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  • Birthed in 40s, 69th FS tradition continues

    One of the components to the 944th Fighter Wing's mission success is the 69th Fighter Squadron. The unit's lineage dates back to November 1940 when it was constituted as the 69th Pursuit Squadron and two years later it was redesignated the 69th Fighter Squadron. Originally an operational and

  • Airmen shave heads for pilot's son battling cancer

    Airmen from the 62nd Fighter Squadron recently shaved their heads to support a deceased officer's son who is battling with cancer.Second Lt. Dave Mitchell, former 62nd FS pilot, lost his life during a training mission in 2008 at Luke Air Force Base. Five years later, his son Brayden was diagnosed

  • Airman leaves AF to pursue college B-ball career

    Some Airmen have plans for what they would like to do once their contract ends with the military, to include finishing college, completing internships and pursuing other opportunities in life. Senior Airman Patrick Paul, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron customer service apprentice, chose to follow

  • Instructor pilot selected as Olmsted scholar

    For many U.S. military members, living in a foreign country is common place. In fact, many Americans join the military for that opportunity, but few can say they served in China. However, a 56th Fighter Wing instructor pilot will soon do just that. Capt. Daniel Wynn, 56th Operations Support Squadron

  • AF reservist finds new mission in Ethiopia

    Capt. Amy West, an Air Force reservist, has found that even in the most remote corner of the world, the skills she acquired in the service come in handy. West, an individual mobilization augmentee assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office, lives in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia,

  • Thunderbolts take on Viking Challenge

    As the sun rises over Luke Air Force Base, the tops of canopy tents become illuminated and a brisk cold in the air has runners bouncing in place, warming up for the 10-hour run ahead of them. The Logistics Officers Association Viking Challenge is an annual event held at Luke to raise money for

  • Luke volunteers make difference

    The sun shined brightly over La Joya High School and the sound of children's laughter and cheering filled the air April 4. The event brought children from around the Valley to the school for a Special Olympics event that included more than 400 Luke Air Force Base volunteers. "We are thrilled knowing

  • SAAM to raise awareness, respect, change culture

    The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response mission is to ensure that all victims of sexual assault receive the care and support they require and to use education and intervention as a primary means of achieving an environment free of sexual assault.With the advent of this year's Sexual Assault

  • Punch your way to good health

    "A boxing workout is the heaviest thing, but it's the best. The worst part is that boxing gyms are the smelliest things in the universe. You have to lie down on the floor, where everyone has been sweating and spitting, and do 1,000 sit-ups and push-ups." - Gael Garcia BernalAt the Luke Air Force

  • The Energy Office Helps Keep the Lights On

    Anyone who has spent a summer in the West Valley knows when the temperature goes up, the cost of the energy bill tends to go up along with it. This is largely due to the air conditioners being electrical, along with most other appliances in the average local household. Wouldn't it be fantastic if