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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Commeans (left) and Staff Sgt. Derek Rushing (right), 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit aircraft armament systems specialists, load ordnance onto an F-35A Lightning II as part of a Phase 2 Aircraft Generation exercise, Oct. 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The team rapidly loaded an F-35A Lightning II with ordnances, demonstrating their ability to execute missions on short notice. This training reinforces Luke AFB’s commitment to producing combat-ready Airmen capable of deploying and operating effectively anywhere in the world.
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Fields (left) and Senior Airman Raphael Pellicer (right), 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-35A Lightning
II integrated avionics specialists, ready a jet for flight during a Phase 2 Aircraft Generation exercise, Oct. 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Luke AFB produces combat- ready Airmen, ensuring immediate integration into deployed units worldwide.
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