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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing discuss their next steps during an Ability to Survive and Operate overnight field exercise, Sept. 18, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This joint Airman Leadership School and Forged56 exercise directly prepares students for operational challenges, transitioning classroom knowledge into field proficiency. The 56th FW ensures every Airman is a combat-ready leader prepared to immediately execute the mission.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Oscar Marquez (left), 607th Air Control Squadron Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning technician,
and Senior Airman Kevin Hodgson (right), 56th
Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, apply immediate simulated tactical combat casualty care skills during
an Ability to Survive and Operate overnight field exercise, Sept. 18, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Airman Leadership School and Forged56 students utilized this scenario, part
of the largest field exercise
in Luke AFB ALS history,
to demonstrate proficiency
in critical operational tasks required of future non- commissioned officers. Luke AFB is dedicated to forging the combat-ready Airmen needed to advance airpower and win tomorrow’s fight.
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Garrett Rios (left), 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment specialist, and Justin Davis (right), 756th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, maintain security during an Ability to Survive and Operate overnight field exercise, Sept. 18, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This training, a joint effort between Airman Leadership School and Forged56, trained students to maintain situational awareness and execute tasks in an intense environment. Luke AFB prioritizes the development of lethal and ready Airmen, ensuring the 56th FW remains prepared for tomorrow’s fight.
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Hodgson, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, views the interior of a smoking vehicle during an Ability to Survive and Operate overnight field exercise, Sept. 18, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Hodgson, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, reviews tactical notes under night vision conditions during an Ability to Survive and Operate overnight field exercise, Sept. 18, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This joint Airman Leadership School and Forged56 capstone event trained students to maintain situational awareness and execute tasks in a low-light environment. Luke AFB is dedicated to forging the combat-ready Airmen needed to advance airpower and win tomorrow’s fight.
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