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  • OSS defeats FSS in 3-game volleyball match

    The 56th Force Support Squadron came out in full swing in the beginning of the first game against the 56th Operation Support Squadron June 16. Connor Noland, 56th OSS team leader, regrouped his team and got them back on track."The first game was full of mistakes we made," he said. "We weren't

  • Team Luke welcomes new commander

    Luke Airmen welcomed a new wing commander Friday morning, as Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus took command of the 56th Fighter Wing from outgoing commander Brig. Gen. Michael Rothstein. Pleus, an F-16 command pilot with more than 2,300 flying hours including combat time in operations Desert Fox and

  • Heat illness summer threat to uninitiated

    For Airmen living on Luke Air Force Base, being told that "the summer is hot here" is akin to being told "the water is wet." It's a no-brainer. But ask these same Airmen what injuries can come from the summer heat and many of them may shrug or give the "deer in the headlights" stare. With the 101

  • Airman defeats high blood pressure, cholesterol, weight with healthy living

    The out-of-shape Airman was overweight, had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart issues and couldn't run farther than 100 yards without passing out. He never thought that just a few years later he would be a competitive natural body builder, personal trainer and nutritionist.Senior Master

  • Taking Fido when PCSing abroad means planning

    There are many things to plan for when moving overseas, and if travel includes taking pets, the first step is to know what the legal requirements are for the destination country.Every country has regulations for the importation of animals. This may include microchip and vaccination requirements,

  • Base VBS considered huge success

    The laughter of 162 children filled the base chapel along with music June 2 through 6 for the 56th Fighter Wing Chapel Vacation Bible School 2014 at Luke Air Force Base."Wilderness Escape, Where God Guides and Provides" was the theme this year and its success depended on lots of resources."You need

  • Sports physical day aimed at kid fitness

    For a parent, keeping a child healthy can be a task. Luckily, the folks at the Luke Pediatrics clinic agree and strive to help.The 56th Medical Operations Squadron Pediatrics clinic will host a Fitness and Sports Physical Day at 9 a.m. July 26. Children ages 6 through 16 years are invited to

  • Wheels in sky keep turning

    The 56th Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Wheel and Tire shop has recently taken on the task of tire maintenance for the new F-35 Lightning II jet.Luke Air Force Base received its first F-35 back in March to begin training on the fifth-generation stealth fighter. As the second base in the Air Force to

  • Splish splash, Silver Wings pool is back!

    As the temperature rises and every day is marked by triple digit degrees, summer has declared its unofficial arrival and pools across Arizona are opening their doors to provide relief from the extreme heat.The Silver Wings Pool on Luke Air Force Base has reopened after a year-long closure due to

  • FSS dominates first V-ball match of season

    The first ball of the Luke Air Force Base intramural volleyball season was served and swiftly returned by a volley, setting the tone for the game.The 56th Force Support Squadron came out on top right in the beginning of the first match against the 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron.Caitlin Williams,