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  • Operation Enduring Training: EOD Airmen get full agenda

    Braving the elements and other tough situations can either make or break a warrior.Explosive ordnance disposal Airmen from Luke Air Force Base and Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, worked together at the Barry M. Goldwater Range, for war-zone scenario training Oct. 7 through 10.The exercise began with a

  • MDG spikes LRS in volleyball

    The 56th Medical Group took the lead on their first serve of the new intramural volleyball season Oct. 14, driving them to an early season win over the 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron at the Luke Air Force Base Bryant Fitness Center. The final score was 2-1.From the beginning, it was constant

  • Luke cuts ribbon on F-35 Academic Training Center

    Luke Air Force Base celebrated the opening of its F-35 Lightning II Academic Training Center Oct. 9.The new facility will provide state-of-the-art training for fighter pilots and continue Luke's mission to train the world's best fighter pilots.The audience of about 175 people included elected

  • Airmen get new 'Community Commons'

    Airmen will now have another place to go to relax and better themselves both physically and mentally with renovations being made to the Health and Wellness Center on base."Building 700 will be renovated to become the new 'Community Commons' at Luke AFB," said Jim Shaw, 56th Force Support Squadron

  • Honor Guardsmen recognized for year of service

    It's 105 degrees Fahrenheit, and each Honor Guardsman has on a ceremonial uniform consisting of a hat, jacket, pants and dress shoes.As beads of sweat drip down their faces, they wait in position for the funeral ceremony to begin.For their efforts and commitment to a one-year term as Luke Air Force

  • 56th RMO: Tip of spear on BMGR, aux field

    Every day Air Force pilots use the Barry M. Goldwater Range and Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field to train the world's greatest F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilots, A-10 Warthog pilots and combat aircrew.The 56th Range Management Office staff provides security for high value assets and personnel

  • Phishing: How to avoid it

    Nearly everyone connects to the Internet, be it Facebook, shopping online or emailing at work. Being connected to the Internet has made life significantly easier, and while the World Wide Web is generally safe, it's important to be aware that criminals are online looking to exploit individuals

  • EMS edges out OSS in playoff

    The 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron went against the 56th Operations Support Squadron in a flag football playoff game Oct. 1 at Luke Air Force Base. EMS won with a final score of 19-13.It was a defensive struggle leading up to half-time with the only score occurring with four minutes left. An

  • Larry Fitzgerald coaches Luke mini 'Bolts

    Larry Fitzgerald, eight time Pro Bowl wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals, scored his first touchdown of the year Sunday and followed it up with a second touchdown at Luke Air Force Base.Fitzgerald held a free two-day football training camp for more than 130 military children."Their families

  • New Knowledge Management Cell helps save Airmen time, money

    ailable on them are essential to communicate and share information in an instant, but not all Airmen know about all the programs and tools available to them or how to use them to their advantage.To help educate Airmen and make their processes faster and more efficient, a new section called the