U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Ihde, 56th Fighter Wing commander, delivers a speech and
oath of enlistment to new recruits before a 9/11 stair climb at State Farm Stadium in
Glendale, Arizona, Sept. 11, 2026. The event commemorated the 25th anniversary of
the 9/11 terrorist attacks and honored the courage, service and sacrifice of those
affected by the attacks.
The 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, made history during a change of command and major command reassignment ceremony held July 17 as the wing officially transitioned from Air Education and Training Command (AETC) to Air Combat Command (ACC) marking a historic milestone for the base while ushering in new leadership for the installation.
