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Full Circle: Maj. Alley’s Final Flight at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Maj. Isaiah Alley, 309th Fighter Squadron director of operations, signals goodbye to his loved ones as he taxis a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, Feb. 19, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. A former F-16 crew chief, Alley’s hands-on maintenance experience gives him a unique understanding of the aircraft, enhancing his capabilities as a pilot. He has served as an instructor pilot at Luke AFB for nearly five years and will conclude his active-duty service there, continuing his commitment to the Air Force as a reservist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Full Circle: Maj. Alley’s Final Flight at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Maj. Isaiah Alley, 309th Fighter Squadron director of operations, taxis a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, Feb. 19, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. A former enlisted F-16 crew chief, Alley’s hands-on maintenance experience gives him a unique understanding of the aircraft, enhancing his capabilities as a pilot. As part of the 56th Fighter Wing, he contributes to its mission to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Full Circle: Maj. Alley’s Final Flight at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Maj. Isaiah Alley, 309th Fighter Squadron director of operations, climbs into the cockpit of a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, Feb. 19, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. From 2006 to 2009, Alley worked as an enlisted F-16 crew chief with the 56th Fighter Wing. Despite facing challenges in advancing his college education, he eventually received the support needed to enter the U.S. Air Force Academy. After commissioning, he returned as a pilot, flying the same aircraft he once maintained as an enlisted Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Airmen compete in 56FW annual weapons load competition

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob Wigfall, 56th Maintenance Group loading standardization crew member, prepares an MHU-141 trailer for the annual weapons load competition, Feb. 7, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The load competition featured six squadrons across Luke AFB, including the 61st Fighter Squadron, 944th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, the 62nd FS, the 310th FS, the 309th FS and the 425th FS. Weapons load competitions advance training to produce command focused Airmen to meet warfighting needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Airmen compete in 56FW annual weapons load competition

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob Wigfall, 56th Maintenance Group loading standardization crew member, prepares an MHU-141 trailer for the annual weapons load competition, Feb. 7, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The weapons load competition featured six squadrons across Luke AFB, including the 61st Fighter Squadron, 944th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, the 62nd FS, the 310th FS, the 309th FS and the 425th FS. Weapons load competitions advance training to produce command focused Airmen to meet warfighting needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Airmen compete in 56FW annual weapons load competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mayson Brinckerhoff, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons sterilization crew member, navigates a jammer to reload ammunition after evaluating the annual weapons load competition, Feb. 7, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The load competition featured six squadrons across Luke AFB, including the 61st Fighter Squadron, 944th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, the 62nd FS, the 310th FS, the 309th FS and the 425th FS. Weapons load competitions advance training to produce command focused Airmen to meet warfighting needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Airmen compete in 56FW annual weapons load competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gabriel Raanes, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, fastens an AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile to a trailer, Feb. 7, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The load competition featured the loading of an AIM-120 AMRAAM, an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile, and a GBU-12 with a time standard of 20 minutes. Exercises like the weapons load competition advance training by producing command focused Airmen able to meet warfighting requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Airmen compete in 56FW annual weapons load competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Angelina Cabello, 944th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron armament systems specialist, prepares a GBU-12 Paveway II bomb for a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon during the annual weapons load competition, Feb. 7, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The load competition featured the loading of an AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile, an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile, and a GBU-12 with a time standard of 20 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Airmen compete in 56FW annual weapons load competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gabriel Raanes, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member secures a bomb rack panel by screwing fasteners in during the annual weapons load competition, Feb. 7, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The load competition featured the loading of an AIM-120 AMRAAM, an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile, and a GBU-12 with a time standard of 20 minutes. Exercises like the weapons load competition advance training by producing command focused Airmen able to meet warfighting requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Airmen compete in 56FW annual weapons load competition

