b'WELCOME TONewcomersLUKE AIR FORCE BASEinformationWelcome to Luke Air Force Base,where we train the worlds greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen!Located in Glendale, Arizona, just west of Phoenix, Luke Air Force Base is home to the 56th Fighter Wing, the largest fighter wing in the Air Force. Luke AFB has established an enviable training record throughout its extensive history. U.S. Air Force Capt. Melanie Kluesner, 62nd Fighter Squadron F-35 Lightning II instructor pilot, secures her helmet before take-off March 28, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Luke premiered a training sortie with an all-female crew concluding Womens History Month. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dominic Tyler2 LUKE AIR FORCE BASE THE EPICENTER OF AIRPOWER'