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56th Fighter Wing
Mission
To train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen.
Mission
We build the future of Airpower.
Mindset
We are changing the Air Force from within...
AIR FORCE
Thunderbolt — The Book pg1
56th Fighter Wing
Mission
To train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen.
Mission
We build the future of Airpower.
Mindset
We are changing the Air Force from within...
DOD
DOD seeks feedback from Airmen, families to create housing resident bill of rights
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The Defense Department is asking current residents of military privatized housing to provide feedback on a draft version...
Armed Forces Day 2019
Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May, and this year will be celebrated on May 18, 2019.
Thanks to President Harry...
Uniform code of military justice changes
Effective Jan. 1, 2019, the Military Justice Act of 2016 will instate the most reform to the Uniform Code of Military Justice and Manual...
WORLD NEWS
US, RAF perform first joint F-35A hot pit refueling training
ROYAL AIR FORCE MARHAM, United Kingdom — Airmen assigned to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, had the opportunity to train Royal Air Force personnel...
WWII laborer champions ‘Rosie the Riveter’ legacy
ARLINGTON, Va. — When it comes to symbolizing the influx of women in the workforce and the wave of patriotism and feminism that surge...
Successful Aegis combat system test brings BMD to Japanese fleet
Missile Defense Agency photographJS Atago (DDG-177) successfully completed an Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) intercept flight test off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii,...
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Thunderbolt — The Book pg1
56th Fighter Wing
Mission
To train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen.
Mission
We build the future of Airpower.
Mindset
We are changing the Air Force from within...
LOCAL
Thunderbolt — The Book pg1
56th Fighter Wing
Mission
To train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen.
Mission
We build the future of Airpower.
Mindset
We are changing the Air Force from within...
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56th Operations Group
21st Fighter Squadron Gamblers
Mission: Train lethal warriors.
Demographics: Thirteen instructor pilots, 12 civilians and 75 contracted maintenance professionals.
Leadership
Commander: Lt. Col. Matthew Tuzel
Director of...
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56th Maintenance Group
56th Maintenance Group
Mission: Maximize Safe & Reliable Aircraft Availability to Train the World’s Greatest Fighter Pilots and Combat-ready Airmen
Vision: Safely Generate...
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56th Medical Group
56th Medical Support Squadron
Mission: We exist to provide seamlessly integrated support through excellent patient care.
Demographics: There are 150 active-duty, civilian and contract...
October is Energy Awareness Month
Here are simple and resourceful ways to save on energy costs in the home!
Slay the energy vampires and save on your monthly electric bill!...
HOLIDAY RECIPES
Aim High, Airmen!
I firmly believe the best things in life are the triumphs that make you proud – the ones that do not come easy.
All of...
SALUTES AND AWARDS
ALS graduates 36 in class 19-6
The 56th Fighter Wing Airman Leadership School graduated 35 Airmen and one civilian Aug. 22 in Class 19-06.
The award winners are:
John L. Levitow: Abdul...
Luke AFB announces 2nd quarter awards
The following individuals are quarterly award winners:
Airman: Airman 1st Class Jordan Johnson, 56th Maintenance Group
NCO: Tech. Sgt. LaTrice Rybarczyk, 56th Medical Group
Senior NCO: Master...
MWD retires after nine years of service
Wax, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, sits during his retirement ceremony Aug. 9, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. While at...
ALS graduates 35 Airmen
The 56th Fighter Wing Airman Leadership School graduated 35 senior airmen June 27 from class 19-5.
The award winners are:
John L. Levitow Award: Victoria Colbourne,...
VETERANS
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to award $30 million to support formerly homeless...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs awarded more than $30 million under the new Grant and Per Diem program Oct. 1, to 128 organizations...
Zero percent: Wounded warrior Airman refuses to quit
MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — “I thought I was going to die,” he said, holding back tears. “I almost threw in the towel,...
The League of Wives: An unexpectedly inspiring Vietnam War story
Unlike the sorrowful portrayals that dominate Vietnam War history books, movies and documentaries, Heath Lee’s new book, The League of Wives: The Untold Story...
VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System to host Laughlin-area veterans town hall
The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System leadership is hosting a Veterans Town Hall meeting to update the Laughlin-area community on VA services and care.
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COMMENTARY
Keeping cool over Salt Lake
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — The day started like any other Thursday fly day. We briefed, put on our flight gear and stepped...
Maintenance versus repair … of our Airmen
This commentary was first published on Dec. 11, 2014
LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. — This commentary is not about aircraft, vehicles, or...
Heavy drinking: Highway to disaster
Editor’s note: This commentary was first published April 23, 2015.
Heavy drinking is defined as consuming five or more standard drinks in one sitting....
