309th FS finishes final F-16 sortie at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Ress, 309th Fighter Squadron commander, smiles as his wife wipes greets him after his final flight with the squadron, Feb. 26, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This flight concludes the U.S. pilot training transition from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the F-35A Lightning II after the 309th FS’s final F-16 flight at Luke AFB. The 56th Fighter Wing is committed to strength and readiness, ensuring 56th FW Airmen remain prepared for any situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Tekorey Watkins)

PHOTO BY: Airman Tekorey Watkins

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