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Oct. 2, 2018
California Capital Air Show

Established in 2004, the California Capital Airshow plans and operates the exciting, family-friendly annual event designed to honor the Sacramento region’s rich aviation heritage and veterans while using the power and magic of flight to inspire young people.
Aug. 1, 2018
63rd FS continues to train

The 63rd FS is one of three fighter squadrons in the 56th Fighter Wing that trainF-35 pilots.
July 24, 2018
Republic of Korea Air Force F-35A pilot takes first flight

After a year of preparation and instruction through the 944th Operations Group Detachment 2, Lockheed Martin and their active duty team members at the 56th Fighter Wing, Maj. Kiyun Jung, ROKAF F-35A pilot, flew his first solo mission.
July 19, 2018
Weekly Flight Ops: 61st

The 61st FS maintains an international F-35 training mission which includes Australian pilots.
July 18, 2018
56th Maintenance Group 2nd Quarter Load Competition

The 56th Maintenance Group held their 2nd Quarter Load Competition July 13, 2018
July 11, 2018
Lightning Integrated Technicians reinvent F-35 maintenance

As part of an effort to increase F-35A Lightning II maintenance effectiveness and efficiency at Luke Air Force Base, the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit created a team of unified maintenance Air Force specialties called Lightning Integrated Technicians.
April 19, 2018
Luke Egress Airmen reduce F-35 canopy shaped charge replacement time by 120 hours

Over the past two months, Airmen from the 56th Component Maintenance Squadron’s Egress Systems Flight developed a new process for the replacement of flexible linear shaped charges on F-35 Lightning II canopies.In an emergency situation when an F-35 pilot is required to eject, the FLSC is the
Jan. 16, 2018
Luke Days moves to March 17-18, Welcomes U.S. Navy Blue Angels

The 56th Fighter Wing has moved Luke Days to March 17-18, 2018 in order to ensure the public a more robust and dynamic experience. The event is free and open to the public.
Dec. 20, 2017
F-35 testers wrap up Weapons Delivery Accuracy tests

Testers from the 461st Flight Test Squadron and F-35 Integrated Test Force completed a major test milestone bringing the F-35 Lightning II’s full combat capabilities closer to the battlefield.
Nov. 15, 2017
Gunfighters complete first F-35 transport

An F-35A Lightning II belonging to Luke AFB, Ariz. was moved for repairs after being grounded here for the past year. The aircraft was moved to the F-35 Depot at Hill AFB, Utah, with the help of the 366th Equipment Maintenance Squadron crash and recovery team.

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