Oct. 20, 2021 56th EMS wheel and tire team: never tired, always rollin’ The 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron leadership team increased their wheel and tire knowledge and hands-on experience, Oct. 14, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, during a shop visit that focused on disassembling, cleaning and inspecting an F-35A Lightning II wheel and tire assembly.
Sept. 20, 2021 Luke Airmen participate in 9/11 Tower Challenge Over 1,500 participants attended the 9/11 Tower Challenge at Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona including civilians, active-duty and reserve military personnel, veterans, firefighters and first responders. Participants walked up and down stadium stairs representing the 110 flights of stairs climbed
Aug. 12, 2021 Air Force installs system to protect drinking water near Luke AFB The Air Force Civil Engineer Center has completed installation and testing of a water filtration system that reduces Perfluorooctanoic Acid and Perfluorooctane Sulfonate from drinking water near Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., to levels below the Environmental Protection Agency’s lifetime health
Aug. 2, 2021 Back-to-School Bash brings supplies to military families The Back-to-School Bash event, hosted by the 56th Fighter Wing Chapel, provides school supplies for military families July 21, 2021, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
July 27, 2021 EFMP provides specialized services, family support, care A family unit can be a unique dynamic filled with members who are continuously developing, growing and coming into their own. While each member navigates their personal experience, additional services may be needed to ensure optimal support and care. A program in place equipped to assist with
Jan. 26, 2021 Key Spouse Program provides critical support to families An elite team of volunteers serve as a communication link between the wing commander and Luke Air Force Base families. They are known as key spouses.“The Key Spouse Program is a peer-to-peer support program and a way for spouses to volunteer,” said Jessica Maldonado, 944th Fighter Wing Airman and
Jan. 20, 2021 Luke Reserve squadron welcomes new members and families Reserve Citizen Airmen and their families new to the 944th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron visited the unit during a newcomers’ orientation Jan. 10 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.Col. Scott Briese, 944th Maintenance Group commander, welcomed the newcomers and gave a presentation covering the
Dec. 14, 2020 Luke reinforces TFI with DoD level maintenance award The 56th and 944th Fighter Wings’ maintenance groups, referred to as the 1K Maintenance Group at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, will be recipients of the 2020 Secretary of Defense Field-level Maintenance Award in the large category. The information was officially confirmed in a Department of Defense
Aug. 20, 2020 56th CES works ahead of schedule, garners $1.4 miliion in funding toward Luke's infrastructure The 56th Civil Engineer Squadron, Operations Element garnered a $1.4 million bonus toward Luke AFB infrastructure with 100 percent of Luke facilities and assets in inventory three months ahead of schedule.
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.