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  • Stress management vital to Airmen

    Everyone has experienced stress. At times it can be overwhelming while in other instances it comes in small spurts. "People often talk about stress as if it is some type of emotion, but in reality, stress is nothing more than the body's signal that something is needed," said Capt. Neal Kennington,

  • From court to cockpit, vice wing commander brings A-Game

    Col. Jeremy Sloane, who last month took over as the new vice wing commander at Luke Air Force Base, has always been a high achiever. As a basketball star at Federal Way High School, Wash., he set the all-time school record for points scored. Two players have since broken that record, and both went

  • ITT opens new annex at base exchange

    For those who like to explore or like to travel, there is a place on Luke Air Force Base that offers military personnel and affiliates discounts on tickets, airfare and more.The 56th Force Support Squadron opened an Information, Tickets and Travel satellite office Saturday at the base exchange to

  • Airmen build opportunity to combine volunteerism, learning

    The 944th Civil Engineer Squadron seized another opportunity to provide training for their Airmen and contribute to the Luke Air Force Base community during the August Unit Training Assembly. Senior Airman Donald McGuire, 944th CES structure specialist, became the driving force for two major

  • Airmen take flight ... Free fall into adventure

    Imagine boarding an aircraft and exiting midflight. The plane climbs and levels out at 13,000 feet for passengers to embark on a journey.Twelve Luke Airmen took to the skies Aug. 17 to participate in a tandem skydiving event hosted by Outdoor Recreation's Single Airman Program at Skydive Arizona in

  • Golf: CES paves way to playoffs

    The 56th Civil Engineer Squadron and 607th Air Control Squadron teams stepped onto the golf course Aug. 22 for an intramural golf game at the Falcon Dunes Golf Course. The Dragon Slayers defeated ACS 6-0. The teams competed in a scramble format. Two points were awarded to the winner of the front

  • 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