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  • SSgt Jessica Keller step promotion

    Staff Sgt. Jessica Keller, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, gets step promoted by Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. John Mazza, 56th FW command chief, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 28, 2015.

  • Green Dot to roll out across the Air Force

    Airmen will take the first step of a five-year strategy to decrease interpersonal violence across the service in January when 1,500 Airman implementers attend one of 22 Green Dot prep sessions worldwide.The Air Force contracted the non-profit Green Dot organization to provide these violence

  • Luke F-35 competes for first time in load crew competition

    A Luke Air Force Base F-35 Lightning II crew competed today for the first time in a load crew competition here against legacy F-16 Fighting Falcon crews.Quarterly load crew competitions showcase the combat readiness and effectiveness of load crew teams to safely and properly arm an aircraft within

  • Luke F-35 competes for first time in load crew competition

    A Luke Air Force Base F-35 Lightning II crew competed today for the first time in a load crew competition here against legacy F-16 Fighting Falcon crews.Quarterly load crew competitions showcase the combat readiness and effectiveness of load crew teams to safely and properly arm an aircraft within

  • Norwegian F-35 flies for first time under Norwegian command

    Maj. Morten Hanche, a Norwegian F-35 Lightning II student pilot training with the 62nd Fighter Squadron, flew the first Norwegian F-35 sortie Dec. 14, 2015 at Luke Air Force Base.Hanche has been training at Luke under the instruction of American pilots for the past several months in order to become

  • RSAF hone combat skills during Forging Sabre exercise

    Luke Air Force Base hosted Forging Sabre, a large group exercise involving members of the  Singapore Armed Forces Nov 30 through Dec. 15 at Luke Air Force Base."Exercise Forging Sabre consists of day and night large force employment in scenario-based training," said Lt. Col. John Forino, 425th

  • Tips for holiday budgeting

    During the holidays most people spend time with loved ones and spread holiday cheer, but it can also be a time when some find themselves in a financial bind."The holidays can be a stressful time for many, because most people want to give more than they have or can afford," said Robert Griffin,

  • Three historic firsts for Italy in the F-35 program during 2015

    At the beginning of the 20th Century, Italy was a pioneer in combat aviation.Although different at the beginning of the 21st century, Italy has again emerged as an important player in military aviation.They are key players in the two key 21st century multinational military aviation industrial

  • AETC commander visits Luke

    Lt. Gen. Darryl L. Roberson, Air Education and Training commander, his wife Cheryl and Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Tapia, AETC command chief, visited Luke Air Force Base Dec. 2 through 3, 2015. Roberson visited Luke to acquaint himself with the base and personnel.His visit emphasized familiarization