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  • Communications Airmen key to mission success

    In today's Air Force, communication is essential for not only winning wars but also in keeping Luke Air Force Base running smoothly.Ten 56th Communications Squadron Airmen in the infrastructure section maintain and manage the various lines of communication of more than 5,000 users worth an estimated

  • Flightline feast feeds Airmen across Luke

    Airmen from around Luke Air Force Base gathered for a flightline feast Jan. 9 at the 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit pavilion. The flightline feast is a monthly event where Airmen can enjoy home cooked food and the company of fellow Airmen."The goal of the flightline feast is to show the support of

  • Physical resiliency: Stay fit all year -- keep New Year's resolution

    Physical resiliency is only one of the collaborative pillars that contribute to an individual's overall resiliency. Regular physical activity has been shown to decrease an individual's physiological reactivity such as increased blood pressure as well as demonstrate faster pulse rate recovery when

  • LRS speeds past CMS, stays undefeated

    The 56th Logistic Readiness Squadron team dominated the intramural flag football game with their lightning fast speed against the 56th Component Maintenance Squadron Scorpions, running away with a 39-0 victory.Jeff Johnson, LRS, set the tone for the game with a 60-yard touchdown run on the first

  • Air Force skydiving team jumps into Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl

    Imagine freefalling several thousand feet from the air, feeling the rush of adrenaline kicking in before deploying your parachute then sailing for a few minutes before landing into a stadium filled with several thousand cheering fans.Seven members of the Wings of Blue demonstration team had the

  • PACAF commander celebrates Singapore's 20 years at Luke

    The commander of Pacific Air Forces visited Luke Air Force Base Dec. 11 and 12, observing the Republic of Singapore's exercise Forging Sabre. The exercise and visit also coincided with the Singapore air force's 20th anniversary at Luke.Gen. Hawk Carlisle, PACAF commander, met with Maj. Gen. Hoo Cher

  • Air Force skydiving team in town

    Look in the sky! It's a bird. It's a plane. It's the Wings of Blue!The Wings of Blue skydiving demonstration team is scheduled to arrive in the Phoenix area Dec. 27 where they will be visiting various areas to do practice jumps, perform and give back to the community.The primary mission of the Wings

  • SFS trains MDG on responding to active shooters

    The 56th Security Forces Squadron held active-shooter awareness training for 56th Medical Group Airmen Dec. 9 in the 56th MDG assembly room as it has been doing across base for the past two weeks."We understand the importance of every Airman being prepared for a high-risk or crisis situation," said

  • Luke Airmen outfit future Air Force leaders

    The Air Force uniform. It's a part of an Airman's life that many don't give a second thought to. But for the cadets of the Agua Fria High School Air Force Junior ROTC, getting enough uniforms to outfit their entire flight was a challenge. Enter the Airmen at Luke Air Force Base.Members of the 56th

  • ALS unit sponsorship program 'win-win' for all

    To help Airman Leadership School students grow as future leaders there is a program available to help immerse them into a career field outside their own to gain not only a different perspective, but to see how each unit lends a hand in completing the Air Force mission.It's called the ALS Unit