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  • Egress makes difference between life, death

    When a Luke F-16 fighter jet crashed in a field adjacent to base on June 26, the student and instructor pilot's last chance for survival was something most pilots never have to do: eject. Fortunately, both men successfully did so and were recovered on the ground, unharmed. An incident like this

  • Shoplifting can take base access, career, more

    Editor's note: This is the second in a series on the effects and consequences of shoplifting at Luke Air Force Base. Next week the article will address the effects shoplifting has on the base exchange and highlight the security system that has cut the number of thefts in half since 2009, according

  • Command chief shares message with Airmen

    The top enlisted leader of Luke Air Force Base hosted a series of enlisted calls July 12 at the Bryant Fitness Center. Chief Master Sgt. David Staton, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, talked about driving under the influence, the Luke mission and Airmen's responsibilities. Staton was joined by

  • JAG Airman gets spot in NECP

    She enlisted in the Air Force at age 18, cross-trained later in her career and now she is earning a commission in the Nursing Enlisted Commissioning Program. Tech Sgt. Tiffany Ebueng, 56th Fighter Wing Staff Judge Advocate NCO-in-charge of military justice, has worked hard to get where she is. She

  • 308th AMU earns award 3 months straight

    The 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit's Emerald Knights recently earned the AMU of the Month award, proving for a third time in a row their dedication to excellence. The 308th AMU is part of the 756th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, which serves Luke Air Force Base through F-16 repairs and

  • Love of performing challenges 944th Airman to follow dream

    Singing from the moment she first spoke and entertaining in public ever since joining a children's choir at age four, Senior Airman Joleen Dedmon, 944th Medical Squadron dental assistant, was absolutely elated when she found out she had made the 2012 Air Force Tops in Blue team. For almost 60 years,

  • EOD takes to mountains for training

    Few tasks require as much attention to detail as disarming an explosive device, and in the mountains of Arizona, searing heat and rugged terrain add complexity to an already difficult task.Members of the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal unit prepare for deployments by

  • Youth learn basketball skills

    The children of Luke members had a unique experience this summer during a week-long camp sponsored by the 56th Force Support Squadron Youth Center.The Tom Kuyper Basketball Camp came to Luke July 8 through 12 and taught children basketball skills. Younger children learned to dribble, shoot and move

  • Additional F-35s coming to Luke

    The Air Force announced June 27 that Luke Air Force Base has been chosen as the location for 72 additional F-35A Lightning II aircraft, bringing the eventual total number of the fifth-generation fighters expected here to 144. The Air Force's initial decision to establish an F-35 pilot training

  • Inner drive pushed All-American to qualify for 2008 Olympics

    Every Airman has a story to tell. However, not every Airman's story involves them being an All-American athlete.Originally from Illinois, Airman 1st Class Kyle Young, 607th Air Control Squadron cyber transport systems apprentice, developed an interest in swimming and building computers at a young