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Indy Car Experience

Mario Andretti, retired Italian American world champion racing driver, and Col. David Shoemaker, 56th Fighter Wing vice commander, drives off in an Indy race car at the Phoenix International Raceway, Ariz., Feb. 27, 2016. Shoemaker was treated to the full racing experience, which featured riding in a Indy-style race car with Mario Andretti for two laps around the track. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devante Williams)
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Fueling the Fire

Senior Airman Alex Allison, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, performs a flash test Feb. 16, 2016 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The test is to check the quality and confirm a sample of fuel is Jet A fuel which is used for all aircraft at Luke. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Hensley)
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56th Civil Engineer Squadron

Airman 1st Class Demetrius Smith, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operator, watches to make sure the interior gets clean while spraying out the street sweeper at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Jan. 5. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Hensley)
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56th Security Forces Squadron

Senior Airman Sean McFadden, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, searches a suspect while under watch from Maxo, 56th SFS MWD, during a demonstration for students attending Airman Leadership School at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 15, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Hensley)
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Military Working Dog

Staff Sgt. Justin Gonzalez, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, carries Rango, MWD, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 18, 2015. MWD handlers have to train and condition their bodies to be able to carry both a full ruck sack and their dog. Handlers need to be prepared to carry their dogs in the event of an injury or if the dog becomes too tired. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Hensley)
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CDC

Zelia Mersinger, 56th Force Support Squadron child development center educational technician, helps a baby onto her walker at the Child Development Center at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 7, 2015. The CDC accepts children with reservations and a space-available, drop-in basis. A child may stay for a few hours or spend the entire day on a limited basis. The center also has an active sublet program for parents seeking temporary care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devante Williams)
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Australian F-35 Takeoff

Royal Australian Air Force Maj. Andrew Jackson, 61st Fighter Squadron RAAF squadron leader, takes off in a RAAF F-35 A Lightning II at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 14, 2015. This flight marks the first F-35 sortie for the RAAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devante Williams)
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RAAF F-35 sortie

Royal Australian Air Force Maj. Andrew Jackson, 61st Fighter Squadron RAAF squadron leader, taxis out to the runway at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 14, 2015. Jackson is the first Australian pilot to fly the RAAF F-35 at Luke. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Hensley)
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RAAF F-35 sortie

Royal Australian Air Force Maj. Andrew Jackson, 61st Fighter Squadron RAAF squadron leader, performs pre-flight checks in a RAAF F-35 A Lightning II at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 14, 2015. Pre-flight checks help ensure the aircraft is fit and flight ready. Jackson was the first Australian pilot to fly the RAAF F-35 at Luke. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Hensley)
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RAAF F-35 sortie

Royal Australian Air Force Maj. Andrew Jackson, 61st Fighter Squadron RAAF squadron leader, straps on a gravitational force suit prior to a flight at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 14, 2015. Jackson was preparing to fly the first RAAF F-35 A Lightning II flight at Luke. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Hensley)
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RAAF F-35 sortie

Royal Australian Air Force Maj. Andrew Jackson, 61st Fighter Squadron RAAF squadron leader, taxis out to the runway at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 14, 2015. This flight marks the first F-35 sortie for the RAAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Hensley)
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Introducing, the F-35 Lightning II

An F-35 Lightning II sits on the flightline at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2015. The F-35 is a 5th Generation fighter, combining advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility, fully fused sensor information, network-enabled operations and advanced sustainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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An under-the-belly look

Staff Sgt. Robert James Jr., 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, provides insight on the F-35 Lightning II at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2015. James is one of more than 1,000 specially trained F-35 maintainers trained with simulators like the weapons loading trainer at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida Integrated Training Center. The simulators provide realistic maintenance training without taking the aircraft off the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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Graduation day surprise

Laughlin Air Force Base student pilot graduates, Class 15-08, and their families tour two F-35 Lightning II jets on May 1, 2015. Luke currently has 22 of the scheduled 144 F-35’s on the flightline with 20 U.S. jets and two from the Royal Australian Air Force. A total of 11 countries will send representatives to Luke Air Force Base’s F-35 program, and in June, Luke will stand up the 62nd Fighter Squadron to begin flying in September. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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Mission-focused

Col. Brian Hastings, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, left, speaks with Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter Wing commander, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2015. The 56th FW is the largest fighter wing in the U.S. Air Force, graduating more than 300 F-16 pilots and 300 air control professionals annually, and will soon transition into the sole pilot training center for the F-35 Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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Mentoring Airmen

Maj. William Andreotta, 56th Training Squadron assistant director of operations, talks with Airmen at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2015. Luke’s critical role in the F-35 Lightning II mission is focused on training and producing U.S. and international pilots for the U.S. Air Force’s initial operational capability in August of 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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Future pilot

An instructor pilot with the 96th Flying Training Squadron, left, speaks with a student pilot about the F-35 Lightning II at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2015. As team XL seeks to graduate the world’s best pilots, this experience provided the next-generation of warfighter’s an opportunity to view the aircraft up-close and personal, receive briefings from the pilots and maintenance professionals and learn about its important role in the Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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Documenting the future of America's 'Air Power'

Danny Williams, 47th Student Squadron Simulator instructor, captures images of the F-35 Lightning II sits at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2015. The two F-35’s are based out of the 61st Fighter Squadron, nicknamed “Top Dogs”, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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CSAF

Gen. Mark Welsh III, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, spoke to Luke Air Force Base Airmen Monday at an all-call in Hangar 999 and later visited with Airmen across base. He highlighted the Airman health, wellness and quality of life mission and community initiatives taken by Luke Air Force Base and the Arizona Air National Guard. He also viewed the steps taken toward F-35 and KC-135 training and operations at both locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Hensley)
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CSAF

Gen. Mark Welsh III, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, meets Luke leaders in the wing conference room to talk about the importance of preparing Airmen to be deployment ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Hensley)
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