"Tora, Tora, Tora" the Commemorative Air Force's recreation
"Tora, Tora, Tora" the Commemorative Air Force's recreation of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that signaled the beginning of the American involvement in World War II April 3, 2016 on Luke Air Force Base, A... More
Airman 1st Class Jennifer Wascher, 56th Force Support
Airman 1st Class Jennifer Wascher, 56th Force Support Squadron food service journeyman, and Airman 1st Class Avery Edwards, 56th FSS food service journeyman, prep a midnight meal July 13, 2017 at Luke Air Force... More
Maj. Valerie Wetzbarger, 62nd Fighter Squadron F-35A
Maj. Valerie Wetzbarger, 62nd Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II instructor pilot, stands in front an F-35 after landing, Feb. 8, 2019 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. In 1993 women were allowed to start fighter ... More
A working dog with a local police department peeks
A working dog with a local police department peeks its head through its handler’s legs, April 6, 2019 at Scottsdale Stadium, Scottsdale, Ariz. As a kick-off to the 2019 Desert Dog Trials, all the handlers compe... More
A Davis-Monthan pilot from the 357th Fighter Squadron
A Davis-Monthan pilot from the 357th Fighter Squadron flies an A-10 Warthog overhead Aug. 26, 2015, over Range 2 at the Barry M. Goldwater Range in Arizona near the Mexico-U.S. border. The pilots performed vari... More
The Military and Veteran Success Center held its grand
The Military and Veteran Success Center held its grand opening ceremony at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 9, 2017. The MVSC is a community supported, case-managed, holistic support center for transitioning se... More
Lt. Col. Matthew Gaetke, 310th Fighter Squadron commander,
Lt. Col. Matthew Gaetke, 310th Fighter Squadron commander, and retired Air Force pilot Lt. Col. Bob Pardo, watch as an F-16 Fighting Falcons take off at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 12, 2017. Pardo visited ... More
The F-35 Heritage Team lead pilot, Capt Andrew Olson,
The F-35 Heritage Team lead pilot, Capt Andrew Olson, talks to Air Force recruits during Luke Days at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., March 17, 2018. Luke Days demonstrates the Air Force’s continuing progress in bu... More
Members of the 56th Security Forces Squadron practice
Members of the 56th Security Forces Squadron practice a variety of self-defense maneuvers at the Tactical Integrated Training and Nutrition Arena July 12, 2018, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Krav Maga teaches s... More
Spare F-16 Fighting Falcon engines sit on engine trailers
Spare F-16 Fighting Falcon engines sit on engine trailers inside the 56th Component Maintenance Squadron Propulsion Flight facility at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 2, 2018. The propulsion team is in the mid... More
Senior Airman Nadiya Frick, 309th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Nadiya Frick, 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member loads a bomb onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the 56th Maintenance Group third quarter load competition at Luke Air Force ... More
A loadmaster assigned to the 6th Airlift Squadron,
A loadmaster assigned to the 6th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., observes a C-17 pilot during Exercise JERSEY WRATH 19-1 over Arizona Nov. 13, 2018. The C-17 aircrew conducted low leve... More
Airman Brooke Moeder, 56th Fighter Wing public affairs
Airman Brooke Moeder, 56th Fighter Wing public affairs photojournalist, prepares to bench press during the Luke Powerlifting Competition, May 17, 2019, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Moeder won first place in each ... More
Senior Airman John Botner, 61st Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman John Botner, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, secures an F-35A Lightning II, May 21, 2019 at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Ariz. Botner was part of the crew that taug... More
Seven F-35A Lightning IIs and three F-16 Fighting Falcons
Seven F-35A Lightning IIs and three F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation as part of the Air Force Salutes flyover May 1, 2020, in Phoenix, Ariz. The formation consisted of 15 aircraft including F-35s and F-16... More
Archaeologists excavate land, Feb. 9, at Luke Air Force
Archaeologists excavate land, Feb. 9, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., in order to make way for a solar array the base is planning to build. The excavation team has found thousands of artifacts dating back to 3,000 B.C.
