56th Contracting Squadron airmen patrols the area during
56th Contracting Squadron airmen patrols the area during the exercise at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2016. 20 contracting airmen participated in the exercise, which gave them a glimpse on what to expec... More
Staff Sgt. Kessler Hamon, 310th Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Kessler Hamon, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, helps his kids pick out fire prevention material during 56th Civil Engineer Squadron fire station open house Oct. 15, 2016 at Luke Air Force... More
People gather to view an A-26 invader aircraft at the
People gather to view an A-26 invader aircraft at the 75 years of Airpower 2016 air show April 2, 2016. The A-26 Invader is a twin-engine light bomber and ground attack aircraft built during World War II. (U.S.... More
Maj. Nathan Heguy, 62nd Fighter Squadron fighter pilot,
Maj. Nathan Heguy, 62nd Fighter Squadron fighter pilot, shakes hands with Casey O’neal, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, after landing at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 12, 2016. Heguy’s sortie mar... More
Capt. Joseph Walker, 62nd Fighter Squadron flight commander,
Capt. Joseph Walker, 62nd Fighter Squadron flight commander, and Zack "Z-man" Anderson, age 16, poses with the F-35 Lightning II at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 7, 2016. . During their visit, Anderson visi... More
Airman 1st Class Reymundo Lopez, 56th Equipment Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Reymundo Lopez, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, prepares to jump into the Arctic Enema obstacle of the Tough Mudder challenge in Mesa, Ariz. Feb. 23, 2013. The obstacle featured a pit fill... More
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II lands at Luke Air
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II lands at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., July 25, 2018. The mission at the 56th Fighter Wing is to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Fo... More
An HH-60 Pave Hawk assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron
An HH-60 Pave Hawk assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., flies over the Barry M. Goldwater Range Complex, Ariz., May 3, 2012, in support of the Cactus Starfighter exercise... More
The Thunderbirds prepare their jets for take off as
The Thunderbirds prepare their jets for take off as the Tora Tora Tora demonstration team performs their finale April 3, 2016 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Luke’s 75 years of Airpower 2016 air show include aeri... More
An A6M Zero aircraft from the Tora Tora Tora demonstration
An A6M Zero aircraft from the Tora Tora Tora demonstration team flies through a cloud of smoke at the 75 Years of Airpower air show at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 2, 2016. Tora Tora Tora is the Commemorat... More
Lt. Gen. Mark Nowland, Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations,
Lt. Gen. Mark Nowland, Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., speaks with Luke Air Force Base Airmen during the Can-Am 500 Nov. 13, 2016 at the Phoenix International ... More
Tech. Sgt. Brad Brown, 56th Security Forces Squadron,
Tech. Sgt. Brad Brown, 56th Security Forces Squadron, climbs out of an obstacle after falling into water during the Tough Mudder challenge at Mesa, Ariz., Feb. 23, 2013. Since 2010, Tough Mudder has raised more... More
F35 Launch. A fighter jet taking off from an airport runway Norway
An F-35 Lightning II prepares to take off June 10, 2016 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.The F-35 Lightning II is the most advanced fighter aircraft ever fielded, and is being adopted internationally by the United ... More
Senior Airman Tahir Finley, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron
Senior Airman Tahir Finley, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team member, talks to U.S. Air Force Delayed Entry Program members about EOD’s mission July 18, 2018 at Luke Air Force Base, ... More
Senior Airman Ryan Baez, 61st Fighter Squadron crew
Senior Airman Ryan Baez, 61st Fighter Squadron crew chief, marshals Brig. Gen. Brooke Leonard, 56th Fighter Wing commander, for his first flight in the F-35 Lightning II at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 12, ... More
An F-35A Lightning II flies over Luke Air Force Base,
An F-35A Lightning II flies over Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 31, 2018. The 56th Fighter Wing is responsible for the majority of the U.S. Air Force’s F-35A pilot training and all partner nation F-35A traini... More
Tops in Blue singers perform the "Thriller" dance during
Tops in Blue singers perform the "Thriller" dance during the Tops in Blue performance at the Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz., June 5, 2012. Tops in Blue performed a tribute to Michael Jackson, h... More
The Tru Strength 2019 team climbs a hill while wearing
The Tru Strength 2019 team climbs a hill while wearing battle armor March 2, 2015, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. This year’s Warrior Fitness Challenge was dedicated to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day. (U.S.... More
Marie Henning, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron material
Marie Henning, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron material handler, and Staff Sgt. Caroline Warren, 56th LRS NCO in charge hazardous material, inventory parts for the F-35 Lightning II March 24, 2016 at Luke Air... More
Capt. Edmund Spivak, 56th Civil Engineering explosive
