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Luke F-35s refuel en route to USAFA flyover

Maj. Britton Bates, 197th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, conducts a pre-flight checklist April 17, 2020, at the Arizona Air National Guard, 161st Air Refueling Wing. Bates flew a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 161st ARW over Colorado to refuel eight F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 63rd Fighter Squadron, 61st Fighter Squadron and the 308th Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The 161st ARW re-fueled the F-35s enabling the fighters to perform a flyover at the U.S. Air Force Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Luke F-35s refuel en route to USAFA flyover

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the Arizona National Guard, 161st Air Refueling Wing April 17, 2020, over the Colorado Rockies. The 161st ANG refueled eight F-35s assigned to the 63rd Fighter Squadron, 61st Fighter Squadron and the 308th Fighter Squadron en route to the U.S. Air Force Academy to perform a fly-over. The mission showcased the Air Force’s newest fifth-generation stealth fighter while offering a tribute to the 2020 class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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F-35A Lightning IIs display air superiority

F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 62nd Fighter Squadron prepare for takeoff April 2, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. There are 98 F-35s assigned to Luke, and they are used to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. Since implementing preventative health measures for Coronavirus Disease 2019, the base has reduced flying hours and implemented minimum manning measures to maximize health precautions. While flying training operations at Luke continue in support of national security objectives, the preventative health measures are designed protect personnel while balancing the Department of Defense’s sustained requirement for trained pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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F-35A Lightning IIs display air superiority

F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 62nd Fighter Squadron takeoff April 2, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-35 is the U.S. Air Force’s newest fifth-generation fighter jet and has more than 43,000 pounds of thrust. Since implementing preventative health measures for Coronavirus Disease 2019, the base has reduced flying hours and implemented minimum manning measures to maximize health precautions. While flying training operations at Luke continue in support of national security objectives, the preventative health measures are designed protect personnel while balancing the Department of Defense’s sustained requirement for trained pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Flying mission continues at Luke AFB

An F-16D Fighting Falcon assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron takes off March 25, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Luke is the U.S. Air Force’s largest fighter wing, which is responsible for training future F-16 and F-35 Lighting II pilots to help meet the demand of fighter pilots needed around the world. Since 1941, Luke AFB has graduated more than 61,000 fighter pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Flying mission continues at Luke AFB

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing taxis while an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron takes off March 25, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. More than 100 F-16 and F-35 aircraft are assigned at Luke to ensure the training of future U.S. and foreign partner nation fighter pilots. Since implementing preventative health measures for Coronavirus Disease 2019, the base has reduced flying hours and implemented minimum manning measures to maximize health precautions designed to protect personnel while balancing the Department of Defense’s sustained requirement for trained pilots to achieve national security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Flying mission continues at Luke AFB

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 310th Fighter Squadron taxis down a runway March 25, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. There are 77 F-16s assigned at Luke, which allows Luke to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. Since implementing preventative health measures for Coronavirus Disease 2019, the base has reduced flying hours and implemented minimum manning measures to maximize health precautions designed to protect personnel while balancing the Department of Defense’s sustained requirement for trained pilots to achieve national security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Weather Airmen keep their eyes on the sky

Staff Sgt. Alexander Lopez, 56th Operations Support Squadron weather craftsman, calls lightning within 25 nautical miles across the base to different squadrons March 18, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Weather Airmen assess environmental conditions on radars that display precipitation of rain, snow and more. Weather Airmen assist in Luke’s mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen by monitoring weather conditions which help determine flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Weather Airmen keep their eyes on the sky

Staff Sgt. Alexander Lopez, 56th Operations Support Squadron weather craftsman, uses a Kestrel weather meter to evaluate the weather conditions March 18, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The Kestrel captures air temperature, pressure, wind speed and more. Weather Airmen assist in Luke’s mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen by monitoring weather conditions which help determine flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Weather Airmen keep their eyes on the sky

