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  • Luke AFB holds 24-hour POW/MIA vigil

    U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing conduct a missing man formation during the POW/MIA retreat ceremony, Sept. 15, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th FW capped off its 24-hour vigil with a retreat ceremony, featuring the missing man formation, as

  • Luke AFB hosts Arizona Commanders Summit

    The 56th Fighter Wing hosted the semi-annual Arizona Commanders Summit on Sept. 8, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona.In attendance were military commanders and senior leadership from Yuma Proving Ground, Davis-Monthan AFB, Luke AFB, 161st Air Refueling Wing, Fort Hauchuca, Marine Corps Air Station-Yuma,

  • Luke AFB honors the fallen at 9/11 Tower Challenge

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brian Smith, 56th Operations Group senior enlisted leader, rings a bell after completing the 9/11 Tower Challenge, Sept. 11, 2023, at Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona. Participants of the challenge climbed 110 floors around the arena in honor of the first

  • Fab Flight is Fabulous

    The 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron employs a unique multi-faceted approach to executing the aircraft maintenance mission at Luke Air Force Base. The fabrication flight is one of multiple flights dedicated to inspecting aircraft, precision structural repair, and producing support equipment

  • Luke AFB graduates 1,000th F-35 pilot

    The 56th Fighter Wing’s F-35 training program graduated its 1,000th student, U.S. Air Force Capt. Audrey Wilson, on August 3, 2023. The mission at the 56th FW is to train the world's greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen and Luke has served as one of the first bases for student fighter

  • Bombs away: Luke AFB trains for AFCOCOMP

    Members of the 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron participated in a training exercise in preparation for the Air Force Combat Operation Competition, Aug. 1, 2023.

  • Luke AFB offers legal services for EFMP families

    Military life presents unique challenges for military families, especially those with special needs members. Demetria Themistocles, the 56th Fighter Wing Judge Advocate’s most recent attorney advisor, specializes in the Exceptional Family Member Program and can advise service members on how to best

  • Luke AFB continues Air Guard F-35 training

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Peace, 187th Operations Support Squadron commander, prepares for takeoff in an F-35 Lightning II jet, July 10, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th Fighter Wing welcomed Air National Guard F-35 student pilots from the 187th Fighter Wing to train alongside

  • 607th ACS trains Multi-Capable Airmen

    The 607th Air Control Squadron instructs Airmen to become mission systems operators, combining three different career specialties within battle management in support of higher headquarters’ training goals at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.