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29 Jun 2007
56th welcomes new CV
The 56th Fighter Wing welcomed Col. Henry Reed as the new vice wing commander Wednesday. Colonel Reed comes to Luke from the 53rd Test and Evaluation Group, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., where he was deputy commander. "I see my mission here as twofold," said Colonel Reed. "First, support the wing commander and execute his vision. Second, enable our
15 Jun 2007
"Iron" Orr bids Thunderbolts farewell
Thunderbolts -- thanks for providing this not-so-young-guy the most fulfilling professional experience of my Air Force career! Your example of excellence not only secures a thriving 56th Fighter Wing mission today, but it ensures the United States of America will continue to lead the way to secure our liberties on the frontlines of freedom. It's a
8 Jun 2007
Full-scale exercises prepare MDG to help in disasters
A massive earthquake in Hawaii leaves thousands severely wounded, overwhelming all possible resources on the island. Of the wounded, 300 are placed on military aircraft and head for Phoenix to receive care. A little known mission of the 56th Medical Group is to act as the Phoenix area federal coordinating center for the National Disaster Medical
25 May 2007
Make the choice to take high ground
I've noticed over my past year in command, the same people come out and support their units and personnel, no matter what the occasion. But in reality, I know these are not the only Airmen in each of these organizations.Do you, your supervisors or coworkers always support your organization and Airmen during commander' s calls, physical fitness
18 May 2007
Military spouses are enablers
It's uncertain how long we will remain at war, fighting the global war on terrorism. Many of us may not be alive to see the results, but hopefully our children and grandchildren will. One visible result we have noticed since Sept. 11 is that our military spouses are the true enablers to military participation and success. This has been especially
11 May 2007
Pride: Outstanding customer service motivation
When you get coffee at a Starbucks, do you go to a particular location? Most people will answer "yes." Why is that? All Starbucks provide the same coffee or specialty drinks, so if I get my coffee at the Army Air Force Exchange Services Starbucks or the Starbucks in Glendale, I know I am getting the same drink prepared to the same exacting
8 May 2007
Pilot strives to ensure mission success
Editor's note: Capt. Scott Sieting is a pilot in the 21st Fighter Squadron and is the chief of standardization and evaluation. He leaves Luke in June to become the 604th Air to Surface Operations Squadron commander in Korea. The prospect of leading a detachment of 18 Airmen located 11 miles from the Korean Demilitarized Zone seemed daunting at
30 Apr 2007
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month coming up
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of Asian Pacific American men and women who have made a difference. Asian Pacific Americans consist of more than 24 ethnic groups such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese, Hawaiian, Vietnamese, Cambodian and Filipino. APAH month was first established in 1977 when
30 Apr 2007
Keeping Luke streets safe takes team effort
Summer is just around the corner, the weather is getting warmer, and there are more pedestrians and drivers on the road than in previous months. So, what does that mean to you? As 56th Security Forces Squadron defenders, it means we need to be more vigilant in protecting the Luke family. The next time you are driving on base, look around. More
27 Apr 2007
Keeping Luke streets safe takes team effort
Summer is just around the corner, the weather is getting warmer, and there are more pedestrians and drivers on the road than in previous months. So, what does that mean to you?As 56th Security Forces Squadron defenders, it means we need to be more vigilant in protecting the Luke family. The next time you are driving on base, look around. More units