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Luke AFB Sparks Annual Fire Prevention Week

Airmen and civilians assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing pose for a photo after the signing of the official proclamation of the annual Fire Prevention Week Oct. 4, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Fire Prevention Week is celebrated every October to raise awareness about fire safety and protecting people and their homes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Cooper)

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Luke AFB welcomes newest Honorary Commanders

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, gives closing remarks during the 2024 Honorary Commander induction ceremony, Sept. 26, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The ceremony marked the beginning of the honorary commander’s two-year commitment to serve. The honorary commander program seeks to help build relationships with the surrounding communities by connecting local and civic leaders with various unit commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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Luke AFB welcomes newest Honorary Commanders

U.S. Air Force Col. Dave Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing Commander, gives remarks during the 2024 Honorary Commander induction ceremony, Sept. 26, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The honorary commander program seeks to help build relationships with the surrounding communities by connecting local and civic leaders with various unit commanders. There were 81 civic and local leaders inducted as part of the class of 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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Luke AFB welcomes newest Honorary Commanders

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mason Hargrove, 56th Fighter Wing public affairs specialist, narrates the Luke Air Force Base 2024 mission video during the 2024 Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony, Sept. 26, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The honorary commander program seeks to help build relationships with the surrounding communities by connecting local and civic leaders with various unit commanders. There were 81 civic and local leaders inducted as part of the class of 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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Luke AFB welcomes newest Honorary Commanders

U.S. Air Force Honor Guardsmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing present the colors as Staff Sgt. David Busby (back-right), 56th FW community relations noncommissioned officer in-charge, sings the National Anthem during the 2024 Honorary Commander induction ceremony, Sept. 26, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The ceremony marked the beginning of the honorary commander’s two-year commitment to serve. The honorary commander program seeks to help build relationships with the surrounding communities by connecting local and civic leaders with various unit commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Ress, 309th Fighter Squadron commander, speaks at the final 309th FS graduation for F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots, Sept. 20, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. After nearly five decades as a training hub for F-16 pilots, the 56th Fighter Wing is shifting exclusively to F-35A Lightning II training for U.S. personnel. This change will involve updating programs, remodeling infrastructure, and dismantling F-16 equipment to prepare for F-35 operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Michael Rothstein, retired U.S. Air Force major general, speaks at the final 309th Fighter Squadron graduation for F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots, Sept. 20, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Rothstein served as an F-16 pilot and 56th Fighter Wing commander, and spoke to the graduates on the value of being a wingman and honing their craft. This graduation marks the final group of F-16 pilots to graduate through the squadron as the mission will be converted to training F-35A Lightning II pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Johnston (center), 56th Fighter Wing deputy commander, looks to U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick Belinski (right), 309th Fighter Squadron instructor pilot, during the final 309th FS graduation for F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots, Sept. 20, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This graduation marks the final group of F-16 pilots to graduate through the squadron as the mission will be converted to training F-35A Lightning II pilots. The F-35A is the U.S. Air Force’s latest fifth-generation fighter that will replace the fleet of F-16s and A-10 Thunderbolt II’s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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James Uken, retired U.S. Air Force colonel, speaks at the final 309th Fighter Squadron graduation for F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots, Sept. 20, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This graduation marks the final group of F-16 pilots to graduate through the squadron as the mission will be converted to training F-35A Lightning II pilots. The F-35A is the U.S. Air Force’s latest fifth-generation fighter that will replace the fleet of F-16s and A-10 Thunderbolt II’s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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U.S. Air Force graduated pilots from the 309th Fighter Squadron stand in line during the final 309th FS graduation for F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots, Sept. 20, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. After nearly five decades as a training hub for F-16 pilots, the 56th Fighter Wing is shifting exclusively to F-35A Lightning II training. This change will involve updating programs, remodeling infrastructure, and dismantling F-16 equipment to prepare for F-35A operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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U.S. Air Force graduated pilots pose for a photo in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron, during the final 309th FS graduation for F-16 pilots, Sept. 20, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. After nearly five decades as a training hub for F-16 pilots, the 56th Fighter Wing is shifting exclusively to F-35A Lightning II training. This change will involve updating programs, remodeling infrastructure, and dismantling F-16 equipment to prepare for F-35 operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Reed Glosser (right), 309th Fighter Squadron graduate pilot, salutes Capt. Nick Belinski (left), 309th Fighter Squadron instructor pilot during the final 309th FS graduation for F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots, Sept. 20, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. After nearly five decades as a training hub for F-16 pilots, the 56th Fighter Wing is shifting exclusively to F-35A Lightning II training. This change will involve updating programs, remodeling infrastructure, and dismantling F-16 equipment to prepare for F-35 operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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The 309th Fighter Squadron emblem is presented on the back of an F-16 Fighting Falcon, during the final 309th FS graduation for F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots, Sept. 20, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. After nearly five decades as a training hub for F-16 pilots, the 56th Fighter Wing is shifting exclusively to F-35A Lightning II training. This change will involve updating programs, remodeling infrastructure, and dismantling F-16 equipment to prepare for F-35 operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard members wait to present the colors during the final 309th Fighter Squadron graduation for F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots, Sept. 20, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. After nearly five decades as a training hub for F-16 pilots, the 56th Fighter Wing is shifting exclusively to F-35A Lightning II training. This change will involve updating programs, remodeling infrastructure, and dismantling F-16 equipment to prepare for F-35 operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke Air Force Base leadership, family members and community members stand for the playing of the National Anthem during the final 309th Fighter Squadron graduation for F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots, Sept. 20, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. After nearly five decades as a training hub for F-16 pilots, the 56th Fighter Wing is shifting exclusively to F-35A Lightning II training. The F-35A is the U.S. Air Force’s latest fifth-generation fighter that will replace the fleet of aging F-16s and A-10 Thunderbolt II’s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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56th FSS hosts a Deployed Family Fair

