Netherlands Prime Minister visits Luke AFB Published Dec. 11, 2023 By Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove 56th Fighter Wing LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Mark Rutte, Netherlands prime minister, speaks with media personnel, Dec. 4, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Rutte’s visit to Arizona is part of an economic mission to the United States, seeking insights into the advanced aviation technology developed. The tour included discussions on the F-35 Lightning II’s role in bolstering NATO capabilities and its strategic importance in joint training exercises like Desert Vulture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)