News - Tag Luke AFB

May 31, 2021
Luke AFB Airman saves 28 lives in Westgate shooting

For one Airman, his childhood dream of becoming a superhero became his reality. Tech. Sgt. Michael Walker, 309th Fighter Squadron aviation resource manager, received the 2021 Air Force Sergeants Association William H. Pitsenbarger Heroism Award March 17. The AFSA presents the award annually to an
Feb. 10, 2021
Explore "Next Gen Debrief" and innovation on new "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast

Aggressively and cost-effectively modernizing education and training to transform the way Airmen learn is one of AETC’s top priorities. As part of AETC’s team that will represent the command at Spark Tank 2021 during the upcoming virtual AFA Aerospace Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Fla., Maj. Kevin
Jan. 8, 2021
AETC Airmen named Finalists in 2021 Spark Tank Challenge

Three Airmen from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona will represent Air Education and Training Command during the Spark Tank Challenge at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium in this February. Spark Tank is an annual event where Airmen pitch innovative ideas to top Air Force leadership and a
Dec. 29, 2020
From virtual to reality: F-35A, B-2 conduct joint training mission

Ten F-35A Lightning II fighter jets from the 63rd Fighter Squadron “Panthers” participated in a joint capstone training mission with two B-2 Spirit stealth bombers assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Nov. 18, 2020.
Nov. 23, 2020
Mobile lactation pods provide secure location for nursing mothers to breastfeed/pump

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – One of three mobile lactation pods arrived at Luke Air Force Base, Nov. 12, 2020, to provide a private room equipped with the resources needed for women to safely breastfeed and pump breastmilk regardless of the work location.
Nov. 12, 2020
F-35s demonstrate airpower during sortie training

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 62nd Fighter Squadron takes flight during an evening mission, Nov. 2, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Unlike any other legacy aircraft, the F-35 cockpit has advanced controls that allow the pilot to change the size, location and content of data on each
Nov. 5, 2020
Royal Australian Air Force departs Luke after completing training objectives

Royal Australian Air Force Squadron Leader Christopher Baker, 61st Fighter Squadron instructor pilot, addresses guests an RAAF Mateship farewell event, Oct. 30, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Since 2015, 37 RAAF pilots completed the 56th Fighter Wing-led F-35A Lightning II operational
Oct. 13, 2020
Joint training makes Australia’s F-35 mission fully operational

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – Luke Air Force Base is fulfilling Secretary of Defense Mark Esper’s national defense priority of strengthening alliances and partnerships by training alongside the Royal Australian Air Force.
Sept. 18, 2020
Through family-focused support, U.S., Air Force senior leaders offers a 21st century roadmap to success

Karen Pence, wife of Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett and Sharene Brown, wife of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., visited Luke AFB, Sept. 17, 2020.
Aug. 27, 2020
Photos: Hydraulics Airman assembles F-16 brake

Airman 1st Class Wesley De Leon, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron aircraft hydraulic systems journeyman, adjusts an F-16 Fighting Falcon brake Aug. 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Luke AFB supply sends broken or worn equipment to the hydraulics flight where it is fixed and sent back to