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
Airman 1st Class Logan Mejia, 56th Equipment Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Logan Mejia, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technician, uses a lathe while working with a piece of metal at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., July 19, 2017. Airmen in metals tech... More
A Team Luke triathlon participant swims a portion of
A Team Luke triathlon participant swims a portion of the Luke Triathlon held at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Aug. 19, 2017. Athletes swam 400 meters, biked 13 miles and ran 3.1 miles to finish the competition. (... More
An F-86 Sabre and F-35A Lightning II fly in formation
An F-86 Sabre and F-35A Lightning II fly in formation as part of a Heritage Flight during the annual Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 1, 2019. The F-35 demo team fle... More
An Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing plays chess
An Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing plays chess during the third annual Thunderbolt Cup Sept. 28, 2018, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The Thunderbolt Cup is a base wide competition where teams compete t... More
Capt. Andrew “Dojo” Olson, F-35 Heritage Flight Team
Capt. Andrew “Dojo” Olson, F-35 Heritage Flight Team pilot and commander performs aerial maneuvers during the Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Oct. 14, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. The F-35 is the Air Force’s m... More
Staff Sgt. Kenny Chung, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron
Staff Sgt. Kenny Chung, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Operations Element heating, ventilation and air conditioning subject matter expert, inventories and inspects HVAC equipment Aug. 11, 2020, at Luke Air Force ... 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
Airman 1st Class Jasmyn Marshall, 56th Logistics Readiness
Airman 1st Class Jasmyn Marshall, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron Individual Protection Equipment journeyman, rehearses a deployment equipment distribution scenario with Staff Sgt. Hannah Hendry, 56th LRS IPE... More
Firefighters from the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron
Firefighters from the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron respond to a simulated fuel spill during an exercise Oct. 4, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Various squadrons from the base worked together to test their ... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Rosado, 63rd
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Rosado, 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, seals an F-35A Lightning II panel at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., July 30, 2018. The 63rd AMU maintains 15 F... More
An F-35 taxis from the runway onto the flightline after
An F-35 taxis from the runway onto the flightline after successfully completing a sortie, Dec. 14, 2015, at Luke Air Force Base. The F-35 Lightning II is the most advanced fighter aircraft ever fielded, and is ... More
A Team Luke triathlon participant rides their bike
A Team Luke triathlon participant rides their bike during the Luke Triathlon held at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Aug. 19, 2017. The biking portion of the competition encompassed a total distance of 13 miles. (U... More
Senior Airman Christian Watters, 56th Security Forces
Senior Airman Christian Watters, 56th Security Forces Squadron defender, poses for a portrait during Shoot, Move, and Communicate training Dec. 12, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Every quarter, 56th SFS de... More
A 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal
A 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician talks about his equipment and work with a group of students from L. Thomas Heck Middle School April 20, 2018, in Litchfield Park, Ariz. The ... More
Members from Luke Air Force Base run in a 5K Turkey
Members from Luke Air Force Base run in a 5K Turkey Trot during the fourth annual Thunderbolt Cup, Nov. 27, 2019, at Luke AFB, Ariz. The Thunderbolt Cup, an all-day event held to boost morale, includes events s... More
A 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer salutes
A 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer salutes the pilot of an F-35A Lightning II as he taxis out for a sortie July 18, 2018, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Pilots and maintainers work closely to ensure tha... More
A P-51 Mustang, P-38 Lightning, A-10 Thunderbolt and
A P-51 Mustang, P-38 Lightning, A-10 Thunderbolt and F-35 Lightning II fly in formation during the Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course Feb. 11, 2017, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. Heritag... More
Members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds get recognized
Members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds get recognized by fans during Super Bowl XLIX for performing a flyover during opening ceremonies at the University of Phoenix Stadium, Feb. 1, 2015. Members of the Joi... More
U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter pilots assigned
U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter pilots assigned to the 63rd Fighter Squadron receive a step brief prior to heading to their aircraft at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., July 30, 2018. The members were br... More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Robert Lowery, a 310th Fighter
