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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
March 22, 2022
56th Fighter Wing transforms learning with Embry-Riddle educational partnership

The 56th FW at Luke AFB, Arizona, entered into a mutually beneficial Education Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to provide access for undergraduate researchers and software developers to foster the development of new technologies in the aviation and aerospace
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.
Dec. 28, 2021
AETC is making AF Spark Tank heat…again!

Fifteen semi-finalists for the 2022 Spark Tank campaign were announced Nov. 24, including two submissions that will represent Air Education and Training Command as Air Force Spark Tank semi-finalists.
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,

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