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  • Luke Air Force Base Graduates its 1,500th F-35 Pilot

    LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — The 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base marked a major training milestone with the graduation of its 1,500th F-35 pilot, Maj. Rolandus “Turbo” Scherders of the Royal Netherlands Air Force June 5, 2025.

  • Defense Attaché’s Visit Luke

    Defense attachés from 17 allied and partner nations visited Luke Air Force Base to deepen cooperation on F-35A Lightning II training and integration, June 2, 2025. The visit marked the first of four scheduled stops on a U.S.-based tour organized by the Secretary of the Air Force International

  • 425th Change of Command Ceremony 2025

    U.S. Air Force Col. Oliver Lause, 56th Operations Group commander, hands the guidon to Lt. Col. Andrew Bolint, incoming 425th Fighter Squadron commander, during the 425th FS Change of Command Ceremony, May 30, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Bolint is now responsible for all phases of combat

  • AFAS leadership visits Luke AFB

    U.S. Air Force Retired Maj. Gen. Edward Thomas Jr., Air Force Aid Society chief executive officer, and his wife, Dinah Thomas, AFAS lead spouse, visited the 56th Fighter Wing, May 30, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base Arizona.

  • Luke hosts Paralympic Training Camp 2025

    The Paralympic Movement first kicked off in the aftermath of World War II, originally aiming to assist war veterans and civilians who sustained injuries during their service. Injuries were diverse, from limb deficiency and impaired muscle power to those who later developed worsening spinal cord

  • Janine Sijan-Rozina Visits Luke

    Janine Sijan-Rozina, Capt. Lance P. Sijan’s sister, speaks with U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing during a lunch event held in honor of her brother, Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Lance Sijan, May 16, 2025, at Falcon Dunes Golf Course, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Capt. Lance

  • Closing Ceremony of National Police Week at Luke AFB

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing gather at Luke Air Force Base’s closing ceremony for National Police Week, May 16, 2025, at Luke AFB, Arizona. This observance specifically honors military and civilian law enforcement, including the base's own defenders who safeguard the

  • 2025 Police Week Weapon Manipulation Contest

    A M240B medium machine gun stands as a part of a weapons exhibit during National Police Week, May 13, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The exhibit showcased various weapons platforms employed by U.S. Air Force Security Forces including sidearms, rifles, and machine guns. National Police Week

  • 2025 Police Week K-9 Comp with neighboring counties at Luke AFB

    Officer Chris Wheeler, Casa Grande Police dog handler, grabs his canine, Rik, during a police and military K-9 competition, May 14, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During the K-9 competition, police and military working dogs were evaluated on their speed and ability to follow commands. This