b'WELCOME TONewcomersLUKE AIR FORCE BASEinformationWelcome to Luke Air Force Base, During World War II, it was the largest fighter trainingbase in the Army Air Force, graduating more than 59,000 pilots and air crew. The base began its F-16 fighter pilotwhere we train the worlds greatesttraining program in February 1983 and has trained morethan 20,000 Fighting Falcon pilots since that time. fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen! The base received its first F-35A in 2014 and isnow home to more than 110 F-35As. Each year, the base trains more than100 F-16 pilots and more than 100 F-35A pilots. We take pride in providing outstanding supportfor the over 5,500 military and civilian employeeson base, as well as about 6,700 family membersand 65,000 military retirees who live in thePhoenix area. We are especiallypleased to welcome you, as a base newcomer, to the Luke AFB team.Top Photo: F-35 integrated training with F-16 at Luke (Courtesy Photo by Matthew Short)Bottom photo U.S. Air ForceTHE EPICENTER OF AIRPOWER LUKE AIR FORCE BASE 3'