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  • Call signs represent more than name

    Maybe the most familiar call signs known to the movie-going public are "Maverick," "Iceman" and "Goose," call signs for pilots in the movie "Top Gun." And just like in the movies, fighter pilots in real life have call signs, too. The origin of pilot call signs is mysterious, but how pilots get their

  • CDC caregivers recognized for years of service

    Caring for children from a few months old to age 5 isn't a job for everyone. It takes a person with patience, nurturing, kindness and love. Seven women with a passion for child care were awarded longevity certificates Nov.18, recognizing more than 20 years of service at the 56th Force Support

  • Through paintball, commanders focus on team building

    Wing, group and squadron commanders from Luke Air Force Base spent the afternoon of Nov. 25 competing in a friendly paintball game in El Mirage focused on team building and camaraderie. "I'm a big believer that the relationships between commanders on base are very important," said Brig. Gen. Michael

  • Don't settle for being effective; be great

    "I'm stuck in a rut." "I have no life." "I'm burned out, exhausted." "I'm bored. I'm just putting in my time." "Most of my satisfactions come off the job." "I can't change things." These are the voices of people at work and at home. The pain is personal, and it's deep. You may relate with many of

  • Exam keeps eye on enamel

    Airmen are informed they have a dental appointment once a year. Some show up to this appointment not knowing what to expect. Well, it's time to shed some light on Airmen's annual dental appointments.Before poking around mouths, there are a few things the dental squadron needs to know. This is where

  • EOR team: Taking care of business first, last

    "First and last line of defense" may sound like a line from a movie, but it's a no-nonsense way of doing business for a small band of crew chiefs on the Luke Air Force Base flightline.A tiny building on the south end of the flightline houses a section known as the end-of-runway inspection section.

  • Variety, challenge key to warrior fitness

    If you're looking for warrior training, you can find it from 6 to 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday at the Warrior Fitness Center at the Luke Air Force Base Bryant Fitness Center. Matthew Corcoran, 56th Force Support Squadron fitness specialist instructor, teaches a variety of exercises as part of

  • 425th reaches flying hour milestone

    The 425th Fighter Squadron celebrated reaching a milestone of 50,000 flying hours at Luke Air Force Base Nov. 13. For the Republic of Singapore air force and Luke, this accomplishment reflects the committed partnership both have shared since the early '90s."The partnership and understanding we have

  • Thanksgiving safety tips for adults, children, pets

    Thanksgiving is a day during which families may come together, enjoy a turkey and other various dishes and talk about all the things they are thankful for. It can also turn into a day of disaster if the proper safety precautions aren't taken."On Thanksgiving we get three times more fires than any

  • 62nd FS shines at Haboob Havoc

    The 62nd Fighter Squadron and its commander, Lt. Col. Shamsher Mann, earned bragging rights for best squadron and pilot in the 3rd Annual Haboob Havoc competition.Scores were broken down by individuals and also for each team. Awards were given for the best individual and team in each event, and one