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Luke AFB recognizes Vic Peterson Appreciation Day

U.S. Air Force retired Senior Master Sgt. Vic Peterson, community advocate, poses with Airmen assigned to 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit alongside an F-35A Lightning II with a magnet of his name, Aug. 26, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Peterson spent the day touring various units and organizations on base, while sharing stories from his 22 years of service. Peterson, a Vietnam War veteran, was honored by the former 56th Fighter Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, with an appreciation day that was celebrated Aug. 6, 2024. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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56th CES keeps things cool

A U.S. Air Force Airman and government civilian assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron weld together new piping during a renovation of the base gym and chapel heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The renovation project seeks to utilize existing HVAC systems at the base gym to power a new and improved system being installed at the base chapel. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Victoria Powe)

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56th CES keeps things cool

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron pump water through a new pipe system during a renovation of the base gym and chapel heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The renovation project seeks to utilize existing HVAC systems at the base gym to power a new and improved system being installed at the base chapel. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Victoria Powe)

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56th CES keeps things cool

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron carve out a trench during a renovation of the base gym and chapel heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The renovation project seeks to utilize existing HVAC systems at the base gym to power a new and improved system being installed at the base chapel. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Victoria Powe)

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Air Force activates first of its kind 13th CABS at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Abercrombie (left), 56th Mission Support Group commander, addresses the crowd during the 13 Combat Air Base Squadron assumption of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. In the 10 months following the Secretary of the Air Force’s announcement of Air Task Forces as the next iteration of the Air Force’s Force Generation model in Sept. 2023, planners across strategic, operational, and tactical levels have activated these nation-wide ATFs and CABSs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Air Force activates first of its kind 13th CABS at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Col. David Berkland (left), 56th Fighter Wing commander, and other members of base leadership attend the 13th Combat Air Base Squadron assumption of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 13th CABS will be the 13th Air Task Force’s primary base operation support element and will provide sustainment, protection, and airfield management to deployed personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Air Force activates first of its kind 13th CABS at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Chris Bahrij, incoming 13th Combat Air Base Squadron commander, looks out at the crowd during the 13th CABS assumption of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 13th CABS consists of 340 personnel across three locations at Luke AFB, Ellsworth AFB in south Dakota, and McConnell AFB in Kansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Air Force activates first of its kind 13th CABS at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Honor Guardsmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing render a salute during the playing of the national anthem prior to the 13th Combat Air Base Squadron assumption of command, Aug. 5, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Airmen from different career fields will form Combat Service Support Teams at each CABS location that will encompass the 13th Air Task Force’s sustainment layer, postured to support up to 2,500 personnel at a deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Air Force activates first of its kind 13th CABS at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Capt. Justin Rees, 13th Combat Air Base Squadron director of operations, speaks at the beginning of the 13th CABS assumption of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 13th CABS will be the 13th Air Task Force’s primary base operation support element and will provide sustainment, protection, and airfield management to deployed personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Air Force activates first of its kind 13th CABS at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Leray Smedley, 13th Combat Air Base Squadron senior enlisted leader, holds the guidon during the 13th CABS assumption of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 13th CABS consists of 340 personnel across three locations at Luke AFB, Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota, and McConnell AFB in Kansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Air Force activates first of its kind 13th CABS at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Chris Bahrij, 13th Combat Air Base Squadron commander, addresses the crowd following the 13th CABS assumption of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Airmen from different career fields will form Combat Service Support Teams at each CABS location that will encompass the Air Task Force’s sustainment layer, postured to support up to 2,500 personnel at a deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Air Force activates first of its kind 13th CABS at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Abercrombie (left), 56th Mission Support Group commander, presents Lt. Col. Chris Bahrij (right), incoming 13th Combat Air Base Squadron commander, with the 13th CABS guidon during an assumption of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 13th CABS will be the 13th Air Task Force’s primary base operation support element and will provide sustainment, protection, and airfield management to deployed personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Air Force activates first of its kind 13th CABS at Luke AFB

56th Fighter Wing personnel unveil the 13th Combat Air Base Squadron guidon during the 13th CABS assumption of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. In the 10 months following the Secretary of the Air Force’s announcement of the Air Task Forces as the next iteration of the Air Force’s Force Generation model in Sept. 2023, planners across strategic, operational, and tactical levels have activated these nation-wide ATFs and CABSs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Air Force activates first of its kind 13th CABS at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Olufemi Owolabi, 13th Combat Air Base Squadron first sergeant, watches the 13th CABS assumption of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Airmen from different career fields will form Combat Service Support Teams at each CABS location that will encompass the Air Task Force’s sustainment layer, postured to support up to 2,500 personnel at a deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke AFB welcomes ACC Command Chief

U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Dave Wolfe, Air Combat Command, engages with Luke Air Force Base first sergeants, Jul. 26, 2024, at Luke AFB, Arizona. Wolfe answered questions about ACC priorities and provided guidance on the importance of their role.

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Luke AFB welcomes ACC Command Chief

U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Dave Wolfe, Air Combat Command, listens to Luke Air Force Base senior noncommissioned officers from the 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Jul. 26, 2024, at Luke AFB, Arizona. Wolfe toured the world’s premier fighter wing to gain insight on their mission, on how the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen are trained, and sparked dialogue on developing Airmen for the era of Great Power Competition.

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Luke AFB welcomes ACC Command Chief

U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Dave Wolfe, Air Combat Command, speaks to Luke Air Force Base senior noncommissioned officers from the 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Jul. 26, 2024, at Luke AFB, Arizona. During his visit Wolfe recognized outstanding Airmen and their supervisors who went above and beyond to accomplish the mission while immersing himself in various units across the base, including the 56th Maintenance Group and the ACC Training Support Squadron Detachment 9.

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Luke AFB welcomes ACC Command Chief

U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Dave Wolfe, Air Combat Command, speaks to Luke Air Force Base senior noncommissioned officer inductees for a professional enhancement seminar, Jul. 26, 2024, at Luke AFB, Arizona. During the seminar, Wolfe provided mentorship on subjects including career progression, leadership skills, and comprehensive Airman fitness.

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Col. Berkland holds first All Call at 56FW

U.S. Air Force Col. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks during the 56th FW All Call, July 29, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Berkland recently took command of the 56th FW and hosted his first All Call, where he formally introduced himself to Airmen and spoke about his priorities, expectations, and hopes for the future of Luke AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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Col. Berkland holds first All Call at 56FW

U.S. Air Force Col. David Berkland (right), 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks alongside Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer (left), 56th Fighter Wing command chief, during the 56th FW All Call, July 29, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Berkland recently took command of the 56th FW and hosted his first All Call, where he formally introduced himself to Airmen and spoke about his priorities, expectations, and hopes for the future of Luke AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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