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Luke leadership engages with local partners

U.S. Air Force Col. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks during the Air Force Community Partnership Program meeting at Estrella Mountain Community College, Avondale, Arizona, Sept. 10, 2024. The meeting advances initiatives between the base and surrounding communities to establish strategic alliances and a shared sense of purpose. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Suejin Lim)

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Luke leadership engages with local partners

U.S. Air Force Airmen and leadership assigned to Luke Air Force Base engage with community leaders and members during a meeting for the Air Force Community Partnership Program at Estrella Mountain Community College, Avondale, Arizona, Sept. 10, 2024. The meeting is held semi-annually to strengthen and advance relationships between the base and surrounding communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Suejin Lim)

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Luke leadership engages with local partners

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher James, 56th Contracting Squadron commander, speaks to community members during the Air Force Community Partnership Program meeting at Estrella Mountain Community College, Avondale, Arizona, Sept. 10, 2024. The meeting advances initiatives between the base and surrounding communities to establish strategic alliances and a shared sense of purpose. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Suejin Lim)

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Luke leadership engages with local partners

Sintra Hoffman, WESTMARC president and CEO, participates in a trivia challenge during the Air Force Community Partnership Program at Estrella Mountain Community College, Avondale, Arizona, Sept. 10, 2024. The event’s purpose is to advance initiatives between the base and surrounding communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Suejin Lim)

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Luke leadership engages with local partners

U.S. Air Force Col. David Berkland (right), 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks with Joe Pizzillo (left), City of Goodyear mayor, during the Air Force Community Partnership Program meeting at Estrella Mountain Community College, Avondale, Arizona, Sept. 10, 2024. The meeting is held semi-annually to strengthen and advance relationships between the base and surrounding communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Suejin Lim)

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56th FW commander reunites with former classmates

U.S. Air Force Col. David Berkland (right), 56th Fighter Wing commander, poses with Ryan Blake (middle), Lockheed Martin pilot, and Royal Danish Air Force Maj. Peter Borre (left), 308th Fighter Squadron student pilot, in front of an U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II after a training sortie, Aug. 29, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Berkland, Blake, and Borre all attended the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program together at Sheppard AFB, Texas, before embarking in their respective careers. Reuniting years after pilot training, these three pilots highlight the enduring importance of training with Allies and partners for future mission integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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Luke AFB recognizes Vic Peterson Appreciation Day

U.S. Air Force retired Senior Master Sgt. Vic Peterson (center-right,) community advocate, poses for a photo alongside Airmen assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadorn fire and emergency services flight, Aug. 26, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Peterson spent the day touring various units and organizations on base, while sharing stories from his 22 years of service. Peterson, a Vietnam War veteran, was honored by the former 56th Fighter Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, with an appreciation day that was celebrated Aug. 6, 2024. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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Luke AFB recognizes Vic Peterson Appreciation Day

U.S. Air Force retired Senior Master Sgt. Vic Peterson, community advocate, operates a forklift during a tour of the 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation flight, Aug. 26, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Peterson spent the day touring various units and organizations on base, while sharing stories from his 22 years of service. Peterson, a Vietnam War veteran, was honored by the former 56th Fighter Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, with an appreciation day that was celebrated Aug. 6, 2024. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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Luke AFB recognizes Vic Peterson Appreciation Day

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gavin Parker, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation operator, showcases a forklift driving cab to retired Senior Master Sgt. Vic Peterson, community advocate, Aug. 26, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Peterson spent the day touring various units and organizations on base, while sharing stories from his 22 years of service. Peterson, a Vietnam War veteran, was honored by the former 56th Fighter Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, with an appreciation day that was celebrated Aug. 6, 2024. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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Luke AFB recognizes Vic Peterson Appreciation Day

