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Luke AFB Private Tour
Please join us for an exclusive insider's tour of Luke Air Force Base, one of the country's most active military bases.
Luke Air Force Base is a major United States Air Force (USAF) base located in Glendale, Arizona. It serves as a primary training center for F-35 Lightning II and F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots. Here are some key points about Luke Air Force Base:
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Role and Mission: The primary mission of Luke AFB is to train the world's greatest F-35 and F-16 pilots. It is a major training base for both American and international fighter pilots.
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Aircraft: The base is well-known for its association with the F-16 Fighting Falcon, which has been a staple in the U.S. Air Force for many years. In recent years, Luke AFB has also become a key training center for the newer F-35 Lightning II, the next-generation multi-role stealth fighter.
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Training Units: Luke AFB hosts several squadrons and units responsible for training fighter pilots. The 56th Fighter Wing is the primary unit, and it includes multiple squadrons dedicated to training F-35 and F-16 pilots.
Here are particulars about the upcoming tour:
DATE: Thursday, February 22, 2024 LAST TWO SEATS!
TOUR TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Glendale, AZ 85708
COST: $25/per Life Member, collected in advance.
TRANSPORTATION: Please provide your own transportation to and from a central parking area where a tour bus will depart for the air base.
TOUR TRANSPORTATION: You'll receive directions to a central meeting point, where a tour bus will drive our chapter members around the base.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Up close tour of the F-35, F-16 and A-10 Warthog, ordinance, and other significant aspects of Luke Air force Base. More details will be announced in future mailings.
HOW TO ENROLL: When you receive this invite, please sign up as soon as possible, to ensure that you’re included in this once-per-year wonderful opportunity. Watch for follow-up e-mails in the next 2-3 weeks containing detailed instructions, maps, and pick up and drop off departure times.
AFTER ENROLLMENT: A member of our Phoenix alumni board MAY contact you to obtain certain personal ID information IF required by the Luke security team.
ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: Enrollment closes on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
This tour has a limit of 30 attendees, and is offered to Life Members only on a first come basis Due to the limited invite, we cannot extend this invite to guests.
Thanks to each and every one of you for supporting our chapter’s events - especially this one, hosted by our Phoenix Events Team.
FBI Phoenix Citizens Academy Alumni Association
3104 E. Camelback Road, #102
Phoenix, AZ 85016
FBIPCAAA is a nonprofit organization separate and apart from the FBI
