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Luke Airman awarded Bronze Star Award Medal

U.S. Air Force Col. William Ray, 56th Maintenance Group commander, awards the Bronze Star Medal to U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Thomas Williams, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons loading non-commissioned officer in charge, for meritorious achievement in a deployed location Sept. 1, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Williams trained and advised the Afghan air force and national army in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel and conducted 187 outside the wire missions. His efforts led to increased interoperability between allied military forces and strengthened the relationship between the U.S. military and Afghanistan as a whole. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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Luke Airman awarded Bronze Star Award Medal

U.S. Air Force Col. William Ray, 56th Maintenance Group commander, awards the Bronze Star Medal to U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Thomas Williams, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons loading non-commissioned officer in charge, for meritorious achievement Sept. 1, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Williams earned the Bronze Star due to his exemplary service during his deployment to Kabul, Afghanistan, from Sept. 19, 2019, to August 9, 2020, while engaged in military conflict. His efforts led to increased interoperability between allied military forces and strengthened the relationship between the U.S. military and Afghanistan as a whole. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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Arizona Attorney General visits Luke

Mark Brnovich, right, Arizona Attorney General, and Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, left, 56th Fighter Wing commander, pose for a photo in front of an F-35A Lightning II during a base visit Aug. 20, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base. Brnovich toured various places around base to include the 56th FW Headquarters, F-35 Academic Training Center, and the 62nd Fighter Squadron. Brnovich toured base and met with wing leadership to observe Luke’s mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Collette Brooks)

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Arizona Attorney General visits Luke

U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Henning, 62nd Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II instructor pilot, discusses F-35 capabilities with Mark Brnovich, Arizona Attorney General, Aug. 20, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Brnovich received a briefing about the F-35 to increase his understanding and knowledge of the aircraft’s capabilities. Brnovich toured the base and met with wing leadership to observe Luke’s mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Collette Brooks)

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Arizona Attorney General visits Luke

Mark Brnovich, Arizona Attorney General, uses a hands-on throttle and stick component Aug. 20, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Brnovich increased his understanding of the F-35A Lightning II capabilities through virtual flight training, which features the aircrafts digital display and controls. Brnovich toured the base and met with wing leadership to observe Luke’s mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Collette Brooks)

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Arizona Attorney General visits Luke

Mark Brnovich, right, Arizona Attorney General, engages with 56th Fighter Wing leadership during a wing mission brief Aug. 20, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During the brief, leadership discussed various topics such as Luke AFB history, family support agencies and the overall base mission. Brnovich toured the base and met with wing leadership to observe Luke’s mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Collette Brooks)

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Arizona Attorney General visits Luke

U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Henning, left, 62nd Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II instructor pilot, provides a helmet demonstration to Mark Brnovich, far right, Arizona Attorney General, Aug. 20, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Brnovich received an aircrew flight equipment briefing paired with a hands-on AFE training during his visit. Brnovich toured the base and met with wing leadership to observe Luke’s mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Collette Brooks)

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Arizona Attorney General visits Luke

Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, right, 56th Fighter Wing commander, greets Mark Brnovich, left, Arizona Attorney General, Aug. 20, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Brnovich’s visit included a wing mission brief, an Academic Training Center tour and an F-35A Lightning II virtual demonstration conducted by pilots with the 62nd Fighter Squadron. Brnovich toured the base and met with wing leadership to observe Luke’s mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Collette Brooks)

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Back-to-School Bash brings supplies to military families

A child waits for school items during the Back-to-School Bash July 21, 2021, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona. The 56th Fighter Wing Chapel cares for the needs of Luke Air Force Base’s military members as well as their dependents by providing counseling, religious support and base-wide events. This event not only provides support for military parents and spouses, but also strengthens the relationship between Luke Air Force Base and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Busby)

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Back-to-School Bash brings supplies to military families

Rachael Stillwagon, Back to School Bash event volunteer, passes a backpack to a family during the Back-to-School Bash event July 21, 2021, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Essential school supplies provided by the event ease the load for Airmen and their families for the new school year. This event not only provides support for military parents and spouses, but also strengthens the relationship between Luke Air Force Base and the local community by donating supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Busby)

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Back-to-School Bash brings supplies to military families

U.S. Air Force Capt. Adam Roe, 56th Fighter Wing chaplain, radios ahead to inform volunteers of an incoming family in need of school supplies during the Back-to-School Bash July 21, 2021, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Roe greets incoming families to determine which school supplies they need. The Luke Air Force Base Chapel hosts many events annually to support Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Busby)

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Back-to-School Bash brings supplies to military families

