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  • Luke AMU assigns first F-35 dedicated crew chiefs

    A crew chief's role is crucial in today's Air Force.Crew chiefs have played an invaluable part through the advancement of aviation over the past 100 years. They are technically proficient in most, if not all, aspects of aircraft maintenance and work with specialized maintainers to keep aircraft

  • Marines receive first F-35C Lightning II carrier variant

    The first F-35C Lightning II, carrier variant, for the U.S. Marine Corps touched-down on the flight line here, Jan. 13, from the Lockheed Martin plant in Fort Worth, Texas, to begin training in support of carrier-based operations.U.S. Marine Lt. Col. J.T. “Tank” Ryan, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron

  • Australian F-35 lands at Luke

    The first Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II jet arrived at Luke Air Force Base Dec. 18. The jet's arrival marks the first international partner F-35 to arrive for training at Luke."Today, we take another tremendous step forward in our transition to the F-35 here at Luke," said Brig. Gen.

  • Luke changes refueling truck color, mitigates F-35 shutdowns

    The 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron recently added a new fuel truck to its fleet designed to improve mission effectiveness and safety on the flightline.It's not really a new fuel truck, but an old fuel truck with its tank painted white. Affectionately called "Big Green" by LRS Airmen, the new

  • F-35 arrival revives memories for retired fighter pilot

    F-15 pilot training began at Luke Air Force Base 40 years ago. With the arrival of the F-35, one retired fighter pilot reflects on his time as an F-15 Strike Eagle test pilot at Luke and his vision for the future of the Air Force."The F-15 was a great advancement in technology and performance in

  • VFA-101 "Grim Reapers" introduce F-35C to NAS Oceana

    The "Grim Reapers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 returned to the Naval Air Station Oceana flight line, October 28, bringing with them the future of Naval Aviation.The F-35C Lightning II completed its' first landing at Oceana, providing Sailors a chance to learn more about the platform."The

  • Luke cuts ribbon on F-35 Academic Training Center

    Luke Air Force Base celebrated the opening of its F-35 Lightning II Academic Training Center Oct. 9.The new facility will provide state-of-the-art training for fighter pilots and continue Luke's mission to train the world's best fighter pilots.The audience of about 175 people included elected

  • First DOD GO completes F-35 qualification training

    When the wheels of his F-35A Lightning II touched down here around 1 p.m., Sept. 26, Maj. Gen. Jay Silveria became the first Department of Defense general officer to complete qualification training in the joint strike fighter.Silveria, the commander of the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center at Nellis Air

  • Luke AFB celebrates 100th F-35 flight

    Luke Air Force Base launched its 100th F-35A sortie at approximately noon on Tuesday."Flying the 100th F-35A sortie at Luke is a tremendous accomplishment," said Maj. William Andreotta, 61st Fighter Squadron chief of standardization and evaluations. "It is also a tribute to all the hard work and