Defense Attaché’s Visit Luke

Defense attachés from allied and partner nations and Italian F-35A Lightning II pilots attend an Italian flag raising ceremony during a base visit, June 2, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. June 2 is Italy’s Republic Day, commemorating the 1946 referendum in which Italians voted to transition from a monarchy to a republic. The group of attachés attended a flag raising ceremony in honor of the holiday as a show of respect and solidarity with their Italian counterparts, reinforcing the importance of alliance and mutual recognition among partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

PHOTO BY: SrA Carrero
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