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.
May 11, 2026 US Air Force reassigns combat training units to enhance readiness Air Force FTUs specialize in developing operational proficiency for aircrew members assigned to advanced weapon systems. These units provide system and mission-specific training, ensuring a seamless transition from foundational skills to combat-readiness.
April 1, 2024 Luke brings Allied partners to Red Flag 24 -2 The 56th Fighter Wing brought Allied partners to Red Flag 24-2 March, 10-23, 2024, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
June 9, 2017 Luke AFB temporarily cancels F-35A local flying ops The 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, cancelled local flying operations today for F-35A Lightning II aircraft due to a series of five incidents in which pilots have experienced hypoxia-like symptoms.