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  • Military members participate Salute to Service game at State Farm Stadium

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, U.S. Army Soldiers from the Phoenix Recruiting Battalion, U.S. Marines and the Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders practice unfurling the U.S. flag for the Salute to Service event Nov. 6, 2022, at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona. F-16

  • B-1B Lancer conducts off-station training at Luke AFB

    A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing at Dyess Air Force Base performs a flyover Nov. 4, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Lancer integration training with Luke AFB F-35A Lightning II aircraft was conducted to improve interoperability between the different U.S.

  • TITAN Arena Grand Re-Opening

    U.S. Air Force Col. Keagan McLeese, 56th Fighter Wing vice commander, prepares to cut the ribbon during the Tactical Integrated Training and Nutrition (TITAN) Arena re-opening event Nov. 4, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The TITAN Arena houses the 56th FW Human Performance Team which

  • 56th Civil Engineer Squadron celebrates Fire Prevention Week

    “Sparky”, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department mascot, waves hello to a Luke Air Force Base family during the Fire Prevention Week parade Oct. 13, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The parade was in celebration of the 100th annual Fire Prevention Week and was met by base residents as

  • Luke AFB kicks off the 100th Fire Prevention Week

    U.S. Air Force Col. Keagan McLeese, 56th Fighter Wing vice commander, signs the 100th Anniversary Fire Prevention Week Proclamation Oct. 7, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The signing kicked off this year’s event with the theme, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape,” which promotes fire safety

  • Luke AFB F-35A Lightning II’s join the B-1 Immersion

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Casey Manning, 62nd Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot, prepares to take flight Oct. 3, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Manning and several other F-35A pilots prepared to join a B-1B Lancer assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess AFB, Texas in formation over the United

  • CMSgt Jason Shaffer’s words of wisdom

    On August 26, 2022, CMSgt. Jason Shaffer assumed the role of the 56th Fighter Wing command chief at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Since arriving, Shaffer has reflected on his vision for Luke AFB and how Airmen can best support the mission as a whole.

  • F-35As take off from Luke AFB

    An F-35A Lightning II aircraft takes off Sept. 23, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The F-35 is a fifth-generation fighter that features advanced stealth, sensor fusion and logistics support capabilities that provide increased survivability in an advanced threat environment. Luke AFB is home

  • 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