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Back-to-School Bash brings supplies to military families

U.S. Air Force Capt. Adam Roe, 56th Fighter Wing chaplain, radios ahead to inform volunteers of an incoming family in need of school supplies during the Back-to-School Bash July 21, 2021, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Roe greets incoming families to determine which school supplies they need. The Luke Air Force Base Chapel hosts many events annually to support Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Busby)

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Back-to-School Bash brings supplies to military families

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Krista Druken, 56th Maintenance Squadron superintendent, gives school supplies to a family for the Back-to-School Bash event July 21, 2021, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona. The drive provided school supplies for military families including backpacks, notebooks and pencils. This event not only provides support for military parents and spouses, but also strengthens the relationship between Luke Air Force Base and the local community’s volunteers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Busby)

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63rd FS graduates first female B-course student pilot

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Rachel Vander Kolk, 63rd Fighter Squadron B-course student pilot, trains to fly the F-35A Lightning II July 23, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Vander Kolk is the first female B-course graduate in the 63rd FS and her first duty station will be Eielson AFB, Alaska. Vander Kolk’s achievement exemplifies Luke AFB’s mission to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Busby)

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Project SEARCH interns

Project SEARCH interns, instructors and U.S. Air Force Maj. Tomika Smith, left, 56th Force Support Squadron operations officer and interim commander, pose for a photo during a Project SEARCH graduation, May, 20, 2021, at the Renaissance Hotel, Glendale, Arizona. After completing a nine-month internship at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, interns received recognition for their various accomplishments and achievements. The partnership between Luke AFB and Project SEARCH offers a unique opportunity for interns to build relationships with service members through mentoring, thus enhancing the bond between members of the local community and Luke AFB. (Courtesy photo)

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Project SEARCH intern

Dennis Parker, Project SEARCH intern, washes a car at the Auto Hobby shop, April 13, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Project SEARCH is a nine-month program, which offers high school graduates with significant disabilities the opportunity to work side-by-side with Luke AFB Airmen to increase their marketable job skills. The Luke AFB and Project SEARCH partnership offers a unique opportunity for Project SEARCH mentors and mentees to enhance their teamwork and partnership. (Courtesy photo)

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Project SEARCH intern

Jeffrey Mashburn, Project SEARCH intern, cuts grilled chicken for a salad, March 10, 2021, at Club Five Six, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Project SEARCH is a career-focused nine-month program, which allows interns to increase various skill sets such as communication, socialization, and teamwork while simultaneously increasing their confidence and hands-on work experience. Luke AFB has partnered with Project SEARCH for the past three years allowing interns to work side-by-side with U.S. Air Force personnel to build upon their skill sets, which aids the 56th Fighter Wing’s efforts of bolstering partnerships with the local community. (Courtesy photo)

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Project SEARCH intern

Jason Contreras, Project SEARCH intern, prepares cutlery at Club Five Six, Nov. 19, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Project SEARCH offers high school graduates with significant disabilities, ranging from ages 18-26, internship opportunities centered on professional development, personal growth and technical skill enhancement to increase their probability of securing meaningful and competitive employment following completion of the program. Luke AFB has partnered with Project SEARCH for the past three years allowing interns to work side-by-side with U.S. Air Force personnel to build upon their skill sets, which aids the 56th Fighter Wing’s efforts of bolstering partnerships with the local community. (Courtesy photo)

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Weather Flight - Watching the Skies

Staff Sgt. Craig Cassell, 56th Operations Support Squadron weather flight shift supervisor, and Senior Airman Breanna Hawkins, 56th OSS weather flight journeyman, observe weather patterns impacting the southwest United States June 15th, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Despite the highly predictable weather patterns in Arizona for most of the year, monsoon season may bring sudden outbursts of thunderstorms, flash floods, dust storms and more, which the weather flight closely monitors. The weather flight protects Air Force assets, resources and personnel, and fosters an effective training environment for the Air Education and Training Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Busby)

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Weather Flight - Watching the Skies

Staff Sgt. Craig Cassell, 56th Operations Support Squadron weather flight shift supervisor, descends from the weather flight office roof June 15, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The rooftop of the office is accessible via staircase, leading to the main office where they can contact other squadrons in the event of inclement weather. By accurately forecasting weather patterns, the weather flight both protects Air Force assets, resources and personnel, and fosters an effective training environment for the Air Education and Training Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Busby)

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Weather Flight - Watching the Skies

