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  • 56th FW commander reunites with former classmates

    U.S. Air Force Col. David Berkland (right), 56th Fighter Wing commander, poses with Ryan Blake (middle), Lockheed Martin pilot, and Royal Danish Air Force Maj. Peter Borre (left), 308th Fighter Squadron student pilot, in front of an U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II after a training sortie, Aug. 29,

  • Singaporean maintainers graduate Luke AFB Airman Leadership School

    Noncommissioned officers are widely considered to be the backbone of the U.S. armed forces. They lead by example, exuding superior professionalism, competency, and values. Airmen Leadership School is the first level of their professional military education and the first step for every Airman to

  • Luke AFB recognizes Vic Peterson Day

    In a heartfelt tribute to a dedicated veteran service member and community stalwart, Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, in one of his final acts as wing commander, declared August 6 as “Vic Peterson Appreciation Day.” The announcement came on June 14 during a ceremony in front of a hangar packed with

  • 56th CES keeps things cool

    The 56th Civil Engineer Squadron is conducting a major upgrade renovation to an existing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system at the base chapel and gym at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

  • Air Force activates first of its kind 13th CABS at Luke AFB

    As part of the Air Force’s major moves to reoptimize the service for Great Power Competition, the 13th Combat Air Base Squadron was activated during an assumption of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

  • 2nd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Rosado, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, unstraps an AIM-120 AMRAAM missile during the 56th Maintenance Group 2nd quarter weapons load competition, July 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Load competitions are used in place of written evaluations

  • Luke celebrates Freedom Fest 2024

    Luke Air Force Base community members watch a fireworks show during the 2024 Freedom Fest, July 3, 2024, at Luke AFB, Arizona. Freedom Fest allowed Luke AFB community members to come together and celebrate the upcoming fourth of July holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

  • Luke says farewell to honorary commanders

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks to attendees during an honorary commander farewell event, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During the ceremony, Luke AFB commanders bid their honorary commanders farewell as they completed their two-year

  • Luke enters the drone age in new class

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Dakota Belcher, 56th Fighter Wing spark cell lead, instructs a class on the use of small unmanned aerial systems, May 29, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Belcher, along with the rest of the spark cell team, hosted the 56th FW’s first Combat Airpower for All Airmen