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Two Luke K-9s retire after honorable service

Maj. Kimberly Guest, left, 56th Security Forces Squadron commander, and Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Pedroza, 56th SFS military working dog handler, honor Boss, 56th SFS military working dog, as he retires March 19, 2021 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Boss, who was recently diagnosed with cancer, served in the Air Force for seven years, completing two deployments to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, and will live with Pedroza, his handler. As the Air Force prepares to retire a MWD, the dog’s handler can request to adopt the dog enabling it to live the remainder of its life as a family member. Boss and Rango will retire and live at home with their respective handler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Carter)

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Two Luke K-9s retire after honorable service

Airmen from the 56th Fighter Wing Honor Guard post the colors at a military working dog retirement ceremony March 19, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Boss and Rango, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dogs, retired after seven and eight years of service, respectively. As the Air Force prepares to retire a MWD, the dog’s handler can request to adopt the dog enabling it to live the remainder of its life as a family member. Boss and Rango will retire and live at home with their respective handler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Carter)

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Women of Weapons Exhibition Load highlights female maintainers

Airmen from multiple 56th Fighter Wing and 944th FW aircraft maintenance units participate in the Women of Weapons Exhibition Load March 25, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The exhibition load involved three teams made up of women from different backgrounds, units and ranks loading weapons on the F-35A Lightning II and the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Diversity allows the Air Force to capitalize on all available talent by enabling a culture of inclusion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Carter)

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Women of Weapons Exhibition Load highlights female maintainers

Senior Airman Felicia Richmond, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron weapons load technician, participates in the Women of Weapons Exhibition Load March 25, 2021 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Richmond was part of a three-person team made of female Airmen from different units, highlighting the capabilities of women in the weapons load career field. Diversity allows the Air Force to capitalize on all available talent by enabling a culture of inclusion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Carter)

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Women of Weapons Exhibition Load highlights female maintainers

Senior Airman Riley St. John, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load technician, secures a missile March 25, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. St. John participated in the Women of Weapons Load Exhibition as part of a three-person all-female team, loading a missile and a bomb on an F-16 Fighting Falcon. This load was the AMU’s way of highlighting the capabilities of female Airmen as part of a Women’s History Month event. Diversity allows the Air Force to capitalize on all available talent by enabling a culture of inclusion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Carter)

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Women of Weapons Exhibition Load highlights female maintainers

Airman 1st Class Melanie Morgan, 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load technician, prepares to install the guidance section of a GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bomb March 25, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Morgan was part of a three-person team made of female Airmen from different units during the Women of Weapons Exhibition Load, which highlighted the capabilities of women in the weapons load careerfield. Diversity allows the Air Force to capitalize on all available talent by enabling a culture of inclusion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Carter)

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Women of Weapons Exhibition Load highlights female maintainers

Tech. Sgt. Joyce Osornio-Magaña, 944th Fighter Wing weapons load technician, wires the guidance section of a GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bomb March 25, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Osornio-Magaña participated in the Women of Weapons Exhibition Load, which involved loading a GBU-12 and an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile on an F-35A Lightning II. This load was the AMU’s way of highlighting the capabilities of female Airmen for Women’s History Month. Diversity allows the Air Force to capitalize on all available talent by enabling a culture of inclusion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Carter)

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Women of Weapons Exhibition Load highlights female maintainers

Tech. Sgt. Joyce Osornio-Magaña, front, 944th Fighter Wing weapons load technician, and Senior Airman Jocelyn Zavala, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load technician, participate in a Women of Weapons Exhibition Load March 25, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The exhibition load involved three teams made up of all women from different backgrounds, units, and ranks, honoring female maintainers for Women’s History Month. Diversity allows the Air Force to capitalize on all available talent by enabling a culture of inclusion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Carter)

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Women of Weapons Exhibition Load highlights female maintainers

Airman 1st Class Melanie Morgan, left, 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load technician, Senior Airman Zamia Lopez, 61st AMU weapons load technician, and Staff Sgt. Cindy Guillen, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron weapons lead load chief, participate in the Women of Weapons Load Exhibition March 25, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The team loaded a GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bomb on an F-35A Lightning II as part of a Women’s History Month event. Diversity allows the Air Force to capitalize on all available talent by enabling a culture of inclusion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Carter)

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Women of Weapons Exhibition Load highlights female maintainers

Staff Sgt. Cindy Guillen, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron weapons load technician, loads a GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bomb on an F-35A Lightning II during an exhibition load March 25, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Guillen spoke about participating in the load to bring attention to the fact that only three women from her career field have made it to the rank of chief master sergeant since the inception of the Air Force. Diversity allows the Air Force to capitalize on all available talent by enabling a culture of inclusion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Carter)

