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Forged Here: A Legacy of Lethality and Precision

63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainers oversee maintenance on an F-35A Lightning II after landing January 7, 2020 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. the 63rd AMU currently houses 24 of the base's 92 F-35s, ensuring the aircraft are available for daily training operations. Luke is the largest F-35 training base in the United States Air Force, providing combat ready Airmen and pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caroline Burnett)
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Forged Here: A Legacy of Lethality and Precision

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron, prepares to taxi out of the 309th FS for the final time, March 4, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Luke AFB is transitioning exclusively to the F-35A Lightning II to align with the 56th Fighter Wing’s mission of training pilots for next-generation fighter operations. The F-16 divestment is part of Luke AFB’s initiative to modernize its combat aircraft fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mason Hargrove)
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Maj. Gen. Adang Visits Luke AFB

Royal Netherlands Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Luijsterburg, RNLAF senior representative at the 308th Fighter Squadron and Maj. Gen. Robert Adang, RNLAF deputy commander, pose for a photo in front of a F35A Lightning II, Mar. 3, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The visit highlighted collaboration between the United States and the Netherlands in strengthening fifth-generation training capabilities and enhancing allied interoperability through joint F-35 operations at Luke Air Force Base. These partnerships support the 56th Fighter Wing’s mission and reinforce its role as the largest fighter wing in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Maj. Gen. Adang Visits Luke AFB

Royal Netherlands Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Luijsterburg, RNLAF senior representative at the 308th Fighter Squadron, and Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force Maj. Gen. Robert Adang (right), RNLAF deputy commander, examine an F-35 helmet, Mar. 3, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Adang oversees operational strategy, force development, and international partnerships that enhance allied airpower capabilities for the Netherlands. His visit reinforces a shared commitment to readiness and underscores Luke AFB’s mission to develop combat-ready Airmen alongside allied partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Maj. Gen. Adang Visits Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Col. John Ryan(left), 56th Fighter Wing deputy commander, and Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force Maj. Gen. Robert Adang (right), RNLAF deputy commander, pose for a photo, Mar. 3, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The RNLAF and Luke AFB share a longstanding partnership centered on advanced fighter training and fifth-generation airpower development. Through integrated training, shared expertise and daily collaboration, both nations strengthen readiness, improve interoperability and enhance collective combat capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Maj. Gen. Adang Visits Luke AFB

Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force Maj. Gen. Robert Adang, RNLAF deputy commander, listens to a briefing from an Airman assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, Mar. 3, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Adang’s visit focused on F-35 training operations, pilot production, interoperability standards, and future opportunities to expand multinational cooperation at the 56th FW. Through meaningful partnerships, Luke AFB continues to shape an environment where excellence and cooperation drive mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Luke Hosts Arizona Commanders Summit

Attendees prepare to participate in an annual Arizona Commanders Summit, March 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Local community leaders participate in the summit to reinforce the strong relationships between military installations and the communities that support them. Participation from federal and state partners underscores the importance of cooperation in managing land, environmental resources, and airspace used to support military training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)
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Luke Hosts Arizona Commanders Summit

Local military and community leaders participate in an annual Arizona Commanders Summit, March 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The summit provides an opportunity for leaders to address challenges and identify solutions that help optimize the use of training ranges and operational infrastructure. By coordinating across installations and agencies, the summit helps ensure the long-term viability of training environments that support the readiness of the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)
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Luke Hosts Arizona Commanders Summit

Charles Buchanan, 56th Fighter Wing range management officer, leads local military and community leaders in introductions during an annual Arizona Commanders Summit, March 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The forum highlights how joint military leaders work together to align priorities and ensure Arizona’s training environment remains effective for multiple services. The summit provides an opportunity for leaders to address challenges and identify solutions that help optimize the use of training ranges and operational infrastructure (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)
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Luke Hosts Arizona Commanders Summit

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, participates in an annual Arizona Commanders Summit, March 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Arizona Commanders Summit brings together senior leaders from military installations across the state to strengthen coordination and reinforce a culture of collaboration in support of shared mission requirements. Discussions during the summit focus on the sustainment of critical training resources such as land, airspace, and infrastructure that enable military readiness across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)
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Luke Hosts Arizona Commanders Summit

