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Thunderbolt Cup Opening Ceremony

56th Fighter Wing Honor Guard Airmen prepare to execute their entrance, Jan. 17, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Honor Guard at Luke AFB undergoes rigorous training to ensure their movements and appearance meet the highest standards of military protocol. Renowned for their unwavering dedication, the Honor Guard represents the wing with the utmost professionalism at official ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Thunderbolt Cup Opening Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander (right), converses with 56th Fighter Wing Honor Guard Airmen, Jan. 17, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Honor Guard at Luke AFB is responsible for over 3,200 events each year, requiring extensive training to demonstrate the standards of precision necessary to be part of Honor Guard. Renowned for their unwavering dedication, the Honor Guard represents the wing with the utmost professionalism at official ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Honorary Commander FAM Flight

Honorary commanders pose for a photo in front of a 161st Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker, Jan. 10, 2025, at Goldwater Air National Guard Base, Arizona. The Honorary Commander Program pairs community leaders with base leadership to build and maintain solid, mutually beneficial partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Suejin Lim)

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Honorary Commander FAM Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Jessica Hastings, 161st Air Refueling Wing commander, briefs 56th Fighter Wing honorary commanders on the history of their unit and the U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, Jan. 10, 2025, at Goldwater Air National Guard Base, Arizona. The Honorary Commander Program pairs community leaders with base leadership to build and maintain solid relationships within the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Suejin Lim)

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Honorary Commander FAM Flight

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arizona. Air to air refueling allows aircraft to fly longer distances, as the U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pumps thousands of pounds of fuel into aircraft flying within about 50 feet of each other at high speeds, demonstrating airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Suejin Lim)

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Honorary Commander FAM Flight

Sarah Krahenbuhl, 56th Operations Group honorary commander, snaps a photo near the cockpit of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, Jan. 10, 2025, from the skies above Arizona. The honorary commander program pairs community leaders with base leadership to build and maintain solid relationships within the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Suejin Lim)

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Honorary Commander FAM Flight

U.S. Air Force MSgt Trent Stokes, 161st Air Refueling Wing boom operator, supervises as honorary commanders view refueling operations from the boom pod of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, Jan. 10, 2025, in the skies of Arizona. Boom operators pump thousands of pounds of fuel into aircraft flying within about 50 feet of each other at high speeds, allowing the receiving aircraft to continue flying operations without having to land to refuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Suejin Lim)

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Honorary Commander FAM Flight

Laura Roman, 756th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron honorary commander, peers out the window of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, Jan. 10, 2025, from the skies above Arizona. The 161st Air Refueling Wing hosted a familiarization flight for honorary commanders to showcase the partnership and interoperability capabilities while refueling F-35s from the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Suejin Lim)

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1st Quarter Weapons Load Comp

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Preston Warmowski (right), 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, and Staff Sgt. Luke Schaetzle (left), 308th AMU weapons team chief, secure a piece of equipment onto a U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II, Jan. 10, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. In these competitions, Airmen demonstrate their expertise in both technical and physical tasks, all while strengthening morale through friendly rivalry and the support of their unit members. Luke AFB is preparing to fully dedicate itself to F-35 operations in the near future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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1st Quarter Weapons Load Comp

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Luke Schaetzle, 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons team chief, tends to a U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II, Jan. 10, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Weapons load crews are responsible for ensuring aircraft readiness, expertly handling munitions within a 30-minute time frame. Each team is evaluated on their speed, efficiency, and attention to detail, ensuring the mission's success under tight time constraints. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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1st Quarter Weapons Load Comp

Republic of Singapore Air Force ME1-2 Wei Shen Tang, 425th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, writes in his binder during the First Quarter Weapons Load Competition, Jan. 10, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 425th AMU provides advanced weapons and tactics training for the Republic of Singapore’s F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots and maintenance personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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1st Quarter Weapons Load Comp

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Preston Warmowski, 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, secures a bolt into an F-35 Lightning II during the First Quarter Weapons Load Competition, Jan. 10, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. In these competitions, Airmen demonstrate their expertise in both technical and physical tasks, all while strengthening morale through friendly rivalry and the support of their unit members. Luke AFB is preparing to fully dedicate itself to F-35 operations in the near future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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1st Quarter Weapons Load Comp

Republic of Singapore Air Force ME2-2 Yogaraj, 425th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, secures an AIM-120 AMRAAM missile during the First Quarter Weapons Load Competition, Jan. 10, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 425th AMU provides advanced weapons and tactics training for the Republic of Singapore’s F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots and maintenance personnel. With the ongoing transition to the F-35 Lightning II, Luke AFB is preparing to fully dedicate itself to F-35 operations in the near future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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1st Quarter Weapons Load Comp

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonathan Plancarte Sedano, 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, observes maintenance for a U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II, Jan. 10, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Weapons load crews are responsible for ensuring aircraft readiness, expertly handling munitions within a 30-minute time frame. Teams work together with precision and coordination, striving to beat the clock while upholding safety and accuracy in every task. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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1st Quarter Weapons Load Comp

Republic of Singapore Air Force ME1-2 Rui Xiang Wong, 425th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, secures an AIM-120 AMRAAM missile during the First Quarter Weapons Load Competition, Jan. 10, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 425th AMU is responsible for maintaining the F-16 Fighting Falcon, which can carry up to three AIM-120 missiles. With the ongoing transition to the F-35 Lightning II, Luke AFB is preparing to fully dedicate itself to F-35 operations in the near future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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1st Quarter Weapons Load Comp

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing and Republic of Singapore Air Force members are introduced before beginning the First Quarter Weapons Load Competition Jan. 10, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. These competitions evaluate the efficiency and skills of weapons load crews, showcasing their capability to generate airpower swiftly. They also serve as a platform for Airmen to demonstrate their squadrons’ mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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New Horizons: F-16 IFTU shifts from Luke to Holloman

U.S. Air Force instructor cadre assigned to the 56th Operations Support Squadron, pose for a picture, Nov. 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During the transition of the course to Holloman AFB, New Mexico, new instructors will complete their certification to ensure they can independently manage operations. Over time, personnel from Luke AFB will be gradually phased out, allowing Holloman AFB to operate autonomously and effectively. (Courtesy photo from Tech. Sgt. Angel Von Scheffey)

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New Horizons: F-16 IFTU shifts from Luke to Holloman

U.S. Air Force instructor cadre assigned to the 56th Operations Support Squadron, pose for a picture with Ed Rutkowski, F-16 Fighting Falcon Intelligence Formal Training Unit course director, Nov. 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Rutkowski has been with the 56th Fighter Wing for over a decade, first as an enlisted service member and since 2010, as a civilian in his current role. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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New Horizons: F-16 IFTU shifts from Luke to Holloman

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jessica Thelen, 56th Operations Support Squadron training cadre, directs a lesson while jotting down key takeaways on a board, Nov. 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During the course’s transition to Holloman AFB, New Mexico, new instructors will complete their certification to ensure they can independently manage operations. Over time, personnel from Luke AFB will be gradually phased out, allowing Holloman AFB to operate autonomously and effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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New Horizons: F-16 IFTU shifts from Luke to Holloman

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jose Pichardo, 56th Operations Support Squadron training cadre, takes notes on a map, Nov. 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During the course’s transition to Holloman AFB, New Mexico, new instructors will complete their certification to ensure they can independently manage operations. Over time, personnel from Luke AFB will be gradually phased out, allowing Holloman AFB to operate autonomously and effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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