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Piestewa Challenge honors women who made the ultimate sacrifice

Ken Koshio, Taiko Japanese drumming artist plays music at the top of Piestewa Peak for participants of the Wear Blue: Run to Remember Piestewa Challenge March 26, 2023, at Piestewa Peak trailhead in Phoenix, Arizona. The event began with a four-mile hike to the top of Piestewa Peak and attendees participated in a tradition, where they stood in a circle and called out the names of deceased armed forces members.

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Piestewa Challenge honors women who made the ultimate sacrifice

Participants of the Wear Blue: Run to Remember Piestewa Challenge listen to guest speakers March 26, 2023, at Piestewa Peak trailhead in Phoenix, Arizona. The event began with a four-mile hike to the top of Piestewa Peak and attendees participated in a tradition, where they stood in a circle and called out the names of deceased armed forces members.

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Piestewa Challenge honors women who made the ultimate sacrifice

Lisa Hallet, Gold Star Spouse and executive director of the Wear Blue: Run to Remember speaks to participants of the Wear Blue: Run to Remember Piestewa Challenge March 26, 2023, at Piestewa Peak trailhead in Phoenix, Arizona. The event began with a four-mile hike to the top of Piestewa Peak and attendees participated in a tradition, where they stood in a circle and called out the names of deceased armed forces members.

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Piestewa Challenge honors women who made the ultimate sacrifice

Former U.S. Army specialist Shoshana Johnson, Purple Heart recipient and first black female prisoner of war in U.S. military history, speaks to participants of the Wear Blue: Run to Remember Piestewa Challenge March 26, 2023, at Piestewa Peak Trailhead in Phoenix, Arizona. Service members from Luke Air Force Base, as well as other community volunteers, participated in the event, which began with a four-mile hike to the top of Piestewa Peak and a traditional calling out of the names of the deceased armed forces members.

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Piestewa Challenge honors women who made the ultimate sacrifice

Service members from Luke Air Force Base and other participants at the Wear Blue: Run to Remember Piestewa Challenge stand in a circle March 26, 2023, at Piestewa Peak Trailhead in Phoenix, Arizona. The event began with a four-mile hike to the top of Piestewa Peak and attendees participated in a tradition, where they stood in a circle and called out the names of deceased armed forces members.

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Luke hosts Honorary Commander Rodeo

Stephen Lynch, 56th Medical Group honorary commander, signs an inert training bomb during the Honorary Commander Rodeo, March 24, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The event served as a platform for the HCCs to gain valuable insights into the 56th FW’s mission and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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Luke hosts Honorary Commander Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daryan Hargrove, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Bboa, 56th SFS MWD, showcase bite drills during the Honorary Commander Rodeo, March 24, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The event served as a platform for the HCCs to gain valuable insights into the 56th FW’s mission and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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Luke hosts Honorary Commander Rodeo

Grace Yen, 56th Chaplain Office honorary commander, tries on a gas mask during the Honorary Commander Rodeo, March 24, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The event served as a platform for the HCCs to gain valuable insights into the 56th FW’s mission and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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Luke hosts Honorary Commander Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Maj. Ashley Lopez-Clark, 56th Communications Squadron commander, controls an explosive ordnance disposal robot, March 24, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Honorary Commander Rodeo provided HCCs with a unique opportunity to gain insight into the 56th FW’s mission and capabilities, while also promoting mutual understanding with the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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Luke hosts Honorary Commander Rodeo

56th Fighter Wing honorary commanders engage in an HCC Rodeo, March 24, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The event provided HCCs with a unique opportunity to gain insight into the 56th FW’s mission and capabilities, while also promoting mutual understanding with the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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Luke hosts Honorary Commander Rodeo

Melissa Dus, 56th Contracting Squadron honorary commander, poses for a photo at the Honorary Commander Rodeo, March 24, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The event provided HCCs with a unique opportunity to gain insight into the 56th FW’s mission and capabilities, while also promoting mutual understanding with the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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Luke hosts Honorary Commander Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks with Airmen and honorary commanders at the Honorary Commander Rodeo, March 24, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The event provided HCCs with a unique opportunity to gain insight into the 56th FW’s mission and capabilities, while also promoting mutual understanding with the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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The 607th ACS hosts Exercise Desert Viking

Royal Norwegian Air Force aircraft controllers engage in a training mission during exercise Desert Viking, March 10, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Desert Viking is a bilateral military exercise between the U.S. and Norway designed to strengthen interoperability between the two countries. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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The 607th ACS hosts Exercise Desert Viking

Royal Norwegian Air Force aircraft controllers engage in a training mission during exercise Desert Viking, March 10, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Desert Viking is a bilateral military exercise between the U.S. and Norway designed to strengthen interoperability between the two countries. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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From the classrooms to the skies: Detachment 9 innovates pilot training

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sarah Collins, Detachment 9 control and reporting center senior enlisted leader, utilizes a hypoxia flight trainer, Mar. 13, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Det. 9 develops, maintains, and supports the courseware and syllabi for the 607th Air Control Squadron.

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From the classrooms to the skies: Detachment 9 innovates pilot training

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sarah Collins, Detachment 9 control and reporting center senior enlisted leader, utilizes a hypoxia flight trainer, Mar. 13, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Det. 9 develops, maintains, and supports the courseware and syllabi for the 607th Air Control Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dominic Tyler)

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From the classrooms to the skies: Detachment 9 innovates pilot training

Thomas Burt, Detachment 9 computer program specialist, utilizes a digital E-3G 40/45 communication trainer, Mar. 13, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This digitized program was created for ease of updating to next generation aircraft as opposed to updating 3-D model communication trainers. Det. 9 develops, maintains, and supports the courseware and syllabi for the 607th Air Control Squadron.

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From the classrooms to the skies: Detachment 9 innovates pilot training

Donald Kuhl, Detachment 9 aerospace mechanical technician, designs an A-10 hands-on throttle and stick trainer, Mar. 13, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. After the digital design is complete, it is sent to the Det. 9 fabrication flight for creation. Det. 9 develops, maintains, and supports the courseware and syllabi for the 607th Air Control Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dominic Tyler)

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From the classrooms to the skies: Detachment 9 innovates pilot training

Don Elder, Detachment 9 aerospace mechanical technician, places a metal sheet on a water jet cutting machine, Mar. 13, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This machine gives Det. 9 the capability to update 2-D map training templates to tactile 3-D map templates. Det. 9 develops, maintains, and supports the courseware and syllabi for the 607th Air Control Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dominic Tyler)

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Command Post: The Information Superstation

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Miguel Rodriguez, 56th Fighter Wing Command Post systems non-commissioned officer in charge, and Tech Sgt. Robert Silverman, 56th FW Command Post operations NCOIC, monitor various information sources, March 9, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The command post is a 24-hour hub of incoming and outgoing information, acting as a focal point for units, commanders, and local agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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