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  • World War I ace, hero Luke AFB namesake

    America's second ranking ace in World War I and Medal of Honor recipient, 2nd Lt. Frank Luke Jr. embodied the fighting spirit and public image of a fighter pilot of the time. Luke Air Force Base is named in his honor.He went after the toughest targets, heavily defended German Drachen observation

  • NASCAR visits Luke

    Two NASCAR drivers visited Luke Air Force Base Feb. 28 with the USO, to meet service members and sign autographs for fans.Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Daniel Suarez visited while in town for the Subway Fit 500 held at Phoenix International Raceway."The USO was pleased to bring these two NASCAR drivers to

  • Trio of Luke aviators to become test pilots

    The history of aviation is full of legendary pilots, which include test pilots such as Chuck Yeager and some of the men chosen to be part of the Mercury program in the early days of the space program.Luke Air Force Base has three pilots who will take to the skies and test a variety of aircraft, much

  • 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