Luke Air Force Base, Arizona News Monitoring

Luke AFB hosts Paralympics Team USA veteran Airmen, Sailors, Marines, Soldiers

Paralympic athletes took part in the Desert Challenge Track and Field Training Camp hosted at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Athletes also got a first-hand look at the 56th Fighter Wing’s mission, capabilities, and spirit of service. Calixtro Garcia, a U.S …

63rd Fighter Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins U.S. Air Force Col. Oliver Lause, 56th Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Adam Peterson, incoming 63rd Fighter Squadron commander, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 5 …

Innovation Partnership Strengthens F-35 Pilot Training While Building Tomorrow’s Workforce

KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. -- An innovative partnership between the 173rd Fighter Wing and Klamath Community College is strengthening F-35 pilot readiness by producing realistic threat surrogates for the Kingsley Field range while providing students with …

Canada Wants to Fly Both the Lockheed F-35 and Saab JAS 39 Gripen. The Math Says That Buys Less, Not More

Summary and Key Points: Canada signed a 2023 program for 88 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters, with the first jet due at Luke Air Force Base later this year and Canadian delivery expected in 2028. A government review has kept the door open to a mixed fleet …

56th CMS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins U.S. Air Force Col. Edward Romero, 56th Maintenance Group commander, passes the guidon to Maj. Randy Garner, incoming 56th Component Maintenance Squadron commander, at Luke Air Force Base, …

4-th of July Flyovers by Luke Air Force Base

July 3, 2026 / 7/03 Luke Airforce Base will be conducting flyovers across the state tomorrow for Independence Day. Freedom 250 flyovers will occur in Prescott Valley between 7:06-pm and 7:16 and in Cottonwood, between 7:11-pm and 7:21-pm. The …

Luke Library’s ‘Plant a Seed, Read;’ promotes culture of excellence for all

The Luke Air Force Base Library kicked off the “Plant a Seed, Read” summer reading program June 3, 2026, with a petting zoo, arts and crafts activities, and a free lunch for children and families at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Airmen and their families …

Why Arizona has frozen state tax breaks for data centers for three years

PHOENIX — A three-year freeze on state tax incentives for data centers gives Arizona time to chart a new strategy, Gov. Katie Hobbs said Tuesday. The moratorium is included in the new state budget, which took effect July 1. “Nobody's talking about a …

What's the complex going up near Luke Air Force Base?

The Air Force Already Cannot Finish the F-35 Upgrade It Paid For. Now, It Is Being Asked to Fund Three More Stealth ...

Summary and Key Points: Lockheed Martin is pitching a “Ferrari” F-35, a fifth-generation-plus upgrade that would fold sixth-generation technology into the existing jet. The idea has an obvious appeal and one large problem. The upgrade to the F-35, already …

Look up: Freedom 250 flyover coming to Maricopa

Here’s another reason to keep your eyes on the sky tonight.  Luke Air Force Base will be conducting a Freedom 250 flyover across parts of central Arizona in honor of Independence Day and the country’s semiquincentennial, according to the base. Maricopa is …

The Show for July 6, 2026: San Andreas Fault stress, Space force in Arizona and more

A potential major earthquake along the San Andreas Fault is not just a Hollywood plotline. An Arizona researcher says the so-called “earthquake gate” holding it back is under major stress. Plus, what the U.S. Space Force will be doing at Fort Huachuca. …

Meet the Arizona-born repo man who became a YouTube star

When you think of a repo man, you might picture a guy just like Matthew Pitman. Pitman is known as RepoNut on YouTube, he made a name for himself on line for showing what it’s really like to be a vehicle repossession agent. “Keys in it. That should be …

Sen. Kelly calls on Trump to act faster on chemical cleanups at Arizona military bases

GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Sen. Mark Kelly and other Senate Democrats are calling on the Trump administration to do more on toxic chemical cleanups at military bases nationwide, including at Luke Air Force Base in the West Valley. Arizona’s senior senator …

UFO Filmed Dropping Other UFOs Over Arizona

In 1997, some strange lights were filmed over Phoenix and to this day, they haven't been explained. Now, the skies over Arizona have once again played host to UFOs. DJ Maier and Kerri Burnett captured footage of some bizarre lights over their Mesa home …

Preparedness Protocol: Airmen, families prepare for monsoon season

Luke Air Force Base recognized Monsoon Awareness Week by educating Airmen and community members on the hazards associated with Arizona’s annual monsoon season and the importance of staying prepared.  Monsoon season in Arizona brings an increased risk of …

A Mission Fulfilled: Luke Honor Guard training facility complete

Fighter Country Foundation is proud to celebrate the completion of the new Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard Training Facility — a lasting investment in the Airmen entrusted with one of the military’s most sacred responsibilities. Each year, Luke’s Honor …

Reading Roots Run Deep: Luke Library’s ‘Plant a Seed, Read’ promotes culture of excellence for all

The Luke Air Force Base Library kicked off the “Plant a Seed, Read” summer reading program with a petting zoo, arts and crafts activities and a free lunch for children and families at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Airmen and their families also learned …

Saab Would Build Gripen Fighters in Canada While Lockheed Martin Builds F-35s in Texas. Ottawa May Fund Both

Summary and Key Points: Saab, Lockheed Martin, and Bombardier are now competing for the largest defense-industrial decision Canada has made in a generation — not just which fighter the Royal Canadian Air Force flies, but whether the country builds its next …

