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  • Holiday Magic at Luke AFB

    A military spouse plays a festive game, Dec. 5, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Holiday Magic is an annual celebration that offers families at Luke AFB a chance to come together and enjoy food, games, and festive activities. Events like Holiday Magic create a welcoming environment that brings

  • Arizona Cardinals Visit Goldwater Air National Guard Base

    U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II’s assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing fly in a close formation in preparation for refueling, Dec. 2, 2025, over the skies of Arizona. The F-35A, equipped with advanced sensors, stealth technology, and superior aerodynamics, stands as the Air Force’s leading

  • 2025 Prime BEEF Challenge with the 56th CES

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Caliya Cortner, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron engineering apprentice, strains alongside her team to pull a Humvee during the Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force readiness challenge, Nov. 20, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This physically demanding exercise tests

  • AFMEDCOM Transition Strengthens Medical Readiness at Luke AFB

    The Department of the Air Force is transitioning toward full implementation of the Air Force Medical Command, and on Dec. 2, 2025, initiated its most recent inter-command transfer to align the 56th Medical Group under AFMEDCOM’s 359th Medical Wing.

  • 56 CS Ensures Cybersecurity

    While Luke Air Force Base is well known for training combat aviators who soar through fighter jets across the sky, there is another mission happening quietly every day; one that does not have a traditional front line.

  • Luke Airmen Represent U.S. Air Force in ANZUS Rugby Competition

    Two Airmen from the 56th Fighter Wing recently represented the U.S. Air Force in New Zealand from Oct. 8-15, 2025 during the highly anticipated Australia, New Zealand, and United States rugby tournament. This tri-nation event featured teams from the U.S. Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force and

  • Brig. Gen. Berkland recognizes Airmen who keep Luke AFB rolling

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, greets airmen assigned to the 56th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Oct. 30, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The base commander recognized wheel and tire specialists for their outstanding performance. They demonstrated

  • Building the Future Fight: Luke Spark Cell Expands Drone Programs

    Luke Air Force Base is accelerating the future of warfare through an expanding suite of small unmanned aircraft system programs developed by the 56th Fighter Wing Spark Cell. The team of innovators is reshaping how Airmen train, think, and operate in different environments.

  • Luke Air Force Base Dedicates Knife 13 Memorial Wall Honoring Fallen Airmen

    Nearly 50 years after the final battle of the Vietnam War, the legacy of 23 fallen Airmen lives on through a new memorial unveiled, Oct. 10, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th Fighter Wing dedicated a black granite plaque wall in honor of the Knife 13 crew, consisting of 18 Security

  • RCAF Visits Luke Air Force Base

    Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force pose for a group photo in front of an F-35A Lightning II assigned to Luke Air Force Base, during a base visit, Oct. 28, 2025, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The visit highlighted the long-standing partnership between the U.S. and Canada, particularly in the realm of