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  • Chrach saves lives, earns recognition

    "He has supported U.S. Secret Service missions for the president and vice president, as well as then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton," said Richard Harris, 56th Security Forces Squadron kennel master.This would be an impressive resume for any Airman, but tack on identifying a couple of improvised

  • Civilian answers AF call, gets dream job

    There are many reasons why people join the Air Force. Some do it for the educational benefits, while some join to travel the world and find adventure.For Kristina Inocencio, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron engineer technician, the Air Force is her calling.Inocencio worked as a pharmacy technician and

  • MDOS heartbeat of MDG

    The experts say it's OK not to be OK. The experts say those who get help and don't give up are the ones who make it through the tough times.The 56th Medical Operations Squadron plays an important role in helping and giving hope to those who need it in the Luke Air Force Base community."We operate as

  • 607th ACS defeats 56th OSS in intramural B-ball action

    The first shot of the game was taken by the 56th Operations Support Squadron and was thrown short, setting the tone for a 607th Air Control Squadron win in an early Luke Air Force Base intramural basketball season games. The final score was 60-44.ACS scored through the first half, and as it wore on,

  • Luke announces Pro Bowl, Super Bowl involvement

    In celebration of the NFL's Pro Bowl and Super Bowl events, Luke Air Force Base has teamed up with several organizations to plan the following events, highlighting the Air Force leading up to the Super Bowl Feb. 1.- Jan. 21 NFL PLAY 60: Held at Luke Elementary School, NFL PLAY 60 is the NFL's

  • Technology takes off

    What comes to mind when you think of the future? The 56th Training Squadron imagines a world where pilots around the globe can receive specialized fighter training in an instant and local students can access all their course work and computer-based training from one portable device.Currently, each

  • ‘View from Top’ program gives bird’s eye view

    Airmen and NCOs got to experience what it's like to be a chief master sergeant Jan. 6 when they shadowed a chief here during the View from the Top program.View from the Top is a new monthly program at Luke Air Force Base that provides an opportunity for Airmen to gain insight about senior leadership

  • AFAS steps up with education programs

    Education can be a key to succeeding in life, especially for military members looking to make the Air Force a career. The costs associated with getting an education are on the rise, but the Air Force Aid Society can help take some of stress out of the process for dependents.For more than 70 years,

  • Nellis aggressors bring ‘fight’ to Luke

    You want results? Then train like it.The 64th Aggressor Squadron from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, came to Luke Air Force Base Dec. 7 through 16, 2014, to provide their expertise and specialized skills to aid students from the 308th and 309th fighter squadrons with flight training and

  • D-models return to flight after longeron repair

    Air Force officials removed 82 two-seat F-16D Fighting Falcons from flight earlier this summer after discovering cracks along the canopy sill longeron between the front and rear pilot seats. The longeron is a major structural component that carries significant loads during dynamic flight operations