56th Fighter Wing (U.S. Air Force) White Coffee Mug

The 56th Fighter Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force (USAF) based at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Primarily responsible for training and preparing pilots to fly and maintain the F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft, the wing traces its origins back to the formation of the 56th Fighter Group in 1948 during the post-World War II era. Throughout its history, the 56th Fighter Wing has provided pilots for various conflicts such as the Korean War and the Cold War. Today, it continues to serve as a crucial element in the USAF's fighter training programs.