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  • Luke deploys youngest Airmen in AF history

    Sweat dripped from their brows as they began their deployment in the desert heat.Children of service members participated in the sixth annual Operation Kids event Saturday at Luke Air Force Base. The event was geared to help children understand the things their parents do when preparing for a

  • Unaccompanied housing to be upgraded

    Funds have arrived from Air Education and Training Command for unaccompanied housing to use to take care of Airmen in the dorms, from reconstruction of dorms to fixing a door knob."With these funds we are able to maintain dorm integrity and provide for more Airmen coming to the base," said Master

  • Speed mentoring hustles info to Airmen

    The room was filled with the sound of success as more than 30 NCOs and senior NCOs set the tone for a speed mentoring event Oct. 15 at Luke Air Force Base.Tech. Sgt. Mark Adams, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron jet engine intermediate maintenance assistant section chief, said he wanted to bring

  • Thunderbolts play role in energy awareness

    October is Energy Action Month, an Air Force-wide effort to empower Airmen to play a key role in achieving energy goals and fostering a culture of energy awareness.The Air Force is focusing on energy conservation to reduce energy demand and assure supply through advanced planning tools for air

  • Nothing stops an Air Force mom

    October is recognized as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and it's designed to raise awareness about disability employment issues and the contributions made by employees with disabilities.For Master Sgt. Douglas Caldwell, 308th Fighter Squadron independent duty medical technician,

  • 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