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  • Werewolf hits 3,000 hours in F-16

    Reaching 3,000 F-16 flying hours is a milestone few pilots reach in their entire career. On the first day of spring, the list of pilots who have reached that milestone added one more name. Lt. Col. Kevin Aunapu, 69th Fighter Squadron director of operations, flew his 3,000th hour in the Fighting

  • Steps for ‘Mustang’ no easy ride

    In the military, Mustang is a term used for someone who is commissioned after being enlisted. It's not a walk in the park for enlisted Airmen to earn a commission. In fact, there are various steps needed to be taken prior to applying to a commissioning program.One of the first steps is to attend a

  • Building camaraderie the prickly way

    Camaraderie is built in a multitude of ways, such as lending a helping hand, working together on projects or playing team sports. But, during the month of March, Airmen from across base strengthen their camaraderie in a visual way.Mustache March is an Air Force tradition where Airmen grow mustaches

  • Airmen, robot work side by side to fill prescriptions at Luke

    Over the past year, the three 56th Medical Support Squadron pharmacies have filled more than 396,000 prescriptions, relying heavily on the Arizona Refill Center, which uses a robotic delivery system to handle 35 percent of the overall daily workload.Using the robotic delivery system, the ARC is both

  • Lady Falcons place 2nd in basketball championship

    The Lady Falcons took to the court Saturday and Sunday during the double elimination Pacific West League championship tournament at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The team finished the tournament in second place after falling short in the finals 86-78 against the Las Vegas Air Force Base Heat.Going into the

  • 56th Fighter Wing captures 'Outstanding Unit' award

    The 56th Fighter Wing has an illustrious history of accomplishments and awards, and another chapter was added to that history.The results for the Air Force Outstanding Unit were released Feb. 27 from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, and Luke Air Force Base's 56th FW was awarded an Air Force

  • AFAF reaches for 2013 goal

    The Air Force Assistance Fund kicks off Monday at Luke Air Force Base and continues through May 3. The Air Force-wide campaign raises funds to benefit Airmen and their families, including active-duty members, retirees, reservists, guardsmen and surviving spouses. Last year, Luke members contributed

  • Airmen share community spirit with students

    Airmen from Luke Air Force Base participated March 8 in the Littleton Elementary School Community Day. Event coordinators invited 15 Airmen to the school to assist students with putting together packages and letters to be sent to deployed military members serving in Afghanistan. The packages were

  • Abuse, disposal of prescription drugs big problems

    Abuse of prescription drugs is the fastest growing drug problem in the United States, and unfortunately, this trend is reflected in the military including the Air Force. To combat this problem, the Defense Department has expanded drug testing to include testing for commonly abused prescription

  • Protect first line of defense

    The body's immune system is the first line of defense against harmful bacteria, viruses and infections.Some well-known methods of keeping the immune system strong include maintaining a healthy weight and diet, and getting plenty of sleep. Rachel Perkins-Garner, 56th Medical Group registered nurse,