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Prime BEEF Training Drives Expeditionary Readiness for Luke Civil Engineers

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron work together to establish a stable source of electricity during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force exercise at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 18, 2026. Airmen across 13 career fields collaborated under realistic field conditions using on-hand resources to foster the fundamental warfighting skills necessary to maintain precision and lethality in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)
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Prime BEEF Training Drives Expeditionary Readiness for Luke Civil Engineers

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trenton White, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration supervisor, troubleshoots electrical equipment during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force training exercise at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 18, 2026. The exercise challenged Airmen to diagnose and repair infrastructure using available resources, sharpening the fundamental skills required to ensure precision and lethality in deployed environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)
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Prime BEEF Training Drives Expeditionary Readiness for Luke Civil Engineers

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron marks hardware placement before installing a door handle during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force training exercise at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 18, 2026. The exercise reinforced the Airmen’s ability to establish bases in austere locations, mastering fundamental war fighting skills required to ensure precision and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Wagner)
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Prime BEEF Training Drives Expeditionary Readiness for Luke Civil Engineers

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron prepares a cordless drill during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force training exercise at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 18, 2026. During the exercise, Airmen honed their bare base construction capabilities by clearing land, framing structures and establishing stable utility systems, sharpening fundamental warfighting skills needed to ensure lethality on the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Wagner)
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13th Combat Air Base Squadron’s mission legacy

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Olufemi Owolabi, 13th Combat Air Base Squadron first sergeant, cases the unit guidon during the squadron's inactivation ceremony at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 16, 2026. Casing the guidon is a traditional military ceremony that symbolizes the official inactivation of the unit, honoring a squadron that actively shaped the future of Air Force deployments by testing new force generation methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tekorey Watkins)
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13th Combat Air Base Squadron’s mission legacy

U.S. Air Force Col. Darryl Hebert, 56th Mission Support Group commander, left, receives the unit guidon from Lt. Col. Chris Bahrij, 13th Combat Air Base Squadron commander, during the squadron's inactivation ceremony at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 16, 2026. The passing of the guidon represents the formal relinquishment of command and the official inactivation of the squadron, which served as the primary base operations support element of the experimental 13th Air Task Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tekorey Watkins)
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13th Combat Air Base Squadron’s mission legacy

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Chris Bahrij, 13th Combat Air Base Squadron commander, renders a final salute to Senior Master Sgt. Olufemi Owolabi, 13th CABS first sergeant, during the unit's inactivation ceremony at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 16, 2026. Throughout their tenure, squadron leadership guided 340 personnel from across Luke AFB, Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, and McConnell AFB, Kansas, to form a cohesive unit that sustained up to 2,500 joint personnel in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tekorey Watkins)
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13th Combat Air Base Squadron’s mission legacy

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Leray Smedley, 13th Combat Air Base Squadron senior enlisted leader, delivers closing remarks during the 13th CABS inactivation ceremony at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 16, 2026. The inactivation ceremony is a time-honored military tradition that formally retires the squadron's colors, representing the official conclusion of the unit's operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tekorey Watkins)
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New 56th Communications Squadron commander takes the stage

U.S. Air Force Col. Darryl Hebert, 56th Mission Support Group commander, passes the guidon to Maj. Justin Clarke, incoming 56th Communications Squadron commander, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 16, 2026. The ceremony symbolized the transfer of authority as Clarke assumed command of the squadron, supporting the 56th Fighter Wing’s rapid modernization and advanced F-35A Lightning II training standards, projecting unmatched U.S. power worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Magen M. Reeves)
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Maj. David-Zacharie Sellona, incoming 756th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Edward Romero, 56th Maintenance Group commander, passes the guidon to Maj. David-Zacharie Sellona, incoming 756th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 12, 2026. The ceremony symbolized the transfer of authority as Sellona assumed command of the squadron, supporting the 56th Fighter Wing’s rapid modernization and advanced F-35A Lightning II training standards, projecting unmatched U.S. power worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Magen M. Reeves)
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56th CMS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Edward Romero, 56th Maintenance Group commander, passes the guidon to Maj. Randy Garner, incoming 56th Component Maintenance Squadron commander, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 15, 2026. The ceremony symbolized the transfer of authority as Garner assumed command of the squadron, supporting the 56th Fighter Wing’s rapid modernization and advanced F-35A Lightning II training standards, projecting unmatched U.S. power worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Airmen, Families prepare for monsoon season

