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  • Airmen encouraged to vote, obey AFI on political activities

    As the political season approaches, we should all be encouraged to do our civic duty and go out and vote. However, as an Air Force member, there are a few things to keep in mind. Here is a short noninclusive list to help you determine what is or is not permitted when it comes to participating in

  • MDG stuns CES in B-ball championship win

    The 56th Medical Group battled the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Aug. 11 during the intramural basketball championship game at the Luke Air Force Base Bryant Fitness Center. The score 53-36 gave MDG a decisive win, declaring them undefeated tournament champions.High speed and intensity were on both

  • Contract signed to improve base for years to come

    Being the largest fighter wing in the Air Force has its costs. Everything from school quality, the local economy, crime rates, traffic and climate, to on-base amenities, such as commissaries, are assessed to determine the best Air Force bases in the US. In order to keep the living standards high for

  • Nursing fellows take on trauma training

    Nurses from the 56th Medical Group, in partnership with the Critical Care and Emergency Trauma Nursing Fellowship, headed to Scottsdale to help train incoming officers aspiring to become nurses during a 12-month long military training program.The fellows, nurses in training, must complete three

  • First generation Marine has passion for sport

    When military personnel take the oath to serve their country, they enlist to serve a purpose greater than themselves.The military life is a selfless journey, but there are times one must make room in the schedule to enjoy the smaller things in life.Marine Corps Cpl. Mauricio Sandoval, Bulk Fuel

  • Entomology: Keeping food, base pest free

    Entomology Airmen have a wide mission, from responding to nuisance calls to preventing bird strikes. These Airmen are also responsible for keeping the food we eat safe."We assist public health with pest management to ensure food safety and prevent the spread of diseases that can affect the food

  • Lt. Gen. rolls out F-35 program priorities during all call

    Lt. Gen. Christopher Bogdan, F-35 Lightning II program executive officer, visited Luke Air Force Base and held an all-call to brief the F-35 program.Bogdan discussed the bottom-line issues with the F-35 program such as costs, international interests and distribution as well as changes from when the

  • Safe children No. 1 priority

    Keeping our children safe is the number one priority for parents, and with all the news involving school violence, how can parents feel more relaxed about dropping their children off at a place that is supposed to be secure and safe?According to the National Safety Council an estimated 200,000

  • Singaporeans celebrate peace, prosperity on national day

    The 425th Fighter Squadron celebrated the National Day of Singapore Aug. 8 at Luke Air Force Base. The annual celebration is held in August to commemorate Singapore's independence from Malaysia in 1965. "Singaporeans have celebrated national day since youth; it has become a part of our lives," said

  • Changing your communication default settings

    In today's high tech world, it's easy to become entrenched in the communication tools that are designed to make our lives simpler and more organized. Ironically, the technology that was created to increase our efficiency has a tendency to detract from our communication within an organization. When