Capt. Edmund Spivak, 56th Civil Engineering explosive ordnance disposal flight commander, climbs atop the rope March 2, 2015, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The rope crossing event was part of the second event d... More
People gather around a C-17 Globemaster III prior to
People gather around a C-17 Globemaster III prior to the start of the aerial maneuvers for 75 years of Airpower 2016 air show April 2, 2016 at Luke Air Force Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Hensley)
Luke Thunderbolts rock out as Fall Out Boy performs
Luke Thunderbolts rock out as Fall Out Boy performs one of their hit songs inside Hangar 999 during the VH1 Concert for the Troops at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 30, 2015. Pop singer Charli XCX also perf... More
Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing form a 100
Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing form a 100 for a photo to kick off the third annual Thunderbolt Cup at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 27, 2018. Luke Airmen formed a 100 to commemorate the 100 year a... More
First Lt. Kandis Rich, center, Tops in Blue vocalist
First Lt. Kandis Rich, center, Tops in Blue vocalist and operations officer, sings during the Tops in Blue performance at the Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz., June 5, 2012. Rich is an acquisitio... More
Lt. Col. Eric Puels, left, 944th Operations Group Detachment
Lt. Col. Eric Puels, left, 944th Operations Group Detachment 2 director of operations, gets his step brief prior to flight at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 10, 2015. Puels flew the F-35 Lightning II marking ... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Robert E. Webb, 56th Fighter Wing
U.S. Air Force Col. Robert E. Webb, 56th Fighter Wing vice commander, and Rusty Mitchell, 56th FW Community Initiatives Team director, speak with the press during the F-35A Lighting II basing announcement at Lu... More
Staff Sgt. Ryan Sanfilippo, 56th Operations Support
Staff Sgt. Ryan Sanfilippo, 56th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, serves a pickle ball to Airman 1st Class Christopher Robinson, 63rd Fighter Squadron, squadron aviation resource management j... More
A member of the Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard performs
A member of the Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard performs taps during the S.S. Mayaguez Memorial Retreat Ceremony May 19, 2016 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Every year police departments and law enforcement agen... More
Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter Wing commander,
Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter Wing commander, greets the ground crew that will launch him during his first F-35 flight at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., March 18, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airma... More
Tim Price, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief,
Tim Price, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, places a cover over the seat of an F-35 Lightning II during post-launch procedures at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 12, 2016. This sortie marks the 10,0... More
A Norwegian F-35 Lightning II takes off from Luke Air
A Norwegian F-35 Lightning II takes off from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 31, 2018. Norway is one of various partner nations training their F-35A pilots at the 56th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by St... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly overhead at the
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly overhead at the 75 Years of Airpower air show at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 2, 2016. The team performs precision aerial maneuvers to exhibit the capabilities of the mo... More
Attendees gather to watch aerial acts during Luke’s
Attendees gather to watch aerial acts during Luke’s “75 years of Airpower” 2016 air show April 2, 2016 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. There were over 425,000 total attendees over the course of both days. (U.S. A... More
Children used a simulated fire extinguisher to extinguish
Children used a simulated fire extinguisher to extinguish simulated fires during 56th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department open house Oct. 15, 2016 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The fire station open house ... More
From left, Shawn Barkhaus and Kyle Reinhart practice
From left, Shawn Barkhaus and Kyle Reinhart practice poses prior to the Bodybuilding, Bikini and Figure competition at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Aug. 20, 2016. Both ran unopposed in their weight class but com... More
Airman 1st Class Codey Yurkewicz, 309th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Codey Yurkewicz, 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, runs the pilot of an F-16 Fighting Falcon through preflight checks at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 1, 2016. As a crew chief, Yu... More
Capt. James French, 309th FS fighter pilot, prepares
Capt. James French, 309th FS fighter pilot, prepares for flight in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 1, 2016. F-16s are still a vital part to the mission here at Luke and continue to ... More
The Thrive for 5k run program teams up with the Bryant
The Thrive for 5k run program teams up with the Bryant Fitness center staff to host a color run March 19, 2016, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The program began with participants learning how to run a 5k in 10 weeks.
