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  • Pronghorn continue to thrive

    An estimated 85 percent of the U.S. population of Sonoran pronghorn died during a severe drought in 2001 and 2002. They inhabit the Barry M. Goldwater Range, an active military range.Drastic measures were taken to sustain the remaining 21 animals and recover the species. These measures included

  • Trip reduction survey gauges success

    Maricopa County Air Quality Department recently sent out the annual trip reduction survey and Luke Air Force Base is within the area affected by the survey.The Trip Reduction Program began in the late 1980s as part of the State of Arizona's response to a court ruling requiring greater efforts to

  • Weather keeps lives, resources safe

    To safely fly, pilots rely on the Luke Air Force Base weather forecast Airmen to provide accurate up-to-date information about possible thunderstorms, visibility conditions and turbulence. According to Tech. Sgt. Jeremiah Hamilton, 56th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, the weather

  • Viking challenge back for third time

    The Logistics Officers Association Viking Challenge is a 10-hour, 10-person team, one-mile continuous relay marathon held annually as a fundraiser benefiting the LOA Enlisted Scholarship Fund on Luke Air Force Base. This is the third annual event here at Luke, and last year's event raised $7,500 in

  • MOS avenges only loss of season

    The 56th Maintenance Operations Squadron dominated the 56th Communications Squadron during the intramural flag football championship game Feb. 13 with a final score of 45-13 at the Luke Air Force Base Bryant Fitness Center football field.MOS sprinted their way into the championship defeating all but

  • Gallegos takes command of 944th FW

    Col. Kurt Gallegos accepted command of the 944th Fighter Wing from Maj. Gen. William Binger, 10th Air Force commander, in front of an audience of family, community members and 944th FW personnel during a change-of-command ceremony held Sunday at Luke Air Force Base.Gallegos returns to Luke 20 years

  • Prestigious award carries Luke icon’s name

    Last year was a great and memorable year for the 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Management Flight as they captured the coveted Roy A. Bateman award, which signifies the best fuels flight in the Air Education and Training Command.Winning this award is uniquely special because its namesake

  • Pests - Everywhere you look

    Airmen and their family members may come to mind when thinking of Luke Air Force Base residents, but one group that most forget about is pests. However, it's those nuisances that are the top priority for the Airmen at the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Pest Management office. Their mission work is to

  • Homeschoolers get assist from Luke

    For service members with children, home schooling can be a way to spend more time together as a family and can give parents more control over a child's education. Across the country, home schooling is a trend that continues to gain popularity. In fact, according to the Department of Education Center

  • Realistic financial goals set path for success

    Whether it's money needed for a college fund, car, future home or credit card debt, it is essential to plan ahead and create financial goals."Financial goals enable us to properly plan where our money should be saved and spent," said Cory Carmichael, 56th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family