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  • Luke AFB EOD X-Ray Field Training

    A mock unmanned aerial system with simulated explosives (center) and a new X-ray system (left) are staged on a field during an exercise, April 21, 2024, at Camp Navajo, Arizona. U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 56th Fighter Wing arrived in northern Arizona to enhance their skills and train with new

  • From the Kitchen to the Fight: Building Readiness Through Cooking

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Larry Covington (center), 56th Force Support Squadron catering craftsman, sautés vegetables during a dorm cooking class, April 25, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Learning to cook together provides opportunities for Airmen to bond with peers, build friendships, and

  • Luke AFB EOD Team Trains with Zambia

    U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen assigned to the 56th Civil Engineering Squadron showcase their mission and train with Zambia Air Force and Army personnel, February 2025, in Livingstone, Zambia. The Airmen selected for the training event provided instruction on explosive safety,

  • Luke participates in Military Appreciation game

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michelle Gagnon, 607th Air Control Squadron plans and programs flight chief, sings the National Anthem during the 2025 Military Appreciation game, Mar. 23, 2025 at the Camelback Ranch baseball complex, Glendale, Arizona. Airmen from Luke Air Force Base and the greater

  • Luke AFB participates in Bamboo Eagle 2025

    The 13th Combat Air Base Squadron participated in exercise Bamboo Eagle, a large-scale operation consisting of multiple eight-day exercises conducted across various locations and major commands within the U.S. Air Force, last month at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.

  • Maj. Alley's Evolution into a Lethal F-16 Pilot

    Alley's legacy at Luke AFB remains as he prepares to take off on a new journey. A maintainer turned fighter pilot, an instructor shaping the next generation, and a leader dedicated to the U.S. Air Force’s ultimate mission: to be lethal and always maintain warfighting readiness.

  • Full Circle: Maj. Alley’s Final Flight at Luke AFB

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Isaiah Alley, 309th Fighter Squadron director of operations, taxis a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, Feb. 19, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. A former enlisted F-16 crew chief, Alley’s hands-on maintenance experience gives him a unique understanding of the aircraft,

  • Luke AFB conducts an Immersion Tour for Honorary Commanders

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 944th Fighter Wing and 56th Fighter Wing showcase ammunitions and related equipment during an immersion tour, Feb. 4, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Honorary commanders of the 56th FW gained insight into routine checks and repairs critical to flight

  • Thunderbolt Cup Opening Ceremony

    56th Fighter Wing Honor Guard Airmen prepare to execute their entrance, Jan. 17, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Honor Guard at Luke AFB undergoes rigorous training to ensure their movements and appearance meet the highest standards of military protocol. Renowned for their unwavering