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  • Luke Air Force Base increases health protection condition

    Due to the significant increase in COVID-19 cases throughout the United States, the Secretary of Defense directed all Air Force installations to increase their Health Protection Condition (HPCON) to Charlie on March 26, 2020. Luke Air Force Base accomplished this change immediately following the

  • Luke AFB Update for COVID-19

    “Due to the actions of healthcare providers at the 56th Medical Group, the members and their families have been isolated in their home since first showing symptoms,” said Brig. Gen. Todd Canterbury, 56th Fighter Wing commander. “I ask all of you to remain calm as we work to safeguard our Airmen and

  • 56th SFS revitalizes squadron, enhances lethality

    The 56th Security Forces Squadron is leading the way in implementing the Squadron of the Future Initiative within Air Education and Training Command by reorganizing their squadron to achieve optimal performance and increase operational readiness and lethality.

  • Public Health maintains Airmen medical readiness

    LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – A variety of factors can hinder Airmen from successfully completing the mission or deploying, whether it be sickness, poor eating and sleeping habits or unfamiliarity with the job.

  • Behind-the-scenes of Luke firefighters

    Airman 1st Class Jarrod Streibich, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, exercises on a treadmill in full turnout gear Dec. 8, 2019, at the Luke Air Force Base Fire Department, Ariz. The firefighters are on standby 24/7 while on duty and train to be physically and mentally ready for any

  • 308th FS F-35A Lightning IIs soar in the sky

    An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 308th Fighter Squadron breaks away from a four-ship formation Nov. 6, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-35 is a multi-role fighter aircraft that can reach the speed of Mach 1.6, approximately 1,200 mph. Since 1941, Luke has been building the future of