The host command at Luke AFB is the 56th Fighter Wing, under Air Education and Training Command's 19th Air Force. The Wing’s mission statement is, "Train The World's Greatest F-16 Fighter Pilots and Maintainers, While Deploying Mission Ready Warfighters."

The wing, with its headquarters located in Building 452, provides command guidance and operational control of the 56th Operations Group, 56th Maintenance Group, 56th Mission Support Group and 56th Medical Group, as well as being directly responsible for several functional areas.

The 56th Fighter Wing Command Post serves as the nerve center for all Luke AFB operations. A duty controller is available 24 hours a day at (623) 856-5600.

The command chief master sergeant is the 56th Fighter Wing commander's representative for all enlisted activities. The command chief is available in wing headquarters, Building 452 and may be reached at (623) 856-5616.

The Protocol staff advises on proper protocol for all on-base events attended by the wing commander or vice wing commander; and works directly with a point of contact for military ceremonies. Protocol is the focal point for organizing all distinguished visits to Luke AFB including military and highlevel civilians.

The office is located in wing headquarters, Building 452 and can be reached at (623) 856-5604 or 856-5605.