News - Tag Luke AFB

July 16, 2019
F-35 Demo Team soars over Alaska

The F-35A Lightning II was on full display during the Artic Lightning Airshow at Eielson AFB, Alaska, July 13, 2019.
July 3, 2019
Thunderbolt with two titles: Marine and Airman

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – No matter what branch of the military an individual serves in, whether it’s the Air Force, Marine Corps, Army, Navy or Coast Guard, at the end of the day we’re all fighting for the same team. Less than 1 percent of the American population answers the call to serve and
Feb. 27, 2019
Luke F-35 weapons load crew capabilities enhanced through total force training

It’s a phrase often heard around the Air Force, “We train like we fight”, and this time, it came from the weapons community in what’s commonly referred to as the “Weapons Load Barn”.
Feb. 7, 2019
Metals Technology: Innovating the future of airpower

From aircraft parts to specialized tools, the Airmen at the 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology flight manufacture and fix any asset that comes their way.
Dec. 1, 2018
Luke AFB stands up new F-35A lightning II fighter squadron

The 308th Fighter Squadron was reactivated in a ceremony at Luke Air Force Base, Nov. 30. The squadron will house the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s and the Royal Danish Air Force’s F-35A Lightning IIs, in a training partnership.
Sept. 17, 2018
AETC chiefs gather at Luke for symposium

More than 50 chiefs from across Air Education and Training Command came to Luke Air Force Base for the AETC Chief Symposium Sept. 11-13.
Aug. 27, 2018
SecAF Wilson visits Luke

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson visited Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Aug. 24, 2018 to familiarize herself with the F-35A training mission of the 56th Fighter Wing and meet with Airmen around the base.
Dec. 8, 2016
Luke creates first F-35 undergraduate pilot curriculum

The first class of undergraduate pilots began training through the newly written F-35 Lightning II curriculum Dec. 5 in the F-35 Academic Training Center at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
April 6, 2016
Luke Airman receives black belt

Out of all the different styles of martial arts, Muay Thai is considered by many as the hardest to master. However one Airman was able to achieve this mastery and learn more about himself in the process.
May 1, 2015
Luke commander brings home flagship F-35

The 56th Fighter Wing flagship F-35 Lightning II arrived at Luke Air Force Base April 28, it was the base's 22nd F-35. Flying the aircraft from Lockheed Martin's Forth Worth, Texas, plant to Arizona was Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, the 56th FW commander.