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Triumph and Sacrifice: The Legacy of a Three-War Veteran and Fighter Pilot

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Earl Michaud holds a plaque commemorating his service at the 56th Special Operations Wing, Sept. 6, 2023, in Mesa, Arizona. Michaud was the squadron of the 602nd Search and Rescue Squadron. This squadron was assigned to the 56th Special Operations Wing, which the 56th Fighter Wing traces its lineage to. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Triumph and Sacrifice: The Legacy of a Three-War Veteran and Fighter Pilot

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Earl Michaud poses for a photo in his living room, Sept. 6, 2023, in Mesa, Arizona. Richard served 22 years active duty in the Air Force, earning 5 distinguished flying crosses, a bronze star and 14 Air Medals. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke AFB leadership hosts all-call

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, addresses Luke Air Force Base personnel during a base all-call, Oct. 31, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. During the all-call, Shaffer and Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, emphasized the importance of every Airman and the work they do as it pertains to the future fight. In addition to the mission, leadership underlined the base’s lines of effort: advancing training, advancing quality of life, advancing partnerships, and advancing infrastructure. (U.S. Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke AFB leadership hosts all-call

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing listen to base leadership during a wing-wide all-call, Oct. 31, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During the all-call, Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, emphasized the importance of every Airman and the work they do to complete Luke AFB’s mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready airmen. In addition to the mission, Rueschhoff underlined the base’s lines of effort: advancing training, advancing quality of life, advancing partnerships, and advancing infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke AFB leadership hosts all-call

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, addresses Luke Air Force Base personnel during a base all-call, Oct. 31, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. During the all-call, Rueschhoff discussed the importance of strategic competition and national security. In addition, Rueschhoff underlined the base’s lines of effort: advancing training, advancing quality of life, advancing partnerships, and advancing infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke AFB leadership hosts all-call

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (right), 56th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer (left), 56th Fighter Wing command chief, addresses Luke Air Force Base personnel during a base all-call, Oct. 31, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. During the all-call, leadership discussed the importance of strategic competition and national security. In addition, Rueschhoff underlined the base’s lines of effort: advancing training, advancing quality of life, advancing partnerships, and advancing infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke AFB leadership hosts all-call

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, addresses Luke Air Force Base personnel during a base all-call, Oct. 31, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. During the all-call, the base’s leadership emphasized the importance of every Airman and the work they do to complete Luke AFB’s mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. In addition to the mission, Rueschhoff underlined the base’s lines of effort: advancing training, advancing quality of life, advancing partnerships and advancing infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke AFB Advances Joint Force Training in IP War Day

An A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base participates in exercise Desert Hammer, Nov. 3, 2023, at Gila Bend Auxiliary Airfield, Arizona. The A-10 is the only production aircraft ever used by the Air Force solely designed for close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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Luke AFB Advances Joint Force Training in IP War Day

SH-60 Sea Hawk aircraft assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 6 conduct landing and refueling operations, Nov. 3, 2023, at Gila Bend Auxiliary Airfield, Arizona. The SH-60’s participated in a total force effort where the 56th Fighter Wing conducted Instructor Pilot War Day in conjunction with a larger joint-force exercise hosted by the 944th Fighter Wing, Exercise Desert Hammer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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Luke AFB Advances Joint Force Training in IP War Day

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Welton, 414th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, signals an F-15E Strike Eagle as it prepares for takeoff, Nov. 3, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 4th Fighter Wing is one of seven military units that participated in Luke AFB’s Instructor Pilot War Day in concert with the 944th Fighter Wing’s Exercise Desert Hammer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Luke AFB Advances Joint Force Training in IP War Day

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Welton, 414th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, observes an F-15E Strike Eagle as it is prepared for takeoff, Nov. 3, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 4th Fighter Wing is one of seven military units that participated in Luke AFB’s Instructor Pilot War Day in concert with the 944th Fighter Wing’s Exercise Desert Hammer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Luke AFB Advances Joint Force Training in IP War Day

A U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus assigned to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 309th Fighter Squadron, Nov. 3, 2023, over the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. Instructor Pilot War Day in concert with Exercise Desert Hammer aimed to replicate intense aerial combat scenarios, featuring an array of aircraft from multiple branches and bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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Luke Veterinary Clinic Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Facility

A dog is prepped for treatment at the Luke Air Force Base Veterinary Treatment Facility, Oct. 23, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Luke Veterinary team provides generalized wellness services, basic sick calls, radiographs, and ultrasound services to the dogs and cats of active duty, reserve, and retired service members and their dependents (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Luke Veterinary Clinic Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Facility

U.S. Army Sgt. Ambria Crooks, Luke AFB Veterinary Treatment Facility noncommissioned officer in charge, preps a dog for treatment, Oct. 23, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Luke Air Force Base Veterinary Treatment Facility held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new facility located across from the Block House. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Luke Veterinary Clinic Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Facility

A dog awaits treatment at the new Luke Air Force Base Veterinary Treatment Facility, Oct. 23, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. At the facility, the Luke Veterinary team provides generalized wellness services, basic sick calls, radiographs, and ultrasound services to the dogs and cats of active duty, reserve, and retired service members and their dependents (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Luke Veterinary Clinic Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Facility

The Luke Air Force Base Veterinary Treatment Facility staff pose in front of their new building after a ribbon cutting ceremony, Oct. 23, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. At the facility, the Luke Veterinary team provides generalized wellness services, basic sick calls, radiographs, and ultrasound services to the dogs and cats of active duty, reserve, and retired service members and their dependents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Luke Veterinary Clinic Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Facility

Dr. Rachel Hallman, Luke AFB Veterinary Treatment Facility veterinary medical officer, speaks with members of the 56th Medical group, Oct. 23, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Luke Air Force Base Veterinary Treatment Facility held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new facility located across from the Block House. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Luke Veterinary Clinic Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Facility

Military working dogs and their handlers look at the sign for the new Luke Air Force Base Veterinary Treatment Facility, Oct. 23, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Luke Air Force Base Veterinary Treatment Facility held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new facility located across from the Block House. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Luke Veterinary Clinic Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Facility

U.S. Army Sgt. Ambria Crooks (holding scissors), Luke AFB Veterinary Treatment Facility noncommissioned officer in charge, and Dr. Rachel Hallman, Luke AFB Veterinary Treatment Facility veterinary medical officer, cut a ribbon, Oct. 23, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Luke Air Force Base Veterinary Treatment Facility held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new facility located across from the Block House. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Luke Veterinary Clinic Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Facility

A military working dog looks at their handler during the new Luke Air Force Base Veterinary Treatment Facility’s ribbon cutting ceremony, Oct. 23, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. At the new facility the Luke Veterinary team is able to provide generalized wellness services, basic sick calls, radiographs, and ultrasound services to the dogs and cats of active duty, reserve, and retired service members and their dependents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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