News - Tag 56th Fighter Wing

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.
Dec. 4, 2018
F-35 HFT prepares for new demonstration profile

The F-35 Heritage Flight Team is officially transitioning to the F-35 Demonstration Team for the 2019 air show season taking their current flying profile to new heights.
Nov. 29, 2018
RAAF prepares F-35s for historic arrival

The Royal Australian Air Force is preparing to send two F-35A Lightning II’s for their multi-day journey home to RAAF base Williamtown, New South Wales Australia.
May 4, 2017
Encountering crossroads, making choices

An upbringing of physical and emotional abuse, drug filled streets and foster care are what one Luke Thunderbolt encountered that lead to a decision to change his life for the better.
April 25, 2017
Whisler Brothers Take Flight

Airmen in the Air Force often times have family members who serve alongside them, but seldom does a brotherhood directly contribute to the same mission. For the Whisler brothers, they were reunited and had the opportunity to fly and train together April 24, 2017, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.