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Dutch General Officers Visit Luke for Pilot Graduation and Observe Integrated Training

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland (left), 56th Fighter Wing commander, Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force Brig. Gen. Peter Tankink (center left), Joint Force Command Brunssum assistant chief of staff, Brig. Gen. Marcel van Egmond (center right), RNLASF Air Combat Command commander, and Lt. Col. Joseph Luijsterburg (right), 308th Fighter Squadron Dutch detachment commander, stand in front of an F-35A Lightning II on the flightline during a base visit, Sept. 26, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Tankink and Van Egmond visited Luke AFB to attend a pilot graduation at the 308th Fighter Squadron and to see firsthand how U.S., Danish, and Dutch pilots train together and integrate in complex operational scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

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Dutch General Officers Visit Luke for Pilot Graduation and Observe Integrated Training

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland (left), 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks with Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force Brig. Gen. Marcel van Egmond (right), RNLASF Air Combat Command commander, and Brig. Gen. Peter Tankink (center), Joint Force Command Brunssum assistant chief of staff, on the flight line during a base visit, Sept. 26, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Tankink and Van Egmond visited Luke to attend a pilot graduation at the 308th Fighter Squadron and to see firsthand how U.S., Danish, and Dutch pilots train together and integrate in complex operational scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

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Dutch General Officers Visit Luke for Pilot Graduation and Observe Integrated Training

Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force Brig. Gen. Marcel van Egmond (left), RNLASF Air Combat Command commander, speaks with U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland (right), 56th Fighter Wing commander, during a base visit, Sept. 26, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Van Egmond visited Luke AFB to attend a pilot graduation at the 308th Fighter Squadron and observe multinational training operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

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ALS and Forged56 Airmen Master ATSO Basics

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Hodgson, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, reviews tactical notes under night vision conditions during an Ability to Survive and Operate overnight field exercise, Sept. 18, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This joint Airman Leadership School and Forged56 capstone event trained students to maintain situational awareness and execute tasks in a low-light environment. Luke AFB is dedicated to forging the combat-ready Airmen needed to advance airpower and win tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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ALS and Forged56 Airmen Master ATSO Basics

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing respond to a simulated vehicle crash during an Ability to Survive and Operate overnight field exercise, Sept. 18, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Airmen from around base acted as casualties for scenarios, helping fully immerse the Airman Leadership School and Forged56 students in realistic scenarios requiring quick, life-saving decision-making. Luke AFB ensures its Airmen are lethal and trained for tomorrow's fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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ALS and Forged56 Airmen Master ATSO Basics

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Oscar Marquez (left), 607th Air Control Squadron Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning technician, and Senior Airman Kevin Hodgson (right), 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, apply immediate simulated tactical combat casualty care skills during an Ability to Survive and Operate overnight field exercise, Sept. 18, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Airman Leadership School and Forged56 students utilized this scenario, part of the largest field exercise in Luke AFB ALS history, to demonstrate proficiency in critical operational tasks required of future non-commissioned officers. Luke AFB is dedicated to forging the combat-ready Airmen needed to advance airpower and win tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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ALS and Forged56 Airmen Master ATSO Basics

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Hodgson, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, views the interior of a smoking vehicle during an Ability to Survive and Operate overnight field exercise, Sept. 18, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Airmen from around base acted as "opposing forces" for the exercise, making scenarios more realistic and fully immersive for the Airman Leadership School and Forged56 students. The 56th FW prioritizes the development of lethal and mission-ready Airmen, ensuring Luke AFB remains prepared for tomorrow's fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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ALS and Forged56 Airmen Master ATSO Basics

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen John Zorumski (left), 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment specialist, and Frank Thomas (right), 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, mix concrete to repair a section of the runway during an Ability to Survive and Operate overnight field exercise, Sept. 18, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This joint Airman Leadership School and Forged56 training, the largest field exercise in Luke AFB ALS history, ensures future non-commissioned officers master essential basics, like runway repair, making them proficient and adaptable leaders when operating in intense environments. Luke AFB prioritizes the development of lethal and combat-ready Airmen, ensuring the 56th FW remains prepared for tomorrow's fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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ALS and Forged56 Airmen Master ATSO Basics

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Garrett Rios (left), 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment specialist, and Justin Davis (right), 756th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, maintain security during an Ability to Survive and Operate overnight field exercise, Sept. 18, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This training, a joint effort between Airman Leadership School and Forged56, trained students to maintain situational awareness and execute tasks in an intense environment. Luke AFB prioritizes the development of lethal and ready Airmen, ensuring the 56th FW remains prepared for tomorrow's fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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ALS and Forged56 Airmen Master ATSO Basics

