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2nd Quarterly Load Crew Competition

ME-2 Eswaran Thiagarajah, 425th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, drives an inert bomb into position to be loaded onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition at July 18, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Seven teams from different AMUs competed to load F-16 Fighting Falcons and F-35A Lightning IIs with the team from the 425th AMU earning the top spot for this quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai)

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Luke pilots and Air National Guard complete refueling mission

Republic of Korea Air Force, F-35A Lightning IIs fly in formation March 15, 2019, in Ariz. The F-35 contains tactical data links that enable the protected sharing of data among its flight members as well as other surface, airborne and ground-based platforms needed to achieve missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leala Marquez)

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Luke pilots and Air National Guard complete refueling mission

A Republic of Korea Air Force, F-35A Lightning II is refueled while on a flying mission March 15, 2019, in Ariz. South Korea is one of multiple nations partnered with the U.S. to train F-35 pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leala Marquez)

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Luke pilots and Air National Guard complete refueling mission

A Republic of Korea Air Force, F-35A Lightning II approaches a KC-135 to refuel March 15, 2019, in Ariz. The F-35’s engine produces 43,000 pounds of thrust and contains a 6-stage compressor, 3-stage fan, single stage high-pressure turbine, annular combustor and a 2-stage low-pressure turbine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leala Marquez)

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Luke pilots and Air National Guard complete refueling mission

A Republic of Korea Air Force, F-35A Lightning II pilot waves after being refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker, March 15, 2019, in Ariz. Aerial Refueling is the process in which on aircraft transfers fuel to another aircraft. This maneuver saves time and money by keeping jets from having to land mid-mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leala Marquez)

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Luke pilots and Air National Guard complete refueling mission

A Republic of Korea Air Force, F-35A Lightning II banks left during a refueling mission March 15, 2019, in Ariz. The aircraft’s electronic sensors contain the Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture System (DAS), a system that provides pilots with situational awareness in the area surrounding the aircraft for enhanced missile and aircraft warning, and day/night pilot vision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leala Marquez)

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Luke pilots and Air National Guard complete refueling mission

Republic of Korea Air Force, F-35A Lightning IIs fly in formation during a refueling mission March 15, 2019, in Ariz. The F-35’s sensor package is designed to collect, fuse and distribute more information than any fighter jet in history, giving pilots an advantage over all adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leala Marquez)

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Luke pilots and Air National Guard complete refueling mission

A Republic of Korea Air Force, F-35A Lightning II approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker during a refueling mission March 15, 2019, in Ariz. Luke Air Force Base trains two-thirds of the world’s F-35 pilots and graduates 105 F-35 pilots every year. The F-35 is armed with the Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS), an internally mounted system that provides extended range detection, precision targeting for ground targets and long range detection of air-to-air threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leala Marquez)

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Luke pilots and Air National Guard complete refueling mission

A KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, assigned to the Arizona Air National Guard, 161st Air Fueling Wing, prepares for a refueling mission March 15, 2019, at the Goldwater Air National Guard Base, Ariz. Air refueling units flying Stratotankers provide air-to-air refueling for tactical and strategic aircraft from various bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leala Marquez)

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Luke pilots and Air National Guard complete refueling mission

A KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, assigned to the Arizona Air National Guard, 161st Air Fueling Wing, holds onto the throttle in preparation for take-off March 15, 2019, at the Goldwater Air National Guard Base, Ariz. The 161st ARW’s primary mission is to extend aircraft flying range by providing in-flight refueling to all U.S. Armed Forces and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leala Marquez)

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Luke Conducts Transient Aircraft Training with Mesa Airport

Senior Airman John Botner, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, instructs employees of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport how to recover an F-35A Lightning II, May 21, 2019, in Mesa, Ariz. The training consisted of a classroom course that gave specific instructions on where to place pins to secure the aircraft, along with a hands on opportunity to familiarize themselves with Air Force protocol. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aspen Reid)

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Luke Conducts Transient Aircraft Training with Mesa Airport

Airmen assigned to the 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit brief employees of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, May 21, 2019, in Mesa, Ariz. The training included instructions on how to recover an F-16C Fighting Falcon and an F-35A Lightning II in the event an aircraft must land there. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aspen Reid)

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Luke Conducts Transient Aircraft Training with Mesa Airport

Staff Sgt. Allen Ehmes, 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16C Fighting Falcon dedicated crew chief, shows employees of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport inside the cockpit of an F-16, May 21, 2019, in Mesa, Ariz. The airport serves as an alternate landing location in the event of an emergency or other incident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aspen Reid)

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Luke Conducts Transient Aircraft Training with Mesa Airport

Senior Airman John Botner, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, secures an F-35A Lightning II, May 21, 2019 at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Ariz. Botner was part of the crew that taught the employees of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport what to do if a Luke Air Force Base jet had to land there in an emergency situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aspen Reid)

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Luke Conducts Transient Aircraft Training with Mesa Airport

Airmen assigned to the 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit provide an orientation of the F-16C Fighting Falcon, May 21, 2019, at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Ariz. The orientation gave an in-depth look and hands on experience of how to recover the jet and ensure that it’s properly recovered and secure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aspen Reid)

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62nd Fighter Squadron brings its partner nation cohesion to the fight at Red Flag

Members of the 62nd Fighter Squadron from Luke Air Force Base pose for a group photo March 9, 2019, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The team traveled to Nellis AFB to participate in Red Flag, exercise 19-2, and included Italian, Norwegian and U.S. personnel.

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62nd Fighter Squadron brings its partner nation cohesion to the fight at Red Flag

Three F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 62nd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., are lined up and ready to takeoff on a mission as part of Red Flag, exercise 19-2, March 14, 2019, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Italian and Norwegian F-35 instructor pilots participated in the exercise for the first time and the integration and cohesion of the 62nd FS was displayed to other coalition partners.

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62nd Fighter Squadron brings its partner nation cohesion to the fight at Red Flag

Maj. Gen. Peter Gersten, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, prepares to fly with the 62nd Fighter Squadron at Red Flag, exercise 19-2, March 14, 2019, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Gersten flew an F-35A Lightning II with Italian and Norwegian partners as part of the exercise which highlighted the integration of the 62nd FS and built trust amongst coalition partners.

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Luke F-35 weapons load crew capabilities enhanced through total force training

Senior Airman Hunter Medlin, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron load crew member, maneuvers a jammer underneath a dummy missile, Feb. 13, 2019 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Medlin was part a three-man team receiving their certification on loading external munitions on an F-35A Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aspen Reid)

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Luke F-35 weapons load crew capabilities enhanced through total force training

Senior Airman Levi Aydt, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron load crew member, directs the jammer driver to position dummy munitions on an external pylon, Feb. 13, 2019 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-35A Lightning II can have external pylons installed for additional munitions while in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aspen Reid)

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