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  • In the line of fire, Combat Arms Training and Maintenance

    The smell of gunpowder in the air, the sound of brass bullets hitting the ground and the feeling of accomplishment is just a small taste of what it feels like when you enter the 56th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance range at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.

  • Dental squadron discovery leads to AETC award

    Melissa Kunkel, 56th Dental Squadron expanded function dental assistant, earned the Air Force Medical Service’s August “Trusted Care Hero” award for Air Education and Training Command.

  • AF Surgeon General, Medical Enlisted Chief visit thunderbolt nation

    Luke Air Force Base welcomed Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Mark A. Ediger, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, and Chief Master Sgt. George Cum, medical enlisted force and enlisted corps chief, Oct 11, to meet with Airmen and review operations and renovations at the 56th Medical Group.

  • Luke AFB Blood Drive

    Thunderbolt Nation steps up to replenish Phoenix blood banks after Las Vegas tragedy.

  • Propulsions Flight

    Luke Air Force Base Propulsions Flight is tasked with making sure the engines for the F-16s are ready for flight, having a record breaking 13 spares in their shop ready to go in the air!

  • World War II Veteran Visits Luke

    Manuel Martinez, a World War II veteran, and his family view artifacts from Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field during a tour of the 56th Range Management Office at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 2, 2017. Martinez spent the morning reminiscing about his time at the base decades ago and learned

  • 500th F-35 pilot takes to the sky

    The U.S. Air Force trained and graduated the 500th F-35 Lightning II pilot across the joint and international enterprise Sept. 19, 2017, here.