The 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, made history during a change of command and major command reassignment ceremony held July 17, 2026. The wing officially transitioned from Air Education and Training Command to Air Combat Command, marking a historic milestone for the base while ushering in new leadership for the installation. U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Ihde assumed command of the 56th Fighter Wing from Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander. U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Steven Behmer, 15th Air Force commander, officiated the redesignation portion of the event.