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Krista Druken, 56th Maintenance Squadron superintendent, gives school supplies to a family for the Back-to-School Bash event July 21, 2021, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona. The drive provided school supplies for military families including backpacks, notebooks and pencils. This event not only provides support for military parents and spouses, but also strengthens the relationship between Luke Air Force Base and the local community’s volunteers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Busby)

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EFMP

Sonya Struble, left, and Senaida Larson, right, both 56th Force Support Squadron Airman & Family Readiness Center Exceptional Family Member Program-Family Support coordinators, host a “Grab and Go” event May 5, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. In order to stay connected with families, yet socially distanced due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Struble and Larson hosted a drive-thru event that provided families an at-home pottery kit to enhance their morale and time together. The EFMP helps support Airmen and their families by providing specialized services to aid in enhancing their quality of life and level of resiliency. (Courtesy photo)

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EFMP

Senaida Larson, far left, 56th Force Support Squadron Airman & Family Readiness Center Exceptional Family Member Program-Family Support coordinator, assists a child with golfing during the Junior Gold Camp July 11, 2021, at Falcon Dunes Golf Course, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Junior Gold Camp gives children an outlet to play sports and engage in a fun activity with EFMP representatives and other children. The EFMP helps support Airmen and their families by providing specialized services to aid in enhancing their quality of life and level of resiliency. (Courtesy photo)

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EFMP

Sonya Struble, left, 56th Force Support Squadron Airman & Family Readiness Center Exceptional Family Member Program-Family Support coordinator, shares an EFMP pamphlet with Senior Airman Niki Hargrove, 310th Fighter Squadron aviation resource management apprentice, during a wing newcomer’s orientation July 20, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. EFMP-FS coordinators help Airmen and their families identify their immediate and long-term needs, strengths and goals to ensure they feel supported when in need of specialized assistance. The EFMP helps support Airmen and their families by providing tailored services to aid in enhancing their quality of life and level of resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Collette Brooks)

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EFMP

Sonya Struble, 56th Force Support Squadron Airman & Family Readiness Center Exceptional Family Member Program-Family Support coordinator, speaks with Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing during a wing newcomer’s orientation July 20, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The EFMP-FS coordinators assist exceptional family members through various outlets such as specialized resources, information and care. The EFMP helps support Airmen and their families by providing specialized services to aid in enhancing their quality of life and level of resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Collette Brooks)

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EFMP

Sonya Struble, left, 56th Force Support Squadron Airman & Family Readiness Center Exceptional Family Member Program-Family Support coordinator, reads a pamphlet along with 2nd Lt. Baylor Burt, center, 56th FSS readiness officer, and 2nd Lt. Jaelyn Romero, 56th FSS community service deputy, during a wing newcomer’s orientation July 20, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. All Department of Defense cardholders and their families can utilize EFMP services such as local community services, education and outreach, early intervention services and individualized care plans. The EFMP helps support Airmen and their families by providing specialized services to aid in enhancing their quality of life and level of resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Collette Brooks)

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Project SEARCH interns

Project SEARCH interns, instructors and U.S. Air Force Maj. Tomika Smith, left, 56th Force Support Squadron operations officer and interim commander, pose for a photo during a Project SEARCH graduation, May, 20, 2021, at the Renaissance Hotel, Glendale, Arizona. After completing a nine-month internship at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, interns received recognition for their various accomplishments and achievements. The partnership between Luke AFB and Project SEARCH offers a unique opportunity for interns to build relationships with service members through mentoring, thus enhancing the bond between members of the local community and Luke AFB. (Courtesy photo)

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Project SEARCH intern

Dennis Parker, Project SEARCH intern, washes a car at the Auto Hobby shop, April 13, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Project SEARCH is a nine-month program, which offers high school graduates with significant disabilities the opportunity to work side-by-side with Luke AFB Airmen to increase their marketable job skills. The Luke AFB and Project SEARCH partnership offers a unique opportunity for Project SEARCH mentors and mentees to enhance their teamwork and partnership. (Courtesy photo)

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Project SEARCH intern

Jeffrey Mashburn, Project SEARCH intern, cuts grilled chicken for a salad, March 10, 2021, at Club Five Six, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Project SEARCH is a career-focused nine-month program, which allows interns to increase various skill sets such as communication, socialization, and teamwork while simultaneously increasing their confidence and hands-on work experience. Luke AFB has partnered with Project SEARCH for the past three years allowing interns to work side-by-side with U.S. Air Force personnel to build upon their skill sets, which aids the 56th Fighter Wing’s efforts of bolstering partnerships with the local community. (Courtesy photo)

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