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Robert Lowery, a 310th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon student pilot, completes a final check to ensure the safety of the aircraft, Aug. 8, 2018 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The 3... 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
New and old vehicles are displayed at a car show during
New and old vehicles are displayed at a car show during the third annual Thunderbolt Cup Sept. 28, 2018, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The Thunderbolt Cup is a two-day competition where Airmen from around base ... More
F-35s prepare for launch
Five U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II's assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing line up before taking off at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., July 27, 2019. The 56th FW has 100 F-35s currently assigned, as the Air Force'... More
Annie Daniel, 56th Force Support Squadron resource
Annie Daniel, 56th Force Support Squadron resource management flight chief, completes a program power point presentation Feb. 25, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Daniel was a recipient of the General Horace... More
Airman 1st Class Brittany Gray, 63rd Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Brittany Gray, 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, inspects the components of an F-35A Lightning II March 10, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Crew chiefs are tasked to launch and rec... More
Brig. Gen. Todd Canterbury, 56th Fighter Wing commander,
Brig. Gen. Todd Canterbury, 56th Fighter Wing commander, briefs pilots for a flyover above the Phoenix Metropolitan area May 1, 2020 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The pilots were part of a 15-aircraft flyover i... More
Senior Airman Troy Dibley, 61st Fighter Squadron F-35A
Senior Airman Troy Dibley, 61st Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II avionics journeyman, looks through an autorefractor June 9, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The autorefractor determines the eye’s ability... 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
Retired Col. Richard Toliver graduated from Tuskegee
Retired Col. Richard Toliver graduated from Tuskegee Institute University in January, 1963 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He learned from the Tuskegee Airmen, and proudly accepted... 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
Airman 1st Class Stephanie Keller, 56th Equipment
Airman 1st Class Stephanie Keller, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron munitions storage flight member, carries a box of inspected explosives at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct 31, 2017. Each day a team of Airm... More
Ben Bruce, 56th Fighter Wing occupational safety manager,
Ben Bruce, 56th Fighter Wing occupational safety manager, gives a speech during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day remembrance luncheon at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 12, 2018. In 1963, Bruce was 10 years old ... More
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels maintenance team prepares
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels maintenance team prepares for post-flight maintenance after a performance during Luke Days at Luke Air Force Base, March 17, 2018. Luke Days demonstrates the Air Force's continuing pro... More
Senior Airman Christopher Smith, 56th Operations Support
Senior Airman Christopher Smith, 56th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight journeyman, reviews a forecast at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 14, 2019. Weather supports flying units by providing Mission E... More
An A-10 Thunderbolt II, assigned to Davis-Monthan Air
An A-10 Thunderbolt II, assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. conducts a low-level strafing pass March 13, 2019, at the Barry M. Goldwater Range near Gila Bend, Ariz. The range has more than 1.7 milli... More
Senior Airman Darrell Moore, 310th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Darrell Moore, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, prepares a munition during the 4th Quarter Load Crew Competition Jan. 9, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The Top Hats w... More
Tech. Sgt. James Hayes, 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit
Tech. Sgt. James Hayes, 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit instructor, marshals an F-35A Lightning II April 8, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Maintainers at Luke AFB enable the mission by launching and recover... More
Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons quarterback assigned to
Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons quarterback assigned to Pro Bowl Team Irvin, drops back to pass during a practice game at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Jan. 22, 2015. The Pro Bowl players were practicing on base to sh... More
Retired Col. Richard Toliver graduated from Tuskegee
Retired Col. Richard Toliver graduated from Tuskegee Institute University in January, 1963 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He learned from the Tuskegee Airmen, and proudly accepted... More
Staff Sgt. Mark Beyer, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit
Staff Sgt. Mark Beyer, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew leader, and Airman 1st Class Theodore Reyes, 61st AMU load crew member, prepare an inert bomb for loading onto an F-35 during the annual Second Qu... More
