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  • Luke | 19th AF command team talks successes, challenges

    Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart, 19th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Justin Apticar, 19th Air Force command chief, visited Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 15, 2023, and engaged with Luke Airmen to gain insight on the successes and challenges unique to the 56th Fighter Wing.

  • Photos: Luke AFB hosts STRONG Lab

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Domitrius Johnson, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron, fire protection specialist, performs an arm Y-Balance test, Jan. 13, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This test is part of the Signature Tracking for Optimized Nutrition and Training (STRONG) Lab program hosted by the

  • Photos: Luke AFB hosts All-American golfers

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trevor Schmitz and Airman 1st Class Alex Huerta, Luke Air Force Base guardsmen, fold the U.S. flag during a retreat ceremony, Dec. 27, 2022, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The flag will be presented to the winner of the tournament as part of their winnings. (U.S. Air Force photo

  • Swift Strike controls the air

    Interoperability is a key component of the collective ability to address global security challenges. Exercise Swift Strike aims to strengthen interoperability for American and Canadian air controllers and air battle managers.

  • POTUS lands at Luke AFB

    U.S. President Joseph R. Biden disembarks Air Force One at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 6, 2022. Members of the 56th Fighter Wing supported President Biden’s visit to Arizona, where he toured a newly constructed semiconductor manufacturing facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah D.

  • Luke | 56th MSG breaks ground on Splash Pad

    A groundbreaking ceremony for a new splash pad was held, Nov. 30, 2022, as Luke Air Force Base sets to create more recreational opportunities for Airmen and their families.

  • Luke AFB honors RNAF 10,000 flying hours

    Three Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft training at the 56th Fighter Wing fly in formation to commemorate the RNAF achieving 10,000 flying hours Nov. 16, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The RNAF is training with the 62nd Fighter Squadron and achieved this milestone seven

  • Luke AFB Chapel Kitchen Reopens

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 56th Fighter Wing and community members participate in the chapel kitchen ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 8, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The ceremony celebrated the reopening of the Luke AFB chapel kitchen, which was remodeled to better serve Airmen and their