Luke AFB, Arizona-56th Fighter Wing

Luke AFB, Arizona-56th Fighter Wing Welcome to Luke Air Force Base's official page.

Located west of Phoenix, Luke Air Force Base is home to the 56th Fighter Wing, the largest fighter wing in the world.

09/05/2026

Fighter Jet Friday. ⚡️

From the step to the jet, through preflight checks, launch and straight into full afterburner — this is what the mission looks like before the wheels ever leave Luke.

Train. Launch. Repeat.

🎥: Richard McManus

FighterPilot USAF

Connecting to Protect is a year-round commitment 🤝🎗️ September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month and serves as a vit...
09/02/2026

Connecting to Protect is a year-round commitment 🤝🎗️

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month and serves as a vital reminder that taking care of our people is fundamental to who we are 365 days a year.

A disciplined warrior mindset includes prioritizing mental health and recognizing that seeking help is a sign of true strength. Our operational readiness across all domains depends on the resilience of every Airman, and our greatest asset will always be our connection to one another.

Always employ the ACE model! Check on your Wingmen, listen, and ensure no one stands alone.

👩‍💻: Denise Lewis

Air Combat Command



***dePrevention

Projecting air superiority through integrated partnership 🇧🇪🤝🇺🇸A major milestone for our Belgian allies right here at Lu...
08/29/2026

Projecting air superiority through integrated partnership 🇧🇪🤝🇺🇸

A major milestone for our Belgian allies right here at Luke AFB! Pilot instructors from the 312th Fighter Squadron recently conducted the first inert GBU-12 bomb release from a Belgian F-35, showcasing the flawless ex*****on and tactical discipline of this joint team. 🎯🇧🇪

Integrated training like this enhances our combined interoperability and projects a credible, lethal deterrent, assuring our allies and demonstrating our readiness to dominate any future conflict. 🦅✈️

📸: A1C Tekorey Watkins and SrA Albert Morel

👩‍💻: Denise Lewis

Air Combat Command

The standard you set today is the legacy you leave tomorrow ✈️ Our Airman Leadership School recently welcomed members fr...
08/28/2026

The standard you set today is the legacy you leave tomorrow ✈️

Our Airman Leadership School recently welcomed members from the Luke AFB scale model club, bridging the gap between Air Force heritage and future leaders. The club members, some of which are veterans, presented handcrafted aircraft models, sparking vital discussions on what it truly means to internalize a warrior mindset. 🛠️💪

Through firsthand stories of survival and mission ex*****on, our future NCOs learned that warfighting excellence is built on uncompromising standards and rigorous tactical discipline. 🎯🦅

📸: Amn Aiden Brown & SrA Albert Morel

Air Combat Command

7 years of dedicated warfighting excellence 🐕🐾 Join us in congratulating Military Working Dog Enzo on his recent retirem...
08/26/2026

7 years of dedicated warfighting excellence 🐕🐾

Join us in congratulating Military Working Dog Enzo on his recent retirement after 7 years of exceptional service! Throughout his career, Enzo and his handlers have represented the high standards, discipline, and unwavering loyalty of our Defenders, even providing critical protection during POTUS and VPOTUS missions. ⚖️

True warfighting excellence comes in many forms, and Enzo’s 7 years of vigilance are a perfect example of a disciplined warrior mindset in action. You've earned the rest, buddy! 🐕‍🦺❤️

📸: A1C Tekorey Watkins

Air Combat Command

08/22/2026

Fueled, focused, and ready for whatever comes next ⛽️✈️

It’s ! Whether training at home or deployed downrange, the mission at Luke AFB proves our global reach and combat readiness by projecting a lethal deterrent that assures our allies and deters our adversaries.

Air Combat Command Airmen learn to adapt to uncertainty and thrive under pressure during rigorous training, demonstrating a continuous commitment to maintaining unquestionable air superiority and dominance.




✈️ Luke Celebrates National Aviation Day! 🇺🇸Today, we recognize the generations of aviators, innovators and Airmen who h...
08/19/2026

✈️ Luke Celebrates National Aviation Day! 🇺🇸

Today, we recognize the generations of aviators, innovators and Airmen who have helped shape the future of flight.

At Luke, that legacy continues every day as we train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen to deliver airpower anytime, anywhere. 🇺🇸

Here’s to those who paved the way and taking aviation into the future!

👩‍💻: Denise Lewis





Air Combat Command

🇳🇱 308th Fighter Squadron welcomes Lt. Col. van de Graaf✈️The 308th Fighter Squadron welcomed Royal Netherlands Air and ...
08/19/2026

🇳🇱 308th Fighter Squadron welcomes Lt. Col. van de Graaf✈️

The 308th Fighter Squadron welcomed Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force Lt. Col. Toon van de Graaf as the new commander.

The 308th FS supports the 56th Fighter Wing through integrated F-35A Lightning II training, strengthening interoperability between U.S., Allied and partner forces and preparing them to operate together in complex, modern threat environments.

Please join us in welcoming Lt. Col. van de Graaf and saying farewell to the outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Joost Luijsterburg. Thank you for all you have done here at Luke AFB!

📷: A1C Tekorey Watkins





Air Combat Command

🛬Luke's OSS welcomes Lt. Col. Tegtmeyer to command💪The 56th Operations Support Squadron welcomed Lt. Col. Christopher Te...
08/18/2026

🛬Luke's OSS welcomes Lt. Col. Tegtmeyer to command💪

The 56th Operations Support Squadron welcomed Lt. Col. Christopher Tegtmeyer as the new commander.

The 56th OSS is tasked with directly supporting the wing through sortie generation, air traffic control, airfield operations, and weather operations, just to mention a few of the squadron's responsibilities.

Please join us in welcoming the new commander and saying farewell to the previous commander, Lt. Col. Christopher Umphres. Congrats on a stellar command tenure.

📷: Amn Aiden Brown




Air Combat Command

08/15/2026

🇺🇸 Warrior culture begins with a dream 💪

Luke AFB is known for training the world’s greatest fighter pilots. And that’s true, but we can’t fail to recognize embodying the warrior culture begins long before a pilot steps out to an F-35.

Employing the warrior mindset is foundational for mission success, including instilling core values and discipline in all Airmen, regardless of career field.

Our nation needs us to be ready in every domain, resilient in every fight, so that we can get better today to be more ready tomorrow.

🎥: Richard McManus




Air Combat Command

08/15/2026

🇺🇸 Warrior culture begins with a dream 💪

Luke AFB is known for training the world's greatest fighter pilots. And that's true, but we can't fail to recognize embodying the warrior culture begins long before a pilot steps out to an F-35.

Employing the warrior mindset is foundational for mission success, including instilling core values and discipline in all Airmen, regardless of career field.

Our nation needs us to be ready in every domain, resilient in every fight, so that we can get better today to be more ready tomorrow.

🎥: Richard McManus




Air Combat Command

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