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing discuss their next steps during an Ability to Survive and Operate overnight field exercise, Sept. 18, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This joint Airman Leadership School and Forged56 exercise directly prepares students for operational challenges, transitioning classroom knowledge into field proficiency. The 56th FW ensures every Airman is a combat-ready leader prepared to immediately execute the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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ALS and Forged56 Airmen Master ATSO Basics

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing observe a simulated attack during an Ability to Survive and Operate overnight field exercise, Sept. 18, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Students from Airman Leadership School Class 25-7 and Forged56 transferred their classroom knowledge to this capstone event, which was the largest field exercise in Luke AFB ALS history. The exercise is designed to build a culture of mission-aware, adaptable Airmen, preparing them to serve as the Air Force’s next generation of non-commissioned officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke Conducts 24 Hour POW/MIA Run

Members of the Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard stand in formation during the closing ceremony of the 24-hour POW/MIA remembrance run, Sept. 18, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The ceremony paid tribute to fallen and unaccounted service members from all branches of the U.S. military. The run united base personnel and local residents in a continuous relay; each exchange of the flag represented collective determination to honor the fallen and missing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Rebecca Wagner)

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Luke Conducts 24 Hour POW/MIA Run

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ricardo Brown, 56th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron community health noncommissioned officer in charge, carries the POW/MIA flag during the 24-hour remembrance run, Sept. 18, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Brown participated in the run for the entire 24-hour period. The ceaseless motion embodied the nation’s enduring mission to account for all who have yet to return; Brown exemplifies the spirit of resilience and warrior ethos that is the standard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Rebecca Wagner)

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Luke Conducts 24 Hour POW/MIA Run

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ricardo Brown (left), 56th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron community health noncommissioned officer in charge, and Airman 1st Class Thomas Gordon (right), 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, walk side-by-side during the overnight portion of the 24-hour POW/MIA remembrance run, Sept. 18, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Brown and Gordon participated in the run for the entire 24-hour period. At the end of the run both Airmen were recognized for their dedication through the presentation of a coin; they exemplify the spirit of resilience and warrior ethos that is the standard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Rebecca Wagner)

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Luke Conducts 24 Hour POW/MIA Run

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing carry a POW/MIA flag and squadron guidons while running laps during the 24-hour POW/MIA remembrance run, Sept. 18, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The event honors prisoners of war and those missing in action, ensuring their sacrifice is never forgotten. Runners kept the POW/MIA flag moving for a full day to show America’s resolve to bring every service member home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Rebecca Wagner)

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AETC Deputy Commander Visits Luke AFB to Highlight Readiness

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clark Quinn (left), Air Education and Training Command deputy commander, greets Master Sgt. Justin Vaughn (center), 56th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School commandant, Sept. 16, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The visit showcased how ALS equips Airmen to be brilliant at the basics, ready to win tomorrow’s fight.

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AETC Deputy Commander Visits Luke AFB to Highlight Readiness

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clark Quinn, Air Education and Training Command deputy commander, speaks with Airmen in the hallway of the 607th Air Control Squadron, Sept. 16, 2025, at Luke Air Force base, Arizona. AETC leadership visited Luke AFB to engage with Airmen and review innovations that keep the base mission-ready and at the forefront of Air Force modernization.

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AETC Deputy Commander Visits Luke AFB to Highlight Readiness

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clark Quinn (center), Air Education and Training Command deputy commander, engages in conversation with Luke leadership during a briefing about the Luke Air Force Base Airman Leadership School, on Sept. 16, 2025, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The meeting highlighted how Airmen maintain mission readiness by staying trained, fit, and focused so they can respond effectively at a moment’s notice, leading to a more lethal force

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AETC Deputy Commander Visits Luke AFB to Highlight Readiness

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clark Quinn (right), Air Education and Training Command deputy commander, attends a briefing with Brig. Gen. David Berkland (center), 56th Fighter Wing commander, and Lt. Col. Luke Harris (left), 62nd Fighter Squadron commander, about the Luke Air Force Base Airman Leadership School, Sept. 16, 2025, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The meeting highlighted how Airmen maintain mission readiness by staying trained, fit, and focused so they can respond effectively at a moment’s notice, leading to a more lethal force

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Luke AFB Instructor Pilot War Day Sharpens Lethality, Builds Mission-Ready Airmen

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nathaniel Jewell, 61st Fighter Squadron fighter pilot, adjusts his helmet and oxygen mask inside an F-35A Lightning II before takeoff, Sept. 10, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Instructor Pilot War Day focuses on advanced air-to-air defensive maneuvers, helping to shape the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Rebecca Wagner)

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