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  • Gate schedules change to fit new culture

    Service members throughout the Defense Department and the U.S. Air Force are experiencing extraordinary financial and manpower constraints - often both. As a result, the Air Education and Training Command has adopted the cost-conscious culture initiative, or C3, to adapt to today's changing

  • SFS welcomes injured comrade

    When deployed, going on missions outside the wire are part of the daily routine. On a good day everyone comes back safely. But Staff Sgt. Brian Williams can tell you every day isn't a good day. Williams, a military working dog handler with the 87th Security Forces Squadron Joint Base

  • Pulling the emergency brake

    Ever wonder how an aircraft stops when the brakes fail? What do you think a pilot does when he or she has two blown tires and is traveling at 85 knots before driving off the end of the runway? The 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Power Production has the answer. They maintain Luke's eight aircraft

  • Book takes Airman on journey to quit smoking

    Every year there are people who begin smoking despite the fact that it is a leading cause of cancer and premature death in the U.S. and many countries in the world. For this reason the American Cancer Society is marking its 37th Great American Smokeout Thursday by encouraging smokers to use the date

  • Moving 'pieces' big job for LRS

    Whether it's moving people, household goods or military equipment, Airmen from the Luke Air Force Base Traffic Management Office handle it all. TMO is separated into two departments. One handles outbound shipment of military equipment at the cargo movement building, and the other handles the

  • Commissary grand reopening

    Luke Air Force Base celebrated the grand re-opening of the commissary Nov. 1. The event featured live entertainment, special giveaways, and many other activities to keep the attendees entertained. "The rebuilding of the commissary took about two years to complete," Christopher Thomas, store

  • Local leaders 'Aim High' as honorary commanders

    Airmen and local leaders gathered Oct. 26 at the Luke Air Force Base Club Five Six for the Honorary Commander induction ceremony.The 56th Fighter Wing Honorary Commander Program provides senior wing leaders and Luke Air Force Base a community outreach opportunity and expands the commander's ability

  • Eye disorder discovered at Men’s Health Expo

    It was a day like any other when retired Air Force Maj. William Best discovered something new about his health Oct. 12 at the Men's Health Expo on Luke Air Force Base.The 56th Medical Group held its first-ever MHE with the goal of touching base with men in regard to their health, said Staff Sgt.

  • Belgian airman brings experience to Luke

    Many people know about Luke Air Force Base's foreign units the 425th Fighter Squadron, and the 21st FS, but there are other foreign officers here as part of an international exchange program.The Military Personnel Exchange Program has given one pilot with the Belgian air force the opportunity to

  • Disabled retiree has story of courage, rebirth

    We hear of people who suffer horrific injuries and come back to lead productive lives. One such person who survived this type of injuries is former Air Force Capt. David Berling. He is currently a civilian contract specialist with the 56th Contracting Squadron. He served in the same position on