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  • Luke 1 takes last Viper ride

    Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter Wing commander, took his last flight in an F-16 Fighting Falcon Jan. 23 symbolizing another step forward in realizing Luke Air Force Base's new mission -- training the world's greatest F-35 fighter pilots."My last flight in an F-16 is a personal milestone, but it

  • 61st AMU assigns first F-35 dedicated crew chiefs

    Even though being a crew chief may not seem like the most rewarding, their role is crucial in today's Air Force.Crew chiefs have played an invaluable part through the advancement of aviation over the past 100 years. They are technically proficient in most, if not all, aspects of aircraft maintenance

  • Luke hosts NFL Pro Bowl practice

    NFL Pro Bowl players came to the Luke Air Force Base football field January 22 to practice and sign autographs for service members and their families.Since 1938, the Pro Bowl has been an NFL tradition during which players are selected by the coaches, players themselves, and the fans. Players who are

  • Chrach saves lives, earns recognition

    "He has supported U.S. Secret Service missions for the president and vice president, as well as then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton," said Richard Harris, 56th Security Forces Squadron kennel master.This would be an impressive resume for any Airman, but tack on identifying a couple of improvised

  • Civilian answers AF call, gets dream job

    There are many reasons why people join the Air Force. Some do it for the educational benefits, while some join to travel the world and find adventure.For Kristina Inocencio, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron engineer technician, the Air Force is her calling.Inocencio worked as a pharmacy technician and

  • MDOS heartbeat of MDG

    The experts say it's OK not to be OK. The experts say those who get help and don't give up are the ones who make it through the tough times.The 56th Medical Operations Squadron plays an important role in helping and giving hope to those who need it in the Luke Air Force Base community."We operate as

  • 607th ACS defeats 56th OSS in intramural B-ball action

    The first shot of the game was taken by the 56th Operations Support Squadron and was thrown short, setting the tone for a 607th Air Control Squadron win in an early Luke Air Force Base intramural basketball season games. The final score was 60-44.ACS scored through the first half, and as it wore on,

  • Luke announces Pro Bowl, Super Bowl involvement

    In celebration of the NFL's Pro Bowl and Super Bowl events, Luke Air Force Base has teamed up with several organizations to plan the following events, highlighting the Air Force leading up to the Super Bowl Feb. 1.- Jan. 21 NFL PLAY 60: Held at Luke Elementary School, NFL PLAY 60 is the NFL's

  • Technology takes off

    What comes to mind when you think of the future? The 56th Training Squadron imagines a world where pilots around the globe can receive specialized fighter training in an instant and local students can access all their course work and computer-based training from one portable device.Currently, each