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  • Tiger for a day with the 85th Flying Training Squadron

    The 85th Flying Training Squadron (FTS), also known as the ‘Tigers’, hosted a unique, hands-on aviation experience for 25 local children aptly called Tiger for a Day. The fifth of August, 8/5, is special to the Tigers, and this year they got to share the joy with the local community.

  • An Eye on Quality

    Before Undergraduate Pilot Training students hear the applause of family and friends at graduation, they hear the engines of the T-6 Texan II. The Maintenance Authority & Quality team is tasked with ensuring their mechanical chorus is finely tuned.

  • Civil Air Patrol Inspires Future Airmen

    Civil Air Patrol cadets from around the country came to Columbus Air Force Base to participate in the Undergraduate Pilot Training Familiarization Course from July 12-20, 2024.

  • Air Force activates first of its kind 13th CABS at Luke AFB

    As part of the Air Force’s major moves to reoptimize the service for Great Power Competition, the 13th Combat Air Base Squadron was activated during an assumption of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

  • 58th FS B-Course students complete capstone in Alaska

    Gorillas from the 58th Fighter Squadron, 33rd Fighter Wing, traveled to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, to conduct off-station training July 17 - Aug. 3, 2024. The objective of this temporary duty was for the F-35A Lightning II Basic-Course students to complete the missionized sortie phase of their

  • Col. Berkland holds first All Call at 56FW

    U.S. Air Force Col. Dave Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks during the 56th FW All Call, July 29, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Berkland recently took command of the 56th FW and hosted his first All Call, where he formally introduced himself to Airmen and spoke about his

  • Straw assumes command of 340th FTG

    Col. Anthony Straw assumed command of the 340th Flying Training Group during a ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on July 26, 2024. The ceremony was officiated by 22nd Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Melissa Coburn.

  • Luke AFB Unveils Remodeled Library

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Maria Berardo, 56th Force Support Squadron commander, and Luke Air Force Base library personnel cut the ribbon at the library re-opening, July 24, 2024, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The remodeled library features new books, shelving, carpet, and paint. This initiative falls in line with