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Thunderbolts volunteer at food bank

Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing volunteer at St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance, packing emergency food boxes, June 8, 2019, in Phoenix. The Airmen helped pack approximately 700 emergency food boxes, which were distributed to various nonprofit partners in nine different Arizona counties. The boxes consisted of pasta, beans, canned fruits and vegetables, soup, and more. (Courtesy photo)

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Scuba diving classes return to Luke

A scuba student empties the air out of his buoyancy compensator during a scuba diving class June 8, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. A buoyancy compensator is a piece of diving equipment that allows an individual to float on the surface of the water or establish neutral buoyancy, which allows the diver to neither sink nor rise while underwater. The 56th Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation Center sponsors scuba classes up to three times a year where members fulfill two of three requirements for final scuba certification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leala Marquez)

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Scuba diving classes return to Luke

A scuba student puts his goggles and snorkel in place before swimming June 8, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Students were first instructed on how to snorkel and gradually advanced towards more advanced scuba diving techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leala Marquez)

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Scuba diving classes return to Luke

A scuba student prepares a scuba tank before diving June 8, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Scuba diving lessons where participants earn two of the three parts needed for their scuba certification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leala Marquez)

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Scuba diving classes return to Luke

A scuba student prepares to jump into the water June 8, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The Silver Wings Pool offers lap and open swimming, and scuba diving lessons throughout the summer. The 56th Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation Center sponsors scuba classes up to three times a year where members fulfill two of three requirements for final scuba certification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leala Marquez)

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Scuba diving classes return to Luke

A scuba student practices dives in the water June 8, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Class instructors taught Thunderbolts diving safety rules, diving gear preparation and how to assist tired or unconscious divers. Scuba and other classes sponsored by the 56th Force Support Squadron are available to service members and families throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leala Marquez)

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Scuba diving classes return to Luke

Scuba students dive to retrieve golf balls as part of the scuba diving class June 8, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The 56th Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation Center sponsors scuba classes up to three times a year where members fulfill two of three requirements for final scuba certification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leala Marquez)

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Scuba diving classes return to Luke

A scuba student practices diving June 8, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Students were taught how diving can affect the body and what to do to combat it, such as how to equalize pressure and clear their ears. The 56th Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation Center sponsors scuba classes up to three times a year where members fulfill two of three requirements for final scuba certification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leala Marquez)

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Scuba diving classes return to Luke

Scuba tanks sit by the pool June 8, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. A scuba diving class was led by Outdoor Recreation Center at Silver Wings pool to teach proper procedures and safety for recreational diving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leala Marquez)

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Marines call Air Force base home

A fallen Marine is transported into a hearse during a dignified transfer May 17, 2019, at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Ariz. Lance Cpl. Justin A. Hinds, administrative specialist with Alpha Company, Headquarters and support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East, enlisted in the Army in 2011 and in the Marine Corps in 2016. The Avondale, Ariz., native passed away May 4, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Marines call Air Force base home

Marines assigned to the 6th Engineer Support Battalion, Bulk Fuel Company Charlie, Site Support Phoenix, carry a flag-draped transfer case to a hearse during a dignified transfer May 17, 2019, at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Ariz. A team of three to seven Marines can perform a dignified transfer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Marines call Air Force base home

Marines assigned to the 6th Engineer Support Battalion, Bulk Fuel Company Charlie, Site Support Phoenix, carry a fallen Marine in a flag-draped transfer case during a dignified transfer May 17, 2019, at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Ariz. Dignified transfers are when fallen service members are transported from an aircraft to an awaiting transport vehicle. The fallen Marine, Lance Cpl. Justin A. Hinds, was an Avondale, Ariz. native. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Marines call Air Force base home

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Robert Martin, 6th Engineer Support Battalion Bulk Fuel Company Charlie, Site Support Phoenix maintenance chief (left), Lance Cpl. Kyle Pierce and Cpl. Tristan Garivay (right), Alpha Company administrative specialists, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East, stand ready to receive a dignified transfer May 17, 2019, at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Ariz. A dignified transfer is the movement of a service member in a flag-draped transfer case from an aircraft to an awaiting transport vehicle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Marines call Air Force base home

Marines assigned to the 6th Engineer Support Battalion, Bulk Fuel Company Charlie, Site Support Phoenix, perform a dignified transfer for a fallen Marine, May 17, 2019, at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Ariz. The company participates in color guard, Marine Corps funeral honors and dignified transfers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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F-35 Demo Team develops new ground performance

Staff Sgt. Paul Ogletree, F-35A Lighting II Demonstration Team dedicated crew chief, (left) and Tech. Sgt. Michael Couture, F-35 Demo Team lead (right) sprint to their positions during a ground performance Jan. 31, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The team’s newly developed ground performance features sharp, fast paced movements which highlight the pride and professionalism of the team and U.S Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Cook)

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F-35 Demo Team develops new ground performance

Tech. Sgt. Michael Couture, F-35A Lighting II Demonstration Team lead poses for a portrait at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Jan. 29, 2019. As the F-35 Demo Team leader, Couture is responsible for training newly assigned dedicated crew chiefs on all maintenance procedures performed on the F-35 throughout the airshow season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Cook)

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Netherlands Chief of Defense visits Luke

Netherlands Chief of Defense, Lieutenant Admiral Rob Bauer, toured the new 308th Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base Ariz. Jan 30, 2019. The 308th FS leadership showcased the new facility that houses Dutch F-35s and pilots. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai)

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Netherlands Chief of Defense visits Luke

Netherlands Chief of Defense, Lieutenant Admiral Rob Bauer, observes an F-35A Lightning II taxing at Luke Air Force Base Ariz. Jan 30, 2019. The Netherlands is one of 10 nations that trains alongside US pilots in the F-16 and F-35 at Luke AFB. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai)

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Netherlands Chief of Defense visits Luke

Netherlands Chief of Defense, Lieutenant Admiral Rob Bauer, receives a mission brief from 56th Fighter Wing leadership at Luke Air Force Base Ariz. Jan 30, 2019. Brig. Gen. Todd Canterbury discussed the wing’s F-35A training mission and the various partnerships that Luke AFB has. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai)

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Netherlands Chief of Defense visits Luke

56th Fighter Wing Commander, Brig. Gen. Todd Canterbury, welcomes Netherlands Chief of Defense, Lieutenant Admiral Rob Bauer at Luke Air Force Base Ariz. Jan 30, 2019. Lt. Adm. Rob Bauer visited the base to familiarize himself with the wing’s F-35A training mission as the first Dutch F-35 pilots recently began training in the 308th Fighter Squadron. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai)

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