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  • Luke Book Group enjoy lively discussions

    In the middle of the day, people from all walks of life gather at the Luke library for some fun. In a circle surrounded by books and enough information for the most avid reader, the Luke Book Group for adults meets up to enjoy lively discussions, food and each other's company. As part of the quality

  • Red Cross helps dental profession

    A journey that started almost a year ago came to completion Sept. 19 when two Red Cross volunteers finished their training with the 56th Dental Squadron."The two Red Cross volunteers, Alexandra Chopek and Lupe Dorantes, have been an integral part of the 56th DS team," said Capt. Elizabeth McCourt,

  • FSS basketball team wins intramural championship

    The 56th Force Support Squadron battled the Logistics Readiness Squadron team during the intramural basketball championship game Sept. 18 at the Luke Air Force Base Bryant Fitness Center gym. FSS won the title 41-38.FSS finished the regular season with a record of 8-3 and LRS with a record of 6-5.

  • LRS prepares to receive next generation aircraft

    Many units on base are beginning to change the way they do business as Luke Air Force Base transforms to incorporate the F-35 training mission.One of the units changing is the 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron materiel management flight."Not only does the F-35 arrival affect maintenance and

  • Emergency Management Flight: Keeping Thunderbolts at ready

    September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Preparedness Month encourages Americans to prepare, plan for and stay informed about emergencies. Airmen with the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Readiness and Emergency Management Flight are

  • AGE gets lean, increases production

    The 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment flight held a Lean event recently in an effort to operate more efficiently, saving the Air Force money and man hours. The event is designed to look at current processes to see if there are ways to do things smarter.A team of AGE

  • Bioenvironmental keeping people safe

    An Airman begins to prepare an F-16 for a new paint job. Another works on maintaining the base radar. A spouse begins cooking a meal by bringing water to a boil, and a retiree sits in the clinic waiting to see the doctor.All of these individuals have something in common: a helping unit on base."Our

  • CS basketball team eliminates Army in close match

    The 56th Communications Squadron battled the Army team during an elimination intramural basketball playoff game Sept. 11 at the Luke Air Force Base Bryant Fitness Center gym. CS won the game 44-42, moving the team to the next round. CS finished the regular season with a record of 3-8 and Army with a

  • Air Force tuition assistance undergoing changes

    Changes to the application process and some of the guidelines for the Air Force tuition assistance program go into effect with classes that begin after Oct. 1. These changes will require supervisors to bear more responsibility for their Airmen filing for TA. "Supervisors will have in-depth control