March 7, 2019 F-35 maintainer is on his way to becoming an F-35 pilot Staff Sgt. Andrew Martin, a Reserve Citizen Airman crew chief assigned to the 944th Fighter Wing’s Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, knew at the age of 5 he wanted to be a pilot. After his 22-year dream, he will attend Officer Training School to become an F-35 pilot.
Jan. 22, 2019 F-35 Demo Team pilot practices new maneuvers Capt. Andrew “Dojo” Olson, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team commander and pilot has spent the last three months, designing, developing, and practicing the maneuvers of the all new demo profile.
Jan. 9, 2019 National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day On January 9th of each year, our nation’s citizens celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. To all of our 56th Security Forces Defenders, we thank you for your around the clock effort as we train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen.
Dec. 20, 2018 41 years of DOD service, comes to an end for this aviation enthusiast With a black camping chair, a sack of cold sandwiches, and a very large camera, Harvey Brugger, 56th Operation Support Squadron air traffic controller, sits between runways, doing what he loves: aviation photography.
Dec. 4, 2018 F-35 HFT prepares for new demonstration profile The F-35 Heritage Flight Team is officially transitioning to the F-35 Demonstration Team for the 2019 air show season taking their current flying profile to new heights.
Nov. 28, 2018 Flying High for the Bird’s Eye The sights and sounds of air power filled the skies of Utah, as 35 F-35As were launched in a combat power exercise on November 19, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
Nov. 15, 2018 US, Aussie partnership thriving at Luke Since the arrival of Australia’s first F-35A at Luke Air Force Base in December 2014, Australian pilots and maintainers have trained side by side with members from the U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin in preparation for the day when Australian F-35s would travel home to Australia.
Oct. 20, 2018 President Trump visits Luke President Donald Trump visited Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 19, 2018, to discuss military weapons and technology capabilities and learn about the 56th Fighter Wing’s pilot training mission.
Oct. 10, 2018 2018 Third Quarter Load Competition Weapons load crews from various units on base battle it out every quarter on their ability to quickly and correctly arm their respective aircraft.