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 coordination and reinforce a culture of collaboration in support of shared mission requirements. Discussions during the summit focus on the sustainment of critical training resources such as land, airspace, and infrastructure that enable military readiness across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

Luke Hosts Arizona Commanders Summit

Attendees prepare to participate in an annual Arizona Commanders Summit, March 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Local community leaders participate in the summit to reinforce the strong relationships between military installations and the communities that support them. Participation from federal and state partners underscores the importance of cooperation in managing land, environmental resources, and airspace used to support military training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

Luke Hosts Arizona Commanders Summit

Local military and community leaders participate in an annual Arizona Commanders Summit, March 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The summit provides an opportunity for leaders to address challenges and identify solutions that help optimize the use of training ranges and operational infrastructure. By coordinating across installations and agencies, the summit helps ensure the long-term viability of training environments that support the readiness of the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

Luke Hosts Arizona Commanders Summit

Charles Buchanan, 56th Fighter Wing range management officer, leads local military and community leaders in introductions during an annual Arizona Commanders Summit, March 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The forum highlights how joint military leaders work together to align priorities and ensure Arizona’s training environment remains effective for multiple services. The summit provides an opportunity for leaders to address challenges and identify solutions that help optimize the use of training ranges and operational infrastructure (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

Luke Hosts Arizona Commanders Summit

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs greets U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, and Brig. Gen. John Conley, Arizona adjutant general, during an annual Arizona Commanders Summit, March 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Held semiannually, the Arizona Commanders Summit serves as a forum for installation commanders and partners to discuss issues affecting military operations throughout Arizona. Efforts discussed during the forum include protecting training environments in order to support the readiness of the joint force and to prepare Airmen and service members for future conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

Luke Hosts Arizona Commanders Summit

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs gives an address during an annual Arizona Commanders Summit, March 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The summit provides an opportunity for leaders to address challenges and identify solutions that help optimize the use of training ranges and operational infrastructure. By coordinating the sustainment of training lands, airspace, and infrastructure, the summit helps ensure military units across Arizona can continue to train effectively for real-world combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

Luke Hosts Arizona Commanders Summit

Local military and community leaders pose for a group photo during an annual Arizona Commanders Summit, March 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Held semiannually, the Arizona Commanders Summit serves as a forum for installation commanders and partners to discuss issues affecting military operations throughout Arizona. The forum highlights how joint military leaders work together to align priorities and ensure Arizona’s training environment remains effective for multiple services (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

Luke Hosts Arizona Commanders Summit

Published March 9, 2026
By Senior Airman Elias Carrero
56th Fighter Wing

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- 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 coordination and reinforce a culture of collaboration in support of shared mission requirements. Discussions during the summit focus on the sustainment of critical training resources such as land, airspace, and infrastructure that enable military readiness across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)