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F-35As take off from Luke AFB

Five F-35A Lightning II aircraft taxi across the flightline Sept. 23, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The F-35 is a fifth-generation fighter that features advanced stealth, sensor fusion and logistics support capabilities that provide increased survivability in an advanced threat environment. Luke AFB is home to 77 F-16s and 111 F-35s that enable Airmen assigned to the base to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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F-35As take off from Luke AFB

An F-35A Lightning II aircraft flies over the flightline Sept. 23, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The F-35 is a fifth-generation fighter that features advanced stealth, sensor fusion and logistics support capabilities that provide increased survivability in an advanced threat environment. Luke AFB is home to 77 F-16s and 111 F-35s that enable Airmen assigned to the base to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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F-35As take off from Luke AFB

An F-35A Lightning II aircraft maneuvers through the clouds Sept. 23, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Advanced aerial maneuvering is just one of the skills all student pilots must learn at Luke AFB. The F-35 is a fifth-generation fighter that features advanced stealth, sensor fusion and logistics support capabilities that provide increased survivability in an advanced threat environment. Luke AFB is home to 77 F-16s and 111 F-35s that enable Airmen assigned to the base to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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F-35As take off from Luke AFB

An F-35A Lightning II aircraft soars over the flightline Sept. 23, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The F-35 is a fifth-generation fighter that features advanced stealth, sensor fusion and logistics support capabilities that provide increased survivability in an advanced threat environment. Luke AFB is home to 111 F-16s and 92 F-35s that enable Airmen assigned to the base to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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F-35As take off from Luke AFB

An F-35A Lightning II aircraft takes off Sept. 23, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The F-35 is a fifth-generation fighter that features advanced stealth, sensor fusion and logistics support capabilities that provide increased survivability in an advanced threat environment. Luke AFB is home to 77 F-16s and 111 F-35s that enable Airmen assigned to the base to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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Luke AFB retires Block 25 F-16 aircraft

A retiring F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off for the last time in its tenure Sept. 6, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. After decades of service, this aircraft retires with the rest of the Block 25 aircraft to make room for more advanced jets for Luke AFB pilots and student pilots. The divestment marks history for the aged aircraft, retired after many faithful years of duty to our nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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Luke AFB retires Block 25 F-16 aircraft

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew “Fuse” Eldredge, 309th Fighter Squadron “Ducks” former commander, prepares to fly the retiring Block 25 F-16 Fighting Falcon Sept. 6, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Signatures from commanders, honorary commanders and other members of the ducks cover the aircraft in its final send-off. The divestment marks history for the aircraft, retired after many faithful years of duty to our nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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Luke AFB retires Block 25 F-16 aircraft

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew “Fuse” Eldredge, 309th Fighter Squadron “Ducks” former commander, greets Airman 1st Class Keilani Durfey, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, outside the retiring Block 25 F-16 Fighting Falcon Sept. 6, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. With the Block 25 Divestment complete, all aircraft from that block are being flown to the 309th Aircraft Maintenance and Regeneration Group, or “Boneyard”, for repurposing. The divestment marks history for the aircraft, retired after many faithful years of duty to our nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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Luke AFB retires Block 25 F-16 aircraft

Commanders, honorary commanders and members of the 309th Fighter Squadron “Ducks” sign a retiring F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft Sept. 6, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The F-16 will be flown to the 309th Aircraft Maintenance and Regeneration Group, or “Boneyard” by Lt. Col. Matthew “Fuse” Eldredge, 309th Fighter Squadron former commander, the next day. The divestment marks history for the aircraft, retired after many faithful years of duty to our nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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Luke AFB retires Block 25 F-16 aircraft

U.S. Air Force Maj. Lance “Trap” Tucker, 309th Fighter Squadron “Ducks” commander, speaks at the Block 25 Divestment aircraft signing Sept. 6, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Commanders, honorary commanders, and members of the Ducks signed a 309th FS F-16 Fighting Falcon, which is to be retired the next day. The divestment marks history for the aircraft, retired after many faithful years of duty to our nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder Fini Flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 56th Fighter Wing commander, is showered in champagne at the end of his “fini” flight July 25, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. As his tenure at Luke AFB comes to an end, he was surrounded by friends and family to see him off. As the outgoing commander, Kreuder has taken his final flight at Luke AFB and is ready to inspire confidence and strength at his next duty station. (Courtesy photo)

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Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder Fini Flight

Two F-35A Lightning II aircraft soar in formation July 25, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. For U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 56th Fighter Wing commander, the “fini” flight was a momentous occasion, symbolizing his dedication to his unit and his Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder Fini Flight

An F-35A Lightning II aircraft takes off July 25, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 56th Fighter Wing commander, took his final flight at Luke AFB to inspire confidence and strength at his next duty station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder Fini Flight

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Robosky, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, and Staff Sgt. Casey Bailey, 61st AMU dedicated crew chief, perform their final checks for Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder’s, 56th Fighter Wing commander, “fini” flight July 25, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Their roles as crew chiefs cannot be understated in their importance to completing the mission, no matter who’s flying. The “fini” flight can be a momentous occasion for any commander, symbolizing their dedication to their unit and their Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder Fini Flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 56th Fighter Wing commander, prepares to fly the F-35A Lightning II aircraft for his “fini” flight as Senior Airman Aaron Robosky, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, and his team double check the aircraft’s systems July 25, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. As the outgoing commander, Kreuder was prepared to take his final flight at Luke AFB to inspire confidence and strength at his next duty station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder Fini Flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 56th Fighter Wing commander, prepares to fly the F-35A Lightning II aircraft for his “fini” flight July 25, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Flying any aircraft requires meticulous preparation, and the next generation F-35A is no different. The “fini” flight can be a momentous occasion for any commander, symbolizing their dedication to their unit and their Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder Fini Flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks with Senior Airman Aaron Robosky, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, before his “fini” flight July 25, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. As the outgoing commander, Kreuder took his final flight at Luke AFB to inspire confidence and strength at his next duty station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder Fini Flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 56th Fighter Wing commander, steps out to the flight line to meet CMSgt Donald Price, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit senior enlisted leader, and Senior Airman Aaron Robosky, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, for his “fini” flight July 25, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Bailey and his team of crew chiefs prepared Kreuder for his flight in the F-35A Lightning II aircraft. The “fini” flight can be a momentous occasion for any commander, symbolizing their dedication to their unit and their Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder Fini Flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 56th Fighter Wing commander, attends the pre-flight brief for his “fini” flight with Lt. Col. Michael Powell, 56th Operational Group deputy commander, Capt. Jacob Brodacz, 61st Fighter Wing instructor pilot, and Capt. Ryan McCooey, 61st FS instructor pilot July 25, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. As the outgoing commander, Kreuder is took his final flight at Luke AFB to inspire confidence and strength at his next duty station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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2022 Back to School Bash at GCU

A child reads through some of the books available at the Back to School Bash event July 20, 2022, at Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona. Preparing for the upcoming school year can be a financial burden for many parents, so the help given by the volunteers and coordinators at this event aids those who need it the most. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

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