Glen Willis and daughter Ember Willis, 3, watch the
Glen Willis and daughter Ember Willis, 3, watch the 75 years of Airpower 2016 air show April 3, 2016 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The show had several static displays including the A-10, F-15, F-22 and many mo... More
Zach "Z-man" Anderson, age 16, poses with F-35 Lightning
Zach "Z-man" Anderson, age 16, poses with F-35 Lightning II gear during his tour of the 62nd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 7, 2016. Anderson became a honorary member of the fighter squad... More
Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter wing commander,
Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter wing commander, and his wife Jennifer Pleus run through a color checkpoint March 19, 2016, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Mrs. Pleus created the 5k run program to benefit tho... More
Airman First Class Andrew Garcia, 56th Civil Engineer
Airman First Class Andrew Garcia, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, rings the bell to honor the fallen heroes who responded to the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 during the 9/11 Tower Tribute cerem... More
A Tops in Blue artist dances pantomime during the Tops
A Tops in Blue artist dances pantomime during the Tops in Blue performance at the Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, June 5, 2012. Tops in Blue artists are nurtured in their dance, vocal, instrumental an... More
Brig. Gen. Todd Canterbury, 56th Fighter Wing commander
Brig. Gen. Todd Canterbury, 56th Fighter Wing commander gives a speech during the 4th annual Goodyear Veterans Day Tribute at Goodyear, Ariz., Nov. 11, 2018. Canterbury spoke about the importance of Veterans Da... More
Four U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft
Four U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft fly in a formation at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., July 25, 2018. The mission of the 56th Fighter Wing is to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and ... More
56th Communications Squadron
Senior Airman Daniel Kirtley, 56th Communications Squadron network operations technician, replaces a vent panel onto the storage area network unit Aug. 12, 2016 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Kirtley provides m... More
Retired Navy Petty Officer Third Class Karoy Campbell
Retired Navy Petty Officer Third Class Karoy Campbell surfs during the National Disabled Veterans Summer Sports Clinic Sept. 19, 2016 at San Diego, Ca. The clinic gave veterans an opportunity to challenge thems... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Troy Carle, 116th Air Support
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Troy Carle, 116th Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller instructor, checks the time on target of a strike called by Staff Sgt. Jacob Torgerson, 116th ASOS, ... More
Japanese Aircraft from the Tora Tora Tora demonstration
Japanese Aircraft from the Tora Tora Tora demonstration team perform an aerial maneuver April 2, 2016 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Luke’s “75 years of Airpower” 2016 air show included many demonstration teams ... More
Avalynn Mendoza, 1, daughter of Senior Airman Manuel
Avalynn Mendoza, 1, daughter of Senior Airman Manuel Mendoza, 56th Medical Operations Squadron medical aerospace technician, prepares to eat cotton candy during the Back to School Bash Aug. 2, 2016 at Luke Air ... More
Airmen and their friends wait in line for the VH1 concert
Airmen and their friends wait in line for the VH1 concert at Hangar 999 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 30, 2015. Thousands of Thunderbolts came out to see Fall Out Boy and Charli XCX. (U.S. Air Force pho... More
Aliyah Fairrow helps Emily Le get ready forthe Bodybuilding,
Aliyah Fairrow helps Emily Le get ready forthe Bodybuilding, Bikini and Figure competition at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Aug. 20, 2016. They were competing against each other in the women’s bikini short catego... More
Airmen receive autographed banner from Frostee Rucker,
Airmen receive autographed banner from Frostee Rucker, Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 25, 2016. Some of the Cardinals players and cheerleaders came to Luke to learn abou... More
Members of Luke Air Force Base firefighters fill out
Members of Luke Air Force Base firefighters fill out a form prior to walking up the air control tower during the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Sept. 9, 2016 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The symbolic act recreated the... More
Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter Wing commander,
Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter Wing commander, puts on his flight helmet during his first F-35 sortie flight at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., March 18, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devante Williams)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon gets readied for flight at
An F-16 Fighting Falcon gets readied for flight at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 1, 2016. F-16s are still a vital part to the mission here at Luke and continue to be used abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Se... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon participates in a refueling
An F-16 Fighting Falcon participates in a refueling mission out of Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 16, 2016. F-16 pilots train on aerial refueling operations to be prepared for longer missions. (U.S. Air Force... More
Luke Air Force Base hosted the VH1/Papa John’s Super
Luke Air Force Base hosted the VH1/Papa John’s Super Bowl Blitz concert Jan. 30, 2015. The concert was held during the week of the Super Bowl to show support for the troops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airm... More
Tim Price, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief,
