July 17, 2026 Passing the Torch: a commander’s final flight crosses paths with student pilot’s first in the F-35 For two pilots at Luke Air Force Base, the month of July brought a historic moment where two different career milestones crossed paths in the very same training mission.
July 17, 2026 56th Fighter Wing ushers in new era under new commander, reassigned to Air Combat Command The 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, made history during a change of command and major command reassignment ceremony held July 17 as the wing officially transitioned major commands ushering in new leadership for the installation.
June 17, 2026 13th Combat Air Base Squadron’s mission legacy The 13th Combat Air Base Squadron was inactivated at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 16, 2026.