U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Patrick Barbarino, 355th
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Patrick Barbarino, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, reattaches an X-ray generator to a tripod during advanced X-ray training at Davis-Monthan Air F... More
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
An F-35A Lightning II flies over the flightline at
An F-35A Lightning II flies over the flightline at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Aug. 21, 2017. The F-35 is a multirole fighter jet able to perform missions which traditionally required numerous specialized aircra... More
Staff Sgt. Alexandra Haytasingh, 944th Security Forces
Staff Sgt. Alexandra Haytasingh, 944th Security Forces Squadron fire team leader, shops for groceries April 16, 2020, in the Commissary at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. As of April 10, the Commissary and Base Exch... More
Staff Sgt. Mei Ling Keiki, 56th Equipment Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Mei Ling Keiki, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron armament maintenance supervisor, performs a fire dance during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month luncheon May 31, 2017, at Luke... More
Runners participating in the LGBT Pride Month 5k color
Runners participating in the LGBT Pride Month 5k color run pass through a colored powder throwing station June 1, 2017 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The multicolored chalk was a representation of the LGBT commu... More
Heather Wilson, secretary of the Air Force, poses for
Heather Wilson, secretary of the Air Force, poses for a photo Oct. 19, 2018, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Wilson visited Luke to participate in a roundtable discussion on defense topics with President Donald J... More
A P-38 Lightning prepares to land after flying a heritage
A P-38 Lightning prepares to land after flying a heritage flight with the F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter Apr. 3, 2016 during the Luke Air Force Base air show, 75 Years of Airpower. (U. S. Air Force pho... 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
Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander,
Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander, talks with Col. Gregory Hutson, 56th Maintenance Group commander, March 4, 2019 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Hutson introduced Doherty to the Lightning Inte... More
An A-10 Thunderbolt II, assigned to Davis-Monthan Air
An A-10 Thunderbolt II, assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. performs a panel check over the control tower, March 13, 2019 at the 1.7 million acre Barry M. Goldwater Range near Gila Bend, Ariz. The r... 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
An Airman assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing Inspector
An Airman assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing Inspector General office evaluates participant’s response rates to an active shooter exercise at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Aug. 16, 2017. The exercise was held for ... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over the flightline at
An F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over the flightline at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Aug. 21, 2017. The F-16 is a multirole fighter jet capable of switching its role from air-to-air to air-to-ground with the switch ... More
An F-35 Lightning II launches from the flightline June
An F-35 Lightning II launches from the flightline June 21, 2017 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. With its aerodynamic performance and advanced integrated avionics, the F-35 will provide next-generation stealth, en... More
Airman Raymundo Martinez receives instruction from
Airman Raymundo Martinez receives instruction from Master Sgt. Adam Flood, both crew chiefs assigned to assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, during Coronet Cactus at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. May 1st, 2018. (Ai... More
F-16 Fighting Falcons from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.
F-16 Fighting Falcons from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. taxi toward the hangars after arriving at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., June 16, 2015. The 314th Fighter Squadron and their F-16s have moved their base of ... More
An Air Force Reserve firefighter participates in structure
An Air Force Reserve firefighter participates in structure fire training Aug. 11, 2017, during exercise Patriot Warrior at Sparta/Fort McCoy Airport, Wisconsin. Patriot Warrior is an Air Force Reserve training ... More
U.S. Air Force firefighters with the 944th Civil Engineer
U.S. Air Force firefighters with the 944th Civil Engineer Squadron, Luke AFB, Ariz., 445th Civil Engineer Squadron, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, 932nd Civil Engineer Squadron, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., and the... 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
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
Airman 1st Class Joshua Cote, 61st Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Joshua Cote, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-35 Lightning II crew chief, marshals an F-35 Lightning II March 20, 2017, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. This is the first F-35 for the 63rd FS and ... More
An F-35A Lightning II takes off Jan. 6, 2020, at Luke
An F-35A Lightning II takes off Jan. 6, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-35 is a fifth-generation fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness that enhance its c... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Douglas R. Miller, 56th Operations
U.S. Air Force Col. Douglas R. Miller, 56th Operations Group commander, sits next to Mayor Marie Lopez Rogers as members of the American Legion fold a flag at Avondale's Memorial Day service May 30, in Arizona.... 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)
(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Caleb Worpel)
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Civic Leaders from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho,
Civic Leaders from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, load onto a C-17 Globemaster III to travel home, Jan. 31, 2019 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The Civic Leaders received a tour of Luke to include: the 56t... More
Airman 1st Class Cameron Brennon, 56th Medical Support