Tim Price, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, performs post checks on an F-35 Lightning II at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 12, 2016. The F-35 Price was working on landed marking 10,000 hours for th... More
Senior Airman Georgette Moore, 56th Logistics Readiness
Senior Airman Georgette Moore, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment journeyman, inserts Kevlar into an outer tactical vest March 24, 2016 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Moore helps 2... More
Senior Airman Kory Hickok, 56th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Kory Hickok, 56th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, tightens the straps on the machine during the quarterly load crew competition at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 8, 2016... More
Staff Sgt. Brittney Lehr, 61st Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Brittney Lehr, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, opens the ladder compartment on an F-35 Lightning II at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 6, 2016. Lehr used to work on F-15s as a crew chief... More
Two F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned
Two F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing fly over Goodyear Ballpark during the 4th annual Goodyear Veterans Day Tribute event at Goodyear, Ariz., Nov. 11, 2018. The two F-16 a... More
Staff Sgt. Justin Gonzalez, 56th Security Forces Squadron
Staff Sgt. Justin Gonzalez, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Rango, 56th SFS MWD, search a vehicle at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 17, 2015. MWD handlers and their dogs have t... More
A member of the U.S. Army's Golden Knights descends
A member of the U.S. Army's Golden Knights descends on Luke Air Force Base Apr. 3, 2016. The Golden Knights were the opening act for the Luke Air Force Base air show, 75 Years of Airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo... More
Senior Airman Kory Hickok, 56th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Kory Hickok, 56th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, scans a GB-12 armament during a load crew competition at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 8, 2016. Teams compete by loadi... More
Staff Sgt. Humberto Morales, 62nd Fighter Squadron
Staff Sgt. Humberto Morales, 62nd Fighter Squadron Air Crew Flight Equipment technician, speaks to U.S. Air Force Delayed Entry Program members about various aspects of a pilot’s flight suit July 18, 2018, at L... More
Staff Sgt. Justin Gonzalez, 56th Security Forces Squadron
Staff Sgt. Justin Gonzalez, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, guides Wax, 56th SFS MWD, over obstacles during training with local police departments in Scottsdale, Ariz., Nov. 18, 2015... More
Members of the 56th Fighter Wing play poker during
Members of the 56th Fighter Wing play poker during the third annual Thunderbolt Cup at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 27, 2018. The Thunderbolt Cup is an annual event hosted by Luke AFB which consists of man... More
Charli XCX performs on stage at hangar 999 at Luke
Charli XCX performs on stage at hangar 999 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 30, 2015. The concert was put on by Papa John’s and VH1, and was hosted by Nick Lachey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ja... More
Staff Sgt. Justin Gonzalez, 56th Security Forces Squadron
Staff Sgt. Justin Gonzalez, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, readies a toy to reward Boss, 56th SFS MWD, for finding explosives during training with local police departments in Scotts... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly overhead at the
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly overhead at the 75 Years of Airpower air show at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 2, 2016. The team performs precision aerial maneuvers to exhibit the capabilities of the mo... More
Members of the 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load
Members of the 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew team prepares to load a GB-12 armament onto the F-16 Fighting Falcon during the quarterly load crew competition at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 8, 2... More
The men competing in the physique tall category line
The men competing in the physique tall category line up for the judges during the main event of the Bodybuilding, Bikini and Figure competition at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Aug. 20, 2016. (U.S. Air Force phot... More
Luke Thunderbolts and VH1 staff watch rock band Fall
Luke Thunderbolts and VH1 staff watch rock band Fall Out Boy perform on stage during the VH1 Concert for the Troops inside Hangar 999 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 30, 2015. In addition to performing, t... More
Gen. Robin Rand, Air Education and Training Command
Gen. Robin Rand, Air Education and Training Command commander, speaks at the new academic training center at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 9, 2014. Rand was speaking about the training on F-35 simulators and... More
Lt. Col. Eric Puels, 944th Operations Group Detachment
Lt. Col. Eric Puels, 944th Operations Group Detachment 2 director of operations, suits up for the 3000th F-35 Lightning II sortie at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 10, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Ai... More
A C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston,
A C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston, S.C. takes off from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 13, 2016. The C-17 was delivering cargo to the base. C-17’s are used primarily for troop and cargo transpo... More
Charlotte Adelman received this document from officials
Charlotte Adelman received this document from officials at the Auschwitz Concentration Camp informing her of her mother’s death in 1943. Adelman shared her story as a child holocaust survivor during the 56th Fi... More
Gen. Robin Rand, Air Education and Training Command
