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  • A Thunderbolt strikes in Kabul Afghanistan

    As the sun rises above the mountains in Afghanistan, North Atlantic Treaty Organization military personnel begin to stock their convoys with weapons and ammunition for the sole purpose of delivering equipment to Afghan government forces.

  • AFE Airmen maintain flight equipment through teamwork

    Maintaining flight equipment for a fifth generation fighter aircraft requires precision and skill. Providing F-35 Lightning II pilots with the proper gear is essential for 61st Fighter Squadron Airmen. “My job is to make sure our pilots can do their mission,” said Airman 1st Class Jake Vincent, 61st

  • Water supply: where’s it coming from?

    There are more than 3,000 military personnel and dependents living on  Luke Air Force Base, Arizona who receive ground water pumped to the base water tower from a two-well system on base. Beginning this year, the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron will now receive supplemental water from Valley Utilities.

  • Firefighter training at Luke

    Steven Kinkade, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant fire chief, provided firefighters from Luke and Gila Bend fire departments with a safety briefing prior to training Dec. 7, 2016, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Kinkade went over what to expect in the training, where each firefighter would be

  • Luke Holiday Safety

    It’s the time of year for eggnog and new year resolutions. However safety is also a major concern during the holidays. From house fires to drunken drivers, it’s important to know what to look out for during these celebratory times.

  • F-16 pilots continue to graduate, continue to fight

    A class of F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots under the tutelage of instructor pilots from the 309th Fighter Squadron graduated Dec. 16, 2016, following approximately nine months of training at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.

  • F-35 Heritage Flight Team donates check to Disabled American Veterans Office

    In honor of service members who sacrificed for their country, Thunderbolts raised money to benefit a local veteran’s organization Dec. 14, 2016. Luke’s F-35 Heritage Flight Team donated a 20 thousand dollar check to the Disabled American Veterans office at their Phoenix, Ariz. location.  “The DAV

  • Holiday budgeting important for new year

    Every year nearly 300 million Americans celebrate Christmas which entails not only spreading holiday cheer, but buying gifts for loved ones. While gift giving can be rewarding, the result can leave some financially unfit for the new year.

  • Luke’s Winter Games build morale

    The 56th Fighter Wing 2016 Winter Games kicked off Dec. 5th through Dec. 8th offering a variety of fun games for Airmen from different squadrons to compete for the championship. Monday kicked off the tire flip where two Airmen from each squadron were challenged to see how many times they could flip

  • 56th CES continues F-35 Hangar Project

    While more and more F-35 Lightning II’s are brought onto Luke Air Force Base, storage and maintenance space becomes crucial for the aircraft’s upkeep. Thunderbolts from the 56th Civil Engineering Squadron are working with the United States Army Corps of Engineers to construct the official 62nd