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  • Marines train, become MCMAP instructors

    Marines from across the country joined forces at Luke Air Force Base to complete a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor course. The course began Feb. 3 and concluded Feb. 15 with 27 new MCMAP instructors.MCMAP is a combat system developed by the U.S. Marine Corps to combine existing and new

  • CES whomps EMS 19-13 in football action

    Since the start of the intramural flag football playoffs, both the 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron and the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron teams have lost one game in the double elimination tournament. These teams faced off Feb. 13 in a match to stay in the tournament.CES won the coin toss but

  • 61st AMU gets new digs

    Luke Air Force Base has long been known as fighter country. In addition to the F-16s that have been a staple of the West Valley for many years, the base will soon be receiving its first F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, and training pilots on these jets will become part of the wing's mission.

  • T-bolt Lanes celebrate Airmen on final day

    The Thunderbolt Lanes closed Feb. 7 with a final celebration of free bowling and food."When I found out what was happening to the bowling center I asked myself what we could do to show thanks to our dedicated customers," said Sophia Hazel, 56th Force Support Squadron assistant manager. "An

  • Lightning Leadership: developing Airmen to lead

    Airmen from across base gathered to learn about leadership techniques in a professional development program designed to promote leadership through a series of guided discussions. "Lightning Leadership is a course designed to enhance and develop leaders at Luke," said Master Sgt. Erik Bensen, 756th

  • Fire Station 361 facilities get facelift

    Luke Air Force Base Fire Station 361's bathroom will get a much needed renovation throughout the next few months with completion scheduled for March.Firefighters at Luke have been sharing one bathroom and are looking forward to the additional stalls and showers."The Air Force is doing something to

  • EOD clears range

    After a long day of dropping bombs and firing missiles at targets, hard work and caution are needed to clean up the Barry M. Goldwater Range. It is the job of the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron to clear the range so maintenance personnel can repopulate it with targets. They remove hazards such as

  • Thunderbolts assist Heroes of Silent Angels

    When most people think of medieval times, knights, and squires, it doesn't usually also bring modern medical disorders to mind. But the members of the Society for Creative Anachronisms are striving to do just that.Airmen from Luke Air Force Base came out last weekend to assist setting up for the

  • Kids get boot camp challenge

    Luke Air Force Base children enjoyed various challenges Monday during the Boot Camp Challenge at the 56th Force Support Squadron Youth Center.The Boot Camp Challenge is a series of activities that encourage physical activity through a variety of enjoyable and competitive exercises. They are

  • Big changes coming to pro-Gear shipment allowances

    The Defense Travel Management Office has approved changes to the Joint Federal Travel Regulations, Volume 1 and Joint Travel Regulations Volume 2 that significantly change the shipment of professional books, papers and equipment allowance as part of household goods shipments. PBP&E is also referred