Photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero | 56th Fighter Wing | 03.06.2026
Local military and community leaders pose for a group photo during an annual Arizona Commanders Summit, March 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Held semiannually, the Arizona Commanders Summit serves as a forum for installation commanders and partners to discuss issues affecting military operations throughout Arizona. The forum highlights how joint military leaders work together to......
Photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero | 56th Fighter Wing | 03.06.2026
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs gives an address during an annual Arizona Commanders Summit, March 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The summit provides an opportunity for leaders to address challenges and identify solutions that help optimize the use of training ranges and operational infrastructure. By coordinating the sustainment of training lands, airspace, and infrastructure, the......
Photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero | 56th Fighter Wing | 03.06.2026
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs greets U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, and Brig. Gen. John Conley, Arizona adjutant general, during an annual Arizona Commanders Summit, March 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Held semiannually, the Arizona Commanders Summit serves as a forum for installation commanders and partners to discuss issues affecting......
Photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero | 56th Fighter Wing | 03.06.2026
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, participates in an annual Arizona Commanders Summit, March 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Arizona Commanders Summit brings together senior leaders from military installations across the state to strengthen coordination and reinforce a culture of collaboration in support of shared mission requirements.......
Photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero | 56th Fighter Wing | 03.06.2026
Local military and community leaders participate in an annual Arizona Commanders Summit, March 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The summit provides an opportunity for leaders to address challenges and identify solutions that help optimize the use of training ranges and operational infrastructure. By coordinating across installations and agencies, the summit helps ensure the long-term......
Photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero | 56th Fighter Wing | 03.06.2026
Attendees prepare to participate in an annual Arizona Commanders Summit, March 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Local community leaders participate in the summit to reinforce the strong relationships between military installations and the communities that support them. Participation from federal and state partners underscores the importance of cooperation in managing land,......
Photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero | 56th Fighter Wing | 03.06.2026
Charles Buchanan, 56th Fighter Wing range management officer, leads local military and community leaders in introductions during an annual Arizona Commanders Summit, March 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The forum highlights how joint military leaders work together to align priorities and ensure Arizona’s training environment remains effective for multiple services. The summit......
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 02.28.2026
A family member presents an eagle feather to U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Janice Ann Wheeler, right, 944th Fighter Wing Inspector General superintendent, during her retirement ceremony at Hangar 999 on Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 28, 2026. The ceremonial presentation recognized Wheeler’s Native American heritage and marked a special family tribute at the close of the ceremony. (U.S.......
