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  • CFP brings it all together

    There are more than 5,000 people on Luke Air Force Base and keeping the computers up to date and running for all of them is a monumental task. But one flight on base is here to do just that.The 56th Communications Squadron Comm Focal Point is responsible for all of the clients on base. But when they

  • Planning, scheduling core of MXG mission

    It usually goes unnoticed when the heart is operating as intended, but let it skip a beat, and even the strongest will take note. Almost the same can be said for plans and scheduling. Overlooked by some, it is the heart of the 56th Maintenance Group. The 56th MXG plans and scheduling team are the

  • Thunderbolt picks up dream, heads to Tops in Blue

    Airman 1st Class Jeremiah Barnes, 56th Communications Squadron network operations, is the latest Thunderbolt to be selected to perform in Tops in Blue, the Air Force's premiere expeditionary entertainment unit. Tops in Blue selects its members from the Air Force rank and file stationed all over the

  • New chiefs recognized in ceremony

    Five Airmen were recognized Feb. 21 for making the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force during the chief's recognition ceremony at Club Five Six. The individuals included Chief Master Sgt. Barrington Bartlett, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron; and four chief selects, Senior Master Sgt. David

  • Spouses 'dine-in' Hollywood fashion

    Costumes, laughter and bright decorations set the tone for an entertaining night at the first spouses dining-in Feb. 22 at Club Five Six. The event featured the theme of "A Night at the Movies." Each squadron chose a movie to represent. Before the event took place each team was given two hours to

  • 56th SFS wins 2014 intramural football championship

    The 56th Communications Squadron and the 56th Security Forces Squadron faced-off in the 2014 intramural football season championship game at the base track Feb. 19. The score was SFS 19-18. The battle was fierce, with both sides playing their best ball, however SFS eked out a one-point win.CS won

  • Thunderbirds, F-35 to headline Luke open house

    Luke Air Force Base's Open House and Air Show, "Lightning in the Desert," is March 15 and 16 and full details are now available on the base's public website, www.luke.af.mil.Details on the website include directions for parking, confirmed acts and aircraft, and allowed and prohibited items, among

  • Water tower welcomes all to Fighter Country

    Driving down Litchfield Road in front of Luke Air Force Base, one can't help but see three things: F-16 Fighting Falcons, the Maj. Troy Gilbert Memorial Bridge and the "Fighter Country" water tower. One of these things has been part of the base's history longer than the others combined.The water

  • Spending below income results in fiscal freedom

    Many Americans may have been told the importance of saving money whether by parents, mentors or friends but how many actually have an ample amount in savings to last them through an emergency situation? According to survey results released by Bankrate more than 75 percent of Americans don't have

  • Luke Airman saves lives after accident

    Air Force Airmen are taught live-saving techniques to use on themselves and others on the battle field. Many never think they'll have to use them outside of combat, but one NCO had to do just that.Staff Sgt. Randy Williamson, 56th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrical and environmental