Georgia SoftWorks Webinar on Voice Automation for Warehouse Operations by AccuSpeech Mobile Integration w/GSW ConnectBot

Live online event explores hands-free voice-directed WMS workflows on Android mobile devices without costly server infrastructure or lengthy deployments. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Georgia SoftWorks (GSW), a …

Military Mothers From Across the Nation Gather in Columbus for Blue Star Mothers National Convention

Nearly 250 members unite to support military families, honor service, elect national leaders, and celebrate America's 250th. COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nearly 250 military mothers from across the United …

ZenaTech's ZenaDrone Moves IQ Aqua Underwater Mine-Detection Drone into U.S. Field Testing in Florida

ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial …

Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines Brings the DC Puppy Litter to Comic-Con for a Special Two-Day Appearance

GDA | TLC is thrilled to announce that DC's sponsored litter of future service dogs will make a special appearance at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DC's Future Heroes Arrive at San …

Counselor Joe Releases Educational Article Examining Why Defensiveness in Relationships Is Often Misunderstood

Couples rarely fight about the tire, text, or bill. They fight from old wounds. Healing begins when partners hear the fear beneath the Ego's defenses. MOUNT PLEASANT, TX, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas Licensed …

Defense Electronics Market Industry Analysis, Leading Companies, and Expansion Potential

The Business Research Company's Defense Electronics Market Industry Analysis, Leading Companies, and Expansion Potential LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The defense electronics market is …

Offering Women Veterans with Employment Opportunities in VA's 'Boots on the Ground' Enrollment Efforts

VetJobs and Military Spouse Jobs Support the VA's Women Veteran Enrollment Initiative with Employment Services FT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VetJobs and Military Spouse Jobs (MSJ) proudly support the U.S. …

She Already Knows Launches July 13, Giving Women Something They've Been Missing: A Way to Finally Trust Their Own Voice

Created by entrepreneur Kayla Pattle, the AI-powered web app helps users separate authentic desires from self-doubt, social expectations, and old stories. PHOENIX , AZ, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world filled with …

Rx Bandz Receives Additional Funding from Leonid Capital Partners For FDA Submission and Military Medical Innovation

DENVILLE, MA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rx Bandz, a medical device platform company (“Rx Bandz” or the “Company”), with over a dozen US military R&D contracts to develop next-generation drug delivery technologies, …

NRF Honors Retailer as ‘America’s Retail Champion’

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pretty Thai today announced it has been recognized as a 2026 America’s Retail Champion by the National Retail Federation. In its eighth year, the program celebrates small retailers …

Lovell Government Services Invests in Next Phase of Growth with New Third-Party Logistics Distribution Center

State-of-the-art facility to open in Q3 2027 will expand Lovell's integrated logistics platform for manufacturers serving the federal healthcare market PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lovell® Government …

UNIFY.C2 Integrates Skycope RF Drone Detection Technology into Its Single Picture Command-and-Control Platform

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UNIFY.C2 today announced it has integrated Skycope's RF drone detection and identification technology into the UNIFY.C2 command-and-control platform. This integration brings …

Spreading Holiday Cheer Year-Round Through Toys for Tots’ Be a Summer Santa Initiative

TRIANGLE, VA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The magic of Christmas doesn’t wait until December—and neither does Marine Toys for Tots. Nationally recognized as America’s flagship children’s Christmastime charity, Toys for Tots …

Sanwei (SWESD): A Global Leader in ESD Protection Solutions for Critical Electronics Industries

Sanwei (SWESD) delivers industry-leading esd magazine rack solutions and expert insights on esd surface tester usage to ensure electrostatic discharge control. YUEQING, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across semiconductor …

Air Force Officer and Scientist Jason Goins Joins Federal Innovators Network as VP of Strategic Growth in Washington DC

Jason Goins helps expand the cross-sector community for government innovators in the capital. WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jason Goins, an Air Force officer and scientist, has joined the Federal Innovators …

Systems Technology, Inc. Launches PARASIM® Version 8 with Mission Rehearsal and Military Parachute Training Capabilities

HAWTHORNE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Systems Technology, Inc. (STI) released PARASIM® Version 8, the latest generation of its virtual reality (VR) parachute training simulator. Designed for military and airborne …

Terradepth Supports U.S. Navy Exercise with Ocean Data Integration and Edge Visualization Capabilities

Exercise participation highlights the need for connected ocean data workflows that help move information from collection to decision-ready use. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Terradepth today announced that it …

Ausable Funds Celebrates 250 Years of American Exceptionalism

Veteran-owned firm encourages all Americans to maximize and exercise their God given rights MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ausable Funds International, LLC (“Ausable Funds”), a newly formed mutual fund company owned …

Spotter Global Announces New Patent Pending SnapTrack Feature to Enhance Aerial Threat Mapping for Secure Sites

Instead of watching multiple monitors, security personnel will be able to track the live position of every perimeter security breach in the NIO map. OREM, UT, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spotter Global, a recognized leader …

Introducing GeoEconomic Lens: Viewing the Economy Through the Lens of Geopolitics

A New Product From Geopolitical Futures for Businesses, Executives and Investors AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Geopolitical Futures (GPF), the forecasting company led by internationally renowned geopolitical …