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First of 36 F-16s to be handed over to Iraq
Jun 05, 2014 - Today Lockheed Martin will deliver the first of 36 F-16s to Iraq, giving Iraq the capability of defending its "3.600km of borders" according to Iraqi Ambassador Lukman Faily. Baghdad's envoy traveled to Fort Worth for the ceremony at which Lockheed and the U.S. government will formally deliver the first F-16 to Iraq. [Read more...]
Crew Training International lands $22M F-16 training contract
May 06, 2014 - Defense contractor Crew Training International Inc. said it has landed a $22 million U.S. Air Force contract for weapons systems support on the F-16 jet fighter. [Read more...]
PACAF commander celebrates Singapore's 20th anniversary at Luke
Dec 18, 2013 - The commander of Pacific Air Forces visited Luke Air Force Base December 11 and 12, observing the Republic of Singapore's exercise Forging Sabre. The exercise and visit also coincided with the Singaporean air force's 20th anniversary at Luke. [Read more...]
F-16's arrival brings 'battle rhythm' to JSF wing
Jan 14, 2011 - After 17 months of silence, the 33rd Fighter Wing flightline finally roared back to life January 13, 2011. [Read more...]
Wolf Pack excel at Red Flag Alaska
Nov 02, 2009 - While the pilots strategize during intelligence briefings and planning meetings, maintainers and munitions Airmen safely load "live" bombs and make sure the jets are ready for combat. [Read more...]
Teamwork ensures Thunderbird performance
Apr 06, 2009 - After inclement weather damaged five Thunderbird aircraft upon their arrival to Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., for the base's air show -- a display of teamwork happened behind the scenes. [Read more...]
61st FS named 'Top Dogs' of all AETC fighter squadrons
Jan 21, 2009 - One of Luke's eight fighter squadrons was recognized this week as the top fighter squadron in all of Air Education and Training Command. [Read more...]
56th FW closes books on FY 2007 sortie schedule
Oct 05, 2007 - The 56th Fighter Wing closed out fiscal 2007 by flying 38,959.7 hours. [Read more...]
149th Fighter Wing trains with bombs in Arizona
May 17, 2006 - The bombs are heavy and so is the training schedule for student pilots under the tutelage of the 149th Fighter Wing. [Read more...]
Luke Air Force Base installs night vision goggle simulation system
Aug 16, 2005 - Silicon Graphics today announced that a high-fidelity Night Vision Goggle (NVG) simulation system has been successfully developed and fielded at Luke AFB, Ariz., a U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command facility. [Read more...]
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