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Luke celebrates Freedom Fest 2024

Luke Air Force Base children use a mock detonator to start the fireworks show during the 2024 Freedom Fest, July 3, 2024, at Luke AFB, Arizona. Freedom Fest allowed Luke AFB community members to come together and celebrate the upcoming fourth of July holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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Luke celebrates Freedom Fest 2024

U.S. Air Force Col. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks during the 2024 Freedom Fest, July 3, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Freedom Fest allowed Luke AFB community members to come together and celebrate the upcoming fourth of July holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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Luke celebrates Freedom Fest 2024

Luke Air Force Base children enjoy a carnival ride during the 2024 Freedom Fest, July 3, 2024, at Luke AFB, Arizona. Freedom Fest allowed Luke AFB community members to come together and celebrate the upcoming fourth of July holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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Luke celebrates Freedom Fest 2024

Luke Air Force Base community members enjoy the festivities at the 2024 Freedom Fest, July 3, 2024, at Luke AFB, Arizona. Freedom Fest allowed Luke AFB community members to come together and celebrate the upcoming fourth of July holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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56th FW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing incoming commander, walks among the crowd immediately following the 56th FW Change of Command ceremony, July 1, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Berkland gains command of the 56th FW from Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff. Located west of Phoenix, Luke Air Force Base is home to the 56th Fighter Wing, the largest fighter wing in the world and the Air Force’s primary active-duty fighter pilot training wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah Coger)

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56th FW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clark J. Quinn (center left), 19th Air Force commander, awards the Legion of Merit to Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (center right), 56th Fighter Wing outgoing commander, before transferring command of the 56th FW to Col. David Berkland at the 56th FW Change of Command ceremony, July 1, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Legion of Merit is given to officers and enlisted men and women of the armed forces of the United States and nationals of other countries who have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services since Sept. 8, 1939, the date of the president's proclamation of the state of emergency that led to World War II. The 56th FW commander oversees the operations of the base including training, safety and wellbeing of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah Coger)

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56th FW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clark J. Quinn (center left), 19th Air Force commander, stands next to Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (center right), 56th Fighter Wing outgoing commander, before transferring command of the 56th FW to Col. David Berkland at the 56th FW Change of Command ceremony, July 1, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th FW commander oversees the operations of the base including training, safety and wellbeing of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah Coger)

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56th FW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clark J. Quinn (center), 19th Air Force commander, speaks during the 56th Fighter Wing Change of Command ceremony, July 1, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Change of command ceremonies are historic ceremonies that honor the achievements of outgoing commanders and pass leadership to incoming commanders. Located west of Phoenix, Luke Air Force Base is home to the 56th Fighter Wing, the largest fighter wing in the world and the Air Force’s primary active-duty fighter pilot training wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah Coger)

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56th FW welcomes new commander

A U.S. Air Force Airman holds a guidon during the 56th Fighter Wing Change of Command ceremony, July 1, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Change of commands are historic ceremonies that honor the achievements of outgoing commanders and pass leadership to incoming commanders. The 56th FW commander oversees the operations of the base including training, safety and wellbeing of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah Coger)

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56th FW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clark J. Quinn (left), 19th Air Force commander, Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (center), 56th Fighter Wing outgoing commander, and Col. David Berkland (right), 56th FW incoming commander, salute during the 56th FW Change of Command ceremony, July 1, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Change of command ceremonies are historic ceremonies that honor the achievements of outgoing commanders and pass leadership to incoming commanders. Located west of Phoenix, Luke Air Force Base is home to the 56th Fighter Wing, the largest fighter wing in the world and the Air Force’s primary active-duty fighter pilot training wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah Coger)

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56th FW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Airmen salute Col. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing incoming commander, during the 56th FW Change of Command ceremony, July 1, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Change of command ceremonies are historic ceremonies that honor the achievements of outgoing commanders and pass leadership to incoming commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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56th FW welcomes new commander

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs (center right) stands alongside U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clark Quinn (center left), 19th Air Force commander, Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (far right), 56th Fighter Wing outgoing commander, his wife Melissa Rueschhoff (second from right), Col. David Berkland (second from left), incoming 56th FW commander, and his wife Nikki Berkland (far left), for a group photo, July 1, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Hobbs visited Luke AFB to welcome Berkland and bid farewell to Rueschhoff. The 56th FW commander oversees the operations of the base including training, safety and wellbeing of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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56th FW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing incoming commander, greets Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs before the 56th FW Change of Command ceremony, July 1, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Hobbs visited Luke AFB to welcome Berkland and bid farewell to Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th FW outgoing commander. The 56th FW commander oversees the operations of the base including training, safety and wellbeing of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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Luke says farewell to honorary commanders

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (center), 56th Fighter Wing commander, stands alongside 56th FW group and squadron commanders and senior enlisted leaders as he is presented with a token of appreciation during an honorary commander farewell event, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During the ceremony, Luke AFB commanders bid their honorary commanders farewell as they completed their two-year tour. Members of the Luke AFB community also celebrated Rueschhoff as he prepares to depart in July. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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Luke says farewell to honorary commanders

Members of the Luke Air Force Base community pose for a group photo during an honorary commander farewell event, June 14, 2024, at Luke AFB, Arizona. During the ceremony, Luke AFB commanders bid their honorary commanders farewell as they completed their two-year tour. Members of the Luke AFB community also celebrated Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, as he prepares to depart in July. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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Luke says farewell to honorary commanders

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks to attendees during an honorary commander farewell event, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During the ceremony, Luke AFB commanders bid their honorary commanders farewell as they completed their two-year tour. Members of the Luke AFB community also celebrated Rueschhoff as he prepares to depart in July. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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Luke says farewell to honorary commanders

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (center), 56th Fighter Wing commander, stands alongside 56th FW group and squadron commanders and senior enlisted leaders as he is presented with a token of appreciation during an honorary commander farewell event, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During the ceremony, Luke AFB commanders bid their honorary commanders farewell as they completed their two-year tour. Members of the Luke AFB community also celebrated Rueschhoff as he prepares to depart in July. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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Luke says farewell to honorary commanders

Members of the 56th Fighter Wing pose for a photo with Victor Peterson (center), retired community advocate, during an honorary commander farewell event, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During the ceremony, Luke AFB commanders bid their honorary commanders farewell as they completed their two-year tour. Members of the Luke AFB community also celebrated Rueschhoff as he prepares to depart in July. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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Luke says farewell to honorary commanders

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (second from left), 56th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer (third from left), 56th FW command chief, stand alongside 56th FW honorary commanders during a farewell event, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During the ceremony, Luke AFB commanders bid their honorary commanders farewell as they completed their two-year tour. Members of the Luke AFB community also celebrated Rueschhoff as he prepares to depart in July. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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Luke says farewell to honorary commanders

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (left), 56th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer (right), 56th FW command chief, present tokens of appreciation to Angela Harrolle (second from left), Laura French (center), and Jacob Tetlow (second from right), 56th FW honorary commanders, during a farewell event, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During the ceremony, Luke AFB commanders bid their honorary commanders farewell as they completed their two-year tour. Members of the Luke AFB community also celebrated Rueschhoff as he prepares to depart in July. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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