U.S. Air Force weather forecasters assigned to the 56th Operations Support Squadron pose for a group photo at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 9, 2026. During Monsoon Awareness Week, Luke AFB weather forecasters partnered with the National Weather Service to educate Airmen and community members on severe weather hazards and preparedness throughout Arizona's monsoon season. (Courtesy photo)
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63rd Fighter Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Oliver Lause, 56th Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Adam Peterson, incoming 63rd Fighter Squadron commander, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 5, 2026. The ceremony symbolized the transfer of authority as Peterson assumed command of the squadron, supporting the 56th Fighter Wing’s rapid modernization and advanced F-35A Lightning II training standards, projecting unmatched U.S. power worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Luke Library’s ‘Plant a Seed, Read’; promotes culture of excellence for all

A military family participates in an arts and crafts activity during the 56th Force Support Squadron’s Luke Air Force Base Library "Plant a Seed, Read" summer reading program kickoff at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 3, 2026. A vast majority of DoD MWR Libraries on military installations worldwide aim to create welcoming environments for child and adult readers to build and continue long-term reading habits, explore creativity and connect with community from May 25 – Sept. 6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Luke Library’s ‘Plant a Seed, Read’; promotes culture of excellence for all

A military child reads a book during the 56th Force Support Squadron’s Luke Air Force Base Library "Plant a Seed, Read" summer reading program kickoff at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 3, 2026. The program is designed to help cultivate lifelong learning habits while supporting military families through educational and community-focused activities that strengthen Luke AFB's culture of learning and connection across the 56th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Luke Library’s ‘Plant a Seed, Read’; promotes culture of excellence for all

A military child plays with a rabbit during the 56th Force Support Squadron’s Luke Air Force Base Library "Plant a Seed, Read" summer reading program kickoff at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 3, 2026. The Luke AFB Library kicked off the event with a petting zoo, arts and crafts activities, and a free lunch for children and families, fostering a culture of learning, connection and support for military families across the 56th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Luke Library’s ‘Plant a Seed, Read’; promotes culture of excellence for all

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hunter Hammond, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress apprentice, holds a tortoise at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 3, 2026. The Department of Defense Morale, Welfare and Recreation Libraries Summer Reading Program welcomed children and adults to build long-term reading habits, explore creativity and connect with community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Luke Library’s ‘Plant a Seed, Read’; promotes culture of excellence for all

Military children play an educational game during the 56th Force Support Squadron’s Luke Air Force Base Library "Plant a Seed, Read" summer reading program kickoff held at Luke AFB, Arizona, June 3, 2026. The Department of Defense Morale, Welfare and Recreation Libraries Summer Reading Program welcomed children to build long-term reading habits, explore creativity and connect with community throughout the summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Luke AFB hosts Paralympics Team USA veteran Airmen, Sailors, Marines, Soldiers

Members of Paralympics Team USA pose for a photo at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 27, 2026. The 56th Force Support Squadron hosted a training event on base to bring together athletes, coaches and staff to promote recovery, teamwork and a culture of resilience through adaptive competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Luke AFB hosts Paralympics Team USA veteran Airmen, Sailors, Marines, Soldiers

Calixtro Garcia, a U.S. Army veteran, throws a discus during Paralympic training at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 27, 2026. The Paralympics bring together wounded and injured athletes through adaptive competition and recovery-focused programs designed to strengthen camaraderie, mirroring Luke AFB’s culture of resilience in support of combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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