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  • 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

  • Luke member rescues girl, earns award

    Joseph Sana, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron 911 dispatcher, rescued a 12-year-old girl from a dog attack April 19. For his heroism, the Luke Air Force Base civilian employee received a Lifesaving Award June 25 at the Surprise City Hall.Sana was at his home when he heard a call for help."I was in my

  • Luke AFB makes tumor patient's dream come true

    Glenn Schallman suffers from a rare form of brain tumor called hypothalamic hamartoma, which is a benign brain tumor or lesion of the hypothalamus. The tumor is inoperable, and Schallman lives with constant headaches and pain. However, this has not stopped Schallman from living a happy life. He

  • Desert Diary: 607th ACS Airmen deploy downrange

    In the middle of the desert, sand flies around in a fury, whipped up by strong winds. Rain begins to pour down from the sky. Battling the storm, an Airman treks through the mud to connect networking cables to a server communications base. Donning goggles and gloves, the Airman works to restore a

  • If it’s not life or death, make an appointment

    Over use and improper use of emergency rooms and urgent care facilities are a large drain on the budget available to the 56th Medical Group.The 56th MDG leaders have spent a good amount of time identifying how they can help Luke Air Force Base members and their families better understand and address

  • Maple Flag brings heat to Great White North

    Members of the 425th Fighter Squadron recently participated in Maple Flag, a Canadian directed exercise conducted annually that provides training for warfighters in large-force employment of 50 aircraft at a time.The exercise, which took place at Cold Lake, Canada, was designed to give real-world

  • VP lands at Luke

    Vice President Joe Biden shakes hands with Tony Robonza, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy fire chief, Tuesday at Luke Air Force Base. Biden visited Luke AFB while en route to the memorial service held for the 19 firefighters who gave their lives while fighting the Yarnell Hill fire.

  • Luke holds stand-down day

    Luke Air Force Base held a stand-down day on June 24 to focus on sexual assault prevention and the importance of treating fellow Airmen with dignity and respect.Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel issued a directive to each branch of service to use the stand-down to mitigate an ongoing trend of sexual