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Jan. 24, 2024
In the Wild Blue Yonder: Luke AFB jets in flight

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II’s assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron and an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron, fly in formation, Jan. 19, 2024, over Luke AFB, Arizona. The F-35A is an agile, versatile, high-performance, 9 G-force capable multirole fighter that
Nov. 20, 2023
AFIMSC leads new ACE and military pilot training mission beddown project

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is leading a more than $500 million facilities construction project to facilitate expeditionary skills training and military pilot training at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Ark.
Nov. 19, 2023
US Air Force upgrades eye protection for aircrew

Comprised of eight different devices and known as the Block 3 family of products, the eyewear will provide protection from laser threats and introduces a combined laser and ballistic protection capability for the first time.
Nov. 9, 2023
173rd FW prepares for F-35 transition, hosts SATAF

The 173rd Fighter Wing hosted their first Site Activation Task Force to plan for the transition to an F-35 Fighter Training Unit Oct. 31 – Nov. 2, 2023.
Sept. 22, 2023
RAGE with the Gorillas: Maj. Hammervold

Meet U.S. Air Force Maj. Joshua Hammervold, an F-35A Lightning II student instructor pilot with the 58th Fighter Squadron.
Aug. 2, 2023
AFETS personnel essential to Luke AFB’s mission

Comprised of highly qualified veteran specialists, the Air Force Engineering and Technical Services civilians collaborate closely with active-duty Airmen and their Lockheed Martin counterparts, offering continuity of knowledge and decades of experience to aviation maintenance across the Air Force.
June 5, 2023
Luke | Fifth F-35 squadron activates at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Adam Vogel assumed command of the 310th Fighter Squadron at an assumption of command ceremony June 2, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
May 30, 2023
Spikes train with Oregon Eagles

The 62nd Fighter Squadron and 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, traveled to Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base, Oregon, to participate in off-station interoperability fighter pilot and Airmenship training with the 173rd Fighter
April 24, 2023
Luke | 2,000th U.S. F-35 pilot graduates from Luke AFB

The 56th Fighter Wing graduated the 2,000th F-35 Lightning II pilot, U.S. Air Force Maj. Christopher “Blade” Jeffers, April 17th, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
Jan. 26, 2023
Luke AFB showcases aircraft at Mesa Aviation Day

Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, showcased an F-35A Lightning II and F-16 Fighting Falcon at the Mesa Gateway Aviation Day, Jan. 24, 2023, in Mesa, Arizona.