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  • Luke AFB retires Block 25 F-16 aircraft

    Like old soldiers being relieved from their posts, the Block 25 F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft have been relieved of duty Sept. 6, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This model of aircraft has been imbedded with the 309th “Ducks” Fighter Squadron. A squadron that has successfully led the fight

  • Remembering: A WWII vet’s story

    Black and white photos portray a strong, smiling young man preparing for war, a beautiful snow-covered Mount Fuji with B-29 Superfortresses flying by and aerial photos exhibiting the remains of war-torn Hiroshima.

  • Air Force history preserved at Luke

    Luke Air Force Base has a long legacy and tradition of honor dating back to WWI with Medal of Honor recipient 2nd Lt. Frank Luke Jr. The mission, values and history of the 56th Fighter Wing are captured in its culture and it’s the base historian who is responsible for preserving its heritage.