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8 Nov 2006
Tops In Blue thunders into Arizona
Nearly every night of the year more than 30 of the most talented performers in the Air Force put on an action-packed show somewhere in the world. Tops In Blue has been bringing crowds to their feet for 53 years. Thursday night the Tops in Blue team entertained thousands at the Maricopa County Events Center, a facility located near Phoenix's
8 Nov 2006
Tops In Blue bring two Luke musicians home
Every year 34 Air Force men and women are chosen to leave their day-to-day military jobs and become Air Force entertainers as members of Tops In Blue. During the 2006-2007 season, two of those entertainers took a year away from their jobs here at Luke. Before joining the Tops In Blue team, Staff Sgt. Tenisia Jones, a vocalist, was an information
8 Nov 2006
Superheroes go where troops go
Marvel Comics' "The New Avengers" and the Army and Air Force Exchange Service will team up again to deliver another free, military-exclusive comic book to troops stationed throughout the globe. The newest military-only installment and the third since Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld unveiled "The New Avengers" at the Pentagon in February 2005,
8 Nov 2006
Safe grilling tips ensure enjoyable summertime fun
Summertime is barbecuing time, but remeber to follow barbecuing basics to help keep outdoor cooking safe and enjoyable. Remember to protect clothing with a heavy apron and hands and arms with barbecuing or oven mitts. Use long-handled barbecue tools including long-handled salt and pepper shakers designed specifically for grilling. The grill should
8 Nov 2006
Know rights, rules for divorce in Arizona
Divorce can be a difficult and emotional period. Often times, partners are left with many questions about where to go and what to do to obtain a divorce. The Air Force has recognized that divorce of military members can have an indirect impact on the overall mission. As part of this recognition, the Air Force seeks to educate members and their
8 Nov 2006
Driver fatigue factor in fatal crashes, worse in summer
An annoying thumping noise like someone banging on walls, wakes the Airman from his sleep. Suddenly aware, he jerks the steering wheel away from the shoulder of the freeway before driving completely off the road. Most drivers have faced drowsiness at some point in their lives, but sleepiness at the wheel, often referred to as driver fatigue, can be
8 Nov 2006
Wheelie fun -- motorcycle course teaches Airmen safety techniques
Be it the rise of gas prices or the fun factor of straddling the seat of a motorcycle, some Airmen are thinking about taking to the streets of Arizona on a motorcycle. Before hitting the open road, Airmen and civilians here must complete an approved motorcycle safety course and pass a comprehensive practical exam. "So many people ride on a regular
8 Nov 2006
Healthy household habits can reduce water pollution
Do you know what is going down your storm drain? During rainstorms, car washes, pressure washings, and other watering activities, chemicals and other pollutants in driveways, streets and lawns flow untreated into the storm drain system and eventually into rivers, streams, lakes and groundwater. One household may produce minimal amounts of
8 Nov 2006
ID theft serious threat to military members
When many of us think of theft, we imagine ski masks and armed gunmen. Unfortunately, there is another group of thieves armed with pre-approved credit cards or social security cards that can do much more damage. Identity thieves steal personal information and use it to wreak havoc. These thieves can obtain credit cards or cellular phone service and
8 Nov 2006
Practice produces perfect public proclamations
One of the top five phobias for the average American is public speaking or glossophobia. The fear is not actually of public speaking, but of doing or saying something which may cause embarrassment. "Even the most seasoned speaker gets a little choked up and nervous at the prospect of speaking in front of a large group," said Staff Sgt. Blake