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  • 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

  • Airmen's Attic has something for everyone

    For many first-term Airmen, it can be difficult to be on their own. Being able to afford basic necessities doesn't always come easy on an Airman's income, even more so for those with dependents. Most Air Force bases have a place where Airmen can find some goods and help ease the strain on their

  • Luke Airman, Family Readiness Center hosts fall job fair

    Businesses from across the region gathered to participate in a job fair hosted by the 56th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center. The event was open to active-duty service members, dependents and retirees Nov. 5 in Club Five Six.The job fair included more than 60 employers

  • Eat our dust: T-Bolts compete in Ragnar

    Three teams from the 56th Operations Group made a big showing at this year's Ragnar Trail Relay Race. Out of 430 teams, the 309th Fighter Squadron Mad Mallards placed 4th. Also finishing strong were the 61st FS Top Dogs and the 309th FS Wild Ducks.The race began Nov. 7 and continued to Saturday

  • Injured EOD Airman returns to fuller life

    In an instant, he went from living his dream to being utterly destroyed on a dusty road in Iraq. An improvised explosive device exploded about two feet from his face, throwing him about 20 feet and leaving him unrecognizable. As his arm dangled to his side, he stumbled up and yelled for the medic.

  • Unknown 'Soldier' returns home

    The Vietnam War was one of the longest wars for the United States, not only for those involved, but for the families of those fighting. Making sure everyone returned home from war was a priority and for one Unknown Soldier that was just the case."First Lt. Michael Blassie represents those who gave

  • EOD Airman always ready for dangerous missions

    In the 1950s there was a popular show called "Danger is my Business," which featured people who had jobs that involved a lot of risk and danger.Staff Sgt. Adam Clement, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight range operations coordinator, has such a job. He is a vital part of