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Women of Weapons Exhibition Load highlights female maintainers

Tech. Sgt. Joyce Osornio-Magaña, 944th Fighter Wing weapons load technician, participates in an exhibition load March 25, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Women of Weapons Exhibition Load involved three teams made up of all women from different backgrounds, units, and ranks, honoring female maintainers for Women’s History Month. Diversity allows the Air Force to capitalize on all available talent by enabling a culture of inclusion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Carter)

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Luke Defenders and Local Law Enforcement Train for Real-World Integrated Response

Airmen from the 56th Security Forces Squadron and officers from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office train on the scene of an exercise Feb. 26, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Security forces, MCSO and the Glendale Police Department all participated in the exercise, which evaluated the training, readiness and capability of Luke Airmen to respond to an active shooter. At the conclusion of the exercise, a real-world threat was announced and every law enforcement member participating in the exercise rapidly transitioned to the integrated response. Exercises ensure Airmen meet warfighting needs with a continuous drive toward more effective and efficient training, sharpening their real-world skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Carter)

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Active Shooter Exercise Prepares Luke First Responders

Master Sgt. Kelly Davis, 56th Fighter Wing inspector general, gathers information from the simulated victims to further analyze and assess the first responders during an active shooter exercise Feb. 26, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Wing IG office is responsible for ensuring training requirements are met and Luke Airmen are combat-ready through evaluations and reports based on the training, readiness and capability of Luke Airmen. Exercises ensure Airmen meet warfighting needs with a continuous drive toward more effective and efficient training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Carter)

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Active Shooter Exercise Prepares Luke First Responders

Senior Airman Kayci Serino, 56th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron medical technician, provides medical care to a simulated victim during an active shooter exercise Feb. 26, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Exercise evaluators from the inspector general office assessed medics on the care they provided to each simulated victim during the exercise. Exercises ensure Airmen meet warfighting needs with a continuous drive toward more effective and efficient training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Carter)

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Active Shooter Exercise Prepares Luke First Responders

An Airman from the 56th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron provides medical care to a simulated victim during an active shooter exercise Feb. 26, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Exercise evaluators assessed the training, readiness and capability of Luke Airmen to respond to an active shooter threat on the installation. Exercises ensure Airmen meet warfighting needs with a continuous drive toward more effective and efficient training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Carter)

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Active Shooter Exercise Prepares Luke First Responders

Airmen from the 56th Security Forces Squadron and the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron arrive on the scene of an active shooter exercise Feb. 26, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Security forces escorted the firefighters into the area in play during the exercise, which evaluated the training, readiness and capability of Luke Airmen to respond to an active shooter. Exercises ensure Airmen meet warfighting needs with a continuous drive toward more effective and efficient training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Carter)

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Active Shooter Exercise Prepares Luke First Responders

Jose Moreno, left, and Staff Sgt. Domitrius Johnson, right, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, triage a simulated victim during an exercise Feb. 26, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Firefighters assessed the simulated victims before medical teams arrived on the scene of the exercise, which evaluated the training, readiness and capability of Luke Airmen to respond to an active shooter threat on the installation. Exercises ensure Airmen meet warfighting needs with a continuous drive toward more effective and efficient training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Carter)

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56th Fighter Wing Airman Grants 56 Wishes for Children

Staff Sgt. Janet Kim, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-35 avionics craftsman and wish granter, reveals to Colin, a Make-A-Wish child, and his family, that Colin’s wish to go to Disney World was granted. Kim created an itinerary and resolved the logistics to enable Colin’s dream to come true. Kim volunteers in the community to stay resilient while developing several skills that have helped her grow professionally and personally.

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56th Fighter Wing Airman Grants 56 Wishes for Children

Staff Sgt. Janet Kim, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-35 avionics craftsman, poses for a photo, Feb. 25, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Kim has helped grant 56 wishes to children with critical illnesses as a volunteer supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Kim volunteers in the community to stay resilient while developing several skills that have helped her grow professionally and personally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caitlin Diaz-Gorsi)

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944th Fighter Wing fighter pilot becomes first at Luke to reach 1,000 F-35 flying hours

Maj. Nicholas Rallo, 944th Operations Group Detachment 2 instructor pilot, prepares for takeoff Feb. 23, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. During this flight Rallo exceeded one thousand flying hours in the F-35, making him the first pilot at Luke AFB and the second in the Air Force Reserve to reach this milestone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)

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