Congressman urges Hegseth not to downgrade Luke AFB
- U.S. Rep. Abe Hamadeh urged the Defense Department to reconsider the downgrade of a key commander position at Luke Air Force Base during a June 4 hearing.
- Hamadeh stated that the Luke AFB community includes 7,000 active-duty service members and plays a significant role in training F-35 pilots for NATO and the Royal Canadian Air Force.
- In a June 12 letter, Hamadeh described the downgrade as a 'shortsighted decision' that could negatively impact partnerships and the base's mission of training world-class pilots.
- Hamadeh emphasized that Luke Air Force Base trains 75% of F-35 pilots globally and is crucial in maintaining strong international military relations.
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AZ GOP Rep Hamadeh urges Hegseth not to downgrade Luke AFB
“Luke’s mission is to 'Train the World’s Greatest Fighter Pilots and Combat-Ready Airmen,' and its instructors, tactics and techniques are truly world-class, unmatched by any adversary,” wrote Hamadeh.
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