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  • 56th FW welcomes new commander

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, relinquished command to Col. David Berkland, during a Change of Command ceremony, July 1, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.Berkland is a command pilot with more than 3,800 flying hours, including over 900 combat hours. He

  • 56th FW commander's fini flight ends with a splash

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (middle), 56th Fighter Wing commander, boards an F-35A Lightning II for his finial flight while Senior Airman Abilyn Minton (right), 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, observes, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The final flight,

  • 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

  • U.S. Senator Mark Kelly meets with 56th FW leadership

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason M. Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks with U.S. Senator Mark Kelly following a conference room brief May 29, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Kelly is an American politician, former astronaut, and U.S. Navy captain who has served as the junior

  • Luke AFB F-16s and F-35s fly with Kingsley Eagles

    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 309th Fighter Squadron out of Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, is launched out for a training mission at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, May 14, 2024. The F-16s and F-35s from Luke AFB were here temporarily to train and fly with the Oregon Air

  • The TITAN arena initiative: HPT prioritizes pilot health

    Effectively operating a Fourth or Fifth-Generation fighter jet requires the human body to surpass extraordinary physical and mental heights. Spending hours upon hours strapped into the confined space of a cockpit, fighter pilots endure a constant barrage of extreme G-force at dangerous altitudes

  • Haboob Havoc 2024

    Various fighter squadrons from Luke Air Force Base and Davis Monthan participated in Haboob Havoc 2024, an annual fighter pilot training exercise, April 24th and 25th, 2024, at Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona.

  • D-Backs go Purple for military kids

    Volunteers from the 56th Fighter Wing and Wayland Baptist University present a booth during a Purple Up Arizona Diamondbacks game, April 12, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks hosted a Purple Up night to celebrate Month of the Military Child. Month of the Military Child helps bring

  • Luke unveils Fiesta Bowl field

    A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Fiesta Bowl field was held, April 11, 2024, as Luke Air Force Base seeks to improve recreational opportunities for Airmen and their families.