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Holiday Magic visits Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (right), 56th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer (left), 56th Fighter Wing command chief, address Luke Air Force Base personnel and their families during a Holiday Magic event, Dec. 8, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. After his speech, Rueschhoff invited Luke AFB children onstage to countdown for the lighting of the tree. Events like holiday magic contribute to the 56th Fighter Wing’s line of effort to advance quality of life for service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Holiday Magic visits Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (right), 56th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer (left), 56th Fighter Wing command chief, address Luke Air Force Base personnel and their families during a Holiday Magic event, Dec. 8, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. After his speech, Rueschhoff invited Luke AFB children onstage to countdown for the lighting of the tree. Events like holiday magic contribute to the 56th Fighter Wing’s line of effort to advance quality of life for service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Holiday Magic visits Luke AFB

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus impersonators pose for a photo with service members and their families, Dec. 8, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Holiday Magic is an annual event with food, games, and holiday cheer for families at Luke AFB. Events like holiday magic contribute to the 56th Fighter Wing’s line of effort to advance quality of life for Luke AFB service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Holiday Magic visits Luke AFB

Santa Claus interacts with a military child, Dec. 8, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Holiday Magic is an annual event with food, games, and holiday cheer for families at Luke AFB. Events like holiday magic contribute to the 56th Fighter Wing’s line of effort to advance quality of life for Luke AFB service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Holiday Magic visits Luke AFB

Military children play in the snow during the annual Holiday Magic event, Dec. 8, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. Holiday Magic is an annual event with food, games, and holiday cheer for families at Luke AFB. Events like holiday magic contribute to the 56th Fighter Wing’s line of effort to advance quality of life for Luke AFB service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke AFB Airmen judge spelling bee

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Luke Air Force Base pose in a photo with Legacy Traditional School students after the school spelling bee, Dec. 6th, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. Each of the students won in their grade level to compete in the school-wide competition. Engagements like this advance partnerships within the community to bolster strengthen service members’ sense of belonging and purpose while humanizing their role to the public.

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Luke AFB Airmen judge spelling bee

Ben Arlt, Legacy Traditional School student, competes in the championship round during the school spelling bee judged by Luke Air Force Base Airmen, Dec. 6th, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. Ben took home the school championship title and will progress to the district competition. Engagements like this advance partnerships within the community to bolster strengthen service members’ sense of belonging and purpose while humanizing their role to the public.

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Luke AFB Airmen judge spelling bee

Luke Sandoval, Legacy Traditional School student, participates in a spelling bee judged by Luke Air Force Base Airmen, Dec. 6th, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. Luke placed as the runner-up in the school wide competition. Engagements like this advance partnerships within the community to bolster strengthen service members’ sense of belonging and purpose while humanizing their role to the public.

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Luke AFB Airmen judge spelling bee

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alan Winter (left), 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics journeyman, Staff Sgt. Cody Blevins (middle), 944th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics craftsman, and Staff Sgt. Savannah Dowell (right), 61st AMU support section supervisor, judge the Legacy Traditional School spelling bee, Dec. 6th, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. Engagements like this advance partnerships within the community to bolster strengthen service members’ sense of belonging and purpose while humanizing their role to the public.

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Luke AFB Airmen judge spelling bee

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alan Winter, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics journeyman, judges the Legacy Traditional School spelling bee, Dec. 6th, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. Each of the students won in their grade level to compete in the school-wide competition. Engagements like this advance partnerships within the community to bolster strengthen service members’ sense of belonging and purpose while humanizing their role to the public.

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Luke AFB Airmen judge spelling bee

Lilyanna Hawkins, Legacy Traditional School student, participates in a spelling bee judged by Luke Air Force Base Airmen, Dec. 6th, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. Each of the students won in their grade level to compete in the school-wide competition. Engagements like this advance partnerships within the community to bolster strengthen service members’ sense of belonging and purpose while humanizing their role to the public.

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Luke AFB Airmen judge spelling bee

Ben Arlt, Legacy Traditional School student, participates in a spelling bee judged by Luke Air Force Base Airmen, Dec. 6th, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. Ben took home the school championship title and will progress to the district competition. Engagements like this advance partnerships within the community to bolster strengthen service members’ sense of belonging and purpose while humanizing their role to the public.

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Luke AFB Airmen judge spelling bee

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Savannah Dowell (left), 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit support section supervisor, Staff Sgt. Cody Blevins (middle), 944th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics craftsman, and Airman 1st Class Alan Winter (right), 61st AMU avionics journeyman, standby before the playing of the national anthem, Dec. 6th, 2023, at Legacy Traditional School, Glendale, Arizona. Military community engagements advance partnerships within the community, bolstering and strengthening service members’ sense of belonging and purpose while humanizing their role to the public.

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Luke Hosts Thunderbolt Cup

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing participate in a video game tournament as a part of the Thunderbolt Cup Nov. 9, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Thunderbolt cup is a base-wide competition where teams from each squadron compete in activities to earn points and take home the Thunderbolt Cup trophy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Luke Hosts Thunderbolt Cup

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing participate in a Spades tournament as a part of the Thunderbolt Cup Nov. 9, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Thunderbolt cup is a base-wide competition where teams from each squadron compete in activities to earn points and take home the Thunderbolt Cup trophy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Luke Hosts Thunderbolt Cup

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing participate in a video game tournament as a part of the Thunderbolt Cup Nov. 9, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Thunderbolt cup is a base-wide competition where teams from each squadron compete in activities to earn points and take home the Thunderbolt Cup trophy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Triumph and Sacrifice: The Legacy of a Three-War Veteran and Fighter Pilot

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Michaud, retired pilot and squadron commander, waves to a crowd before taking flight on a Boeing-Stearman Model 75 for his 90th birthday, May 14th, 2017, in Mesa, Arizona. Richard served 22 years active duty in the Air Force, fighting in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. (Courtesy photo)

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Triumph and Sacrifice: The Legacy of a Three-War Veteran and Fighter Pilot

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Michaud, retired pilot, and squadron commander, poses in front of a 96th Avionics Maintenance Squadron sign, 1972, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Dyess AFB was Richard’s last duty station before he retired in 1972 after serving 22 years active duty as a highly decorated Lt. Col. with 5 distinguished flying crosses, a bronze star and 14 Air Medals. (Courtesy photo)

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Triumph and Sacrifice: The Legacy of a Three-War Veteran and Fighter Pilot

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Michaud, retired pilot, and squadron commander, poses for a photo, 1969, at Nakhon Phanom, Vietnam. Richard was deployed to Vietnam for 16 months, where he flew 180 search and rescue missions saving 72 downed pilots, earning him 5 distinguished flying crosses, a bronze star and 14 Air Medals. (Courtesy photo)

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Triumph and Sacrifice: The Legacy of a Three-War Veteran and Fighter Pilot

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Earl Michaud poses for his official photo, 1962, at McClellan Air Force Base, California. During his service Richard flew 180 combat missions and helped rescue 78 downed pilots, earning him 5 distinguished flying crosses, a bronze star and 14 Air Medals. (Courtesy photo)

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