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  • 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

  • MRA graduates 11,000 strong

    Detachment 12, 372nd Training Squadron graduated its 11,000th mission-ready Airman at Luke Air Force Base. With their training complete at Luke, the newly graduated crew chiefs will be able to use their specialized skills at their first permanent assignment."Every F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief

  • Life, Liberty, pursuit of happiness brings Kenyan student to America

    Most Americans understand prosperity and success can be achieved through hard work. It is also known as the American dream.One Airman sacrificed being with his family in Kenya to achieve the American dream.Senior Airman Robert Cheruiyot, 56th Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, was born

  • 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