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  • Policy changes allow Airmen to retrain into special operations

    In a move to meet the high-demand signal for the Air Force’s Battlefield Airmen (BA), the service announced changes to retraining and cross-flow, outlined in a policy memorandum dated April 25.The changes allow Airmen to be released from their current jobs in the Air Force to cross-train into the

  • 136 Thunderbolts selected for promotion to technical sergeant

    The Air Force selected 136 Luke staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant. The Luke selection rate was 21.69 percent, with an average selectee overall score of 380. This is the first technical sergeant promotion release since the implementation of the new Enlisted Evaluation System.“We

  • New command chief takes reins

    Charged with leading professional development for the enlisted at Luke Air Force Base, Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kwiatkowski has taken the reins as the 56th Fighter Wing’s newest command chief, replacing Chief John Mazza last month.

  • Team Luke welcomes new commander

    Luke Air Force Base Airmen welcomed their new wing commander July 13, as Brig. Gen. Brook Leonard took command of the 56th Fighter Wing from outgoing commander Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus.

  • 2016 Second Quarter Load Crew Comp takes place

    The annual Second Quarter Weapons Load Crew Competition took place on the flightline July 1, 2016, at Luke Air Force Base.Teams composed of Airmen from various Aircraft Maintenance Units of the 56th Maintenance Group competed to be the first to complete the loading of weapons onto an F-16 or an

  • 56th Ops Group commander completes fini-flight

    Col. Chris Bailey, 56th Operations Group commander, receives a hug from his daughter after his final flight in an F-35 Lightning II June 27, 2016. His two-year tenure as commander was filled with change as the wing shifted its mission to include the F-35. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class

  • Luke begins F-35 MRA course

    Five Airmen are a little closer to becoming F-35A Lightning II crew chiefs as Luke began its first F-35 Lightning II Mission-Ready Airmen training class June 30.“It’s exciting to be the first F-35 MRA class at Luke,” said Airman Kyle George, Detachment 12 F-35 MRA student. “It’s a unique experience