The 56th FW hosts Arizona Congressional Staff Delegation

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian “Nova” Kane, 56th Training Squadron F-35A Lightning II aircraft instructor pilot, directs Michael Tree, military and veterans’ community liaison to U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko, on the use of an F-35A Hands-On Throttle and Stick simulator May 4, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The simulator is one of the first steps used to train new U.S. Air Force F-35 pilots at the 56th Fighter Wing and sets the foundation for a more lethal, ready force. Familiarization with Luke AFB equipment allows Tree and the Arizona Congressional Staff Delegation to better understand the 56th Fighter Wing’s mission, successes and challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

The 56th FW hosts Arizona Congressional Staff Delegation

Members from the Arizona Congressional Staff Delegation receive a mission brief from the 56th Fighter Wing leadership during a visit, May 5, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The brief provided an overview of the 56th FW’s mission and capabilities. Familiarization with processes and systems implemented by the 56th FW serves to strengthen public opinion and trust in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

The 56th FW hosts Arizona Congressional Staff Delegation

Samantha Sabol, military legislative assistant to U.S. Rep. David Schweikert, operates an F-35A Lightning II aircraft simulator during a visit, May 5, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The simulator is one of the first steps used to train new U.S. Air Force F-35 pilots at the 56th Fighter Wing and sets the foundation for a more lethal, ready force. Familiarization with Luke AFB equipment allows Sabol and the Arizona Congressional Staff Delegation to better understand the 56th Fighter Wing’s mission, successes and challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

The 56th FW hosts Arizona Congressional Staff Delegation

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hope Woody, 56th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, explains to members from the Arizona Congressional Staff Delegation, how pilots use various pieces of equipment during a visit, May 4, 2022, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Providing members of the staff delegation familiarization with aircrew flight equipment, as well as training methods, strengthens the trust put into the U.S. Air Force as a whole. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)

The 56th FW hosts Arizona Congressional Staff Delegation

Published May 10, 2022
By Senior Airman David Busby
56 FW/PA

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE—Members from the Arizona Congressional Staff Delegation received a mission brief and tour from the 56th Fighter Wing leadership during a visit, May 5, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The brief provided an overview of the 56th FW’s mission and capabilities. Familiarization with processes and systems implemented by the 56th FW serves to strengthen public opinion and trust in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Busby)