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  • U.S. Navy arrives at Luke

    U.S. Navy Lt. Lenue Gilchrist (left), EA-18G Growler aircrew electronic warfare officer, and Lt. Slawomir Glownia (right), EA-18G Growler VAQ 129 pilot, disembark an EA-18G Growler assigned to the “Vikings” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, Oak Harbor, Washington, at Luke Air Force Base,

  • Luke AFB hosts All-American golfers

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trevor Schmitz and Airman 1st Class Alex Huerta, Luke Air Force Base guardsmen, fold the U.S. flag during a retreat ceremony, Dec. 27, 2022, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The flag will be presented to the winner of the tournament as part of their winnings. (U.S. Air Force photo

  • Swift Strike controls the air

    Interoperability is a key component of the collective ability to address global security challenges. Exercise Swift Strike aims to strengthen interoperability for American and Canadian air controllers and air battle managers.

  • POTUS lands at Luke AFB

    U.S. President Joseph R. Biden disembarks Air Force One at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 6, 2022. Members of the 56th Fighter Wing supported President Biden’s visit to Arizona, where he toured a newly constructed semiconductor manufacturing facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah D.

  • 56th MSG breaks ground on Splash Pad

    A groundbreaking ceremony for a new splash pad was held, Nov. 30, 2022, as Luke Air Force Base sets to create more recreational opportunities for Airmen and their families.

  • Luke AFB honors RNAF 10,000 flying hours

    Three Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft training at the 56th Fighter Wing fly in formation to commemorate the RNAF achieving 10,000 flying hours Nov. 16, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The RNAF is training with the 62nd Fighter Squadron and achieved this milestone seven

  • Luke AFB Chapel Kitchen Reopens

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 56th Fighter Wing and community members participate in the chapel kitchen ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 8, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The ceremony celebrated the reopening of the Luke AFB chapel kitchen, which was remodeled to better serve Airmen and their

  • 56th MXG 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Janey Sawmiller, 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, inspects the landing gear well of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during a weapons load competition, Oct. 7, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Load competitions help ensure weapons Airmen are proficient in