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  • From Spikes to Ducks to graduates

    America's newest fighter pilots are ready to join the most lethal combat air force the world has ever known. The seven active-duty and three Air National Guard officers of class 14-ABC have successfully completed the F-16 Basic Course and will celebrate this accomplishment today with loved ones,

  • Luke salutes new OG commander

    The 56th Operations Group changed leaders July 25 as Col. John Hanna relinquished command to Lt. Col. William Bailey during a change of command ceremony held at Luke Air Force Base.Prior to his arrival to Luke, Bailey served as the chief of operations branch in the Current Operations Division at

  • Luke welcomes new MSG commander

    The 56th Mission Support Group got a new leader July 24 as Col. Nathan Mooney relinquished command to Col. James Kossler during a change of command ceremony held at Luke Air Force Base. Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter Wing commander, presided over the ceremony. "Colonel Kossler knows how to

  • Healthy fuel for back to school

    At the pinnacle of summer, when children are swimming, sleeping in and catching up on their favorite video game or television program, the idea of staying active and eating healthy isn't exactly a top priority.With August already upon us, school will soon begin for another year for many of Luke Air

  • Mental health-seeking campaign rolls out

    During war, battles are fought, faith is kept and we stand side by side to obtain victory, but the mental battle that can ensue after coming home can affect everyone, especially those closest to the person.According to anonymous self-report data from the 2011 Air Force Community Assessment Survey,

  • Dental lab techs keep Airmen mission-ready

    When one thinks of the 56th Dental Squadron one may think of dental assistants and dentists cleaning and performing fillings on teeth, but there is a section that is integral to the protection and health of many active-duty personnel's teeth.Made up of three Airmen, the 56th DS Dental Laboratory

  • Summer car care tips keep car running, looking good

    As the red mercury in thermometers continues to rise, many of the objects we use in our everyday lives take a beating from the weather shift in Phoenix. From the large dust storms, monsoon downpours and scorching heat of the desert sun, a car takes the brunt of the punishment during the summer, but

  • FWSA edges out LRS in overtime battle

    The 56th Fighter Wing Staff Agencies battled the 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron during an intramural basketball game July 21 at the Luke Air Force Base Bryant Fitness Center. FWSA won the game 72-69 in overtime. At the tip-off, the game exploded with high speed and intensity on both ends of the

  • EOD called out for expertise

    Fireworks weren't the only explosive devices that were detonated on the Fourth of July.The Phoenix Fire Department was called July 3 to the scene of an auto repair facility in Phoenix that had been struck by lightning, sparking a fire that lasted from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. July 4."During the incident the

  • Thunderbolt joins elite Thunderbirds

    Millions of people witness the precision aerobatic performances of the Thunderbirds annually, but few ever get to be part of the team.Staff Sgt. Darlene Seltmann, 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, was selected to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron and will be transferred