Story by Airman 1st Class David Busby | 56th Fighter Wing | 09.16.2021
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. –The Bronze Star, also known as the Bronze Star Medal or “Ground Medal,” is awarded to any member of the U.S. military for heroic service, meritorious achievement or meritorious service in a combat zone. It can also be awarded to members of foreign militaries and civilians. There have been notable recipients throughout history who have earned this award, such......
Story by Airman 1st Class David Busby | 56th Fighter Wing | 06.11.2021
The 56th Fighter Wing and 56th Maintenance Group are accelerating change through the Lightning Technician Program at Luke Air Force Base. The program’s goal is to reassign all maintenance tasks for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft to the Aircraft Maintenance Units by creating two new consolidated career fields: air vehicle mechanic and mission systems technician. With over 730 maintainers......
