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  • 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,

  • 309 FS stands down, piano goes up in flames

    Engulfing a 100-year-old piano in flames would normally be frowned upon, but on this day Airmen encouraged pilots to set it ablaze.The 309th Fighter Squadron invited Airmen from the 56th Operations Group to a block party May 30 at Luke Air Force Base."The 56th OG block party was held as a

  • LRS Airman finds passion in honor guard

    Few Airmen are chosen to represent the Air Force. Fewer are chosen to lead those Airmen. One of these Airmen is Master Sgt. Keith Cooper, 56th Force Support Squadron Honor Guard superintendent.Cooper was born Oct. 26, 1973 and joined the Air Force Aug. 18, 1992, continuing his family's legacy of

  • Students learn ins, outs of flying

    The recent air show at Luke Air Force Base may have left thousands of children with dreams of one day flying, but some students are taking their dreams to new heights.More than a dozen students ages 12 to 18 visited Luke Air Force Base May 30 as part of the Aviation Career Education Camp sponsored

  • Airman fitness includes social aspect

    The word "social" can be defined as pertaining to, devoted to or characterized by friendly companionship or relations. "Fitness" is the condition of being physically in shape and healthy or the quality of being suitable to fulfill a particular role or task.Put the two together and "social fitness"

  • Aircrew flight equipment Airmen keep pilots on mission

    The Airmen of Luke Air Force Base work tirelessly to ensure the safety of each mission launched from the base. While it's rare for something to go wrong, if something were to happen, a pilot would want to know that the emergency equipment such as the ejection seat, parachute and survival kit are