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56th Fighter Wing commander signs SAPR proclamation

56th Fighter Wing leadership and Sexual Assault Prevention Response representatives, pose for a picture in front of the proclamation consecrating the month of April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, March 20, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Luke SAPR office provides resources for sexual assault victims and raises awareness about the mental and physical effects of sexual assault. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Tekorey Watkins)

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56th Fighter Wing commander signs SAPR proclamation

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, signs a proclamation consecrating the month of April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, March 20, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Luke Sexual Assault and Prevention Response office provides resources for sexual assault victims and raises awareness about the mental and physical effects of sexual assault. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Tekorey Watkins)

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Clearing Skies, Protecting Lives: 56th Fighter Wing Air Traffic Control

Senior Airman Kristen Kinnane, 56th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control apprentice, converses with her wingman, Mar. 12, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Luke AFB air traffic controllers undergo rigorous training to support the F-35A Lightning II mission, fortifying the service’s commitment to strength and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Tekorey Watkins)

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Clearing Skies, Protecting Lives: 56th Fighter Wing Air Traffic Control

Senior Airman Orion Mallette, 56th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, communicates with a pilot, Mar. 12, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Luke AFB air traffic controllers undergo rigorous training to support the F-35A Lightning II mission, fortifying the service’s commitment to strength and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Tekorey Watkins)

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Clearing Skies, Protecting Lives: 56th Fighter Wing Air Traffic Control

Senior Airman Trevor Church, 56th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, checks the certified tower radar display, Mar. 4, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Luke AFB air traffic controllers undergo rigorous training to support the F-35A Lightning II mission, fortifying the service’s commitment to strength and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Tekorey Watkins)

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Clearing Skies, Protecting Lives: 56th Fighter Wing Air Traffic Control

Airman 1st Class Kadarien Johnson, 56th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control apprentice, marks down the times of landings, Mar. 4, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Luke AFB air traffic controllers undergo rigorous training to support the F-35A Lightning II mission, fortifying the service’s commitment to strength and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Tekorey Watkins)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 13th Combat Air Base Squadron work to secure a fiberglass panel to a repaired runway during a Bamboo Eagle 25-1 inject at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 13, 2025. The 13th CABS executed rapid runway repair operations in support of Bamboo Eagle 25-1, providing realistic timing and information to operations planners in the execution of Agile Combat Employment maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Asha Wiltshire)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 13th Combat Air Base Squadron spreads dirt during runway repair at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 13, 2025. The 13th Air Task Force Combat Air Base Squadron provided real-time runway repair to exercise Bamboo Eagle to create a combat-representative environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Asha Wiltshire)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 13th Combat Air Base Squadron guides a team member operating a steam roller during a remote portion of Bamboo Eagle 25-1 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 13, 2025. 13th CABS members relied on using teamwork and effective communication to complete the task efficiently and improve Agile Combat Employment tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Asha Wiltshire)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 13th Combat Air Base Squadron operate equipment to remove surface imperfections of the destroyed runway during a remote portion of Bamboo Eagle 25-1 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Feb.13, 2025. 13th CABS personnel dug up more of the runway than what was exploded to ensure the runway would be fully equipped to handle the impact of an aircraft landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Asha Wiltshire)

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Maj. Alley's Evolution into a Lethal F-16 Pilot

U.S. Air Force Maj. Isaiah Alley attends a memorial honoring his friend Stephen Williams, Dec. 11, 2011, at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado. Williams tragically lost his life in a car accident just before Christmas. In this photo, Alley captured the silhouettes of fellow cadets, their figures resembling ghosts, rendering a final salute to their fallen brother. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Air Force Maj. Isaiah Alley)

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309th FS finishes final F-16 sortie at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Ress, 309th Fighter Squadron commander, waves to friends and family after his final F-16 Fighting Falcon flight, Feb. 26, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. For decades, these jets trained generations of fighter pilots, sharpening America’s airpower. As the 56th Fighter Wing transitions to an F-35A Lightning II training hub, it will continue shaping the future of air combat alongside partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mason Hargrove)