Republic of Singapore Air Force ME2 Kunaseelan Yogoraj, 425th Fighter Squadron weapons load crew member, prepares an AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile bomb for a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon during the annual weapons load competition, Feb. 9, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The load competition featured six squadrons across Luke AFB, including the 61st FS, 944th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, the 62nd FS, the 310th FS, the 309th FS and the 425th FS. Weapons load competitions advance training to produce command focused Airmen to meet warfighting needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Airmen compete in 56FW annual weapons load competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kristen Hayes, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, navigates a jammer during the annual weapons load competition, Feb. 7, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The load competition featured the loading of an AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile, an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile, and a GBU-12 with a time standard of 20 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Airmen compete in 56FW annual weapons load competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit and the 310th Fighter Squadron participate in the annual weapons load competition, Feb. 7, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The load competition featured the loading of an AIM-120 AMRAAM, an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile, and a GBU-12 with a time standard of 20 minutes. Exercises like the weapons load competition advance training by producing command focused Airmen able to meet warfighting requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Airmen compete in 56FW annual weapons load competition

56th Fighter Wing personnel stand in-line before the annual weapons load competition, Feb. 7, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The load competition featured six squadrons across Luke AFB, including the 61st Fighter Squadron, 944th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, the 62nd FS, the 310th FS, the 309th FS and the 425th FS. Weapons load competitions advance training to produce command focused Airmen to meet warfighting needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke AFB conducts an Immersion Tour for Honorary Commanders

U.S. Air Force Maj. Kyle Jones, 61st Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, briefs 56th Fighter Wing honorary commanders during an immersion tour, Feb. 4, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Jones provided a detailed overview of the F-35A Lightning II, the primary aircraft stationed at Luke AFB. This tour offered 56th FW leadership an opportunity to strengthen relationships and educate HCCs on the base’s mission and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke AFB conducts an Immersion Tour for Honorary Commanders

56th Fighter Wing Honorary Commanders listen to closing remarks by U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, at the conclusion of an immersion tour, Feb. 4, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Honorary commanders gained a better understanding of base operations and the role each squadron plays in fulfilling the base’s mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready airmen. The tour included stops to the 56th Mission Support Group, 56th Medical Group, 56th Maintenance Group, and 56th Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke AFB conducts an Immersion Tour for Honorary Commanders

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, delivers closing remarks to visiting honorary commanders at the conclusion of an immersion tour, Feb. 4, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Honorary commanders gained valuable insights into base operations and how each squadron contributes to the base’s mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready airmen. The tour included visits to 56th Mission Support Group, 56th Medical Group, 56th Maintenance Group, and 56th Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke AFB conducts an Immersion Tour for Honorary Commanders

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Hunter Nagy, 944th Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance crew chief, moves a munition during an immersion tour, Feb. 4, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Honorary commanders were introduced to the routine procedures critical for maintaining flight safety. This hands-on experience allowed them to witness how these operations directly contribute to the base’s overall mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke AFB conducts an Immersion Tour for Honorary Commanders

Hannah Marshall, 56th Operations Support Squadron honorary commander, secures a bolt on ammunition during an immersion tour, Feb. 4, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Honorary commanders gained valuable insight into routine checks and repairs essential to flight safety. Their participation provided a firsthand look at how base operations directly support critical mission initiatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke AFB conducts an Immersion Tour for Honorary Commanders

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 944th Fighter Wing and 56th Fighter Wing showcase ammunitions and related equipment during an immersion tour, Feb. 4, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Honorary commanders of the 56th FW gained insight into routine checks and repairs critical to flight safety. Their participation in the tour allowed them to witness firsthand how base operations support key mission initiatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke AFB conducts an Immersion Tour for Honorary Commanders

Mike Heath, 62nd Fighter Squadron honorary commander, examines a high-tech pilot helmet during an immersion tour Feb. 4, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Honorary commanders gained valuable insights into the diverse operations that support Luke AFB’s mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready airmen. The F-35 pilot helmet highlights the sophisticated technology that enables mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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