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  • 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

  • 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