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March 9, 2026
Luke Hosts Arizona Commanders Summit

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, participates in an annual Arizona Commanders Summit, March 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Arizona Commanders Summit brings together senior leaders from military installations across the state to strengthen
March 9, 2026
Luke AFB Demonstrates Global Combat Air Power to Civic Leaders from Across the Country

Luke Air Force Base welcomed civic leaders from across the nation for an immersive look at how Airmen generate combat-ready airpower, highlighting the 56th Fighter Wing’s role as a cornerstone of the Air Force’s training enterprise and a global hub for fifth-generation capability.
March 5, 2026
Luke Holds Annual Weapons Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Keyden Petersen (center), 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, and Staff Sgt. Derek Rushing (left), 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, participate in an annual weapons load competition, Feb. 27, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base,
March 5, 2026
Luke AFB DCC Competition 2026

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adrian Padilla (left), Staff Sgt. Ian Brandt (middle), Airman 1st Class Kemper Evers (right), all 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-35 dedicated crew chiefs, pose in front of an F-35A Lightning II during a Dedicated Crew Chief competition, Feb. 27, 2026, at Luke Air
March 3, 2026
Luke Hosts PTSD Care Training

Annemarie du LeBohn, human development trainer and resilience expert, leads a post-traumatic stress disorder and resiliency training for base leadership, Feb. 25, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Luke AFB leaders attended the training to reinforce the importance of understanding
Feb. 23, 2026
RCAF Delegates Visit Luke in Preparation for Future Fighter Integration

Royal Canadian Air Force Maj. Gen. Jeff Smyth, RCAF chief of air and space force development, speaks with U.S. Air Force Col. John Ryan, 56th Fighter Wing deputy commander, prior to attending a wing mission brief during a base visit, Feb. 18, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Discussions
Feb. 19, 2026
Silent Linchpins: Non-Destructive Inspection Airmen power Luke’s mission through

Behind the jet engines and the constant tempo of flight training, a team of Airmen work to ensure every aircraft that leaves the runway is structurally sound and safe to fly at the 56th Fighter Wing.
Feb. 13, 2026
F-35 IIFTU graduates international class, reinforcing allied readiness at Luke AFB

The F-35 International Intelligence Formal Training Unit graduated its most diverse class in program history during a ceremony on Feb. 11, 2026. Class 2026002 included seven students from five partner nations, featuring the first-ever graduates from Poland and Germany.
Jan. 29, 2026
Luke, Holloman Demonstrate Global Fighter Operations During Community Leader Visit

Airmen assigned to Luke Air Force Base and Holloman Air Force Base conducted integrated training between fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft this week to strengthen combat readiness and highlight Luke’s role as the U.S. Air Force’s premier fighter training installation supporting the service’s
Jan. 29, 2026
DOW Maintenance Symposium Highlights Readiness at Luke AFB

Members of the Department of War Maintenance Symposium, listen to U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jacob Moniz, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, talk about the operations of the F-35A Lightning II, Jan. 20, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Through the DOW Maintenance

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