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs greets U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, and Brig. Gen. John Conley, Arizona adjutant general, during an annual Arizona Commanders Summit, March 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Held semiannually, the Arizona Commanders Summit serves as a forum for installation commanders and partners to discuss issues affecting military operations throughout Arizona. Efforts discussed during the forum include protecting training environments in order to support the readiness of the joint force and to prepare Airmen and service members for future conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)
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Luke Hosts Arizona Commanders Summit

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs gives an address during an annual Arizona Commanders Summit, March 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The summit provides an opportunity for leaders to address challenges and identify solutions that help optimize the use of training ranges and operational infrastructure. By coordinating the sustainment of training lands, airspace, and infrastructure, the summit helps ensure military units across Arizona can continue to train effectively for real-world combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)
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Luke Hosts Arizona Commanders Summit

Local military and community leaders pose for a group photo during an annual Arizona Commanders Summit, March 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Held semiannually, the Arizona Commanders Summit serves as a forum for installation commanders and partners to discuss issues affecting military operations throughout Arizona. The forum highlights how joint military leaders work together to align priorities and ensure Arizona’s training environment remains effective for multiple services (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)
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Luke AFB Demonstrates Global Combat Air Power to Civic Leaders from Across the Country

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dalton Moore, 56th Force Support Squadron assistant non-commissioned officer in charge of honor guard, and Airman 1st Class Trevor Smart, 56th Force Support Squadron ceremonial guardsman, perform a demonstration of a flag presentation, Feb. 26, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The primary mission of the honor guard is to military honors in tribute to the nation’s fallen service members. The honor guard showcased the precision and professionalism of Airmen during a visit by Air Education Training Command leadership and civic leaders.
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Luke AFB Demonstrates Global Combat Air Power to Civic Leaders from Across the Country

Civic Leaders from across the United States speak with Luke Air Force Base Airmen about training and human performance initiatives inside the Tactical Integrated Training and Nutrition (TITAN) Arena during a civic leader tour at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The visit provided community leaders a firsthand look at how Luke AFB develops the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen in support of Air Education and Training Command’s mission.
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Luke AFB Demonstrates Global Combat Air Power to Civic Leaders from Across the Country

Civic leaders experience the F-35A Lightning II flight simulator during a tour of Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The tour provided civic leaders from across the United States a firsthand look at how Luke develops the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen in support of Air Education and Training Command’s mission and contributes directly to the Air Force’s broader mission to fly, fight, and win in a rapidly evolving global security environment.
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Luke AFB Demonstrates Global Combat Air Power to Civic Leaders from Across the Country

A civic leader participating in a nationwide civic leader tour dons an Explosive Ordinance Disposal bomb suit during a capabilities demonstration at Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. The visit provided community leaders a firsthand look at how Luke Air Force Base trains the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen in support of Air Education and Training Command’s mission.
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Luke AFB Demonstrates Global Combat Air Power to Civic Leaders from Across the Country

An F-35A Lightning II taxis on the flight line, Feb. 26, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, as Air Education and Training Command civic leaders observe flight operations. Luke, home to the Air Force’s largest F-35 training wing, trains the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen while strengthening partnerships with allied nations. During the visit, Airmen showcased how integrated training, human performance programs, and advanced academics develop resilient leaders prepared for the demands of modern warfare.
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Luke AFB Demonstrates Global Combat Air Power to Civic Leaders from Across the Country

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing drive a militarized razor during a training, Feb. 26, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Led by Lt. Gen. Clark Quinn, Air Education and Training Command commander, the delegation received a firsthand look at the wing’s integrated training mission, from classroom academics and high-fidelity simulators to live-flight and range operations. The visit highlighted how Luke AFB contributes directly to the Air Force’s broader mission to fly, fight, and win in a rapidly evolving global security environment.
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Luke AFB Demonstrates Global Combat Air Power to Civic Leaders from Across the Country

Air Education and Training Command leadership and civic leaders pose for a photo in front of an F-35A Lightning II, Feb. 26, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Throughout the visit, civic leaders engaged directly with Airmen across multiple mission sets, including human performance specialists at the Tactical Integrated Training and Nutrition Arena and instructors at the F-35 Academic Training Center. These interactions provided insight into how AETC develops Airmen not only as technical experts but as resilient leaders prepared for the demands of modern warfare.
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