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  • 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

  • Stress: Everyday occurrence for T-bolts

    With the unique challenges that the busy Air Force lifestyle presents to Airmen and family members, some can easily be overcome by stress. However, here at Luke Air Force Base there are resources available to help Airmen alleviate stress. The mental health clinic is one.Airmen may have once been

  • Writing skills key to good EPRs

    Are you capturing what your Airmen are really doing for the Air Force when giving feedback and writing performance reports? Communicating well what Airmen do for the Air Force is the goal of military strategic writing."Good communication has always been vital to the efficiency of our military

  • Take trip into world of music

    It speaks to generations, spans across languages and inspires people. From the moment you step foot in the Musical Instrument Museum in North Phoenix you will see the "Music is the language of the soul" collage against the lobby wall. This is more than a unique museum; it is a journey across the

  • Sting of AZ car registration softened

    Registering a motor vehicle usually happens once a year. In Arizona this process comes at a greater cost than in other states. However, the legal office has information that may help in the process.Arizona has extended a boon to military members, both Arizona residents and nonresidents. In order to

  • SFS tops OSS in one-pitch softball

    The 56th Security Forces Squadron softball team defeated the 56th Operations Support Squadron 17-6 April 21 during a one-pitch intramural softball game at the Luke Air Force Base Bryant Fitness Center softball field.For those who don't know, a one-pitch softball game is where the batter only gets

  • CCRI reaps ‘excellents’

    As technology continues to grow, the digital world of zeros and ones has now become a cyber battleground for information.Luke Air Force Base scored an "Excellent" twice during a Command Cyber Readiness Inspection for cyber security and physical networking security March 17 through 22.An inspection

  • 944th FW produces top Airmen

    The 944th Fighter Wing produced yet another 10th Air Force stand out. Senior Airman Perla Tapia-Cordero, 69th Fighter Squadron personnel journeyman, was recently notified she had won the 10th AF Airman of the Year Award. She is the third Airman in a five-year span that the 944th FW has sent up to