Home of the 56th Fighter Wing. Annexed by Glendale, Arizona, which is about 20 miles west-northwest of downtown Phoenix. Luke AFB is named for 2nd Lt. Frank Luke Jr., the first American aviator to receive the Medal of Honor, killed in action on September 29, 1918, in France.
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- Global Security Luke AFB overview and history.
- Luke Air Force Base Home of the 56th Fighter Wing. Links to staff, subordinate units, tenant units, key personnel biographies, area information and civilian fly-in data.
- City of Glendale Overview of Luke AFB mission, encroachment by land development, Arizona military airport statutes and an economic impact study.
- Air Force Association - Frank Luke Chapter Promotes aerospace and national defense issues. Events calendar, history, list of board members, and newsletter.