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  • 63rd Fighter Squadron Change of Command

    U.S. Air Force Col. Oliver Lause, 56th Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Adam Peterson, incoming 63rd Fighter Squadron commander, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 5, 2026. The ceremony symbolized the transfer of authority as Peterson assumed command of the squadron,

  • 56th CES’s Annual Boat Regatta tests mission-ready engineering concepts

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron compete in the annual 56th CES Boat Regatta at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 20, 2026. The event fostered a collaborative and resilient culture through creative design and team-building, enhancing unit cohesion while testing

  • Luke Airmen Celebrate Nurse & Tech Week

    The 56th Fighter Wing recognized nurses and medical technicians during Nurse and Tech Week. The observance highlighted the medical professionals whose daily work supports patient care, medical readiness and the installation’s mission at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

  • Lt. Col. Kinsman Takes Command of Det 9

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Steven Rohmiller, Air Combat Command Training Center commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Shane Kinsman, incoming Air Combat Command Training Support Squadron Detachment 9 commander, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 14, 2026. The ceremony symbolized the transfer of

  • 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.

  • Luke AFB opens new Honor Guard facility

    Luke Air Force Base recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the opening of a new state of the art facility dedicated to supporting the Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard mission to train and uphold standards to honor passed service members and represent the Air Force tradition across the base

  • Luke AFB hosts West Valley leaders

    West valley elected officials watch as an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing takes off for a training sortie during a tour at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, on April 21st, 2026. Community leaders attended a wing mission brief, watched F-35A Lightning II departures and visited