Staff Sgt. Alexander Lopez, 56th Operations Support Squadron weather craftsman, points out lightning within 25 nautical miles of the base March 18, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The LTRaX lightning tracking software assesses storm intensity within five, 25 and 35 miles from Luke. Weather Airmen assist in Luke’s mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen by monitoring weather conditions which help determine flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Frontline Defenders of COVID-19

Airman 1st Class Gloria Carrera (right), 56th Medical Group technician, sanitizes medical equipment following a COVID-19 test on a patient March 23, 2020, at the Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The 56th MDG is administering tests for Luke AFB members who have symptoms of COVID-19 to help diagnose the cases early-on. The 56th MDG is following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and working closely with Arizona health officials to minimize the spread of COVID-19 at Luke AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Frontline Defenders of COVID-19

Maj. Chineta Harris, 56th Medical Group population health care integrator, poses for a portrait March 23, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. At the front lines of the COVID-19 global pandemic, medical technicians care for potentially ill patients more than 60 hours a week. The 56th MDG is following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and working closely with Arizona health officials to minimize the spread of COVID-19 at Luke AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Frontline Defenders of COVID-19

Staff Sgt. Tyler Michaud (left), 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance, receives a temperature reading from Senior Airman Samantha Hulse, 56th Medical Group technician, before entering the medical group March 23, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The 56th MDG is screening every patient before entering the medical building to ensure they don’t have any symptoms of the coronavirus disease 2019. The 56th MDG is following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and working closely with Arizona health officials to minimize the spread of COVID-19 at Luke AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Frontline Defenders of COVID-19

Airman 1st Class Gloria Carrera (center), 56th Medical Group technician, conducts a COVID-19 mouth swab test on a patient March 23, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The 56th MDG is administering tests for Luke AFB members who have symptoms of COVID-19 to help identify patients who may be positive for the coronavirus disease 2019. The 56th MDG is following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and working closely with Arizona health officials to minimize the spread of COVID-19 at Luke AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Frontline Defenders of COVID-19

Airman 1st Class Gloria Carrera (right), 56th Medical Group technician, conducts a COVID-19 test on a patient March 23, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The 56th MDG utilizes drive-thru services as a preventative measure to help identify and reduce the spread of COVID-19 cases on base. The 56th MDG is following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and working closely with Arizona health officials to minimize the spread of COVID-19 at Luke AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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MWD Finding Home

Maj. Kimberly Guest, 56th Security Forces Squadron commander, places a retirement pin on DC Feb. 20, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. DC has been a military working dog for nearly seven years and retired at 8 years old. Military working dogs and their handlers are responsible for protecting personnel and assets on military installations and the surrounding community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caroline Burnett)

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MWD Finding Home

Staff Sgt. Zachary Boozel, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, places DC’s retirement shadowbox on a wall, Feb. 20, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. There are multiple shadowboxes on the wall commemorating the service of all MWD’s that retire from Luke AFB. Military working dogs and their handlers are responsible for protecting personnel and assets on military installations and the surrounding community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caroline Burnett)

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MWD Finding Home

Staff Sgt. Zachary Boozel, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, prepares his K-9, DC, for training Feb. 14, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The bond created between dog and handler is a culmination of the time and dedication the handlers put into training the K-9s. Military working dogs and their handlers are responsible for protecting personnel and assets on military installations and the surrounding community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caroline Burnett)

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MWD Finding Home

Staff Sgt. Zachary Boozel, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, plays with his K-9, DC, Feb. 14, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The bond created between dog and handler is a culmination of the time and dedication the handlers put into training the K-9s. Military working dogs and their handlers are responsible for protecting personnel and assets on military installations and the surrounding community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caroline Burnett)

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MWD Finding Home

Staff Sgt. Zachary Boozel, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, celebrates with his K-9, DC, Feb. 20, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. DC has been a military working dog for nearly seven years and retired at 8 years old. Military working dogs and their handlers are responsible for protecting personnel and assets on military installations and the surrounding community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caroline Burnett)

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