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  • Crossing over: Enlisted to officer

    For 2nd Lieutenant Shaun Chaplain, 56th Comptroller Squadron flight commander, he made the career decision he knew would change his outcome in the Air Force. From Airmen ranks to general officer, the Air Force makes sure Airmen are equipped with the tools they need to lead other Airmen.Before

  • Candid money talk improves relationship

    There are many reasons why people divorce but at the top of the list are lack of communication and finances. That's why it's important to combine these two topics to make for a successful, long-lasting relationship."I believe communication is very important in a relationship overall and

  • Luke F-35s visit Columbus AFB

    A T-6 Texan II roars overhead as the pilots of two Luke Air Force Base F-35 Lightning IIs prepare to exit their aircraft July 23 at the Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The pilots were Capt. Nicholas Rallo, left, 62nd Fighter Squadron, and Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter Wing commander.

  • Those jets don't fly without avionics

    There are many aspects to what makes an aircraft fly and one of the most important are the electronic components. When something such as the aircraft's radar isn't working correctly, it is the job of the Avionics Intermediate Shop Airmen to diagnose and fix the issue."We are a two-level maintenance

  • Need help? Trust your ‘Shirt’

    When young Airmen need help or are looking for guidance, a good place to start is with a senior NCO. Making it into the top 3 percent in the U.S. Air Force is a major accomplishment. Although senior NCOs are the primary people to go, there are a limited number of senior NCOs whose number one focus

  • Payday lenders prey on Airmen

    Loans can be very useful in life. From paying off bills to moving expenses, loans can help Airmen out when they need it.Sometimes Airmen are attracted to a less than ideal option of obtaining cash other than getting a traditional loan. What they may not realize is that going to a place that offers

  • A historian with his own history

    Richard Griset seems like a very quiet and reserved man and appears to be just another face at Luke Air Force Base. That is until people meet him.Serving as a historian, Griset is responsible for preserving Luke's history and heritage while piecing together missing fragments from the base's 74-year

  • Roberson takes command of AETC

    Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson took command of the Air Education and Training Command Tuesday in a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.Outgoing commander, Gen. Robin Rand, handed Roberson the reigns before heading to his new assignment as the Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command at

  • Airmen to keep focus on safety at home

    Airmen are constantly trained to be safe in everything while at work, but how safe are we when we arrive home?According to the National Safety Council, an estimated 93,200 unintentional injury-related deaths occur in the home and community.The top causes of injuries involve motor vehicles,

  • Commons provides 'crib' for Airmen

    The Luke Air Force Base Community Center, Bldg. 700, where the 56th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Wellness Center resides, is being renovated and will include a name change to Community Commons."The building is getting a total overhaul from top to bottom," said Jim Shaw, 56th Force Support Squadron