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gavin Parker, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation operator, showcases a forklift’s engine bay to retired Senior Master Sgt. Vic Peterson, community advocate, Aug. 26, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Peterson spent the day touring various units and organizations on base, while sharing stories from his 22 years of service. Peterson, a Vietnam War veteran, was honored by the former 56th Fighter Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, with an appreciation day that was celebrated Aug. 6, 2024. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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Luke AFB recognizes Vic Peterson Appreciation Day

U.S. Air Force retired Senior Master Sgt. Vic Peterson, community advocate, poses with Airmen assigned to 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit alongside an F-35A Lightning II with a magnet of his name, Aug. 26, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Peterson spent the day touring various units and organizations on base, while sharing stories from his 22 years of service. Peterson, a Vietnam War veteran, was honored by the former 56th Fighter Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, with an appreciation day that was celebrated Aug. 6, 2024. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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2nd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Rosado, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, unstraps an AIM-120 AMRAAM missile during the 56th Maintenance Group 2nd quarter weapons load competition, July 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Load competitions are used in place of written evaluations when determining quarterly and annual award winners for the weapons career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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2nd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Castillo, 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, secures an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile during the 56th Maintenance Group 2nd quarter weapons load competition, July 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The AIM-9X was one of three munitions the crews were required to load within a 35-minute time window. Competitions like these focus on advancing training and partnerships to build Mission-Ready Airmen capable of executing agile combat employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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2nd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Castillo, 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, guides an AIM-120 AMRAAM missile during the 56th Maintenance Group 2nd quarter weapons load competition, July 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The AIM-120 was one of three munitions the crews were required to load within a 35-minute time window. Competitions like these focus on advancing training and partnerships to build Mission-Ready Airmen capable of executing agile combat employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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2nd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jaire Whitehead, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, guides an MJ-1C bomb loader, commonly referred to as a jammer, during the 56th Maintenance Group 2nd quarter weapons load competition, July 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Load competitions are used in place of written evaluations when determining quarterly and annual award winners for the weapons career field. Competitions like these focus on advancing training and partnerships to build Mission-Ready Airmen capable of executing agile combat employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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2nd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Reynolds (right) and Senior Airman Jaire Whitehead (left), 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainers, guide an AIM-120 AMRAAM missile during the 56th Maintenance Group 2nd quarter weapons load competition, July 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Load competitions are used in place of written evaluations when determining quarterly and annual award winners for the weapons career field. Competitions like these focus on advancing training and partnerships to build Mission-Ready Airmen capable of executing agile combat employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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2nd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

Republic of Singapore air force ME2 Jeff Hong (left), and ME1 Wei Shen Tang (right), load stabilizing fins to an AIM-120 AMRAAM missile during the 56th Maintenance Group 2nd quarter weapons load competition, July 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The AIM-120 was one of three munitions the crews were required to load within a 35-minute time window. Competitions like these focus on advancing training and partnerships to build Mission-Ready Airmen capable of executing agile combat employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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2nd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

Republic of Singapore air force ME1 Wei Shen Tang (left), ME2 Yong Hao Wong (center), and ME2 Jeff Hong (right), load an AIM-120 AMRAAM missile onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the 56th Maintenance Group 2nd quarter weapons load competition, July 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The AIM-120 was one of three munitions the crews were required to load within a 35-minute time window. Competitions like these focus on advancing training and partnerships to meet warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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2nd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

Republic of Singapore air force ME2 Jeff Hong (right), and ME2 Yong Hao Wong (left), load an AIM-120 AMRAAM missile during the 56th Maintenance Group 2nd quarter weapons load competition, July 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The AIM-120 was one of three munitions the crews were required to load within a 35-minute time window. Competitions like these focus on advancing training and partnerships to build Mission-Ready Airmen capable of executing agile combat employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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Luke celebrates Freedom Fest 2024

Luke Air Force Base community members watch a fireworks show during the 2024 Freedom Fest, July 3, 2024, at Luke AFB, Arizona. Freedom Fest allowed Luke AFB community members to come together and celebrate the upcoming fourth of July holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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