Luke AFB Instructor Pilot War Day Sharpens Lethality, Builds Mission-Ready Airmen

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nathaniel Jewell, 61st Fighter Squadron fighter pilot, adjusts his helmet and oxygen mask inside an F-35A Lightning II before takeoff, Sept. 10, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Instructor Pilot War Day focuses on advanced air-to-air defensive maneuvers, helping to shape the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Rebecca Wagner)

PHOTO BY: Airman Rebecca Wagner

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