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  • 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

  • Air Force Association gives back to AF family

    The Air Force Association is best known for its first effort at establishing an independent Air Force in 1947. Since then, the AFA has been able to educate its peers and support the Air Force while advocating the efforts of the United States Air force.The AFA is an independent nonprofit organization

  • Teens learn signs of dating violence

    February is the month in which relationships in general are celebrated. It's also Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention month.The 56th Force Support Squadron Youth Center has teamed up with the 56th Medical Operations Squadron Family Advocacy office to offer information for teens and parents

  • Youth discuss bullying

    The Youth Center hosted the "Bullying is NOT Nice" event Feb. 7 during Funtastic Friday. It was an interactive group discussion with youth ages 6 to 12 on the subject of stopping bullying. Participants learned how to respond to bullying, how to ask for help and the importance of speaking up against

  • Tooth decay common disease in children

    At some point, most parents will experience having to say one of these common phrases to their children: "Don't eat that; it'll rot your teeth" or "You better eat that because it's good for you." Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in children today despite the fact it's almost entirely

  • 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