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  • F-35s gas up on fly

    F-35 Lightning II fighter pilots from the 61st Fighter Squadron connected with Airmen from the Arizona Air National Guard's 161st Air Refueling Wing June 5 to practice air-to-air refueling.The 161st ARW is right down the road in Phoenix and provides a valuable service to Luke Air Force Base and its

  • The touch down before the stand up

    On June 16, 12 F-16 Fighting Falcons arrived at Holloman Air Force Base as part of the 314th Fighter Squadron stand up scheduled for July 14.The arrival of these aircraft not only signifies the new beginning for the 314th FS, but also a continuation in training the world's best F-16 fighter pilots

  • Emerald Knights squadron stands down

    The 308th Fighter Squadron and Aircraft Maintenance Unit officially stands down this month at Luke Air Force Base after 73 years of service.The base has trained "Emerald Knights" F-16 pilots and maintainers since 1993.Luke is hosting a base-wide event honoring the 308th FS highlighting its legacy at

  • 2nd F-35 squadron stands up

    Lt. Col. Gregory Frana assumed command of the 62nd Fighter Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony June 5 at Luke Air Force Base.Frana previously served as the first F-35A Director of Operations for the 61st FS at Luke.Col. William Bailey, 56th Operations Group commander, presided over the

  • Drug testing: What’s fact or myth?

    For those who have donned a military service uniform, most have heard the myths and urban legends that surround random drug testing, with the biggest question being "Is it really random?"With facts received from the 56th Fighter Wing Drug Demand Reduction, this article presents the truth about the

  • EES/WAPS briefing team visits Luke June 15

    Personnel from Headquarters Air Force and the Air Force Personnel Center will visit Luke Air Force Base June 16 to share information about Enlisted Evaluation System and Weighted Airman Promotion System changes.During the briefing, EES/WAPS subject matter experts will speak about changes that have

  • Base-wide exercise Friday

    Luke Air Force Base will conduct a base-wide exercise Friday. Expect gate closures or delays throughout the day. The exercise is not scheduled to affect roads off base. Those on base may see emergency vehicles and simulated injuries as part of the exercise.For more information, please contact the

  • Critical days of summer upon us

    With the beginning of the Critical Days of Summer, we are reminded to make safe decisions this summer."The Air Force has been focused on additional mishap vulnerabilities during the summer months since 1964," said Col. James Fisher, Air and Education Training Command director of safety. "We

  • At-risk students get Luke primer

    Most children have a dream job they want to do when they grow up. Some want to be firefighters, while some want to be veterinarians. On the other hand, there are some who only dream about making it out of a rough neighborhood or home. They are looking for a way to make a difference in their