56th Medical Group, Luke AFB, AZ

Facility Description: The 56th Medical Group, located near Phoenix, is an outpatient only Medical Treatment Facility (MTF), which serves more than 90,000 beneficiaries (active duty military members, retirees and their families) in the immediate area. The Medical Group is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. The Medical Group, with more than 600 assigned personnel, has a three-pronged mission that emphasizes providing great healthcare, promoting safety and wellness, and military readiness.

Mission: Engaging Military Families through Personalized and Educated Patient Care. Vision: Premier Choice... Leaders in Patient Centered Healthcare; Strengthening Partnerships... Empowering Patients to be fit to fight... healthy for life.

Community Description: Luke AFB is located 7 miles west of the central business district of Glendale, in Maricopa County, AZ.   Luke AFB is an active-duty F-16 Fighting Falcon training base with 170 F-16s assigned. The host command at Luke is the 56th Fighter Wing (56 FW), under Air Education and Training Command 's 19th Air Force . The base population includes about 7500 military members and 15,000 family members.   

Glendale, AZ offers an unforgettable experience filled with memory-making moments. From the nation’s finest sports and entertainment district to top-notch accommodations and one of the most renowned shopping areas in America, Glendale has a blend of historic charm and fun things to do!   Discover Glendale’s thriving arts and culture scene, from world-class museums to unique gardens, centers, and historic areas.   Glendale is a playground for the outdoor and athletic enthusiast. Enjoy the miles of trails and acres of parks that Glendale has to offer. Love to hike? Then you’ll love Glendale. The city offers approximately 40 miles of hiking trails open from sunrise to sunset. Trails are expansive and not very demanding.