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  • Unaccompanied housing starts upgrade

    Luke Air Force base received funds from Air Education and Training Command for unaccompanied housing upgrades as part of the 56th Fighter Wing's mission to take care of its Airmen."With these funds we are able to maintain dorm integrity and provide for more Airmen coming to the base," said Master

  • Marine Week in Phoenix

    Marine Week came to a close on September 13, 2015 with the Ceremonial Retirement of the Colors at the Civic Space Park near downtown Phoenix, Arizona.With hundreds of troops flooding the valley, the community was treated to performances by the Marine Corps Band, equipment and aircraft showcases

  • 56th MDG vs 56th CES

    56th MDG vs 56th CESby Airman Pedro Mota56th Fighter Wing Public AffairsThe 56th Medical Group and the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron flag football teams stepped onto the gridiron Sept. 8 during an intramural football match at Luke Air Force Base. The result had the 56th MDG defeating the 56th Civil

  • National Preparedness Month

    National Preparedness Monthby Airman Pedro Mota56th Fighter Wing Public AffairsWhile the greater Phoenix area is considered a low-risk area for natural disasters, according to national disaster databases, it is wise to be prepared for when a monsoon cuts off power for longer than expected.National

  • Luke hosts first breastfeeding awareness luncheon

    With changes occurring throughout the Department of Defense in regards to physical fitness postpartum and maternity leave, Luke took a bold step forward and held its first Breastfeeding Awareness Luncheon on August 21.The luncheon was open to all active duty members, spouses and fathers were in

  • Bryant Fitness Center Upgrades

     Bryant Fitness Center will undergo state of the art renovations later this year and is scheduled for completion in the Spring of 2017."The fitness center will look very different once renovations are complete," said Matthew Hutchings, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron architect. "After receiving four

  • Walt Disney inspires squadron

    Everyone had a role to play during World War II at home and abroad. For Sgt. Seymour Pine it was serving in the 62nd Fighter Squadron assigned to the 56th Fighter Group at Luke Air Force Base as a Stars and Stripes reporter.He performed many functions as a reporter to tell the Army Air Corps story.

  • 56 AMXS defeats 56 LRS, advance to playoffs

    The 56th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron basketball team battled the 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron basketball team during an intramural basketball game August 3 at the Luke Air Force Base Bryant Fitness Center. AMXS prevailed 48-42.The tip-off marked the start of a competitive game for both teams.

  • Reservist lends a hand

    Master Sgt. Steven Joubert, 944th Fighter Wing Detachment 1, is the first Air Reserve Technician aircrew chief to hold a position within the 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit since the 944th base realignment and closure in 2007. "Joubert is great at what he does," said Chief Master Sgt. Brice Evans,

  • 56 AMXS defeats 56 LRS, advances to playoffs

    The 56th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron the 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron basketball teams battled during an intramural game Aug. 3 at the Luke Air Force Base Bryant Fitness Center. AMXS prevailed 48-42.The tip-off marked the start of a competitive game for both teams. LRS and AMXS battled back