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  • Weather Airmen keep their eyes on the sky

    Weather Airmen keep their eyes on the sky

    Staff Sgt. Alexander Lopez, 56th Operations Support Squadron weather craftsman, uses a Kestrel weather meter to evaluate the weather conditions March 18, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The Kestrel captures air temperature, pressure, wind speed and more. Weather Airmen assist in Luke’s mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and
  • Maintainers take a work break March 23, 2020 while efforts to curtail the coronavirus have reduced manning levels at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.

    Maintainers continue mission through minimal manning

    Maintainers take a work break March 23, 2020 while efforts to curtail the coronavirus have reduced manning levels at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. As a measure to combat COVID-19, units across Luke AFB transitioned to minimal manning to implement social distancing and preventative health measures while ensuring the safety of the Airmen as they
  • Frontline Defenders of COVID-19

    Frontline Defenders of COVID-19

    Staff Sgt. Tyler Michaud (left), 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance, receives a temperature reading from Senior Airman Samantha Hulse, 56th Medical Group technician, before entering the medical group March 23, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The 56th MDG is screening every patient before entering the medical
  • One additional COVID-19 case at Luke AFB COVID-19 Update

    One additional COVID-19 case at Luke AFB

    Medical professionals have confirmed one additional individual at Luke Air Force Base with COVID-19. Military public health have notified those in which the individual came in contact. The individual is in isolation at their home.
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    Luke AFB Update for COVID-19

    “Due to the actions of healthcare providers at the 56th Medical Group, the members and their families have been isolated in their home since first showing symptoms,” said Brig. Gen. Todd Canterbury, 56th Fighter Wing commander. “I ask all of you to remain calm as we work to safeguard our Airmen and families and preserve combat capabilities."
  • Senior Airman Brenden Hansen, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron maintainer, and Airman 1st Class Christian Cervantes, 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, evaluate an F-35A Lightning II to ensure it is mission capable, March 10, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.

    Maintainers ensure F-35’s mission capability

    Senior Airman Brenden Hansen, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron maintainer, and Airman 1st Class Christian Cervantes, 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, evaluate an F-35A Lightning II to ensure it is mission capable, March 10, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Luke is home to 93 F-35s and four training squadrons for F-35 pilots. (U.S.
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    Air Force BMT, technical and flying training mission essential, to continue with mitigation

    The Department of Defense response to the coronavirus outbreak continues to be dynamic and policy may quickly change, but as of March 17, U.S. Air Force's basic military training, technical training and flying training operations have been deemed mission essential and will continue with mitigation for COVID-19, Air Education and Training Command announced.
  • A 56th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron NCO earned Air Education and Training Command-level award for his efforts in mentoring Airmen and junior officers.

    Luke Airman Receives AETC Gen. Billy J. Boles Mentorship Award

    A 56th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron NCO earned Air Education and Training Command-level award for his efforts in mentoring Airmen and junior officers.
  • Luke AFB hero helps save lives

    Luke AFB hero helps save lives

    LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – What defines a person as a hero? Most people envision a hero as a knight in shining armor, a superhero, or someone who is physically strong and courageous.
  • The Luke Days 2020 airshow scheduled for March 21-22, 2020 is cancelled due to growing COVID-19 concerns and to mitigate health risks to attendees.

    Luke Days 2020 airshow cancelled

    The Luke Days 2020 airshow scheduled for March 21-22, 2020 is cancelled due to growing COVID-19 concerns and to mitigate health risks to attendees.
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