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  • Munitions flight lives by Air Force core values

    "Provide first-class, reliable munitions and munitions support to the flightline and the wing...while taking care of our people and developing combat-ready Air Force professionals." The above statement isn't an overly idealistic slogan or a collection of words that sound great. It is the mission

  • Combined Federal Campaign Kick-off

    The Combined Federal Campaign, the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, begins Sept. 24 and runs until election day, Nov. 4. Along with the Air Force Assistance Fund, the CFC is one of two federally mandated fundraising events each year. There are approximately

  • Luke pilot soars past 4,000 hours in F-16

    As a young Air Force brat, Lt. Col. John Wynne dreamed of one day being an officer just like his dad. "I really just wanted to follow in my father's footsteps by being an Air Force officer first, a pilot second," he said. "When I got my first taste of flying as a cadet at the Air Force Academy, I

  • Luke Falcons host basketball tournament

    Labor Day weekend the Luke Falcons and Lady Falcons basketball teams welcomed six military teams for the opening tournament of the military basketball season. The teams included Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Vandenberg AFB, Calif., Miramar Marine Corps Air Station, Calif., Cannon AFB, N.M., and Camp

  • AZ commander’s summit brings leaders together

    Col. Kurt Neubauer, 56th Fighter Wing commander, hosted his first Arizona Commander's Summit as chairman at the Desert Star Club Sept. 3. Originally established by the 56th FW to address issues such as joint utilization and stewardship requirements of the Barry M. Goldwater Range, commanders quickly

  • Operations Group conducts film drive to aid hospital

    With the rise of digital photography, Polaroid pictures have become like the vinyl record and VCR -- for the most part a thing of the past. However, Polaroid film is being resurrected because of a drive being aided by the 56th Operations Group through two Airmen. Spearheaded by intelligence analysts

  • Medical Support Squadron vital to success of mission

    As of 2007, Flagstaff had a population of 59,000 people. The 56th Medical Support Squadron provides service to more than twice the population of Flagstaff. "The 56th MDSS Pharmacy Flight serves nearly 130,000 people during the peak winter season," Lt. Col. Ronald Johnson, 56th MDSS commander, said.

  • Drug reduction program aids mission

    The Air Force has some of the most advanced technology in the world, which includes weapons systems, computers and aircraft. Therefore, the people operating these advance systems must be well trained and motivated, as well as alert and in complete control of all of their faculties. If someone is

  • Eagle Eyes: Helping fight terrorism

    One of the best tools in fighting terrorism isn't a technologically advanced super-computer or robot. People can make a significant impact in detecting terrorist activities. The Eagle Eyes Program, run by the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, is the Air Force version of a "terrorist"

  • Luke welcomes new MOS commander

    Retired Maj. Kevin O'Connor relinquished command of the 56th Maintenance Operations Squadron almost a month ago, and since then, Capt. William Reynolds had been filling in as acting squadron commander. Luke has been waiting for a permanent replacement and after serving a year overseas, Maj. Scott