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  • Duck pilots share stories with WWII vet

    It was a day to remember for Albert Winston, World War II pilot, who was surprised to see three guests in flight suits arrive at his 90th birthday celebration.The three Luke F-16 pilots listened and shared stories with Winston Aug. 3 in Peoria. For 1st Lt. Brian Herring, 309th Fighter Squadron

  • Bartenders get bystander intervention training

    Airmen from the 56th Security Forces Squadron, Club Five Six staff and the 56th Fighter Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office recently conducted a joint bystander intervention exercise Aug. 14 at Club Five Six. The goal of the exercise was to reinforce and train Club Five Six bartenders

  • Med group rewards physical fitness

    Just as other groups on Luke Air Force Base have their own competitions, like the Aircraft Maintenance Unit of the Month award, the 56th Medical Group has created a Commander's Cup to help raise fitness awareness amongst its Airmen. The trophy and title of "Most Fit Corps," is given to the team from

  • Self-help services available

    When it comes to some "do-it-yourselfers," fixing up one's own car is gratifying and worthwhile, more so than simply having a mechanic take care of everything. For such people here on base, the chance to do just that is given at the Auto Hobby Shop.As outlined in the Air Force Skills Development

  • SFS Airmen fire away ... complete weapons training

    When Airmen receive orders to deploy, there are multiple tasks they have to complete before leaving the home station, such as filling out paperwork to out-process. And for those going to a combat area, they must qualify on certain weapons.Airman 1st Class Julius Prefontaine-Gomez and Airman 1st

  • Strength, physique wins prize at bodybuilding competition

    When people think of bodybuilding, they think of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ronnie Coleman or Lou Ferrigno, bodies bulging with muscles and the image of superhuman strength. Here at Luke Air Force Base, a group of athletes gathered at the base theater to compete in a bodybuilding physique, figure and

  • MDG beats FSS

    The 56th Medical Group battled the 56th Force Support Squadron team for bragging rights during an intramural basketball game Aug. 15 at the Luke Air Force Base Bryant Fitness Center gym. MDG defeated FSS 42-39, helping them extend their winning streak to five games and bringing their record to

  • Flight medicine keeps pilots fit-to-fly

    To ensure the mission at Luke Air Force Base is successful, it is not only critical to take care of the aircraft, but also the Airmen who fly and control them every day.Airmen with the 56th Aerospace Medicine Squadron are responsible for ensuring all aviation-associated personnel are taken care of

  • Back-to-school time as children hit streets

    Every August, thousands of children ages 5 to 18 begin once again using the streets early morning and afternoon. School is back in session, which means those morning and afternoon hours will be filled with school busses, teenage drivers and a lot of safety concerns."This time can be exciting for

  • Airman loses eye, continues to serve

    Imagine returning home from a deployment without any incidents, but then competing in a sports game and losing an essential body part.Staff Sgt. Delbert Coburn, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems journeyman, lost his left eye while playing in a softball game in Goodyear four days after