Luke Days roars back into Valley this weekend

Air Force Lt. Col. Tyler Smith, commander of the 62nd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, treats Luke Days Open House and Air Show like his baby — and he’s been nurturing it for a year.

“It’s a humongous event,” says Lt. Col. Tyler Smith, who’s also the show’s director. “We expect close to 400,000 people [total] on base. It’s our chance to connect with the community, give back and show them what the Air Force really does. People know we fly airplanes, but they don’t always see the full scope. This is their chance to feel it — and hear the noise.”

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