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  • Engineers prepare for action downrange

    The 56th Civil Engineer Squadron embarked on an annual training exercise to help them prepare for deployments known as Prime BEEF Nov. 13 and 14 at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field in Arizona. CES Airmen participated in bivouac training, which included scenarios that challenged their job

  • Sports build better Airman

    How many multisport athletes do you know?Staff Sgt. Michael Dicicco, 56th Security Forces Squadron trainer, is one such athlete. Throughout his career he has represented his squadron in multiple sports and encourages his Airmen to do the same."I tell my Airmen to get out there and get involved,"

  • Old fuel tank gets facelift

    The 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Management Flight is renovating a fuel tank with a scheduled completion date of early February at Luke Air Force Base. The 1940s fuel tank is under construction to bring it up to code and sustain fighter pilot training."We've got 1.6 million gallons worth

  • Fighter pilot goes above, beyond call of duty

    "It was dusk, one of the worst times to use night vision goggles. The sun was going down over my right shoulder. The Mediterranean was dark and the sky was dark, like being in a gigantic black hole. It was hard to tell which way was up and which way was down. We started looking for targets outside

  • Precise measurements mean mission success

    At Luke Air Force Base, precision is key to every mission -- not only for Airmen but also for the equipment they use. It is the job of the precision measurement equipment laboratory Airmen to ensure various types of measurement tools and equipment work correctly, whether used on the tire of a

  • Family, priority in native culture

    In the military, a last name is a hard thing to get away from. We are trained to refer to people by their rank and last name. In many instances, a last name can offer a glimpse into the heritage of a person, whether it is a common German, Irish or other name. One Airman's last name gives a clear

  • TBolts compete in 'Friendly' Games

    Thunderbolts gathered Nov. 8 at venues across Luke Air Force Base to enjoy a day of fun, teamwork and camaraderie during the annual sports day and base picnic. The morning began with sexual assault prevention and resiliency training and transitioned into sporting events, which continued the

  • Know car-buying basics before hitting lot

    There sits the car of your dreams. You feel the desire to buy it and maybe you can, but the question is, "Is this purchase going to be a financially smart decision?""Next to buying a home, purchasing a vehicle can be the largest acquisition a consumer will make," said Victoria Muniz, 56th Force

  • 'Daddy Read a Book' program helps military families

    Military personnel and their families make sacrifices every day, especially when facing times of separation. A program called Daddy Read a Book helps parents bond with their children while deployed."Daddy Read a Book has a simple but important mission, to connect children to their parents during a

  • Carnival of Illusion: An intimate evening with vaudeville

    Say the words "magic show" and they conjure up images of children's parties, rabbits residing in top hats and Vegas performers in sequined outfits.Master illusionists Roland Sarlot and Susan Eyed challenge audiences to throw away those notions as they bring their brand of entertainment to Phoenix