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  • F-35 arrival ignites memories for retired fighter pilot

    F-15 pilot training began at Luke Air Force Base 40 years ago. With the arrival of the F-35, one retired fighter pilot reflects on his time as an F-15 Strike Eagle test pilot at Luke and his vision for the future of the Air Force."The F-15 was a great advancement in technology and performance in

  • Chief serves beyond active-duty

    John Burden retired as a chief master sergeant more than 18 years ago, but he never stopped serving his country and community."As I was parking at the Veteran's Association clinic, I saw a gentleman across the street get out of an old rickety van," Burden said. "He was an amputee on crutches and

  • Stay fit through season of celebrations

    Tis the season for family get-togethers, office holiday parties and cookie drives. What do these events have in common? Food ... lots of food. As people load their plates with cakes and pies, getting a good workout drops on the priority list.Why do people fall into this annual holiday trap?Aaron

  • Keep holiday sweet tooth in check

    Assorted sweets are a big attraction on display in stores and are advertised in television commercials. Despite the effort to escape purchasing them and knowing they're not healthy, people still tend to crave, buy and gobble them up.On top of the negative impact these treats have on health and the

  • PMEL vital to AF mission

    To begin training the world's greatest F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter pilots here at Luke, working jets are necessary. To have jets that work, Airmen who are maintenance and repair experts are needed to take care of the jets. Airmen who fix the jets need tools that are in working order, and

  • Top Hats graduate 15 into combat air force

    Basic F-16 Course Class 14-CBG of the 310th Fighter Squadron is well on its way to being "Dressed to Kill" as combat-ready F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots. They graduated on December 5th and will continue the legacy of 310th FS-trained fighter pilots who have fought in every war from World War II to

  • ANG invites Luke Airmen, families to historic muster

    The Arizona National Guard, as part of its first-ever community open house, is scheduled to muster in a mass military formation on the field at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe at 11 a.m. Sunday -- and everyone is invited.The Arizona National Guard Muster and Community Expo will honor the service and

  • Consistency, intensity key to run score

    Whether you're training to get a 100 or just hoping to pass, almost everyone has room to improve their physical fitness test run time.The cardio fitness portion of the PFT, better known as the run test, makes up 60 percent of an Airman's overall score."Lack of consistency and intensity in training

  • Thunderbolts celebrate wingman day

    "The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team." -- Phil JacksonLuke Thunderbolts came together to observe wingman day in a unique way -- watching the Phoenix Banner Wheelchair Suns basketball team dominate Luke Air Force Base commanders during two

  • Luke conducts CBRNE exercise

    Luke Air Force Base conducted a Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear High-Yield Explosives exercise Nov. 5. The simulated scenario involved a terrorist causing an explosion during the National Football League Pro Bowl practice event and role players acting as if they were hurt by the blast.In