Dec. 22, 2020 Luke F-35s, F-16s train daily An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 62nd Fighter Squadron prepares to takeoff, Dec. 15, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 62nd FS transitioned from flying F-16 Fighting Falcons to flying F-35 aircraft in 2015. There are four F-35 fighter squadrons and four F-16 fighter squadrons that
Nov. 12, 2020 F-35s demonstrate airpower during sortie training An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 62nd Fighter Squadron takes flight during an evening mission, Nov. 2, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Unlike any other legacy aircraft, the F-35 cockpit has advanced controls that allow the pilot to change the size, location and content of data on each
Aug. 26, 2020 Luke trains in Gunfighter Flag exercise The 62nd and 308th Fighter Squadrons participated in the Gunfighter Flag Large Force Exercise Aug. 17-21 at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho.
Aug. 21, 2020 AETC featured in AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Aug. 7, 2020 Photos: F-35A Lightning II, F-15 Eagle fly-in Two F-35A Lightning IIs and two F-15 Eagles were flown in for a static display August 7, 2020, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
Aug. 6, 2020 63rd FS implements Beast Mode weapons configuration on F-35A When a combat mission demands it, stealth is sacrificed for a maximum weapons configuration. The 56th Fighter Wing is employing innovative practices to ensure its F-35A pilots are prepared for all combat operations.
Aug. 3, 2020 Photos: Aircraft soaring over Luke AFB An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron takes off July 27, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-35 is the Air Force’s latest fifth-generation fighter and produces 43,000 pounds of thrust. Luke AFB is home to F-35s and F-16 Fighting Falcons that are used to train the world’s
July 16, 2020 Photos: Sunset flights over Luke AFB An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 63rd Fighter Squadron, takes flight on an evening mission July 13, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The F-35 produces 43,000 pounds of thrust and is designed to provide the pilot with enhanced situational awareness, positive target identification and
June 26, 2020 Luke AFB flyby celebrates LGBTQ community Maj. Tyler McBride, 62nd Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II instructor pilot, and Capt. Justin Lennon, 56th Training Squadron F-35 instructor pilot, performed a Pride Month flyby over Luke Air Force Base, June 26, 2020 to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
May 19, 2020 Aerospace Ground Equipment is “lifeline to the flightline” Aerospace ground equipment personnel perform a variety of tasks to help keep the world’s greatest Air Force jets in flight. LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Aerospace ground equipment personnel perform a variety of tasks to help keep the world’s greatest Air Force jets in flight.