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  • Luke AFB graduates 1,000th F-35 pilot

    The 56th Fighter Wing’s F-35 training program graduated its 1,000th student, U.S. Air Force Capt. Audrey Wilson, on August 3, 2023. The mission at the 56th FW is to train the world's premier fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen and Luke has served as one of the first bases for student fighter

  • Luke AFB offers legal services for EFMP families

    Military life presents unique challenges for military families, especially those with special needs members. Demetria Themistocles, the 56th Fighter Wing Judge Advocate’s most recent attorney advisor, specializes in the Exceptional Family Member Program and can advise service members on how to best

  • 607th ACS trains Multi-Capable Airmen

    The 607th Air Control Squadron instructs Airmen to become mission systems operators, combining three different career specialties within battle management in support of higher headquarters’ training goals at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

  • Luke AFB hosts Pride event

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Melissa Lord, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron fuels section chief, finishes first place after a cardboard boat race for a Pride Month event hosted by the Luke Pride Committee, June 9, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The month of June is designated to celebrate

  • 56 SFS puts on display for National Police Week

    A U.S. Army veteran speaks with members of the 56th Security Forces Squadron May 16, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th SFS hosted a display at the Luke AFB Exchange to showcase some of their equipment and answer questions about their role at Luke as a part of National Police Week.

  • IG conducts fuel spill exercise

    The 56th Fighter Wing Inspector General hosted a Defense Logistics Agency fuel spill exercise May 4, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

  • IG conducts fuel spill exercise

    The 56th Fighter Wing Inspector General hosted a Defense Logistics Agency fuel spill exercise May 4, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

  • 56th Fighter Wing hosts Haboob Havoc at Barry M. Goldwater Range

    Haboob Havoc is a total force competition that provides an opportunity for pilots from various bases to demonstrate their skills across a diverse range of aircraft while also testing their abilities in different mission sets such as simulated dogfighting, strafing, and gun runs.