Staff Sgt. Craig Cassell, 56th Operations Support Squadron weather flight shift supervisor, measures the wind speed June 15, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Measuring wind speed is just one way to ensure safe operations for both the F-35A Lightning II and the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft that fly at Luke AFB for training and real-world operations. By accurately forecasting weather patterns, the weather flight protects Air Force assets, resources and personnel, and fosters an effective training environment for the Air Education and Training Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Busby)

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Senior Airman Matthew Romano, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress systems journeyman (left), trains Airman 1st Class Delwyn Travillion, 56th CMS aircrew egress systems apprentice, on the installation of flexible linear shaped charge (FLSC) on a 3D-printed F-35A Lightning II canopy July 13, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The 3D print of the F-35 canopy enables training on the installation of the FLSC without using operational resources. Installation of the FLSC is an essential task that requires zero errors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dominic Tyler)

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200713-F-LV886-1086

Senior Airman Matthew Romano, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress systems journeyman (left), trains Airman 1st Class Delwyn Travillion, 56th CMS aircrew egress systems apprentice, on the installation of a flexible linear shaped charge (FLSC) July 13, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The FLSC install is a 120-hour process, and the charge must be replaced every three years. Training of this task is essential to the overall integrity of the F-35A Lightning II canopy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dominic Tyler)

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200713-F-LV886-1078

Senior Airman Matthew Romano, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress systems journeyman, (left) trains Airman 1st Class Delwyn Travillion, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress systems apprentice, on the installation of a flexible linear shaped charge (FLSC) July 13, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The egress shop implemented a 3D printed F-35A Lightning II canopy to enhance training efficiency and reduce training time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dominic Tyler)

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200713-F-LV886-1065

Airman 1st Class Delwyn Travillion, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress systems apprentice (left), trains on a virtual reality maintenance trainer while Tech. Sgt. Ian Rider, 56th CMS aircrew egress systems craftsman, monitors training July 13, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The egress shop is responsible for the overall integrity of the emergency ejection seat system in the F-35A Lightning II. The egress shop implemented the virtual reality maintenance trainer to enhance training efficiency and reduce training time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dominic Tyler)

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200713-F-LV886-1056

Airman 1st Class Delwyn Travillion, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress systems apprentice, trains on a virtual reality maintenance trainer July 13, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The egress shop is responsible for the overall integrity of the emergency ejection seat system in the F-35A Lightning II. The wing’s mission is to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dominic Tyler)

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200713-F-LV886-1039

Airman 1st Class Delwyn Travillion, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress systems apprentice, trains on a virtual reality maintenance trainer July 13, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The Egress Systems Flight implemented the virtual reality maintenance trainer to enhance training efficiency and reduce training time. The 56th Fighter Wing’s mission is to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dominic Tyler)

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310 AMU Jet Propulsion Test

A 56th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon engine operates at full power during an engine propulsion test May 12 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Propulsion tests are conducted to push a jet engine to maximum capacity while providing a safe way as Airmen identify any potential problems on an aircraft. Maintenance Airmen contribute to the success of training the world's greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Tyler Jansen)

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200501-F-XA522-0090

F-35 Lightning II’s and F-16’s fly in formation May 1 during a national COVID-19 Total Force flyover at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The flyover included an aerial review over Luke Air Force Base followed by a morale flyover over Phoenix-Metro to demonstrate local military continued readiness during the national COVID-19 response, while saluting the American heroes at the forefront in our fight against COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)

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Luke, Arizona ANG salute Phoenix

Three F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing fly in formation over residential neighborhoods during the Air Force Salutes flyover May 1, 2020, in Phoenix, Ariz. The F-35s were apart of the 15 aircraft formation, including F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 56th FW and 944th FW, and a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 161st Air Refueling Wing as a Total Force salute to each American serving on the frontlines in the fight against Coronavirus Disease 2019. Air Force Salutes flyovers are a way for the U.S. Air Force to show appreciation to the thousands of heroes at the front line battling COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Cook)

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Luke, Arizona ANG salute Phoenix

Five F-16C Fighting Falcons line the flight line May 1, 2020, in preparation for takeoff from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-16 was one of 15 aircraft including F-35s and F-16s from the 56th FW and 944th FWs, and a KC-135 from the 161st Air Refueling Wing as a Total Force salute to each American serving on the frontlines in the fight against Coronavirus Disease 2019. Air Force Salutes flyovers are a way for the U.S. Air Force to show appreciation to the thousands of heroes at the front line of battling COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Carter)

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