Airman 1st Class Cameron Brennon, 56th Medical Support Squadron diagnostic imaging technician, reviews a skull three-dimensional image Sept. 12, 2016 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. These three-dimensional illust... More
(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Caleb Worpel)
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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 63rd Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., climbs to a higher altitude Aug. 26, 2019, at the Barry M. Goldwater Range near Gila Bend, Ariz. Pilots us... More
A firefighter from the Casa Grande Fire Department
A firefighter from the Casa Grande Fire Department climbs stairs during the 9/11 Tower Challenge Sept. 11, 2019, at the Gila River Arena, Glendale, Ariz. Participants climbed 2,071 steps to represent the 110 fl... More
A U.S. Air Force Wings of Blue Parachute Team member
A U.S. Air Force Wings of Blue Parachute Team member prepares to land during the opening ceremony of the 2019 Patriot All-America Invitational, Dec. 28, 2019, in Litchfield Park, Ariz. Started in 2011, particip... More
Saguaro Skies FamCamp is now open following a Grand
Saguaro Skies FamCamp is now open following a Grand Opening Ceremony Sept. 1, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The FamCamp is the culmination of years of dreaming, planning and working by many organizations ... More
Wax, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working
Wax, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, eagerly waits for his reward after detecting contraband Jan. 6, 2017, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The handlers use a reward system for the dogs to enco... More
An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 56th Fighter
An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., flies over Colorado en route to the Air Force Academy April 17, 2020. The Arizona Air National Guard provided air refueli... More
Senior Airman Bryan Robles, a weapons team member assigned
Senior Airman Bryan Robles, a weapons team member assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, sets the safety on a set of five hundred pound bomb on the wing of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Coronet Cactus at Luke Ai... More
Col. Julie Balten, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los
Col. Julie Balten, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District commander and David Van Dorpe, deputy district engineer, met Dec. 3 with stakeholders from the city of Phoenix. The day began with a visit t... More
An F-22 Raptor performs a banking maneuver during the
An F-22 Raptor performs a banking maneuver during the Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course Feb. 11, 2017, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. Heritage and demonstration teams need to be certifie... More
Ceremonial Honor Guardsman
Senior Airman Dylan Branham, 61st Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II crew chief, poses for a portrait at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Aug. 28, 2017. In addition to his regularly assigned job, Branham is a cerem... 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
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
A group of Airmen stand in a hot air balloon up in
A group of Airmen stand in a hot air balloon up in the sky in High Ridge, Mo., Nov. 24. The Airmen reached up to heights of 2,400 feet while they were in a hot air balloon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Megan Friedl)
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
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
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
54th Maintenance Squadron egress system specialists
54th Maintenance Squadron egress system specialists remove a canopy from an F-16 Fighting Falcon on March 13, 2017 at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Egress system specialists ensure that pilots can safely eject ... 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
We all can't deploy with our best friend. Military
We all can't deploy with our best friend. Military working dog (MWD) handlers assigned to the 379th Security Forces Squadron’s military working dog (MWD) section are responsible for protecting and defending the... 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
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
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
U.S. Air Force F-16s and Airman from the 309th Fighter
U.S. Air Force F-16s and Airman from the 309th Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, arrive at Kingsley Field, Ore., July 27, 2015. The 309th Fighter Squadron is participating in Sentry Eagle 2015, a multiforc... More
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
Col. Robert Sylvester, 56th Mission Support Group commander,
Col. Robert Sylvester, 56th Mission Support Group commander, greets Ffrida, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, after she completed her first detection skills certification Jan. 6, 2017, at Luke... More
U.S. Air Force firefighters with the 944th Civil Engineer
U.S. Air Force firefighters with the 944th Civil Engineer Squadron, Luke AFB, Ariz., 445th Civil Engineer Squadron, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, 932nd Civil Engineer Squadron, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., and the... 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
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
Senior Airman Trenton Cluff, 56th Equipment Maintenance
Senior Airman Trenton Cluff, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance crew chief, assembles a GBU-10 inert bomb May 19, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. A GBU-10 is a 2,000 pound, unpower... 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
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
Luke Air Force Base Airmen and military veterans take
Luke Air Force Base Airmen and military veterans take a group photo at Victory Lane during the Can-Am 500 Nov. 13, 2016 at the Phoenix International Raceway, Ariz. Veterans, active military members and their fa... More
Airmen assigned to the 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit
Airmen assigned to the 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare an F-35 Lightning II for a night flight May 17, 2017, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Pilots and maintainers both train for night time missions to ens... More
F-35 B-Course Capstone Flights
A 56th Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II pilot takes off from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., July 17, 2017. F-35 basic course students took part in a two and a half week, four flight phase replicating a wartime envi... More
Airmen assigned to the 56th Security Forces Squadron
