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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing observe a simulated attack during an Ability to Survive and Operate overnight field exercise, Sept. 18, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Students from Airman Leadership School Class 25-7 and Forged56 transferred their classroom knowledge to this capstone event, which was the larg- est field exercise in Luke AFB ALS history. The exercise is designed to build a culture of mission-aware, adaptable Airmen, preparing them to serve as the Air Force’s next generation of non-commissioned officers.
U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing respond to
a simulated vehicle crash during an Ability to Survive and Operate overnight field exercise, Sept. 18, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Airmen from around base acted as casualties for scenarios, helping
fully immerse the Airman Leadership School and Forged56 students in realistic scenarios requiring quick, life-saving decision-making. Luke AFB ensures its Airmen are lethal and trained for tomorrow’s fight.
U.S. Air Force Senior Air-
men John Zorumski (left),
56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment specialist, and
Frank Thomas (right), 63rd
Aircraft Maintenance Unit
crew chief, mix concrete to
repair a section of the runway during an Ability to Survive
and Operate overnight field exercise, Sept. 18, 2025, at
Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
This joint Airman Leader-
ship School and Forged56
training, the largest field
exercise in Luke AFB ALS
history, ensures future non- commissioned officers master essential basics, like runway
repair, making them proficient
and adaptable leaders when U. operating in intense environ- st ments. Luke AFB prioritizes 18 the development of lethal and an combat-ready Airmen, ensur- tra ing the 56th FW remains pre- ev pared for tomorrow’s fight. mi
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