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  • Devil Dogs Take Aim: Engineers deliver rounds downrange

    Marines from the Bulk Fuel Company C, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, a reserve unit stationed at Luke Air Force Base, conducted weapons training May 4 at the Arizona Army National Guard's Florence Military Reservation to refresh on three crew-served weapon systems: the

  • Thunderbolts make mad dash for Boston relief

    Approximately 120 Luke Thunderbolts ran, walked and cheered during a charity run May 10 at the base track to raise funds for victims of the April 15 Boston Marathon bombing.More than $1,300 was raised during the four-hour event hosted by the LEAD council, Focus 5-6 and the Top 3."It was mostly a

  • Volleyball championship

    The 56th Security Forces Squadron played the 56th Maintenance Operations Squadron during the intramural volleyball championship game May 5 at the Balfour Beatty Community Center sand volleyball court."It feels good to be back in the championship round," said Dustin Barnes, 56th SFS. "We just need to

  • Day on the Job: Vehicle Operations

    A vehicle operator from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing returns home and as he makes his way to the gym, he notices several Airmen at the bus stop waiting for their ride to work. He feels a sense of pride, for it is this bus and many like it across the wing, that provide Airmen a cool ride 24/7 to

  • Police Week recognizes law enforcers

    National Police Week, Monday through May 17, is a celebration and remembrance of law enforcement officials and agencies throughout our great nation. Every year police departments and law enforcement agencies come together to honor and remember those who have served our communities and those who made

  • MWDs, handlers train for deployment

    Editor's note: This is the second in a three-part series on military working dogs.The bond and training starts immediately after the 56th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler and dog team is paired. A handler and MWD will spend countless hours training, exercising and dog grooming

  • 310th FS Top Hats remember lost warrior

    Just over two years ago the Luke Air Force Base community was rocked by the news of an event that happened in Afghanistan. An Afghan colonel opened fire in a meeting held at the North Kabul International Airport killing eight Airmen and one civilian. Among the Airmen was Lt. Col. Frank "Bruiser"

  • When it comes to weather, don't sweat it - be smart

    It's not called "The Valley of the Sun" for no reason. With a very mild winter, summers are hot in Arizona and can take a person by surprise. There are three types of heat conditions people need to be aware of so steps can be taken to avoid them. If not prepared to work or exercise outdoors, one can

  • BASH program keeps pilots, aircraft safe

    In 2003 a Luke Air Force Base pilot was making an approach toward Gila Bend when a turkey vulture was sucked into the aircraft engine. The pilot ejected and survived, but unfortunately, the aircraft was lost. Incidents like this one prompted the creation of a program to keep pilots safe and save the

  • Tips reduce stress when moving out of dorm

    Moving out of the dorm can be exciting for Airmen. It can give a sense of independence, but with newfound independence comes responsibility."Like almost anything important in life, planning is key and can reduce stress when it's time to move off base," said Cory Carmichael, 56th Force Support