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RCAF Delegates Visit Luke in Preparation for Future Fighter Integration

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Shayne Carroll (left), 308th Fighter Squadron commander, and Royal Canadian Air Force Maj. Gen. Jeff Smyth (right), RCAF chief of air and space force development, discuss the facilities under construction during a base visit, Feb. 18, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 309th Fighter Squadron is set to be the home of future RCAF and USAF integrated pilot training. Touring facilities and future infrastructure allowed the delegation to gain insight into how shared standards and tactics are developed through integrated training. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero).

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RCAF Delegates Visit Luke in Preparation for Future Fighter Integration

Royal Canadian Air Force Col. Barry Leonard (left), Canadian forces air and space attaché, speaks with a RCAF pilot while touring the build site for the new 309th Fighter Squadron during a base visit, Feb. 18, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The engagement reinforced Luke Air Force Base’s role as a central hub for allied fifth-generation fighter training and international cooperation. Engagements like this continue to build the foundation for future RCAF training at Luke, reinforcing the installation’s role in preparing allied airpower. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

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RCAF Delegates Visit Luke in Preparation for Future Fighter Integration

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Shayne Carroll (center), 308th Fighter Squadron commander, speaks with members of a Royal Canadian Air Force delegation while touring the build site for the new 309th Fighter Squadron during a base visit, Feb. 18, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The engagement reinforced Luke Air Force Base’s role as a central hub for allied fifth-generation fighter training and international cooperation. Discussions focused on how combined training environments help strengthen partnerships and advance shared security interests across North America and beyond. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

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Silent Linchpins: Non-Destructive Inspection Airmen power Luke’s mission through

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Riley McDonald, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, conducts a bolt hole inspection on an F-35A Lightning II, Feb. 17, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base. The detailed inspections conducted by NDI Airmen are fundamental to ensuring that the 56th Fighter Wing’s aircraft are mission-ready. This work directly supports safe operations by upholding the maintenance and accountability standards required across the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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Silent Linchpins: Non-Destructive Inspection Airmen power Luke’s mission through

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Riley McDonald, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, prepares for an inspection on a F-35A Lightning II, Feb. 17, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The F-35 undergoes repeated takeoffs, landings, and high-performance maneuvers during daily training operations. Routine and specialized inspections conducted by NDI Airmen help to detect early signs of material fatigue before they become major structural issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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Silent Linchpins: Non-Destructive Inspection Airmen power Luke’s mission through

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Riley McDonald, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, poses for a photo on an F-35A Lightning II, Feb. 17, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base. The detailed inspections conducted by NDI Airmen are fundamental to ensuring that the 56th Fighter Wing’s aircraft are mission-ready. This work directly supports safe operations by upholding the maintenance and accountability standards required across the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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Silent Linchpins: Non-Destructive Inspection Airmen power Luke’s mission through

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Riley McDonald, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, prepares to inspect an F-35A Lightning II, Feb. 17, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The F-35 undergoes repeated takeoffs, landings, and high-performance maneuvers during daily training operations. Routine and specialized inspections conducted by NDI Airmen help to detect early signs of material fatigue before they become major structural issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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Silent Linchpins: Non-Destructive Inspection Airmen power Luke’s mission through

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ahmad May, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, prepares a joint oil analysis, Feb. 17, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. NDI uses advanced technology to evaluate the integrity of metals and composite materials without requiring disassembly or destructive testing. This process allows technicians to detect flaws that may not be visible to the naked eye. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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Silent Linchpins: Non-Destructive Inspection Airmen power Luke’s mission through

U.S. Air Force Airman Kobe Parquette, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection apprentice, uses UV lights to clean F-16 Fighting Falcon bolts, Feb. 17, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. NDI uses advanced technology to evaluate the integrity of metals and composite materials without requiring disassembly or destructive testing. This process allows technicians to detect flaws that may not be visible to the naked eye. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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Silent Linchpins: Non-Destructive Inspection Airmen power Luke’s mission through