A visitor walks along the south rim of the Grand Canyon
A visitor walks along the south rim of the Grand Canyon in Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz., Jan. 27, 2018. The park is a popular destination for Airmen assigned to Luke Air Force Base offering scenic views, h... More
Daniel Hunt, 56th Medical Group computed tomography
Daniel Hunt, 56th Medical Group computed tomography technologist, calibrates a CT scanner, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., May 15, 2018. The CT scanner provides the ability to share scans across the Air Force ne... More
Capt. Andrew “Dojo” Olson, F-35A Lightning II Demo
Capt. Andrew “Dojo” Olson, F-35A Lightning II Demo Team commander and pilot, practices the new F-35 demonstration, Jan. 31, 2019 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Civic Leaders from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Id... More
Children explore a Humvee from the explosive ordnance
Children explore a Humvee from the explosive ordnance disposal flight during Operation Kids at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 9 2019. Children of Luke service members interacted with EOD, security forces, and... More
Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Thompson, 56th Fighter Wing
Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Thompson, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, speaks on key topics with fellow senior enlisted advisors during a panel discussion Nov. 1, 2019, at the Arizona State University Fulton Cente... More
Airman 1st Class Joseph Reliford, 56th Operational
Airman 1st Class Joseph Reliford, 56th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron dental assistant, puts away dental instruments Nov. 13, 2019, at the 56th OMRS on Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Reliford works in the d... More
Airman 1st Class Wesley De Leon, 56th Component Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Wesley De Leon, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron aircraft hydraulic systems journeyman, tightens a bolt on an F-16 Fighting Falcon brake Aug. 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The meta... More
Col. Ryan Richardson, 56th Mission Support Group commander
Col. Ryan Richardson, 56th Mission Support Group commander joins several others in a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of the Saguaro Skies FamCamp Sept. 1, 2020 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.... More
Airman 1st Class Maxim Gogo, 56th Equipment Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Maxim Gogo, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron munitions systems technician, separates parts to be installed on GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bombs Sept 22, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz... 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
A Team Luke triathlon participant swims a portion of
A Team Luke triathlon participant swims a portion of the Luke Triathlon held at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Aug. 19, 2017. Athletes swam 400 meters, biked 13 miles and ran 3.1 miles to finish the competition. (... 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
Arizona State University cadets carry a log April 18,
Arizona State University cadets carry a log April 18, 2014, at the Air Force "tough-mudder" type obstacle course on Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Grace Lee/Released)
Firefighters with the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron
Firefighters with the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron and Gila Bend Fire Department spray water onto a fire during training Dec. 7, 2016, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The firefighters were training on responding ... More
A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II, F-16 Fighting Falcon,
A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-22 Raptor, A-10C Thunderbolt II and a P-40 Warkhawk perform a flyover during the annual Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Mon... More
Heather Wilson, secretary of the Air Force, speaks
Heather Wilson, secretary of the Air Force, speaks with Airmen during a meet and greet Oct. 19, 2018, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Wilson was part of a delegation to discuss defense topics with President Donal... 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
Several B-29 Superfortresses fly near Mount Fuji in
Several B-29 Superfortresses fly near Mount Fuji in Japan during World War II. The photo was in possession of Ralph Richard Hayes, former 20th Air Force, Army Air Corps, 421st Bombardment Squadron bombardier, w... More
Senior Airman Samantha Campbell, 56th Civil Engineer
Senior Airman Samantha Campbell, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman dorm leader, sizes a clamp on middle piping that is used for an exhaust system June 29, 2019, in the Auto Hobby Shop at Luke Air Force Base, ... More
F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 56th Fighter
F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing and the 944th Fighter Wing from Luke Air Force Base, fly in formation during the Air Force Salutes flyover May 1, 2020, over Arizona. The F-16s participa... More
Chief Master Sgt. Todd Kirsch, Col. Robert Sylvester,
Chief Master Sgt. Todd Kirsch, Col. Robert Sylvester, and Maj. Maritzel Castrellon, judges for the 2018 Grill Master competition, pose with the winners of the competition, Staff Sgt. Victor McKinnon, 607th Air ... More
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels demonstrate the superior
