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  • Luke civilian earns Air Force Marquez Award

    An aircraft armament systems technician distinguished himself by earning the 2013 Air Force Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Award for Outstanding Munitions/Missile Maintenance Person of the Year, civilian technician category. It was announced during standup July 22 at Luke Air Force Base.David Moore,

  • Critical find by Airman just doing job

    Every Airman plays an essential role in the Air Force  mission, but sometimes it only takes one Airman to discover something so great it not only saves Air Force lives and money, but affects bases worldwide.Senior Airman Jessica Reitano, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural

  • EFMP day camp inspires play, education

    More than 50 people participated in the free Exceptional Family Member Program Summer Day Camp Saturday at the Luke Air Force Base Youth Center. The event provided an opportunity for children to enjoy an array of activities while parents learned about programs that are available to them."Many

  • Keeping PII secure to be top concern

    The threats that loom with modern day technology range from people hacking into e-mail and cell phones to rummaging through garbage at home and work, but what are some ways that can prevent thieves from stealing our most valuable information? Personally Identifiable Information is personal

  • F-35 rollout strengthens Australian-U.S. partnership

    The unveiling of two new F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter aircraft labeled AU-1 and AU-2 at the Lockheed Martin aviation facility in Fort Worth, Texas, marks the beginning of F-35 operations for the Royal Australian air force.The Australian partnership with the U.S. has grown stronger with the

  • Silver Wings Pool offers workout options

    What does a young Airman, pregnant woman and retiree have in common? All three of them need to be fit and healthy to live a long and happy life. The Silver Wings Pool at Luke Air Force Base has options available for those who want to get in a good workout. The pool offers water aerobics classes 5 to

  • 56th Operations Support Squadron forecasts for Luke Air Force Base

    Ever curious where that AtHoc notice that flies across the computer screen alerting of weather warnings and when heat index changes comes from?Credit the people at the 56th Operations Support Squadron weather forecasting and warning services. Their mission is to observe and provide weather forecasts

  • Airfield management keeps runway tidy

    It's said when stakes are high, those who are calm prevail.Airmen from the 56th Operations Support Squadron Airfield Management section know this all too well.From picking up the smallest foreign object debris item to alerting the air control tower of a damaged flightline, airfield management

  • Oral health impacts physical performance

    In order for Olympic athletes to be successful, it is imperative for them to train hard and ensure their overall health is impeccable. When you think of an athlete training, their toothbrush does not usually come to mind as an essential training tool. However, recent research has shown oral health

  • LRS gets playoff spot in 55-35 win over OSS

    The 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron battled the 56th Operations Support Squadron during an intramural basketball game July 29 at the Luke Air Force Base Bryant Fitness Center. LRS won the game 55-35, which guarantees LRS a playoff slot. The tip-off launched a high-speed game that was played with