The mission of the 56th Fighter Wing is to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen, leading the way in modern airpower to secure tomorrow’s victories. Gen. David Berkland, previous commander of the 56th Fighter Wing, completed his final flight as the wing’s leader. As future combat-ready fighter pilots, these training missions prepare them to protect national security, embrace innovation, and adapt to defend against evolving threats both at home and abroad. For Berkland, this memorable mission marked a major milestone known traditionally in the aviation world as a “final flight” or “fini flight”. “You are why this wing is successful … Luke fighter pilot graduates are leading major combat operations down range with excellence, precision and courage.