I was stationed here for years and even separated from the military at Luke AFB. The wheel rotates every few 1 stars, (Brigadier Generals) with the frequent oscillating decision to open & closes multiple entries/exits aka the "gates."
The Library is rarely open, bowling alley closed down, theatre doesn't even play movies, car wash at the class 6 is never fully mission capable, many squadrons have zero covered parking in 115 degree weather with UV index of 9 average, : just a few "little things" that take away from the ambience. Kind of a gentrified-ghost-town-meets-F-35-MONEY.
The sunrises_sunsets are INCREDIBLY picturesque. LOTS of jet noise! It's a training base, so there are always jets launching, all hours of the day are pretty much fair game. Even houses in any of their flight paths are shown a waiver to sign because a jet flyover all hrs on the clock gets INTENSE!
If you enjoy the heat and the distance from the heart and soul of the East Valley, then Luke AFB may be a solid match for you.
*I wonder what would have happened had the base been built in a different location