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Command Chiefs visit Luke AFB for Professional Development

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgts. Keith Scott (left), 19th Air Force command chief, Nathan Chrestensen (middle), 56th Fighter Wing command chief, and Jamie Newman (right), Headquarters Air Mobility Command command chief, pose in front of an F-35A Lightning II, July 25, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Their visit focused on professional development and understanding the base's mission and personnel. Luke AFB consistently delivers combat-ready Airmen and airpower essential for national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Command Chiefs visit Luke AFB for Professional Development

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Keith Scott, 19th Air Force command chief, inspects a F-35A Lightning II pilot’s helmet, July 25, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Scott ensures the morale, welfare, and effective utilization of the 19th Air Force's enlisted force. This visit highlights Luke AFB's vital role in training future fighter pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Command Chiefs visit Luke AFB for Professional Development

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Keith Scott, 19th Air Force command chief, listens to a brief at the 308th Fighter Squadron July 25, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. His role involves overseeing all formal aircrew training for the Air Force. This visit highlights Luke AFB's vital role in training future fighter pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Command Chiefs visit Luke AFB for Professional Development

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jamie Newman, Headquarters Air Mobility Command command chief, listens to a brief at the 308th Fighter Squadron, July 25, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. As the AMC command chief, Newman focuses on the welfare and readiness of Airmen. This visit highlights Luke AFB's role in training fighter pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke hosts Paralympic Training Camp 2025

Veteran para-athletes and Team USA Coaches pose with an F-35A Lightning II aircraft during a tour of the flightline, May 28, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th Fighter Wing hosted a Paralympic Training Camp for its ninth consecutive year, with 10 veterans selected to participate. Luke AFB’s proximity to the Desert Games in Tempe, a competition that determines Paralympic qualification, provided a strategic location for the para-athletes’ training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke hosts Paralympic Training Camp 2025

Para-athlete Dennis Bardelli views the inside of an F-35A Lightning II cockpit during a flightline tour, May 28, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Veteran para-athletes honed their skills at a Paralympic Training Camp hosted by the 56th Fighter Wing. While at Luke AFB, veteran para-athletes toured the jet with the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit and learned more about the stealthy aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke hosts Paralympic Training Camp 2025

U.S. Air Force airmen assigned to the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit stand alongside para-athlete Cedric Geter during an F-35A Lightning II tour, May 28, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Veterans selected for a Paralympic Training Camp, hosted by the 56th Fighter Wing, toured the fighter jet Luke AFB is widely known for. The training camp aided veterans in building strength through competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke hosts Paralympic Training Camp 2025

Para-athlete Christopher Francis tosses a medicine ball during Paralympics Training Camp, May 27, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Military training camps like this offer wounded service members resources to continue representing the country, albeit in a different uniform this time. Now in its ninth consecutive year of hosting, Luke AFB’s location near the Desert Games in Tempe made it an ideal spot for training these para-athletes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke hosts Paralympic Training Camp 2025

Para-athlete Jesus Ontiveros tosses a medicine ball during Paralympics Training Camp, May 27, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This Department of Defense-supported program at Luke AFB offers specialized instruction led by Team USA coaches and base personnel. Through top-tier facilities and expert guidance, Luke AFB ensured these athletes are fully prepared for competition and their ongoing Paralympic journeys. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke hosts Paralympic Training Camp 2025

Coach Jasmine Burrell (left) and para-athlete Jesus Ontiveros (right) practice hand movement and techniques during Paralympics Training Camp, May 27, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This Department of Defense-supported program at Luke AFB offers specialized instruction led by Team USA coaches and base personnel. Through top-tier facilities and expert guidance, Luke AFB ensured these athletes are fully prepared for competition and their ongoing Paralympic journeys. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke hosts Paralympic Training Camp 2025

U.S. Veterans and Team USA personnel have breakfast prior to Paralympics Training Camp, May 27, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th FW has proudly hosted its annual training camp for veteran para-athletes, gearing them up for the Desert Challenge Games in Tempe, AZ. This support from Luke AFB personnel and coaching from Team USA ensured these athletes received top-tier preparation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke hosts Paralympic Training Camp 2025

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks at a breakfast for veterans selected for a Paralympics Training Camp, May 27, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th FW has proudly hosted its annual training camp for veteran para-athletes, gearing them up for the Desert Challenge Games in Tempe, AZ. This support from Luke AFB personnel and coaching from Team USA ensured these athletes received top-tier preparation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Mission-Ready ALS Airmen at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Squadron pose for a photo with a fueling truck and F-35A Lightning II, May 2, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Refueling marked the final portion of their Mission-Ready Airmen training, providing a hands-on perspective on the basics of fighter jet refueling. This training is essential for the future non-commissioned officers to understand the planning and materials needed for such an effort in real-life scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Mission-Ready ALS Airmen at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Squadron role-play as antagonistic threats against Airman Leadership School students, May 2, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Instructed to be confrontational, the volunteers aimed to challenge the soon-to-be non-commissioned officers' ability to manage unruly crowds and uncontrollable individuals, observing the students' reactions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Mission-Ready ALS Airmen at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jessey Mclain, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance technician, communicates via radio, May 2, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Mclain and a team of Airmen carried out building-clearing procedures to neutralize any deadly threats that could harm their assigned mission. Their team was tasked with securing the area before the rest of their unit proceeded. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Mission-Ready ALS Airmen at Luke AFB

From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Jessey Mclain, Logan Ellett, and Ethan Jacobs, 56th Fighter Wing Airman Leadership School students, prepare to clear a building, May 2, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Facing pressure from base volunteers acting as paintball-armed threats, the team was responsible for securing the area around their forward operating point for the safety of following troops. They utilized their classroom knowledge to de-escalate chaotic situations with minimal simulated casualties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Mission-Ready ALS Airmen at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Airmen attending the John. J Rhoades Airman Leadership School plan their next moves in an area active with armed enemies, May 2, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Under pressure from base volunteers acting as paintball-armed threats, ALS students cleared areas for personnel transit and established a secure operational zone. The team of Airmen also received a refresher on tactical combat casualty care during the exercise, critical skills for field operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Mission-Ready ALS Airmen at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Airmen attending the John. J Rhoades Airman Leadership School engage in paintball fire with active threats, May 2, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. In a high-stress scenario created by base volunteers role-playing as paintball-armed enemies, the students aimed to clear designated zones for troop passage and establish a secure perimeter. While sweeping the area, the Airmen were ambushed by the simulated enemies and immediately sought cover behind dirt mounds, returning fire until it was safe to advance again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Mission-Ready ALS Airmen at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Airmen attending the John. J Rhoades Airman Leadership School conduct a team sweep of an area with simulated armed threats, May 2, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Under pressure from base volunteers roleplaying as paintball-armed threats, the students aimed to clear designated zones and establish a secure perimeter for troop passage. Airmen tactically spanned the area where known enemies were hiding, working together to neutralize threats for personnel moving through afterward. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Mission-Ready ALS Airmen at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, participate in a final hands-on training, May 2, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. To simulate real-world challenges, base volunteers role-played as both helpful good samaritans and hostile enemies. This dynamic environment required the Airman Leadership School students to apply their newly learned skills in de-escalating tense encounters and establishing secure guarded perimeters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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