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  • Biggest Loser competition about to begin

    Obesity -- more than 78.6 million U.S. adults are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not only is it to blame for conditions such as heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, it is costly to the U.S. and those who suffer from it.To help fight the bulge, the Luke Air

  • CMS: Little things add up in big way

    In order for the F-16 Fighting Falcon to fly at Luke Air Force Base, the Viper needs assistance from behind closed doors. This is where the 56th Component Maintenance Squadron comes in.The 56th CMS is composed of several sections including propulsion, precision measurement equipment laboratory,

  • MDG team takes all in B-ball championship

    The buzzer went off, and the ball swished through the net. MDG defeated CE in a nail-biter 42-40.Last year, the 56th Medical Group became the winners of the 2014 intramural basketball championship. This time around, they faced the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Feb. 3, and once again MDG proved to be

  • Thunderbolts Newest Major and Colonel Selects

    Please join Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter Wing commander, in congratulating our Team Luke members who promoted to the next rank! Great job, Thunderbolts! Continue to Rise Above!Colonel (select):John C. Peterson, 309th Fighter SquadronMajor (selects):Christopher A. Behrens, 56th Operations

  • VH1 brings Super Bowl concert to Luke

    Hundreds of Thunderbolts waited in line, some with faces painted and signs ready, in anticipation of seeing their favorite artists -- Fall Out Boy and Charli XCX.The VH1 and Papa John's Super Bowl Blitz: A Concert for the Troops event was hosted by Nick Lachey, former 98 Degrees band member, in

  • 'First Faces' shines light on Thunderbolt

    A Luke Thunderbolt has been nominated for the First Faces award, a monthly Air Education and Training Command Chaplain Corps program that honors Airmen who do great work that highlights diversity while doing the mission.Airman 1st Class Arta Rexhepi, 56th Medical Group public health technician, has

  • FSS squeaks by AAFES 49-44

    The 56th Force Support Squadron basketball team took on the Army and Air Force Exchange Service basketball team Jan. 28 at Luke Air Force Base and picked up a 49-44 victory.The 56th FSS stayed on top, but the game got closer as halftime approached. The first half ended with a score of 20-23."We

  • 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