Luke Commanders
Commander Brig. Gen. Todd Canterbury
Wing commander: Brig. Gen. Todd Canterbury
Vice wing commander: Col. Michael Richardson
Command chief: Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Thompson
Operations Group commander: Col. Matthew Renbarger
Maintenance Group commander: Col. Gregory Hutson
Mission Support Group commander: Col. Robert Sylvester
Medical Group commander: Col. (Dr.) Daniel Lamar
54th Fighter Group: Col. Michael Boger
Luke Editorial Staff
Public Affairs chief: Capt. Candice Dillitte
Public Affairs deputy chief: Kiley Dougherty
Internal information: Master Sgt. Vilma Cantu
Editor: Amy Lamb
Designer: Tinna Sellie
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