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309th FS finishes final F-16 sortie at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Ress, 309th Fighter Squadron commander, is sprayed with water by his family after completing the final F-16 Fighting Falcon flight of the 309th FS, Feb. 26, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This flight marked the last 309th FS flight at Luke AFB as the 56th Fighter Wing officially transforms its mission and focus on training pilots from the legacy F-16 to the F-35A Lightning II, the U.S. Air Force’s premiere fifth-generation fighter. This shift marks a renewed dedication to lethality and readiness that is essential to re-establishing deterrence and securing our position as the most formidable Air Force on the planet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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309th FS finishes final F-16 sortie at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Ress, 309th Fighter Squadron commander, taxis a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, Feb. 26, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. For decades, these jets have been central to the 56th Fighter Wing’s pilot training program. As Luke AFB transitions to the F-35A, it reinforces the Department of Defense’s commitment to building a more advanced and dominant airpower force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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309th FS finishes final F-16 sortie at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Ress, 309th Fighter Squadron commander, taxis a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, Feb. 26, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Since the 1980s, the 56th Fighter Wing has been the cornerstone of F-16 training, producing combat-ready pilots for the U.S. and allied nations. Now, as Luke AFB transitions to F-35A training, it continues its legacy of preparing aviators for the future of air combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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309th FS finishes final F-16 sortie at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing watch as a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off for the final flight of the 309th Fighter Squadron, Feb. 26, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This flight marked the last 309th FS sortie at Luke AFB as the 56th Fighter Wing officially transforms its mission and focus on training pilots for the legacy F-16 to the F-35A Lightning II, the U.S. Air Force’s latest fifth-generation fighter. This shift sets the stage for a renewed dedication to lethality and readiness that is essential to re-establishing deterrence and cementing our position as the most formidable Air Force on the planet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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309th FS finishes final F-16 sortie at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Ress, 309th Fighter Squadron commander, fastens his oxygen mask to his helmet in the cabin of a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon for the final F-16 flight of the 309th FS, Feb. 26, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. While the 56th Fighter Wing will continue to support legacy aircraft like the F-16 for international partners, the wing’s mission has sharpened its focus on the U.S. Air Force’s latest fifth-generation fighter, the F-35A Lightning II. The 56th FW mission is essential to generating combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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309th FS finishes final F-16 sortie at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Ress, 309th Fighter Squadron commander, smiles as his wife wipes greets him after his final flight with the squadron, Feb. 26, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This flight concludes the U.S. pilot training transition from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the F-35A Lightning II after the 309th FS’s final F-16 flight at Luke AFB. The 56th Fighter Wing is committed to strength and readiness, ensuring 56th FW Airmen remain prepared for any situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Tekorey Watkins)

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309th FS finishes final F-16 sortie at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Ress, 309th Fighter Squadron commander, smiles at a 309th FS Airman during his pre-flight brief, Feb. 26, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This flight marked the 309th FS’s last F-16 Fighting Falcon sortie at Luke AFB as the 56th Fighter Wing officially transforms its mission and focus on training pilots from the legacy F-16 to the F-35A Lightning II, the U.S. Air Force’s latest fifth-generation fighter. The 56th FW’s mission is essential to generating combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke honored with historical award

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland (middle left,) 56th Fighter Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer (middle right,) 56th FW command chief, stand alongside retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. John Berry (left,) Air Force Historical Foundation chair, and retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Dik Daso (right,) AFHF executive director, after being awarded the Hap Arnold Thunderbolt award during the 2025 annual awards ceremony, Feb. 21, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Originally titled the AFHF Outstanding Training Unit award, the award was renamed in honor of Gen. Henry Arnold, while also bearing the Thunderbolt moniker of the 56th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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