Feb. 13, 2020 Air Force announces Air Force Art Contest winners The Air Force recently announced its 2019 Air Force Art Contest winners. The contest features five categories from Adult Accomplished to Youth Ages 6-8.
Jan. 9, 2020 Air Force announces Spark Tank 2020 selectees Spark Tank also offers Airmen the opportunity to get their ideas in front of key enabling agencies that can share expertise and resources such as funding or personnel for the projects being presented and demonstrate pathways for intrapreneurs to make their initiatives successful.
Jan. 7, 2020 F-35A Lightning II standup complete at Hill AFB’s 388th, 419th Fighter Wings Hill AFB’s fighter wings have achieved full warfighting capability.
Nov. 16, 2019 US, Norwegian student pilots train together in first allied F-35 basic course The 62nd FS activated in January 2015 at Luke Air Force Base as a joint international effort between Italy, Norway and the United States for F-35 training. Student pilots from each of the three nations fly Italian, Norwegian and American F-35s under the guidance of American and Norwegian instructor
Aug. 10, 2019 Avionics Airman inspires young women at aviation camp Senior Airman Lydia Kamps, an avionics technician with the 756th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, had the opportunity to return to the Experimental Aircraft Association’s GirlVenture Camp during the Oshkosh Air Show in Wisconsin as a mentor -- not just a participant.
June 7, 2019 Civil engineer Airmen participate in IRT project The mission for the two-week period was to provide a concrete slab for a new science, technology, engineering and math lodge facility, clear and grade the surrounding area and begin building walls, if time allowed.
Dec. 3, 2018 Luke AFB stands up new F-35A lightning II fighter squadron The 308th Fighter Squadron was reactivated in a ceremony at Luke Air Force Base, Nov. 30. The squadron will house the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s and the Royal Danish Air Force’s F-35A Lightning IIs, in a training partnership.
Nov. 29, 2018 US Air Force hydrazine team train Chilean Airmen A U.S. Air Force hydrazine Mobile Training Team traveled to Los Condores Air Base, Chile, to conduct classroom instruction and hands-on training with Chilean Air Force fuels technicians Nov. 5-16.
Nov. 15, 2018 US, Aussie partnership thriving at Luke AFB Since the arrival of Australia’s first F-35A at Luke Air Force Base in December 2014, Australian pilots and maintainers have trained side by side with members from the U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin in preparation for the day when Australian F-35s would travel home to Australia.
Oct. 20, 2018 President Trump visits Luke AFB President Donald J. Trump visited Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 19, to discuss military weapons and technology capabilities and learn about the 56th Fighter Wing’s pilot training mission.
Oct. 17, 2018 U.S. Airmen deployed for Clear Sky assist Ukrainians after car crash Two U.S. Airmen deployed to Starokostiantyniv Air Base for the Clear Sky 2018 exercise came to the aid of several Ukrainians following a violent car crash Oct. 13, in downtown Khmelnytskyi, about 45 minutes from the air base.
Aug. 22, 2018 Luke AFB crew chief named best in Air Force Staff Sgt. Tanner Apple, 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, was awarded the Thomas N. Barnes award Aug. 13, at Luke Air Force Base.
July 24, 2018 South Korean Air Force F-35A pilot takes first flight The first South Korean Air Force F-35A pilot soared into history when he took to the skies July 20, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
May 3, 2018 AFRC Recruiting Service rolls out mobile marketing platform Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service has a new weapon in its recruiting arsenal with the 2018 launch of interactive Mobile Marketing Platforms, to be featured at air shows and other AFRC recruiting events.
Oct. 13, 2017 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.