Linda Rainey, Military & Family Readiness Center advocate, serves cotton candy at a Deployed Family Fair, Sept. 20, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Deployed Family Fair offered spouses and families of deployed Airmen information on available programs and support services. The event featured booths of various organizations and family-friendly activities including bounce houses, a petting zoo, and bumper cars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mason Hargrove)

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56th FSS hosts a Deployed Family Fair

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Giovonna Sumter, Military & Family Readiness Center non-commissioned officer in charge, speaks at a Deployed Family Fair, Sept. 20, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Deployed Family Fair offered spouses and families of deployed Airmen information on available programs and support services. The event featured booths from various organizations and family-friendly activities including bounce houses, a petting zoo, and bumper cars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mason Hargrove)

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56th FSS hosts a Deployed Family Fair

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gregory Dixon (left), 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance support supervisor, and his spouse, speak with organization booths at a Deployed Family Fair, Sept. 20, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Deployed Family Fair offered spouses and families of deployed Airmen information on available programs and support services. The event featured booths from various organizations and family-friendly activities including bounce houses, a petting zoo, and bumper cars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mason Hargrove)

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56th FSS hosts a Deployed Family Fair

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to Luke Air Force Base pets a petting zoo duck at a Deployed Family Fair, Sept. 20, 2024, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The Deployed Family Fair offered spouses and families of deployed Airmen information on available programs and support services. The event featured booths from various organizations and family-friendly activities including bounce houses, a petting zoo, and bumper cars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mason Hargrove)

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56th FSS hosts a Deployed Family Fair

A U.S. Air Force family orders a snow cone at a Deployed Family Fair, Sept. 20, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Deployed Family Fair offered spouses and families of deployed Airmen information on available programs and support services. The event featured booths from various organizations and family-friendly activities including bounce houses, a petting zoo, and bumper cars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mason Hargrove)

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