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People Mission Command post: Serves as the eyes and ears for SAPR coordinator: Sylvia Jones
To train the world’s greatest F-35 and F-16 the wing commander 24-hours-a-day and as the 6DIHW\ RI¿FH Provides the wing with risk
Active duty . . . . . . . 3,149 ÀJKWHUSLORWV nerve center for Luke Air Force Base operations management processes to facilitate the com-
2IÀFHUV . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Chief, command post: Maj. Mark Cretella mander’s safety programs.
Second lieutenant . . . . 20 Training (Fiscal 2015) Chapel: A spiritual needs-based ministry im- Chief: Lt. Col. Michael Cowan
First lieutenant . . . . . . 29 F-16 pacting the wing and air expeditionary force Flight safety: Maj. John Pitts
&DSWDLQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 missions, anytime anyplace Ground safety manager: Bernard Bruce
Major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 B-course graduates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Wing chaplain: Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Larry Fowler Wing Plans and Programs: Enhances Thun-
Lieutenant colonel . . . . 47 Current students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Historian: Documents the activities of Luke derbolt readiness in support of wing and
Colonel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 F-35 AFB and provides historical reference services. headquarters planning, execution and expe-
Brigadier general. . . . . . 1 B-course graduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Historian: Richard Griset ditionary force objectives.
Enlisted . . . . . . . . . . 2,861 Current students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Inspector general: An independent agency that Chief: Lt. Col. Jeremiah Reed
Airman basic . . . . . . . . . . 7 MRA graduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 investigates complaints, allegations of reprisal, Protocol: Focal point for organizing distin-
Airman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Current students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 improper mental health referrals, fraud, waste guished visitor visits to Luke; provides policy
$LUPDQÀUVWFODVV . . . . 438 and abuse. and procedural guidance, proper protocol
Senior airman . . . . . . . 825 Leadership IG: Lt. Col Curtis St. Amand requirements and special handling for dis-
Staff sergeant . . . . . . . 772 Wing commander: Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus Information protection: Provides a secure en- WLQJXLVKLQJ YLVLWRUV GLJQLWDULHV DQG RIÀFLDO
Technical sergeant. . . 443 Vice wing commander: Col. David Shoemaker vironment for protecting sensitive information military ceremonies and social functions
Master sergeant . . . . . 249 Director of staff: Lt. Col. Jason Cooper assets and enabling sustainable capability for Chief: 1st Lt. Amanda Steele
Senior master sergeant46 Command chief: Chief Master Sgt. John Mazza seamless information exchange. Range Management/Airspace: Provides man-
Chief master sergeant 23 Operations Group commander: Chief: Master Sgt. Bruce Thompson agement of the air-to-air and air-to-ground
Male. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,657 Staff judge advocate: Provides legal services tactical aviation range complexes and airspace
Female . . . . . . . . . . . . . 564 Col. William Bailey for the 56th FW while incorporating environment stewardship
Dorm residents . . . . . . 392 Maintenance Group commander: Staff judge advocate: Lt. Col. Joel England of the natural and cultural resources on the
'HSOR\HG . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Deputy: Maj. Sara Carrasco Barry M. Goldwater Range.
Reserve. . . . . . . . . . . .1,466 Col. Ricky Ainsworth Public affairs: Provides information on Luke is- Director: Chas Buchanan
Active status . . . . . . . . . 38 Mission Support Group commander: sues, programs and base events to Airmen, the Community initiatives team: Serves as the
Air Reserve technicians 25 community and news media; provides counsel primary liaison between the 56th FW com-
Civilians . . . . . . . . . . . . 820 Col. James Kossler to leaders; programs are designed to increase mander and surrounding political subdivi-
Medical Group commander: Col. Maureen Charles public understanding of the wing’s mission. sions, developers and major stakeholders
Chief: Maj. Matthew Hasson interested in coordinating compatible land
Wing staff agencies Deputy chief: Kiley Dougherty GHYHORSPHQW LQ DUHDV LPSDFWHG E\ WKH Á\LQJ
Demographics: There are 51 military and 70 mission of Luke AFB.
civilian members. Sexual assault prevention and response of- Director: Rusty Mitchell
¿FHEnsures victims of sexual assault receive Wing staff agencies superintendent: Senior
Mission and leadership the care and support they require; uses educa- Master Sgt. Jason Lorhr
Comptroller squadron: Pays Airmen and bills, tion and intervention to foster an environment First sergeant: Master Sgt. Brandy Rucker
provides commanders resources and advice free of sexual assault.
needed to execute missions.
Commander: Maj. Joseph Nicholas
Equal opportunity: Assists in eliminating the
effects of social problems that detract from the
mission.
Director: Ronald Goodwin
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