Luke AFB connects with local football fans at AZ Cardinals’ Salute to Service game

Elizabeth Canchola, football game attendee, tries on firefighting equipment at a Salute to Service event with the help of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Craig Dennis, 944th Civil Engineer Squadron driver/operator, Nov. 14, 2021, at the State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona. At the event, Airmen from Luke Air Force Base interacted with civilians and explained different aspects of their career field to fans attending the Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals game. The Cardinals hold this annual event to honor, empower and connect with our nation’s service members, veterans and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David C. Busby)

Luke AFB connects with local football fans at AZ Cardinals’ Salute to Service game

Airmen from the 62nd and 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Units set up their station for a Salute to Service event Nov. 14, 2021, at the State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona. Football fans at the event were able to explore various weapons and equipment on display before the Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals game. The Cardinals hold this annual event to honor, empower, and connect with our nation’s service members, veterans and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David C. Busby)

Luke AFB connects with local football fans at AZ Cardinals’ Salute to Service game

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Caleb Cool, 56th Security Forces Squadron base defense operator, explains the different types of protective gear used in his career field to a mom and her daughter Nov. 14, 2021, during a Salute to Service event at the State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona. Cool and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Juan Feliciano, 56th SFS vehicle control officer, spoke with football fans about their vests, helmets, mock weapons and other tactical gear on display at the event. The Arizona Cardinals hold this annual event to honor, empower and connect with our nation’s service members, veterans and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David C. Busby)

Luke AFB connects with local football fans at AZ Cardinals’ Salute to Service game

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Hector Millan, 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons expeditor, shows different ammo rounds to football fans alongside U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Donte Alexander, 63rd AMU dedicated crew chief, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Cooper, 62nd AMU integrated assistant dedicated crew chief, Nov. 14, 2021, at the State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona. The Salute to Service event provided an opportunity for 62nd and 63rd AMU Airmen to build their relationships with the civilian sector through open avenues for communication. The Cardinals hold this annual event to honor, empower and connect with our nation’s service members, veterans and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David C. Busby)

Luke AFB connects with local football fans at AZ Cardinals’ Salute to Service game

Published Nov. 17, 2021
By Senior Airman David Busby
56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

GLENDALE, Ariz. --

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 56th Security Forces Squadron and 944th Civil Engineer Squadron attended the annual Salute to Service event before the Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals game Nov. 14, 2021 at the State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona. Football fans were able to explore various weapons and equipment on display at the various stations. The Cardinals hold this annual event to honor, empower, and connect with our nation’s service members, veterans and their families.