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  • Norway’s fifth F-35 Lightning II touches down at Luke

    AM-5, Norway’s fifth F-35 Lightning II, touches down for the first time May 25, 2017 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. With nine countries involved in its development (United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Netherlands, Turkey, Canada, Denmark, Norway and Australia), the F-35 represents a new model of

  • Thunderbolt leads team, repairs critical runway in Iraq

    One of the 56th Fighter Wing’s beliefs is that we are leaders and work best in teams. An example of what belief looks like is displayed by Staff Sgt. Kyle Mitchell, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron project inspector who led a team of civil engineers in Iraq during his recent deployment to help change

  • Critical Days of Summer; vehicle, swimming and physical fitness top concerns

    With summer approaching and temperatures on the rise, more people are active, traveling, and participating in various outdoor activities. Due to the increase in safety concerns that comes with this time, it has been named the ‘Critical Days of Summer’, and it starts on Memorial Day and ends on Labor

  • Air Force selects 2017 triathlon team

    The Air Force recently selected the 2017 Air Force Triathlon Team that will represent the service at the 2017 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship June 7-11 at Naval Base Ventura County, California. If nominated at the championship, members will advance to compete at the Conseil International du

  • Rock Solid Warrior: Tech. Sgt. Andrea Sanchez

    SOUTHWEST ASIA-- This week’s Rock Solid Warrior is TSgt Andrea Sanchez, a 46th Expeditionary Attack Squadron, squadron aviation resource manager, deployed from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing

  • Silver Wings pool opening Memorial Day

    With temperatures on the rise, the Silver Wings pool is scheduled to open May 29, 2017 at 6 a.m. The pool will remain open throughout the summer until Labor Day. “Anyone who has access to the base can use the pool,” said Sam Harvey, 56th Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation manager. “This year

  • National Police Week honors defenders

    Luke Thunderbolts, local police departments and members of the community came together to recognize the service and sacrifice of law enforcement personnel May 15 through 19 during National Police Week.

  • Australian Air Chief visits Luke

    Air Marshal Gavin Davies, Royal Australian Air Force chief, visited Luke Air Force Base May 17, 2017. Davies visited Luke to learn about ongoing and future activities regarding F-35A Lightning II pilot training and maintenance. The visit included a meeting with Brig. Gen. Brook Leonard, 56th Fighter

  • Luke environmental engineer receives SEC DEF Environmental Award

    Managing resources for the Air Force’s largest fighter wing is no small task. It requires dedicated leaders to continuously provide better ways of managing and reducing the amount of waste materials used while being open to new ideas toward improvement.