April 23, 2026 Luke AFB's 7 Squadrons Demonstrate Integrated Airpower A Republic of Singapore Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon, a Belgian Air Component F-35A Lightning II, and U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing fly in formation, April 10, 2026, near Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The future of combat airpower is shaped through
Jan. 29, 2026 Luke, Holloman Demonstrate Global Fighter Operations During Community Leader Visit Airmen assigned to Luke Air Force Base and Holloman Air Force Base conducted integrated training between fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft this week to strengthen combat readiness and highlight Luke’s role as the U.S. Air Force’s premier fighter training installation supporting the service’s
Aug. 4, 2025 60th FS executes Lonestar Lightning Texas provided unique airspace and challenges to the pilots and maintainers and helped increase overall readiness, adaptability, and lethality.
Dec. 26, 2024 New Era Begins with Arrival of Poland’s F-35s at Ebbing ANGB NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The first pair of F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation fighter aircraft arrived at Fort Smith’s Ebbing Air National Guard Base Dec. 23.The two aircraft belong to Poland and will be used to train Polish fighter pilots to use the newest generation jets.“The arrival of Poland’s
Nov. 13, 2024 Retired Maj. Gen. Leonard, homeschoolers visit Luke AFB Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Brook Leonard, prior 56th Fighter Wing commander (2016-2018), and a group of homeschooled students from the local area tour the flightline, Nov. 7, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Leonard served in the U.S. Air Force until 2022, retiring out of Peterson Space
April 1, 2024 Luke brings Allied partners to Red Flag 24 -2 The 56th Fighter Wing brought Allied partners to Red Flag 24-2 March, 10-23, 2024, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Jan. 5, 2024 AF Year in Photos This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Oct. 7, 2022 Photos: Luke AFB F-35A Lightning II’s join the B-1 Immersion U.S. Air Force Maj. Casey Manning, 62nd Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot, prepares to take flight Oct. 3, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Manning and several other F-35A pilots prepared to join a B-1B Lancer assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess AFB, Texas in formation over the United
Sept. 26, 2022 Photos: F-35As take off from Luke AFB An F-35A Lightning II aircraft takes off Sept. 23, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The F-35 is a fifth-generation fighter that features advanced stealth, sensor fusion and logistics support capabilities that provide increased survivability in an advanced threat environment. Luke AFB is home
Sept. 23, 2022 T-38s, F-35s sync for pilot training The 2d Fighter Training Squadron and the 61st Fighter Squadron, stationed at Luke AFB, Arizona, traveled to Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, to conduct the capstone for student pilots in the F-35A Lightning II basic course, Sept. 12-23, 2022.