Please monitor our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Luke56thFW/) for up-to-date information.
DoD Instructions
A DoD stop movement order has been issued for all DoD personnel, both international and domestic. All DoD civilian personnel, and dependents of DoD Service members and DoD civilian personnel, whose travel is government-funded will stop movement, while this order is in effect.
This stop movement applies to all official travel, including temporary duty (TDY) travel; Government-funded leave travel; permanent duty travel, including Permanent Change of Station (PCS) travel; and travel related to Authorized and Ordered Departures issued by the Department of State. For DoD Service members, it also includes personal leave outside the local area and non-official travel outside the local area.
The Secretary of Defense recently signed a memo, moving to a conditions-based, phased approach to personnel movement and travel. The list of specific locations that have lifted travel restrictions can be found here: DoD Travel Restrictions: Green Locations, June 29, 2020.
Local Instructions
Military personnel are authorized to take personal leave outside of the State of Arizona at the discretion of unit commanders. There are no further restrictions in place.
Individuals concerned about COVID-19 who are experiencing a fever of >100.4, cough, or shortness of breath are asked to call Central Appointments at 623-856-2273. If after duty hours, you may contact the Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-874-2273. The 56th Medical Group will book a same day virtual appointment to be triaged. Patients will not be tested for COVID-19 until they have been triaged by our healthcare professionals. Pharmacy: Satellite Pharmacy available for drive thru only from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For the latest medical-related information updates to COVID-19 specific to Luke Air Force Base, follow the 56th Medical Group Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Luke56MDG/.
In line with the CDC and the Secretary of Defense, AETC leaders have directed all individuals on AETC installations to wear cloth face coverings when they cannot maintain six feet of social distancing in public areas or work centers. Various cloth items worn as face coverings—scarves, t-shirts, neck gaiters, neck warmers, balaclavas, etc.— may be acceptable as long as they are functional, cleaned and maintained.
Click here to see which cities require a mask in public spaces.
Click here to read the regulations requiring face coverings in Maricopa County.
Click here to see the compiled list of key community actions on face coverings.
Luke AFB Central Appt Line: 623-856-2773 Nurse Advice Line: 1-800-874-2273 Website Links: What the U.S. Govt is Doing Coronavirus.gov CDC COVID-19 DOD COVID-19 USAF COVID-19 AZ Dept of Health Services Maricopa County COVID-19 Luke AFB COVID-19
MyPers COVID LINK
Facemasks and social distancing will be required in the Commissary and Base Exchange, including the barber and beauty shops.
Personnel with base access are still able to access the base but may experience delays. GATE CLOSURES: - North Gate and Lightning Gate are closed until further notice. - South Gate, Kachina Gate and Ocotillo Gate remain open for normal operating hours. - All gates have No-Touch ID review, but 56 SFS reserves the right to handle IDs as necessary.
The Child Development Center will be closed effective July 7, 2020 due to impending staffing shortages that will drive care ratios out of safe limits.
Base leadership is continuing to monitor CDC operations. The CDC and wing leadership will continue to keep impacted parents informed as this matter develops.
Please contact the CDC at (623) 856-6338 for additional information.
The main Bryant Fitness Center is open for Active Duty and Reserve Military personnel. Bryant Fitness center hours will be adjusted and advertised as follows:
Mon - Fri (6 a.m. – 6 p.m.; 24/7 Access After Hours)
Sat - Sun (8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; 24/7 Access After Hours)
Family/Down Days (8 a.m. – 6 p.m., 24/7 Access After Hours)
Holidays (24/7 Access)
Mask wear is mandatory in the weight room. The Physical Therapy (Crossfit Tent) is currently closed and will remain closed along with the East Annex Fitness Center.
The child-parent room is closed until further notice.
All fitness assessment testing through May 2020 is pushed back until 1 October 2020.
The FOIA Office is closed until further notice.
Facemasks and social distancing will be required in all FSS facilities.
Online
FSS and ALS classes are being taught via online learning platforms
Closed
Fitness Assessment testing suspended until October 2020
Information, Tickets and Travel Office
Open with reduced manning or hours
Arts & Crafts: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for trophy, award and plaque deliveries. Offering limited events and programming. For more information, visit @lukeartscrafts on Facebook
Auto Hobby Shop: Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (carwash open, Auto Doctors by appointment only 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Club Five Six: Monday-Friday grab & go breakfast at Community Commons 0630-0900, lunchtime dine-in and carry out available inside club 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Curbside pickup, will continue to be available for dinner on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Community Commons: Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., game room limited to 10 or fewer people, grab & go breakfast available via Club Five Six 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Offering limited events and programming. For more information, visit @lukeartscrafts on Facebook
Community Commons Barber Shop: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday by appointment only (623) 935-5742
Education Office: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment only (623) 856-7722
Falcon Dunes Golf Course: open daily 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., tee times start at 6 a.m. and continue every 10 minutes with on-course food and beverages available, club house grab & go food available 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., maintain social distancing at driving range, leave flags in the hole when putting
First-Term Airman Course: will be held in Base Theater until further notice
Fort Tuthill: open daily 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., 48 hour gap between reservations to allow for sanitation, no in-room services available, lobby bathrooms, bathhouse, yurts and common areas will remain closed
Human Resources Office/Civilian Personnel Office: Available by appointment only, call (623) 856-2120
Library: open Monday 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., computer lab remains closed
Manpower and Personnel Flight: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment only (sign up online here)
NAF HR: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment only
Post Office: Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
T-Bolt Café: Monday-Friday lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., dinner 5 to 7 p.m., midnight meal 11:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., all grab & go only
Unite: virtual programming available
Woodshop: Friday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Open normal hours
Airman & Family Readiness Center: available by appointment only, call (623) 856-6550
Air Force Aid Assistance
Casualty Assistance/Survivor Benefits
Family Life Counselor
Honor Guard
Lodging: no space-available rooms or guests, limited cleaning services available
Marketing: available by appointment only, call (623) 856-3245
Mortuary Affairs
Outdoor Recreation: allow for 48 hour gap between equipment rental for sanitation
Silver Wings Pool: Friday-Sunday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pool occupancy will be limited to 30 patrons, and patrons can request reservations for swim windows. Walk-ins will be accepted until 30-patron occupancy limit is reached.
Veterinary services are limited to military working dogs only. All others need to visit off-base veterinarians.