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  • Police week shines light on ‘cops’

    Every year police departments and law enforcement agencies come together during National Police Week to honor and remember those who serve, have served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The event is usually the second week of May, and this year it is May 12 through 16. Police week gives

  • Teens learn to say ‘No’ to booze

    Teens learn to say 'No' to boozeTeens are often subject to peer pressure and may have the desire to fit in or look cool, whether it's with the use of tobacco or illicit drugs, but there is one that is the leading killer of teens - alcohol.Alcohol is responsible for more than 4,300 deaths per year

  • Werewolves get new commander

    The 69th Fighter Squadron welcomed a new commander to Luke Air Force Base during a change-of-command ceremony May 2 in Hanger 999.Lt. Col. Gerald "Gov" Brown relinquished command to Col. Korey Amundson, former assistant director of operations for the 69th FS. The ceremony was presided over by Col.

  • Command post nerve center of base

    The brain sends signals through the spinal cord to influence the activity of all parts of the body by processing information to the nerves. This link is called the central nervous system.The 56th Fighter Wing Command Post personnel act as the central nervous system for Luke Air Force Base and plays

  • Aircraft metals technology makes sparks fly

    The diameter of a human eyelash is .05 millimeters. Aircraft metals technology technicians work with metals to build and repair aircraft components and tools, using powerful machines and working within measurements smaller than the diameter of the human eyelash."In aircraft metals technology, we

  • Mental wellness central to health, well-being

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the 2014 theme is "Mind Your Health."It was 65 years ago that Mental Health America designated May as Mental Health Month to raise awareness about mental illnesses and the importance of mental wellness for all.The goal this year is to communicate to all

  • Airmen get creative in arts, crafts, wood shops

    Airmen spend more time away from their families than many civilians. Service members work for long periods of time while under constant stress and pressure. Although they are trained warriors, a little rest and relaxation is necessary.The 56th Force Support Squadron Arts and Crafts Center supports

  • EOD sets pace for explosive challenge

    The U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians have a physically demanding job. On May 2, people from around Arizona got a taste, first hand, of just how demanding it really is by participating in the EOD Warrior Fitness Challenge at Luke Air Force Base.The 56th Force Support Squadron,

  • Australian air force makes home at Luke

    The buildup of F-35 operations at Luke Air Force Base has begun, and the Royal Australian air force will soon be Luke's first international partner to train here on the F-35A Lightning II.The 61st Fighter Squadron and 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit will house the RAAF personnel. The goal is to build

  • BAH recertification happening now

    An Air Force-wide basic allowance for housing recertification for Airmen currently receiving a dependent rate BAH began March 1 and is scheduled to be completed by December.BAH is provided to help offset living expenses for Air Force personnel.Every Airman stationed at Luke Air force Base, including