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Luke's role in AETC

A view to the east from the control tower of Luke Field on Feb. 9, 1943, revealed completed construction of the base. (Courtesy Photo)
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Luke's role in AETC

The 56th Fighter Wing flag with its many campaign and awards streamers was unfurled for the first time April 1, 1994, when the wing took over host unit duties. (Courtesy Photo)
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AETC OAY

Senior Airman Jan Diaz Garcia, 56th Maintenance Group, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, receives an award from Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander, Air Education and Training Command and AETC Command Chief Master Sgt. David Staton during a ceremony here, June 16. Diaz Garcia was selected as the AETC Honor Guard Member of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)
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Fire Department rappel Training

Firefighters from Luke and Davis-Monthan Air Force Bases Civil Engineer Squadrons raise a rescue basket to the top of the water tower during a rappelling exercise April 8, 2016, at Luke AFB, Ariz. This exercise prepares the firefighters to quickly respond to real world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Hensley)
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SECAF

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, receives instruction from Lt. Col. Rhett Hierlmeier, 56th Training Squadron director of operations on a flight simulator, March 10, 2016, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. James toured the Academic Training Center and received briefings on the progress of F-35 Lightning II operations, pilot training, and simulators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devante Williams)
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Operation Kids

Members of the first ever F-35 Lightning II heritage flight team from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. participate in the Heritage Flight Conference at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Ariz., March 4-6, 2016. The heritage flight program features modern USAF fighter aircraft flying alongside World War II, Korean and Vietnam era aircraft in a dynamic display of our nation's air power history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Staci Miller)
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Operation Kids

The F-35 heritage flight team from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. is the first F-35 team to participate in the Heritage Flight Program. The program features modern USAF fighter aircraft flying alongside World War II, Korean and Vietnam era aircraft in a dynamic display of our nation's air power history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Staci Miller)
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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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IPE practice

Senior Airman Anna Sherman, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment journeyman, practices fitting an Improved Outer Tactical Vest on Senior Airman Georgette Moore, 56th LRS IPE journeyman, Feb. 25, 2016 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. IPE Airmen issue mobility oriented protection gear, outer tactical vests, helmets and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Lee)
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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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F-35 Weapons Loading

Airman 1st Class Matthew Wolfel, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, prepares to load an F-35 Lightning ll during the 4th quarter weapon's loading competition Dec. 18 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. This quarter featured the first time the F-35 was used in the competition against the F-16 Fighting Falcon at Luke. Three man crews from the 61st AMU, 309th AMU, 310th AMU, and the 425th AMU went head to head to earn this quarters win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Staci Miller)
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F-35 Weapons Loading

(left to right) Airman 1st Class Matthew Wolfe and Staff Sgt. Amy Zmakl, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, prepare to load an F-35 Lightning ll during the 4th quarter weapon's loading competition Dec. 18 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. This quarter featured the first time the F-35 was used in the competition against the F-16 Fighting Falcon at Luke. Three man crews from the 61st AMU, 309th AMU, 310th AMU, and the 425th AMU went head to head to earn this quarters win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Staci Miller)
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F-35 Weapons Loading

Weapons load crew members from the 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit load an F-35 Lightning ll during the 4th quarter weapon's loading competition Dec. 18 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. This quarter featured the first time the F-35 was used in the competition against the F-16 Fighting Falcon at Luke. Three man crews from the 61st AMU, 309th AMU, 310th AMU, and the 425th AMU went head to head to earn this quarters win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Staci Miller)
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F-35 Weapons Loading

Staff Sgt. Cally Hatrick, 310st Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, prepares to load an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the 4th quarter weapon's loading competition Dec. 18 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. This quarter featured the first time the F-35 Lightning ll was used in the competition against the F-16 at Luke. Three man crews from the 61st AMU, 309th AMU, 310th AMU, and the 425th AMU went head to head to earn this quarters win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Grace Lee)
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F-35 Weapons Loading

309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, prepare to load an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the 4th quarter weapon's loading competition Dec. 18 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. This quarter featured the first time the F-35 Lightning ll was used in the competition against the F-16 at Luke. Three man crews from the 61st AMU, 309th AMU, 310th AMU, and the 425th AMU went head to head to earn this quarters win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Grace Lee)
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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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Norwegian F-35 flies for first time under Norwegian command

Norwegian Maj. Morten Hanche, 62nd Fighter Squadron F-35 student pilot, smiles as he enters the cockpit of a Norwegian F-35 for the first time, Dec. 14, 2015, at Luke Air Force Base. Hanche made history as the first Norwegian to ever pilot an F-35. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ridge Shan)
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Norwegian F-35 flies for first time under Norwegian command

Norwegian Maj. Morten Hanche, 62nd Fighter Squadron F-35 student pilot, prepares to taxi his Norwegian F-35 out onto the runway for takeoff, Dec. 14, 2015, at Luke Air Force Base. This F-35 is one of the first two F-35s that have been produced specifically to meet the needs of the Norwegian Royal Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ridge Shan)
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Norwegian F-35 flies for first time under Norwegian command

One of the first two Norwegian F-35s soars through the air under the control of Norwegian Maj. Morten Hanche, 62nd Fighter Squadron F-35 student pilot, Dec. 14, 2015, at Luke Air Force Base. Hanche engaged in simulated close air support in coordination with ground forces as an exercise during the sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ridge Shan)
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Norwegian F-35 flies for first time under Norwegian command

Maj. Gen. Per-Egil Rygg, Chief of Staff of the Royal Norwegian Air Force, conducts an interview for members of the press, Dec. 14, 2015, at Luke Air Force Base. Rygg discussed the significance of the first flight of a Norwegian F-35 by a Norwegian pilot, Maj. Morten Hanche. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ridge Shan)
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