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.

Luke AFB expands innovation on F-35 maintenance training

The 56th Component Maintenance Squadron’s Egress Systems Flight partnered with Lockheed Martin to work on two innovative technologies that aim to enhance F-35A Lightning II egress maintenance training.

Luke AFB salutes essential workers with flyover

Luke Air Force Base, to include the 56th Fighter Wing and the 944th Fighter Wing, along with the Arizona Air National Guard 161st Air Refueling Wing will honor Arizona’s front line COVID-19 responders with a community flyover May 1, 2020.

Luke Air Force Base increases health protection condition

Due to the significant increase in COVID-19 cases throughout the United States, the Secretary of Defense directed all Air Force installations to increase their Health Protection Condition (HPCON) to Charlie on March 26, 2020. Luke Air Force Base accomplished this change immediately following the

Luke AFB announces first positive COVID-19 cases, upgrades HPCON

Two individuals at Luke AFB, Arizona, tested positive March 18 with novel coronavirus and have upgraded to Health Protection Condition Bravo. 

149th Fighter Wing takes part in Coronet Cactus

Coronet Cactus is an annual training event that takes members of the 149th Fighter Wing, headquartered at JBSA-Lackland, to Arizona to participate in a simulated deployment that acts as a capstone project for the current iteration of F-16 student pilots.

56th SFS revitalizes squadron, enhances lethality

The 56th Security Forces Squadron is leading the way in implementing the Squadron of the Future Initiative within Air Education and Training Command by reorganizing their squadron to achieve optimal performance and increase operational readiness and lethality.

Luke Public Health team maintains Airmen medical readiness

A variety of factors can hinder Airmen from successfully completing the mission or deploying, whether it be sickness, poor eating and sleeping habits or unfamiliarity with the job. Airmen in the 56th Operational Medicine Readiness Squadron Public Health unit help mitigate those factors, thus

Luke holds 4th Quarter Load Crew Competition

Luke AFB F-35s and F-16s soar in the morning sky