<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3Kbhfu_1H1NyHa900" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3Kbhfu_1H1NyHa900" width="838" height="400" ><figcaption>U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mason Hargrove, 56th Fighter Wing public affairs specialist, narrates the Luke Air Force Base 2024 mission video during the 2024 Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony, Sept. 26, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The honorary commander program seeks to help build relationships with the surrounding communities by connecting local and civic leaders with various unit commanders. There were 81 civic and local leaders inducted as part of the Class of 2024. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)</figcaption></figure>More than 80 local business owners and community leaders were inducted into the 56th Fighter Wing honorary commander program during an induction ceremony, Sept. 26, 2024, at Luke AFB, Arizona.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4cPOrF_1H1NyHa900" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4cPOrF_1H1NyHa900" width="1500" height="998" ><figcaption>U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, gives closing remarks during the 2024 Honorary Commander induction ceremony, Sept. 26, at Luke AFB, Arizona.</figcaption></figure>Eighty-one honorary commanders were welcomed into the 2024-2026 class during a reception and induction ceremony, where they met their assigned Air Force commander counterparts and were ushered into the program by being presented with their official honorary commander coin.The honorary commander program seeks to educate local leaders on the mission of Luke AFB. It provides the installation opportunities for community outreach, fostering relationships between local civic and business leaders, and Luke AFB Airmen and commanders.“You are joining a championship team,” said U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing command chief. “Two things that help Luke’s Honorary Commander program be a benchmark for the Air Force are our Airmen and you. We encourage you to take advantage of the next two years to immerse yourselves in the awesomeness and excellence of our Airmen, and they too will learn from you. This opportunity will be special, and we look forward to building relationships with you to advocate for Luke and grow our community together.”With the largest class of honorary commanders officially welcomed, they can now be ambassadors for the 56th Fighter Wing, assisting Luke AFB to continue training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4ZIrUR_1H1NyHa900" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4ZIrUR_1H1NyHa900" width="1500" height="998" ><figcaption>U.S. Air Force Col. Dave Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing Commander, gives remarks during the 2024 Honorary Commander induction ceremony, Sept. 26, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The honorary commander program seeks to help build relationships with the surrounding communities by connecting local and civic leaders with various unit commanders. There were 81 civic and local leaders inducted as part of the Class of 2024.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3MmYE6_1H1NyHa900" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3MmYE6_1H1NyHa900" width="1101" height="1768" ><figcaption>U.S. Air Force Honor Guardsmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing present the colors as U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Busby (back-right), 56th FW community relations noncommissioned officer in-charge, sings the National Anthem during the 2024 Honorary Commander induction ceremony, Sept. 26, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.</figcaption></figure></div></body>

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More than 80 local business owners and community leaders were inducted into the 56th Fighter Wing honorary commander program during an induction ceremony, Sept. 26, 2024, at Luke AFB, Arizona. Eighty-one honorary commanders were welcomed into the 2024-2026 class during a reception and induction ceremony, where they met their assigned...

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