dorm management fosters an environment where Airmen feel connected, supported, and empowered to succeed in their careers. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Dorm Management: Building Community and Support for Airmen

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mariah Lindsey, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron unaccompanied housing airman dorm leader, executes a dorm inspection, Sept. 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Unaccompanied housing, better known as dorm management, plays a vital role in supporting the Airmen of Luke AFB by providing more than just a place to live. Dorm management fosters an environment where Airmen feel connected, supported, and empowered to succeed in their careers. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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