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  • Black Sheep log first Viper flight

    The 8th Fighter Squadron logged their first official two-ship formation flight here Nov. 27 and first four-ship formation flight Nov. 29, 2017. The 8th FS, also known as the Black Sheep, was deactivated here May 13, 2011, and recently reactivated, six years later, Aug. 4, 2017. Since its

  • Luke AFB opens new water pump

    The 56th Fighter Wing, in coordination with a local utility company, opened a new water pump on the southeast side of base today.

  • Luke Days 2018: The Future of Airpower

    Mark your calendars! Luke Days 2018: The Future of Airpower is scheduled to begin March 10-11!Save the date now - you will NOT want to miss this fun weekend in the West Valley! We hope you are as excited as we are! Visit www.luke.af.mil for more information.

  • Thunderbolts participate in Great American Smokeout

    Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout. The event encourages smokers to use the date to quit smoking or begin making a plan to quit.

  • SrA Haleigh Reaves: Power Lifter

    SrA Haleigh Reaves is the 2017 female power lifting competition winner. See her journey into power lifting and what it took for her to reach her goals.

  • Gunfighters complete first F-35 transport

    An F-35A Lightning II belonging to Luke AFB, Ariz. was moved for repairs after being grounded here for the past year. The aircraft was moved to the F-35 Depot at Hill AFB, Utah, with the help of the 366th Equipment Maintenance Squadron crash and recovery team.

  • Evelyn's Defenders

    The 56th Security Forces Squadron has been supporting a former defender battling ALS for the past several years.