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From the Desert to the Upstate: A Mission of Teamwork and Precision

U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit meet Clemson University’s “The Tiger” at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina, Nov. 23, 2024. The seven maintainers worked together to repair a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II on short notice for a flyover. (Courtesy Photo)

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New Horizons: F-16 IFTU shifts from Luke to Holloman

U.S. Air Force instructor cadre assigned to the 56th Operations Support Squadron, pose for a picture, Nov. 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During the transition of the course to Holloman AFB, New Mexico, new instructors will complete their certification to ensure they can independently manage operations. Over time, personnel from Luke AFB will be gradually phased out, allowing Holloman AFB to operate autonomously and effectively. (Courtesy photo from Tech. Sgt. Angel Von Scheffey)

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New Horizons: F-16 IFTU shifts from Luke to Holloman

U.S. Air Force instructor cadre assigned to the 56th Operations Support Squadron, pose for a picture with Ed Rutkowski, F-16 Fighting Falcon Intelligence Formal Training Unit course director, Nov. 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Rutkowski has been with the 56th Fighter Wing for over a decade, first as an enlisted service member and since 2010, as a civilian in his current role. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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New Horizons: F-16 IFTU shifts from Luke to Holloman

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jessica Thelen, 56th Operations Support Squadron training cadre, directs a lesson while jotting down key takeaways on a board, Nov. 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During the course’s transition to Holloman AFB, New Mexico, new instructors will complete their certification to ensure they can independently manage operations. Over time, personnel from Luke AFB will be gradually phased out, allowing Holloman AFB to operate autonomously and effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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New Horizons: F-16 IFTU shifts from Luke to Holloman

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jose Pichardo, 56th Operations Support Squadron training cadre, takes notes on a map, Nov. 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During the course’s transition to Holloman AFB, New Mexico, new instructors will complete their certification to ensure they can independently manage operations. Over time, personnel from Luke AFB will be gradually phased out, allowing Holloman AFB to operate autonomously and effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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New Horizons: F-16 IFTU shifts from Luke to Holloman

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Angel Von Scheffey, 56th Operations Support Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of the F-16 Fighting Falcon Intelligence Formal Training Unit, writes key concepts on a board during a class, Nov. 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Dedicated to national security and unit support, Von Scheffey is committed to developing the next generation of service members in the intelligence field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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New Horizons: F-16 IFTU shifts from Luke to Holloman

U.S. Air Force Capt. Catherine Tighe, a student in the F-16 Fighting Falcon Intelligence Formal Training Unit, stands with her peers in the facility’s classroom, Nov. 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The course curriculum for intelligence students includes a mix of ranks and services from officers to enlisted personnel, and occasionally includes Navy F/A-18 Hornet intel specialists. Since the Navy does not have an equivalent course to the Initial Qualification Training Course, its personnel attend the program at the 56th Fighter Wing. They then apply the briefings and knowledge gained to better prepare their respective units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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New Horizons: F-16 IFTU shifts from Luke to Holloman

The 56th Operations Support Squadron patches are displayed at the south entrance of the training facility for F-16 Fighting Falcon Intelligence Formal Training Unit students, Nov. 12, 2024, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The 56th OSS supports elite fighter operations by providing a range of services, including weather forecasting, air training management, and intelligence support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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The first Belgian F-35A arrives at Luke AFB

A Belgian Air Component F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 312th Fighter Squadron, taxis on the flightline at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 3, 2024. The initial cadre of Belgian pilots arrived at Luke AFB to commence training, as Belgium and the U.S. collaborate to build a new fighter squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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The first Belgian F-35A arrives at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Wall, 312th Fighter Squadron commander, taxis the first Belgian Air Component F-35A Lightning II at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 3, 2024. This milestone marked the beginning of Belgium’s transition from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the advanced F-35A, ushering in a new era for the Belgian Air Component. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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The first Belgian F-35A arrives at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Wall, 312th Fighter Squadron commander, parks the first Belgian Air Component F-35A Lightning II at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 3, 2024. This was the first Belgian Air Component F-35A to arrive at Luke AFB, marking a milestone as Belgium and the U.S. collaborate to build a new fighter squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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The first Belgian F-35A arrives at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Wall, 312th Fighter Squadron commander, arrives at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 3, 2024. This milestone marked the beginning of Belgium’s transition from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the advanced F-35A Lightning II, ushering in a new era for the Belgian Air Component. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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The first Belgian F-35A arrives at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Wall, 312th Fighter Squadron commander, smiles after landing the first Belgian Air Component F-35A Lightning II at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 3, 2024. More Belgian Air Component F-35A’s are scheduled to arrive at Luke AFB over the next few months, reinforcing Luke AFB’s role as the premier training location for U.S. and partner nation F-35 pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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The first Belgian F-35A arrives at Luke AFB

Lockheed Martin crew chiefs engage in post flight operations following the arrival of the first Belgian Air Component F- 35A Lightning II at Luke Air Force Base, Dec. 3, 2024. This milestone marked the beginning of Belgium’s transition from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the advanced F-35A, ushering in a new era for the Belgian Air Component. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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The first Belgian F-35A arrives at Luke AFB

Members of the 312th Fighter Squadron inspect the first Belgian F- 35A Lightning II at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 3, 2024. This was the first Belgian Air Component F-35A to arrive at Luke AFB, marking a milestone as Belgium and the U.S. collaborate to build a new fighter squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke Leaders Serve Holiday Meal

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, carves a turkey during a Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 28, 2024, at the dining facility on Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The tradition of 56th FW leadership serving holiday meals exists to demonstrate gratitude and leadership, while fostering a sense of unity and camaraderie among Airmen. By sharing a meal, leadership shows their appreciation for their team members’ service and sacrifices, especially during the holidays when many are stationed away from their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

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Luke Leaders Serve Holiday Meal

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 56th Force Support Squadron prepare food for a Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 28, 2024, at the dining facility on Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During the holidays it is tradition for dining facilities to serve Airmen special meals to boost morale and welfare amongst Airmen as many are stationed away from their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

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Luke Leaders Serve Holiday Meal

Families of leaders assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing serve food for a Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 28, 2024, at the dining facility on Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The long-standing tradition of 56th Fighter Wing leadership serving a holiday meal to Airmen exists to demonstrate gratitude and leadership, while fostering a sense of unity and camaraderie among Airmen. By sharing a meal, leadership shows their appreciation for their team members’ service and sacrifices, especially during the holidays when many are stationed away from their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

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Luke Leaders Serve Holiday Meal

Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing wait to be served a Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 28, 2024, at the dining facility on Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During holidays it is tradition for dining facilities to serve Airmen special meals to boost morale and welfare amongst Airmen as many are stationed away from their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

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Luke Leaders Serve Holiday Meal

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, serves food during a Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 28, 2024, at the dining facility on Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. It is a longstanding tradition at the 56th Fighter Wing for base leadership and their families to serve Airmen a meal on Thanksgiving. Events like this enable commanders to demonstrate a servant leader mindset and help boost morale and reinforce the bond between commanders and their teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

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