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Air Force Chief of Chaplains visits Luke
Chaplain (U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen.) Trent Davis (left), Department of the Air Force chief of chaplains, speaks with Staff Sgt. Nathan Loesch, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, during a squadron visit, Aug. 22, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Chief of Chaplains serves as the Air Force’s top adviser on religious matters, overseeing all Chaplain Corps personnel, operations, and resources to ensure Airmen receive spiritual support and guidance. Visits like these give Airmen direct access to senior leaders, boost morale, and reinforce the importance of support programs that help them stay mission-ready and spiritually fit.
LEFT: U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher Loo (Right), 310th Fighter Squadron instructor pilot, gives Chaplain (U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen.) Trent Davis (left), Department of the Air Force chief of chaplains, and Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Robert Compere (center), 56th Fighter Wing chaplain, a tour of an F-35A Lighting II during a squadron visit, Aug. 22, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Davis’ visit to the 310th FS was part of a bigger visit focused on learning about 56th FW operations and connecting with the members of the Luke Chapel team and Airmen from across the wing.
U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Elias Carrero
LEFT: Chaplain (U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen.) Trent Davis (right), Department of the Air Force chief of chaplains, speaks with Airmen during a squadron visit, Aug. 22, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizo- na. Davis’ visit to the 310th Fighter Squadron was part of a bigger visit focused on learning about 56th Fighter Wing operations and connecting with the members of the Luke Chapel team and Airmen from across the wing. During his visit he took the time to update the chapel team on Pentagon guid- ance, highlight Spiritual Fitness programs, and connect with and recognize Airmen for their sup- port to the mission and the base community.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ethan Christobal, 56th Operational Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment specialist, teaches Chaplain (U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen.) Trent Davis, Department of the Air Force chief of chaplains, about F-35A Light- ing II equipment during a squadron visit, Aug. 22, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Davis’ visit to the 310th Fighter Squadron was part of a big- ger visit focused on learning about 56th Fighter Wing operations and connecting with the mem- bers of the Luke Chapel team and Airmen from across the wing. The visit reinforced the Chaplain Corps’ role in ensuring Airmen are spiritually fit, mission-ready, and supported in both their pro- fessional and personal lives.
LEFT: Chaplain (U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen.) Trent Davis (center left), Department of the Air Force chief of chaplains, stands in front of an F-35A Lighting II with Capt. Christopher Loo (left), 310th Fighter Squadron instructor pilot, Lt. Col. Robert Compere (center right), 56th Fighter Wing chap- lain, and Lt. Col. Portmann Werner (right), 56th FW chaplain, during a squadron visit, Aug. 22, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
LEFT: Chaplain
(U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen.) Trent Davis, Department of the Air Force chief of chaplains, learns about F-35A Lighting II equipment from Airman 1st Class Ethan Christobal, 56th Operational Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment specialist, during a squadron visit, Aug. 22, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.