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
Sept. 2, 2021 56th FW deploys Airmen to support Operation Allies Welcome More than 70 Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing deployed to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, in support of Operation Allies Welcome, Aug. 30, 2021.
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
July 19, 2021 Weather Flight - Watching the Skies Take a moment and paint a picture. You are a pilot for an F-35A Lightning II aircraft and are executing your pre-flight checklist at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.All lights are green, the aircraft is fueled, and the tower gives you the go-ahead. As you taxi to the end of the runway, you hear over
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
May 2, 2020 Luke, Arizona ANG salute Phoenix healthcare workers, first responders Luke Air Force Base and the Arizona’s Air National Guard honored Arizona front line responders with a 15-aircraft flyover today, May 1, 2020.
March 26, 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
March 19, 2020 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.
Jan. 25, 2019 Team Luke essential part of AF development, hosts Revitalizing Squadron Task Force As the largest fighter wing in the world, Luke AFB often has the responsibility of sharing important practices and methods stemming from the innovation of our Airmen – both in and out of uniform.