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309th FS begins F-16 block swap with Holloman

Airman 1st Class Keilani Durfey, 309th Fighter Squadron crew chief, conducts a routine pre-flight check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon before takeoff, July 10, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This aircraft painted in a desert brown color scheme known as the ‘MiG Killer’, is part of an F-16 block swap between the 309th FS and the 49th Wing at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.
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309th FS begins F-16 block swap with Holloman

Airman 1st Class Keilani Durfey, 309th Fighter Squadron crew chief, signals to Maj. Saul Sharafinski, 309th FS F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, before takeoff, July 10, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 309th Fighter Squadron has been an active squadron at Luke AFB since April 1, 1994.
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309th FS begins F-16 block swap with Holloman

Crew chiefs assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron prepare an F-16 Fighting Falcon for takeoff, July 10, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This aircraft is a part of an F-16 block swap between the 309th FS and the 49th Wing at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. This paint scheme matches that of the World War II era 310th Fighter Squadron’s “Passionate Patsy” Republic P-47 Thunderbolt.
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309th FS begins F-16 block swap with Holloman

Crew chiefs assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron prepare an F-16 Fighting Falcon for takeoff, July 10, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This aircraft is a part of an F-16 block swap between the 309th FS and the 49th Wing at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. This paint scheme matches that of the World War II era 310th Fighter Squadron’s “Passionate Patsy” Republic P-47 Thunderbolt.
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309th FS begins F-16 block swap with Holloman

An F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing soars at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona on July 10, 2023. These aircraft are part of an F-16 block swap between the 309th FS and the 49th Wing at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Luke is the largest fighter pilot training base in the U.S. Air Force and is dedicated to training the world’s greatest fighter pilots for the U.S. and their allied partners.
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Luke AFB supports Air Guard F-35 Training

U.S. Air Force Col. Jay Spohn, 187th Fighter Wing vice commander, taxis the flightline in an F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 29, 2023. Spohn helped pave the way for student pilots by developing the syllabus for F-35 flight training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)
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Luke AFB supports Air Guard F-35 Training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jeremiah Glass (left), 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, salutes Col. Jay Spohn (right), 187th Fighter Wing vice commander, June 29, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Spohn helped pave the way for student pilots by developing the syllabus for F-35 Lightning II flight training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)
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Luke AFB supports Air Guard F-35 Training

U.S. Air Force Col. Jay Spohn, 187th Fighter Wing vice commander, prepares for his F-35 Lightning II flight, June 29, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Spohn helped pave the way for student pilots by developing the syllabus for F-35 flight training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)
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Luke AFB supports Air Guard F-35 Training

U.S. Air Force Col. Jay Spohn, 187th Fighter Wing vice commander, adjusts his helmet strap before his F-35 Lightning II flight, June 29, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Spohn helped pave the way for student pilots by developing the syllabus for F-35 flight training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)
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Luke AFB supports Air Guard F-35 Training

U.S. Air Force Col. Jay Spohn (right), 187th Fighter Wing vice commander, speaks with U.S. Air Force Maj. Christopher Kirk (left), 56th Operations Support Squadron chief of weapons plans, before his F-35 Lightning II flight, June 29, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Spohn became the first Air National Guard pilot to qualify in the F-35 in 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)
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Luke AFB supports Air Guard F-35 Training

U.S. Air Force Col. Jay Spohn, 187th Fighter Wing vice commander, boards an F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, June 29, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Spohn became the first Air National Guard pilot to qualify in the F-35 Lightning II in 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)
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Luke AFB supports Air Guard F-35 Training

U.S. Air Force Col. Jay Spohn (right), 187th Fighter Wing vice commander, steps to his flight alongside U.S. Air Force Maj. Christopher Kirk (left), 56th Operations Support Squadron chief of weapons plans, June 29, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Spohn became the first Air National Guard pilot to qualify in the F-35 Lightning II in 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)
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Controlling the chaos

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Laquetta Spann, 56th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller smiles for a photo, June 22, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base Arizona. At the time of the photo, Spann is the only black female chief master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force’s ATC career field.
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607th ACS trains Multi-Capable Airmen

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Juan Cervantes (left), 607th Air Control Squadron ground radar systems supervisor, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Tidwell (right), 607th Air Control Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of ground radar systems, observe operators in a bunker, June 28, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 607th ACS supports 56th Fighter Wing aircrew training with radar control. The 607th ACS uses radar systems to connect and communicate with pilots from takeoff to landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2d Lt. Abbey Duncan)
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607th ACS trains Multi-Capable Airmen

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Juan Cervantes, 607th Air Control Squadron ground radar systems supervisor, maintains ground radar, June 28, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 607th ACS supports 56th Fighter Wing aircrew training with radar control. The 607th ACS uses radar systems to connect and communicate with pilots from takeoff to landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2d Lt. Abbey Duncan)
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607th ACS trains Multi-Capable Airmen

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Juan Cervantes, 607th Air Control Squadron ground radar systems supervisor maintains ground radar, June 28, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 607th ACS supports 56th Fighter Wing aircrew training with radar control. The 607th ACS uses radar systems to connect and communicate with pilots from takeoff to landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2d Lt. Abbey Duncan)
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RCAF Lt. Gen. Kenny tours Luke AFB

Royal Canadian Air Force leadership, including Lt. Gen. Eric Kenny, RCAF commander, receives an F-35A Lightning II briefing from U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Johnston, 56th Operations Group commander, June 20, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Canadian leadership toured multiple units throughout the day, gaining insight on Luke AFB’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Katelynn Jackson)
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RCAF Lt. Gen. Kenny tours Luke AFB

Royal Canadian Air Force Lt. Gen. Eric Kenny, RCAF commander, RCAF Brig. Gen. Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers commander, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brett Black, 308th Fighter Squadron commander, walk downstairs to the flightline, June 20, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Canadian leadership toured multiple units throughout the day, gaining insight on Luke AFB’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Katelynn Jackson)
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RCAF Lt. Gen. Kenny tours Luke AFB

Royal Canadian Air Force Chief Warrant Officer John Hall, RCAF command chief warrant officer, RCAF Lt. Gen. Eric Kenny, RCAF commander, and RCAF Brig. Gen. Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers commanders, attend a mission brief for the 308th Fighter Squadron, June 20, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The brief covered past achievements in international partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Katelynn Jackson)
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RCAF Lt. Gen. Kenny tours Luke AFB

Royal Canadian Air Force Leadership, including Lt. Gen. Eric Kenny, RCAF commander, arrive to the 308th Fighter Squadron, June 20, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 308th FS is primarily tasked with training partnerships with the Royal Danish Air Force and Royal Netherlands Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Katelynn Jackson)
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