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  • 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

  • Staying fit through holidays calls for good choices

    Tis the season for family get-togethers, office holiday parties and cookie drives. What do these events have in common? Food ... lots of food. As people load their plates with cakes and pies, getting a good workout drops on the priority list.Why do people fall into this annual holiday trap?Aaron

  • 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,"