Airmen assigned to the 56th Security Forces Squadron respond to an active shooter exercise at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Aug. 16, 2017. The exercise was held for base agencies to test their readiness, receive ... More
A Team Luke triathlon participant swims during the
A Team Luke triathlon participant swims during the Luke Triathlon held at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Aug. 19, 2017. Athletes participating in the triathlon had to swim a total of 400 meters before moving onto ... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Sylvester, 56th Mission
U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Sylvester, 56th Mission Support Group commander, gives closing remarks at the 56 MSG leadership development event July 23, 2018 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The by Retired U.S. Air F... More
An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet flies over Luke Air
An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet flies over Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 11, 2018. Luke AFB conducts F-35 night flying training operations to ensure that pilots are trained to their maximum ability. (U.S. ... More
President Donald J. Trump smiles after a joke during
President Donald J. Trump smiles after a joke during a roundtable discussion with cabinet members, congressmen, and defense industry leaders Oct. 19, 2018, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The discussion lasted ab... More
Harvey Brugger, 56th Operations Support Squadron air
Harvey Brugger, 56th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, watches an F-35A Lightning II taxi down the runway, Dec. 13, 2018, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Brugger is an aviation enthusiast with a... More
Capt. Andrew “Dojo” Olson, F-35A Lightning II Demo
Capt. Andrew “Dojo” Olson, F-35A Lightning II Demo Team pilot, practices the demonstration at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Jan. 7, 2019. The F-35 demo team is scheduled to participate in 15 air shows around the ... More
Lt. Col. Nathaniel Edwards, 56th Communications Squadron
Lt. Col. Nathaniel Edwards, 56th Communications Squadron commander, speaks at the 56 CS consolidated communications facility ribbon cutting ceremony Feb. 20, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The new communic... 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
Children run toward the simulated deployment area during
Children run toward the simulated deployment area during Operation Kids at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 9, 2019. Children went through stations where they gathered supplies and traveled out to the simulated... More
A Royal Canadian air force crew chief, assigned to
A Royal Canadian air force crew chief, assigned to the 433rd Tactical Fighter Squadron in Canadian Forces Base Bagotville, Quebec, Canada, gives a CF-18 Hornet pilot a thumbs up Feb. 25, 2020, at Luke Air Force... More
Staff Sgt. Chananyah Stuart takes measurements to begin
Staff Sgt. Chananyah Stuart takes measurements to begin installation of new doors at the Afghan National Police Headquarters in Herat City, Oct. 15, 2011. Stuart, an RSC-West civil engineer, is currently deploy... More
Art Trevino, Sic Fit team member, carries a 155 mm
Art Trevino, Sic Fit team member, carries a 155 mm projectile March 2, 2015, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. During the Warrior Fitness Challenge the projectile weighed an estimated amount of 50 to 60 pounds. (Ai... More
Senior Airman Calvin Hernandez, 309th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Calvin Hernandez, 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, directs an inert munition from a jammer onto an F-16C Fighting Falcon during the 3rd Quarter Load Crew Competition Oct. ... More
Senior Airman Javon Sweatts, 310th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Javon Sweatts, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, attaches the umbilical connector of an inert AIM-9L/M during the 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition, July 17, 2020, at Luke ... More
Senior Airman Jonathan Bradley, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Jonathan Bradley, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team member, prepares a GBU-12 Paveway II to be loaded onto an F-35A Lightning II at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 6, 2017. Si... More
Three F-16C Fighting Falcons taxi along the flight
Three F-16C Fighting Falcons taxi along the flight line May 1, 2020, from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-16 was one of 15 aircraft including F-35s and F-16s from the 56th FW and 944th FWs, and a KC-135 from t... More
An Airman closes a pintle hook on a bobtail May 8,
An Airman closes a pintle hook on a bobtail May 8, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Pintle hooks are used to tow heavy pieces of equipment. AGE personnel contribute to the mission of training the world’s gre... More
Lt. Col. Joseph Nicholas gives final remarks to the
Lt. Col. Joseph Nicholas gives final remarks to the 56th Comptroller Squadron May 30, 2018 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Nicholas concluded 36 months as the commander of the 56th CPTS. (U.S. Air Force photo by ... More
Airman 1st Class Katlynn Masnyk, 56th Logistics Readiness
Airman 1st Class Katlynn Masnyk, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron distribution fuels operator, refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon Aug. 21, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-16 takes approximately 10 minut... More
U.S. Air Force firefighters with the 944th Civil Engineer
U.S. Air Force firefighters with the 944th Civil Engineer Squadron, Luke AFB, Ariz., 445th Civil Engineer Squadron, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, 932nd Civil Engineer Squadron, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., and the... More
Community members and members of the Air National Guard,
Community members and members of the Air National Guard, National Guard, and Navy attended an open house during the Sentry Eagle exercise at Klamath Falls, Ore., Aug. 1, 2015. This year Sentry Eagle featured F-... More
Patrick M. Shanahan, deputy secretary of defense, greets
Patrick M. Shanahan, deputy secretary of defense, greets Airmen from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., after a roundtable discussion on defense industry topics with President Donald J. Trump and other military and ci... More
A Team Luke triathlon participant transitions to the
A Team Luke triathlon participant transitions to the 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 mi... More