July 19, 2022 Luke AFB Medical Group Keeps the Mission Healthy Sherri Chastain, 56th Medical Group medical laboratory technologist, tests fluid samples for the flu, the common cold, and COVID-19, July 13, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th MDG provides routine laboratory testing, drug testing and COVID-19 testing, to active-duty service members
July 14, 2022 Col Matthew Johnston Assumes Control of the 56th Operations Group It’s change of command season here at Luke Air Force Base! Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 56th Fighter Wing commander, served as the reviewing officer when Col. George Watkins relinquished command of the 56th Operations Group to Col. Matthew Johnston on June. 3, 2022.
May 11, 2022 Military members attend Air Force Medical Home Operations course U.S. Air Force Medical Home personnel attend a four-day AFMH Operations course for initial indoctrination or refresher training, April 28, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
May 10, 2022 The 56th FW hosts Arizona Congressional Staff Delegation Members from the Arizona Congressional Staff Delegation received a mission brief and tour from the 56th Fighter Wing leadership during a visit, May 5, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
April 29, 2022 Members of 56th Medical Group provide defense support for civil authority Since the start of the global pandemic that introduced COVID-19 to the world, Airmen assigned to the 56th Medical Group have participated in six missions to combat the disease. The most recent mission took place during a month-long assignment that began in February of 2022.
April 21, 2022 56th MSG Airmen conduct ACE multi-capable exercise As the saying goes, you have to crawl before you can walk, and walk before you can run.For the Agile Combat Employment program, or ACE, the concept is no different when it comes to training Airmen for duty at Luke Air Force Base and in various theaters of operations.“ACE as a concept of operations
April 8, 2022 Sykes family expands as AF family steps up The Sykes family received devastating news in February 2021 when their daughter, Zoey, was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. Once alone, their family grew when their Air Force family stepped in to support and help them in their long journey.
Feb. 7, 2022 Luke F-16 gets heritage paint in celebration of AETC’s 80th Anniversary Airmen from the 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron prep and repaint an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft Jan. 13, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
Nov. 17, 2021 Luke AFB connects with local football fans at AZ Cardinals’ Salute to Service game U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 56th Security Forces Squadron and 944th Civil Engineer Squadron attended the annual Salute to Service event before the Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals game Nov. 14, 2021 at the State Farm Stadium,
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.