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  • Lorenz on Leadership: The continuum of training

    I believe we should work our boss' boss' problems. I have found that if we see the bigger picture -- if we understand the larger context of our challenges -- we will make better decisions. Since assuming command of Air Education and Training Command, I have been trying to understand where our

  • Security forces aided by civilian police

    In the age of manpower shortages and constant deployments, a helping hand is always welcomed. The 56th Security Forces has fully trained civilian officers, who assist in day-to-day law enforcement duties, according to Master Sgt. Gerry Nunes, SFS flight chief. "This program began in May," he said.

  • Survey responses still needed as Nov. 26 deadline nears

    On Oct. 1, Air Force leaders opened the door for all Airmen to voice their concerns with the launching of the 2008 Air Force Climate Survey. Although that door is still open, it is slowly closing. The survey, which runs through Nov. 26, is designed to assess the opinions and perceptions of the Air

  • Thousands attend Wingman picnic

    More than 3,500 Airmen, base personnel and family members attended the base Wingman Day picnic held Monday on the service fields behind the base gym. "We were surprised with the turn out," said Joanne Perkins, 56th Services Squadron marketing and publicity director. "With this being a day before a

  • Down but not out: Purple Heart recipient back in the fight after injury

    A technical sergeant assigned to Luke Air Force Base received a Purple Heart from a mortar attack that nearly cost him his leg -- and promptly volunteered to extend his time in theater. Tech. Sgt. Jerome Baker, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron training NCO, was on his third tour of duty in Iraq

  • Luke doctors forge partnership with Banner Estrella Medical Center

    The 56th Medical Group and Banner Estrella Medical Center have teamed up to provide seamless care for their patients. Active-duty physicians from the 56th MDG are caring for active-duty personnel and their dependents, as well as retirees and their dependents at Banner Estrella Medical Center,

  • Units build camaraderie

    From pulling chocks and maintaining jets to ensuring documents and records are properly filed, Luke Air Force Base Airmen work around the clock meeting the wing's mission. Recognizing the excellent work of Airmen, unit morale representatives across base have their own way of giving back to members

  • Financial fitness roadshow coming to Luke

    Many television news reports and numerous magazines are dominated by a plethora of financial news -- most of it dismal. This is the age of the shrinking dollar. Financial institutions that were thought to be safe have collapsed and recently Congress passed a massive bailout package. These

  • Deals abound at thrift store

    The Luke Air Force Base thrift store has been open for almost two months and the members of the Luke Officers' Spouses Club, who run the store, want the base community to know they are back in business after shutting down for summer. "We opened up September, and I don't think people realize that,"

  • Impact Aid helps fund local school districts

    School districts with a high number of children from military families in attendance have the opportunity to get federal money from the Department of Education though the Impact Aid program. The money distributed to the districts from the program can be used to improve the school district in a