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  • Luke AFB holds 24-hour POW/MIA vigil

    U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing conduct a missing man formation during the POW/MIA retreat ceremony, Sept. 15, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th FW capped off its 24-hour vigil with a retreat ceremony, featuring the missing man formation, as

  • Fab Flight is Fabulous

    The 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron employs a unique multi-faceted approach to executing the aircraft maintenance mission at Luke Air Force Base. The fabrication flight is one of multiple flights dedicated to inspecting aircraft, precision structural repair, and producing support equipment

  • 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.

  • 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.