309th FS finishes final F-16 sortie at Luke AFB
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Ress, 309th Fighter Squadron commander, waves to friends and family after his final F-16 Fighting Falcon flight, Feb. 26, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. For decades, these jets trained generations of fighter pilots, sharpening America’s airpower. As the 56th Fighter Wing transitions to an F-35A Lightning II training hub, it will continue shaping the future of air combat alongside partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mason Hargrove)