U.S. Air Force Airman Kobe Parquette and Airman 1st Class Dominador Jamanila, both 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection apprentices, clean F-16 Fighting Falcon bolts, Feb. 17, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The NDI career field is fundamental to the Air Force’s ability to generate combat-ready airpower. NDI Airmen work in controlled laboratory environments or flight line settings, and their findings influence critical maintenance decisions across the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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Silent Linchpins: Non-Destructive Inspection Airmen power Luke’s mission through

U.S. Air Force 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection Airmen, prepare for an inspection, Feb. 17, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. In addition to daily inspections, the NDI process supports long-term aircraft sustainment by identifying trends in material fatigue, which helps prevent recurring issues. This work is fundamental to aircraft readiness at Luke AFB, as it reduces the risk of in-flight emergencies, protects aircrew, and preserves multimillion-dollar assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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F-35 IIFTU graduates international class, reinforcing allied readiness at Luke AFB

F-35 International Intelligence Formal Training Unit graduates and instructors, pose for a photo in front of an F-35A Lightning II, Feb. 11, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The F-35 IIFTU provides advanced instruction to intelligence professionals from partner nations, delivering a comprehensive understanding of the F-35’s operational capabilities and tactical employment. The graduating class was the most diverse in the unit’s history, consisting of seven students representing five partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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F-35 IIFTU graduates international class, reinforcing allied readiness at Luke AFB

A Belgian Air Force F-35 International Intelligence Formal Training Unit graduate shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Maj. Christopher Castaneda, 56th Operations Support Squadron senior intelligence officer, Feb. 11, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The graduating class was the most diverse in the unit’s history, consisting of seven students representing five partner nations. This class included the first graduates from Poland and Germany and reflected continued growth in international participation and cooperation within the F-35 program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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F-35 IIFTU graduates international class, reinforcing allied readiness at Luke AFB

An Italian Air Force F-35 International Intelligence Formal Training Unit graduate, poses for a photo with U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Umphres, 56th Operations Support Squadron commander, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The graduating class was the most diverse in the unit’s history, consisting of seven students representing five partner nations. The class included the first graduates from Poland and Germany, reflecting continued growth in international participation within the F-35 program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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F-35 IIFTU graduates international class, reinforcing allied readiness at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Capt. Julie Fleming, 56th Operations Support Squadron chief of combat intelligence cell, introduces a F-35 International Intelligence Formal Training Unit graduate's mother to a graduation ceremony, Feb. 11, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Students in the F-35 IIFTU learned to analyze the threat environment and potential adversaries while providing integrated intelligence support for F-35 operations. This support included mission research, threat assessments, pre-flight briefings, and post-mission debriefings across all phases of mission planning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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Luke, Holloman Demonstrate Global Fighter Operations During Community Leader Visit

Mr. Eric Trump experiences an F-35A Lightning II simulator, Jan. 29, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The simulator supports realistic, mission-relevant training that enables fourth- and fifth-generation integration and prepares pilots for complex combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke, Holloman Demonstrate Global Fighter Operations During Community Leader Visit

U.S. Air Force Capt. William Edwards, 56th Fighter Wing human performance team element chief, briefs Mr. Eric Trump inside the Tactical Integrated Training and Assessment Nexus, Jan. 29, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. TITAN provides specialized training and performance optimization to develop resilient, mission-ready fighter pilots capable of operating in high-end combat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke, Holloman Demonstrate Global Fighter Operations During Community Leader Visit

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Dorcheus, 56th Fighter Wing human performance team flight chief, briefs Airmen inside the Tactical Integrated Training and Assessment Nexus, Jan. 29, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. TITAN provides specialized training and performance optimization to develop resilient, mission-ready fighter pilots capable of operating in high-end combat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke, Holloman Demonstrate Global Fighter Operations During Community Leader Visit

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 49th Fighter Wing, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon for flight, Jan. 29, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The effort highlights the role of maintenance professionals in enabling fourth- and fifth-generation fighter integration and sustaining combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Combined F-16 and F-35 Training Reinforces Combat Readiness, Lethality and Interoperability

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 49th Fighter Wing, conduct pre-flight operations, with Mr. Eric Trump, on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a training event, Jan. 29, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The hands-on engagement provided an up-close view of fourth- and fifth generation fighter integration, reinforcing the importance of training, readiness, and interoperability in maintaining dominance and superiority in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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