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels demonstrate the superior maneuverability of the F/A-18 airframe, during aerobatic maneuvers, to the spectators of Luke Days, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., March 17, 2018. Luke Days demon... More
Leaping into the water was a preferable alternative
Leaping into the water was a preferable alternative to being sprayed for one participant of the explosive ordnance disposal physical training challenge at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., May 2, 2014. Teams of four ... More
Team Luke triathlon participants swim during the Luke
Team Luke triathlon participants swim during the Luke Triathlon held at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Aug. 19, 2017. Approximately 70 participants completed the swim before moving on to the biking and running por... More
A Team Luke triathlon participant swims a portion of
A Team Luke triathlon participant swims a portion of the Luke Triathlon held at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Aug. 19, 2017. Athletes swam 400 meters, biked 13 miles and ran 3.1 miles to finish the competition. (... More
A U.S. Navy Blue Angel demonstrate the superior
A U.S. Navy Blue Angel demonstrate the superior maneuverability of the F/A-18 airframe, during aerobatic maneuvers, to the spectators of Luke Days, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., March 17, 2018. Luke Days demon... More
Airman 1st Class Christian Watters, 56th Security Force
Airman 1st Class Christian Watters, 56th Security Force Squadron installation patrolman, right, high-fives an fellow Airman after completing the Trojan Warrior Workout at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 27, 20... More
An aerial photo of Hiroshima showing the destruction
An aerial photo of Hiroshima showing the destruction caused the atomic bomb on Aug. 6, 1945. The photo was in possession of Ralph Richard Hayes, former 20th Air Force, Army Air Corps, 421st Bombardment Squadron... 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
Daniel "Nanoo" Mayer, pilot for a day, tries on a flight
Daniel "Nanoo" Mayer, pilot for a day, tries on a flight helmet at the 310th Fighter Squadron on Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 24, 2014. The Pilot for a Day program focuses on children who have serious or ch... More
Pipper McGuire and Staff Sgt. Donald McGuire, 944th
Pipper McGuire and Staff Sgt. Donald McGuire, 944th Civil Engineer Squadron structural specialist, launch a bowling ball Aug. 13, 2016, in Avondale, Ariz. The McGuires participated in the Exceptional Family Mem... More
Members of Luke Air Force Base took part in giving
Members of Luke Air Force Base took part in giving back to the local community during Luke Service Blitz June 16, 2017, at Friendship Park in Avondale, Ariz. The Luke Service Blitz consisted of over 3000 Airmen... More
Delayed entry program recruits visit the 63rd Aircraft
Delayed entry program recruits visit the 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit during a base tour July 18, 2018 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The DEP is made up of recruits who are waiting for their start date to basi... More
A U.S. Navy Blue Angel pilot meets Make-A-Wish Arizona
A U.S. Navy Blue Angel pilot meets Make-A-Wish Arizona kids at Luke Days on Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., March 16, 2018. Luke Days provides an opportunity for Phoenix-area residents and visitors from around the ... More
The first Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning
The first Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II jet arrived at Luke Air Force Base Dec. 18, 2014. The jet’s arrival marks the first international partner F-35 to arrive for training at Luke. (U.S. Air F... 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
Members of Luke Air Force Base took part in giving
Members of Luke Air Force Base took part in giving back to the local community during Luke Service Blitz June 16, 2017, at Friendship Park in Avondale, Ariz. The Luke Service Blitz consisted of over 3000 Airmen... More
7-year-old Sean Luke, son of Frank Bryant Jr., poses
7-year-old Sean Luke, son of Frank Bryant Jr., poses for a picture in front of his father’s memorial plaque during Bryant Fitness Center’s Grand Opening Ceremony June 27, 2017, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Luk... More
A rope dangles onto a mat at the Tactical Integrated
A rope dangles onto a mat at the Tactical Integrated Training and Nutrition Arena April 9, 2018, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The TITAN Arena contains a variety of exercise utilities and fitness assessment too... More
Airmen of the 56th Fighter Wing bow their heads during
Airmen of the 56th Fighter Wing bow their heads during an invocation at the 56th Comptroller Squadron change of command ceremony May 30, 2018 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Lt Col Joseph Nicholas relinquished co... More
An F-22 Raptor, P-38 Lightning, and F-35A Lightning
An F-22 Raptor, P-38 Lightning, and F-35A Lightning II fly in formation as part of Heritage Flight during the Defenders of Freedom Air and Space Air Show at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Aug. 11, 2018. The Herit... More
Col. Michael Richardson, 56th Fighter Wing vice commander,
Col. Michael Richardson, 56th Fighter Wing vice commander, listens to Caroline Kilgore, a local “Rosie” during a Women’s History Month kick-off breakfast, March 8, 2019 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Kilgore, a ... More