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  • Weapons load competition sharpens readiness at Luke

    The 56th Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Quarter trophy sits on a table during the first quarter weapons load competition, April 17, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The winner of the competition will be announced May 1 at the 56th FW’s first quarterly awards ceremony. Exercises like the weapons

  • Luke AFB's 7 Squadrons Demonstrate Integrated Airpower

    A Republic of Singapore Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon, a Belgian Air Component F-35A Lightning II, and U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing fly in formation, April 10, 2026, near Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The future of combat airpower is shaped through

  • Belgian Ambassador Highlights Interoperability at Luke AFB

    Frederic Bernard, Belgian Ambassador to the United States, and Belgian Brig. Gen. Bart Verbist, Belgian Defense Attaché, visited Luke Air Force Base on Sept. 15, 2025, to meet with leaders and get an inside look at the training regimen of Belgian Airmen on the F-35A Lightning II.