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Luke AFB hosts Purple Up parade

Children and caretakers from the Luke Air Force Base Child Development Center participate in a Purple Up parade, April 19, 2024, at Luke AFB, Arizona. April is month of the military child and is dedicated to the recognition and celebration of service members’ children. Events like this contribute to increasing quality of life at Luke AFB by honoring the military members and their children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke AFB hosts Purple Up parade

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Britni Thornton, 56th Medical Group non-commissioned officer in charge of core laboratory operations (left), and Master Sgt. Keeland Smith, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron lead standardization crew chief hold a sign for their military child prior to a Purple Up parade, April 19, 2024, at Luke AFB, Arizona. April is month of the military child and is dedicated to the recognition and celebration of service members’ children. Events like this contribute to increasing quality of life at Luke AFB by honoring the military members and their children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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56th Fighter Wing Staff Agencies

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Katelyn Jackson, 56th Fighter Wing public affairs specialist, photographs KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew, June 23, 2023, at Goldwater ANG Base, Arizona. Public affairs provides insight of the Air Force’s mission and the stories of the Airmen behind the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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56th Medical Group

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nakia Halcom, 56th Medical Group registered nurse, simulates treating patient during a mass casualty exercise, Feb. 21, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th Fighter Wing hosted a mass casualty exercise on the flightline in preparation for a worst-case scenario. Regular exercises and training like this event ensure that Luke AFB’s dedication to readiness stays consistent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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56th Medical Group

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Medical Group and 56th Civil Engineer Squadron, simulate treating patients during a mass casualty exercise, Feb. 21, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th Fighter Wing hosted a mass casualty exercise on the flightline in preparation for a worst-case scenario. Regular exercises and training ensure that Luke AFB’s dedication to readiness stays consistent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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56th Medical Group

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 56th Medical Group perform decontamination procedures on a moulage patient during exercise Ready Eagle II, Feb. 15, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. 56th MDG Airmen were able to practice their Tactical Combat Casualty Care, the decontamination process, and their medical contingency response plan in a high-tempo situation. Exercises like Ready Eagle II contribute to advancing training and increasing combat-readiness for multi-capable Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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56th Medical Group

Retired U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt Dennis Nowak (left) receives a vaccine from Staff Sgt Kapries Chaplin (right), 56th Medical Group allergy and immunizations technician and noncommissioned officer in-charge, during a retiree appreciation event October 21, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Luke hosted a retiree appreciation event to honor retired service members in the local area. During the event Luke extended the hours of specific offices to provided services such as ID renewal, vaccinations, and legal counsel to the retirees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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56th Medical Group

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Dylan Vogel, 56th Medical Group aerospace medical technician, treats simulated casualties during a medical training exercise, Nov. 2, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During this training, Airmen practiced how to carry out tactical combat casualty field care while under simulated hostile fire and enemy pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Mason Hargrove)

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56th Medical Group

Patrick Washington, 56th Medical Group pharmacy technician supervisor, scans a prescription July 15, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th MDG pharmacies are comprised of a diverse mix of military, civilians and volunteers working together to keep up with the high demand of the Phoenix area. The 56th MDG provides medical care for military members and their families to mitigate health concerns and enhance Airmen’s ability to focus on mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb F. Butler)

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56th Missions Support Group

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron walk on the flightline during a mass casualty exercise, Feb. 21, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th Fighter Wing hosted a mass casualty exercise on the flightline in preparation for a worst-case scenario. Regular exercises and training event ensure that Luke AFB’s dedication to readiness stays consistent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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56th Missions Support Group

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zackary Stringer (left), and Senior Airman Steven Webb (right), 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicians, examine an x-ray during training exercise Road RAPTER or Radiological Assistance Program Training for Emergency Response Sept. 7, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. X-ray equipment is one of several tools used by EOD when assessing the danger represented by a suspected explosive device. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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56th Missions Support Group

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brady Christendom, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Kkora, perform MWD duties for evaluation July 10, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th SFS MWD section at Luke has a number of highly trained canines assigned to the unit to include German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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56th Maintenance Group

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paolo Silva, 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, navigates a jammer during the annual weapons load competition, Feb. 9, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The load competition featured the loading of an AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile, an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile, and a GBU-12 with a time standard of 22 minutes. The weapons load competition advances training to produce command focused U.S., allied, and partner Airmen to meet warfighting needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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56th Maintenance Group

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kamryn Giddings, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron metals technology apprentice, performs metal inert gas welding, Aug. 14, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Metals technicians support the mission by utilizing fabrication techniques to repair and overhaul multiple tools and aircraft parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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56th Operations Group

Staff Sgt. George Garrett, 56th Operation Support Squadron air traffic controller, scans the horizon for a pair of F-35 Lightning II aircraft returning from a mission from the Air Traffic Control Tower July 15, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Overseeing more than five miles from the tower, the ATCs get visual observation on the aircraft in their airspace and make quick decisions by monitoring different variables. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Luke Honorary Commander Program

Karen Longo, 756th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron honorary commander, speaks with a member of the Luke Air Force Base Fire Department March 24, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. Longo had the opportunity to try on the turnout gear worn by Luke AFB firefighters during a familiarization event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Luke Honorary Commander Program

Jennie Thomas, 56th Fighter Wing command chief honorary commander, tries on a decommissioned F-35 Lightning II helmet March, 24, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Each F-35 helmet is custom made for one pilot and is not functional for another person. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Luke Honorary Commander Program

U.S. Air Force military and honorary commanders from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, observe a bombing and strafing demonstration from an A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 47th Fighter Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona Oct. 21, 2021, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. Luke AFB hosted an overnight event for 55 honorary commanders where they received a first-hand look at the mission of Gila Bend and the Barry M. Goldwater Range. Luke AFB’s Honorary Commander program provides an opportunity for local, regional and national community leaders to learn more about the wing’s mission and priorities as well as become empowered unofficial spokespersons for the Department of the Air Force, Airmen and Space professionals and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dominic Tyler)

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Luke Honorary Commander Program

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Allen Camp, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, assists Stephen Philabaum, 607th Air Control Squadron honorary commander, into a bomb suit March, 24, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Camp and Philabaum were participating in an HCC Rodeo that Luke AFB hosted to aid its honorary commanders’ understanding of the mission and the Airmen that make it possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Luke Honorary Commander Program

Luke Air Force Base Honorary Commanders smile for a photo, Oct. 26, 2023, at Chris Glyphs archaeological site on the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. Luke AFB’s Honorary Commander program stands as a bridge between the military and the community. By inviting local, regional, and national community leaders into the fold, the program aims to shed light on the wing’s mission and priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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