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  • Strength through Unity: 13th CABS and future of Air Force operations

    The newly formed 13th Combat Air Base Squadron at Luke Air Force Base is transforming how Airmen prepare for deployment amid rising global tensions. Their recent intensive training event focused on critical skills and fostering teamwork, ensuring Airmen are ready for high-pressure scenarios. The

  • Luke AFB welcomes newest Honorary Commanders

    More than 80 local business owners and community leaders were inducted into the 56th Fighter Wing honorary commander program during an induction ceremony, Sept. 26, 2024, at Luke AFB, Arizona.

  • 56th MXG holds Quarter 3 Weapons Load Competition

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing are introduced before beginning the 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition, Oct. 4, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Load competitions serve as part of the final evaluations for quarterly and annual awards in the weapons career field. These

  • Luke AFB Sparks Annual Fire Prevention Week

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing Command Chief, (left) and U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Abercrombie, 56th Mission Support Group commander, give their remarks at the annual Fire Prevention Week Proclamation Oct. 4, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Fire Prevention

  • 309th FS graduates final F-16 class

    U.S. Air Force graduated pilots pose for a photo in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron, during the final 309th FS graduation for F-16 pilots, Sept. 20, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. After nearly five decades as a training hub for F-16 pilots, the 56th

  • 56th FSS hosts a Deployed Family Fair

    The event featured booths from various base organizations, including the Military & Family Readiness Center, Youth Programs, and the Chapel, offering valuable information and support.

  • Luke AFB hosts 24-hour POW/MIA run

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing participate in the 24-hour POW/MIA run, Sept. 19, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Volunteers ran or walked with the POW/MIA flag for 24 hours straight, while the names of prisoners of war and those missing in action were read aloud. On

  • Litchfield Park celebrates Air Force Birthday

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Johnston, 56th Fighter Wing deputy commander (left), Thomas Schoaf, Litchfield Park mayor, Chief Master Sgt. Quentin Davis, 56th Medical Group senior enlisted leader (back right), and the Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard pose for a photo at Litchfield Park City Hall to

  • Luke AFB Celebrates the 77th Air Force Birthday

    The 56th Fighter Wing hosted the 77th Air Force Birthday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The event celebrated the Air Force’s 77th anniversary and provided an opportunity for Airmen to reflect on its history and future.