Gen. Robin Rand, Air Education and Training Command commander, poses for a photo during the academic training center ribbon-cutting ceremony at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 9, 2014. Rand discussed the train... More
Members of the F-35 Heritage Flight Team speak to Dustin
Members of the F-35 Heritage Flight Team speak to Dustin Pollinger, 9 years old, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 1, 2016. The Heritage Flight Team was performing at the Luke Air Force Base air show, 75 Yea... More
Gen. Robin Rand, Air Education and Training Command
Gen. Robin Rand, Air Education and Training Command commander, hands the ceremonial scissors to Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter Wing commander, during the academic training center ribbon-cutting ceremony a... More
The Desert Rats perform aerial maneuvers April 2, 2016
The Desert Rats perform aerial maneuvers April 2, 2016 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Luke’s 75 years of airpower 2016 air show included a variety of demonstration teams such as the Red Bull Demonstration team, ... More
Col. Robert Sylvester, 56th Mission Support Group commander,
Col. Robert Sylvester, 56th Mission Support Group commander, takes a group photo with the members of Luke Air Force Base firefighters during the 9/11 Tower Tribute ceremony Sept. 9, 2016 at Luke Air Force Base,... More
Airman 1st Class Peter Goershel, 56th Logistics Readiness
Airman 1st Class Peter Goershel, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator apprentice, inspects the spare tire for damage on a government vehicle Feb. 8, 2016 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The vehicle ... More
Senior Airman Koraye Williams, 56th Comptroller Squadron
Senior Airman Koraye Williams, 56th Comptroller Squadron finance technician, and Senior Airman Vernon Sparks, 56th Force Support Squadron career development technician, clean the kayaks during the National Vete... More
Airman 1st Class Jonathan Leak, Tops in Blue vocalist,
Airman 1st Class Jonathan Leak, Tops in Blue vocalist, performs vocal warm up exercises before the Tops in Blue performance at the Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz., June 5, 2012. Leak is a knowle... More
SFS cuts it close with EMS
Sean McFadden, 56th Security Forces Squadron quarterback, rushes for yards under heavy defense coverage during a game with the 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron March 7, 2016 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The... More
An F-35 Lightning II performs a maneuver Sept. 12,
An F-35 Lightning II performs a maneuver Sept. 12, 2016 over Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. This sortie marks the 10,000th flying hour for the F-35 program at Luke. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devante Williams)
Col. David Shoemaker, 56th Fighter Wing vice commander,
Col. David Shoemaker, 56th Fighter Wing vice commander, cut the ribbon signifying the opening of the newly renovated Community Commons at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 25, 2016. The Community Commons was ren... More
Rock group Fall Out Boy gets the audience singing along
Rock group Fall Out Boy gets the audience singing along to one of their hit songs during the VH1 Concert for the Troops at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 30, 2015. Pop singer Charli XCX also performed at th... More
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II lands at Luke Air
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II lands at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., July 25, 2018. The F-35 is the U.S. Air Force’s fifth-generation fighter, which will replace the aging fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcons and... More
Airman 1st Class Tyler Casper, 56th Logistics Readiness
Airman 1st Class Tyler Casper, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator apprentice, cleans bus’ windows Feb. 8, 2016, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The vehicles need to be waxed to help protect them f... More
A Luke family member jumps inside a jump house during
A Luke family member jumps inside a jump house during the Back to School Bash Aug. 2, 2016 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The event was sponsored by the Luke Chapel to give back to the community as well as prepa... More
A participant completed a 400-meter swim in Sliver
A participant completed a 400-meter swim in Sliver Wings pool during the first portion of the Luke Air Force Base Triathlon Aug. 20, 2016 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The triathlon consisted of three events, e... More
Airman 1st Class Peter Goershel, 56th Logistics Readiness
Airman 1st Class Peter Goershel, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator apprentice, checks a truck’s transmission fluid Feb. 8, 2016, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Goershel checked the vehicle over ... More
Simulated opposing forces, played by the 56th Security
Simulated opposing forces, played by the 56th Security Forces Squadron, fires simulation rounds at 56th Contracting Squadron airmen during the exercise at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2016. The purpose ... More
Staff Sgt. Trevor Williams, 56th Logistics Readiness
Staff Sgt. Trevor Williams, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron central storage supervisor, operates a forklift March 24, 2016 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Williams moved tires from the staging area to storage. ... More
An F-35A Lightning II lands on a runway at Luke Air
An F-35A Lightning II lands on a runway at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 31, 2018. The mission of the 56th Fighter Wing is to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Forc... More
Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter Wing, hugs his
Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter Wing, hugs his son after his first F-35 sortie flight at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., March 18, 2015. Pleus is the first commander from Luke AFB to fly the F-35. (U.S. Air Fo... More