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Luke AFB hosts Gila Bend honorary commander overnight

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base performs a strafing run, Oct. 26, 2023, at Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. The A-10 Thunderbolt II is the first production aircraft used by the Air Force solely designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against light maritime attack aircraft and all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke AFB hosts Gila Bend honorary commander overnight

56th Fighter Wing honorary commanders observe an A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base conduct a strafing run, Oct. 26, 2023, at Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. The A-10 participated in an honorary commander overnight event, showcasing the aerial abilities of Davis-Monthan AFB and Luke AFB, with honorary commanders witnessing strafing runs and bombing demonstrations from the F-35 Lightning II, F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the A-10 Thunderbolt II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke AFB hosts Gila Bend honorary commander overnight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander gives opening remarks for the honorary commanders’ overnight experience, Oct. 26, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The event served as an immersive experience for honorary commanders, offering them a glimpse into the precision and capabilities of Luke’s airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke AFB hosts Gila Bend honorary commander overnight

Luke Air Force Base Honorary Commanders smile for a photo, Oct. 26, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Luke AFB’s Honorary Commander program stands as a bridge between the military and the community. By inviting local, regional, and national community leaders into the fold, the program aims to shed light on the wing’s mission and priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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Luke AFB hosts Gila Bend honorary commander overnight

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing performs strafing runs over Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona, Oct. 26, 2023. Luke AFB’s Honorary Commander program stands as a bridge between the military and the community. By inviting local, regional, and national community leaders into the fold, the program aims to shed light on the wing’s mission and priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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Luke AFB hosts Gila Bend honorary commander overnight

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing performs strafing runs over Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona, Oct. 26, 2023. The event was a showcase of the base’s aerial ability, with honorary commanders witnessing firsthand the strafing and bombing demonstrations of the F-35 Lightning II, F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, and A-10 Thunderbolt IIs assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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Luke AFB hosts Gila Bend honorary commander overnight

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base performs strafing runs over Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona, Oct. 26, 2023. The event was a showcase of the base’s aerial ability, with honorary commanders witnessing firsthand the strafing and bombing demonstrations of the F-35 Lightning II, F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, and A-10 Thunderbolt IIs assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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Luke AFB hosts Gila Bend honorary commander overnight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander films an A-10 Thunderbolt II, assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, perform a strafing run over Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona, Oct. 26, 2023. The event was a showcase of the base’s aerial ability, with honorary commanders witnessing firsthand the strafing and bombing demonstrations of the F-35 Lightning II, F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, and A-10 Thunderbolt IIs assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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Becoming a Pilot for a Day

Isaac “Axe-man” Salinas, Luke Air Force Base pilot for a day, and his family receive a tour of an F-35 Lightning II, Oct. 13, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The pilot for a day program aims to provide children from Make-A-Wish with an uplifting experience and a break from their daily challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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Becoming a Pilot for a Day

Isaac “Axe-man” Salinas, Luke Air Force Base pilot for a day, salutes a crew chief, Oct. 13, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The pilot for a day program aims to provide children from Make-A-Wish with an uplifting experience and a break from their daily challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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Becoming a Pilot for a Day

Isaac “Axe-man” Salinas, Luke Air Force Base pilot for a day, poses in front of an American flag, Oct. 13, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The pilot for a day program aims to provide children from Make-A-Wish with an uplifting experience and a break from their daily challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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Becoming a Pilot for a Day

Isaac “Axe-man” Salinas, Luke Air Force Base pilot for a day, tries on pilot gear, Oct. 13, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The pilot for a day program aims to provide children from Make-A-Wish with an uplifting experience and a break from their daily challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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Becoming a Pilot for a Day

Isaac “Axe-man” Salinas, Luke Air Force Base pilot for a day, sits in the cockpit of an F-35 Lightning II, Oct. 13, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The pilot for a day program aims to provide children from Make-A-Wish with an uplifting experience and a break from their daily challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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Lock 'n Load Weapons Comp

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexander Peterson (left), Staff Sgt. Paolo Silva (front), and Senior Airman Aaron Vind (back), 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, help prepare a GBU-12 Paveway II bomb for a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II during the third quarterly weapons load competition, Oct. 6, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Load competitions serve as part of the final evaluations for quarterly and annual awards in the weapons career field. Exercises like the weapons load competition help advance training to produce command focused U.S., allied, and partner Airmen to meet warfighting needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Lock 'n Load Weapons Comp

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kiyanna Nichter, 56th Maintenance Group weapons load crew member, secures an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile for a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II during the third quarterly weapons load competition, Oct. 6, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The load competition featured the loading of an AIM-120 AMRAAM, an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile, and a GBU-12 with a time standard of 30 minutes. Exercises like the weapons load competition help advance training to produce command focused U.S., allied, and partner Airmen to meet warfighting needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Lock 'n Load Weapons Comp

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Gitch, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, helps prepare a GBU-12 Paveway II bomb for a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II during the third quarterly weapons load competition, Oct. 6, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Load competitions serve as part of the final evaluations for quarterly and annual awards in the weapons career field. Exercises like the weapons load competition help advance training to produce command focused U.S., allied, and partner Airmen to meet warfighting needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Lock 'n Load Weapons Comp

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 56th Fighter Wing cheer on weapons load crew members during the third quarterly weapons load competition, Oct. 6, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The load competition featured the loading of an AIM-120 AMRAAM, an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile, and a GBU-12 with a time standard of 30 minutes. Exercises like the weapons load competition help advance training to produce command focused U.S., allied, and partner Airmen to meet warfighting needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Lock 'n Load Weapons Comp

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Quinn Ball, 56th Maintenance Group weapons load crew member, secures an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile for a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II during the third quarterly weapons load competition, Oct. 6, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The load competition featured the loading of an AIM-120 AMRAAM, an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile, and a GBU-12 with a time standard of 30 minutes. Exercises like the weapons load competition help advance training to produce command focused U.S., allied, and partner Airmen to meet warfighting needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Lock 'n Load Weapons Comp

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Quinn Ball, 56th Maintenance Group weapons load crew member, secures an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile for a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II during the third quarterly weapons load competition, Oct. 6, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The load competition featured the loading of an AIM-120 AMRAAM, an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile, and a GBU-12 with a time standard of 30 minutes. Exercises like the weapons load competition help advance training to produce command focused U.S., allied, and partner Airmen to meet warfighting needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Lock 'n Load Weapons Comp

A U.S. Air Force 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member helps prepare a GBU-12 Paveway II bomb for a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II during the third quarterly weapons load competition, Oct. 6, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Load competitions serve as part of the final evaluations for quarterly and annual awards in the weapons career field. Exercises like the weapons load competition help advance training to produce command focused U.S., allied, and partner Airmen to meet warfighting needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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