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Luke AFB hosts Retiree Appreciation Day

Jerry P. Weiers, Glendale mayor (right), presents a certificate of recognition to W. D. Moore, Retiree Activities Office director, at the Retiree Appreciation Day event, Oct. 19, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Moore received this certificate on behalf of the entire RAO in appreciation of their hard work to support veterans and retirees around Luke AFB. The 56th Fighter Wing keeps both its local community, and their retirees, involved in the mission at Luke AFB, to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Navy Seaman Recruit Pedro Castillo-Mendoza)

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Luke AFB hosts Retiree Appreciation Day

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard members perform during the Retiree Appreciation Day opening ceremony, Oct. 19, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The RAD event is held annually to honor the service and commitment of prior service members regardless of branch and to bolster local community ties with the 56th Fighter Wing. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Navy Seaman Recruit Pedro Castillo-Mendoza)

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Luke AFB hosts Retiree Appreciation Day

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks with U.S. Navy Capt. Christopher Seely, Navy Reserve Center Phoenix commanding officer, and Master Chief Juan Ramirez, NRC Phoenix command master chief, before the Retiree Appreciation Day event, Oct. 19, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th FW keeps both its local community and their retirees, involved in the mission at Luke AFB, to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Navy Seaman Recruit Pedro Castillo-Mendoza)

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Luke AFB hosts Retiree Appreciation Day

Lorraine Ahumada, Retiree Activities Office volunteer, and Tim Ahumada, RAO volunteer, provide program information during the Retiree Appreciation Day event, Oct. 19, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The RAD event is held annually to honor the service and commitment of prior service members regardless of branch and to bolster local community ties with the 56th Fighter Wing. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Navy Seaman Recruit Pedro Castillo-Mendoza)

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Air Force Contracted Fire Department Lends Helping Hand to Gila Bend Emergencies

Members of the 56th Range Management Office Goldwater Range Fire Department pose for a group photo in front of their unit’s fire engine, Mar. 21, 2024, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. The department has 32 employees, mostly military veterans, which include 25 full-time and seven part-time personnel. Their department comprises of six firefighters who are qualified paramedics, 25 firefighters who are certified emergency medical technicians, and one employee who is solely a paramedic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Darlene Seltmann)

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Air Force Contracted Fire Department Lends Helping Hand to Gila Bend Emergencies

Chad Hunsaker, 56th Range Management Office Goldwater Range Fire Department engineer, stands in front of one of the unit’s fire engines Mar. 21, 2024, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. In addition to being a firefighter with the range, Hunsaker is also a Reservist firefighter with the 944th Civil Engineering Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Darlene Seltmann)

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Air Force Contracted Fire Department Lends Helping Hand to Gila Bend Emergencies

Chad Hunsaker, 56th Range Management Office Goldwater Range Fire Department engineer, stands in front of one of the unit’s fire engines Mar. 21, 2024, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. In addition to being a firefighter with the range, Hunsaker is also a Reservist firefighter with the 944th Civil Engineering Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Darlene Seltmann)

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Air Force Contracted Fire Department Lends Helping Hand to Gila Bend Emergencies

Richard Prince, 56th Range Management Office Goldwater Range Fire Department captain is raised out of a manhole during a confined space training exercise, Mar. 21, 2024, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. The team participates in various training exercises throughout the year to make sure they are ready for any type of emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Darlene Seltmann)

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Air Force Contracted Fire Department Lends Helping Hand to Gila Bend Emergencies

Richard Prince, 56th Range Management Office Goldwater Range Fire Department captain (left) and Peter Arnold, 56th RMO Goldwater Range FD engineer (right), prepare a simulated patient to be raised out of a manhole during a confined space training exercise, Mar. 21, 2024, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. Training is essential in keeping the fire department prepared for real-world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Darlene Seltmann)

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Air Force Contracted Fire Department Lends Helping Hand to Gila Bend Emergencies

Nate Tinguely, 56th Range Management Office Goldwater Range Fire Department captain briefs the team on the objectives for the confined space training exercise, Mar. 21, 2024, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. The fire department trains throughout the year to ensure they are prepared for real-world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Darlene Seltmann)

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Air Force Contracted Fire Department Lends Helping Hand to Gila Bend Emergencies

David White, 56th Range Management Office Goldwater Range Fire Department engineer (left) secures Larry Blalock, 56 RMO Goldwater Range Fire Department Station captain’s (right) harness in preparation for a confined space training exercise, Mar. 21, 2024, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. Training exercises are critical in honing skills and keeping firefighters current in safety and rescue procedures in the event of a real-world emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Darlene Seltmann)

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Air Force Contracted Fire Department Lends Helping Hand to Gila Bend Emergencies

The 56th Range Management Office Goldwater Range Fire Department has a variety of vehicles assigned to the unit that help them be able to respond to any emergency that may arise, Mar. 21, 2024, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. They have three crash trucks, two fire engines, one tanker, one ambulance, and one rescue vehicle with the jaws of life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Darlene Seltmann)

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Air Force Contracted Fire Department Lends Helping Hand to Gila Bend Emergencies

The helmet photographed belongs to David Perez, 56th Range Management Office Goldwater Range Fire Department engineer out of Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field. Each engineer receives a helmet with their rank and accountability number. (U.S. Air Force photo by Darlene Seltmann)

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56th FW welcomes new commander

Luke Air Force Base leaders, Airmen, community partners, and families attend the 56th Fighter Wing Change of Command Ceremony, July 1, 2024, at Luke AFB, Arizona. Change of command ceremonies are historic ceremonies that honor the achievements of outgoing commanders and pass leadership to incoming commanders. Located west of Phoenix, Luke Air Force Base is home to the 56th Fighter Wing, the largest fighter wing in the world and the Air Force’s primary active-duty fighter pilot training wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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56th FW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing incoming commander, speaks during the 56th FW Change of Command ceremony, July 1, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Berkland gains command of the 56th FW from Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff. The 56th FW commander oversees the operations of the base including training, safety, and wellbeing of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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56th FW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing outgoing commander, gives the final salute at the 56th Fighter Wing Change of Command ceremony, July 1, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Change of command ceremonies are historic ceremonies that honor the achievements of outgoing commanders and pass leadership to incoming commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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56th FW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing outgoing commander, speaks at the 56th Fighter Wing Change of Command ceremony, July 1, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th FW commander oversees the operations of the base including training, safety, and wellbeing of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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56th FW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (left), 56th Fighter Wing outgoing commander, sits with Col. David Berkland (right), 56th FW incoming commander, at the 56th FW Change of Command ceremony, July 1, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Berkland is a command pilot with more than 3,800 flying hours, including over 900 combat hours. Located west of Phoenix, Luke Air Force Base is home to the 56th Fighter Wing, the largest fighter wing in the world and the Air Force’s primary active-duty fighter pilot training wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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56th FW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clark J. Quinn, 19th Air Force commander, speaks at the 56th Fighter Wing Change of Command ceremony, July 1, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Change of command ceremonies are historic ceremonies that honor the achievements of outgoing commanders and pass leadership to incoming commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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56th FW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer (left), 56th Fighter Wing command chief, visits with Chief Master Sgt. Michael Becker (right), 355th Wing command chief, at the 56th FW Change of Command ceremony, July 1, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Located west of Phoenix, Luke Air Force Base is home to the 56th Fighter Wing, the largest fighter wing in the world and the Air Force’s primary active-duty fighter pilot training wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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