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  • Take command of personal healthcare

    MiCARE secure email messaging is an online service that will be available at the Luke outpatient clinic beginning Tuesday. MiCARE allows patients to take command of their healthcare by offering efficient electronic exchange between patients and their healthcare team. MiCARE allows for a secure

  • Thunderbolt team earns 'Tough Mudder' title

    Earning the title of a "Tough Mudder" is not an easy accomplishment, but that's exactly what a group of Thunderbolts did Feb. 23 in Mesa.According to the Tough Mudder website, it is a 12-mile obstacle course designed by British Special Forces to "test all-around toughness, strength, stamina and

  • Funds in short supply for vehicle repair, purchase

    When a government vehicle is damaged by negligence or an accident, it can sit in the 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron parking lot from five days to five months until funds become available for repairs.The accident/abuse program is used to track and estimate repair costs for all Air Force registered

  • Public Affairs: We'll make you famous!

    Gen. Mark Welsh, Air Force Chief of Staff, said every Airman has a story. The Airmen in public affairs would like to help tell those stories.Public affairs Airmen perform a diverse mission, ranging from providing counsel to leaders, to strengthening morale, and enhancing public trust and support.

  • Lightning touches down at Luke

    The F-35 Lighting II has been cleared to return to aerial training missions. Two F-35's stopped over at Luke AFB, Az on their way to Edwards AFB, Ca. The F-35 is still on schedule to arrive at Luke AFB in Spring 2014.

  • New AETC command chief makes first base visit

    On his first base visit as Air Education and Training Command's newest enlisted leader, Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Tapia spent his time visiting with Luke Airmen and talking about leadership. One area Tapia said he's ready to lead the way with is Comprehensive Airman Fitness. While he's only been in

  • Tres Rios Spring Festival

    Three rivers, nature and people get together every year for a party at the Tres Rios Nature and Earth Festival. It's a two-day celebration March 9 and 10 geared toward educating participants about the environment created by the confluence of the rivers. "The Tres Rios Nature and Earth Festival

  • Council gives dorm Airmen voice

    Whether it's a clogged sink to talk about or planning an outing, dorm council Airmen meet once a month to voice concerns, brainstorm ideas on ways to improve dorm life and plan activities to boost morale."The council is made up of dorm dwellers," said Airman 1st Class Kristin Coreil, 56th Medical

  • Eating healthy food keeps gray matter 'in pink'

    Eating the right foods not only affects a person's physical performance, but also the brain's performance.Leslie Dana-Kirby, 56th Medical Operations Squadron clinical psychologist, said the human brain is responsible for all thinking, reasoning, memory, judgment and decision-making. It also controls

  • Vet clinic serves base members

    One of Luke Air Force Base's best kept secrets is that it offers vet services for pets of active-duty members and retirees. "Our primary mission is to take care of the 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dogs," said Dr. J.M. Kiel, Luke Air Force Base Veterinary Treatment Facility officer