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  • 56th CES office rewarded for cost saving efforts

    Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. – In the month of national energy awareness, the Peak Solutions program ran by the Arizona Public Service (APS), Arizona’s largest electric utility, presented the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Portfolio Optimization office with a reward of more than $13,500, Oct. 15, 2019,

  • Getting to know Luke’s Command Post

    Luke’s command post is in two locations, however, they are considered one team and one unit. The primary location is administratively owned by the 56th Fighter Wing and the alternate site is housed at the 944th Fighter Wing.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Reserve spouse to memorialize fallen EOD Airman

    The spouse of a Reserve Citizen Airman here at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, recently sculpted a bust of Senior Airman Daniel Johnson, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Johnson was killed in action Oct. 5, 2010 while serving

  • Honoring the life of Capt. Stephen “Trip” Grace

    The life of Capt. Stephen “Trip” Grace was honored during a memorial service Dec. 7, 2018, on the 61st Fighter Squadron ramp at Luke Air Force Base where friends and family members poured in from around the world to show their love and support.

  • RAAF prepares F-35s for historic arrival

    The Royal Australian Air Force is preparing to send two F-35A Lightning II’s for their multi-day journey home to RAAF base Williamtown, New South Wales Australia.

  • Exercise JERSEY WRATH 19-1

    The mobility-centric training exercise highlighted integration between mobility and combat assets in a realistic training scenario.