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  • 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

  • Firearm safety goes distance to prevent mishaps

    Combat Arms Training and Maintenance members went out to the Ben Avery Shooting Range Jan. 31 to maintain their qualifications as advanced designated marksmen."Shooters must engage a variety of targets up to 500 meters," said Staff Sgt. Brady Craddock, 56th Security Forces Squadron combat arms

  • Financial classes offered on base

    Some people are feeling the financial pain from the holiday hangover? Those with any money concerns at all, should take action now to improve their financial future. Now is the time to take a serious look at your spending habits, emergency fund, account balances, savings and investments. Make time

  • EOD Airman receives Purple Heart

    For Tech. Sgt. Michael Pasley, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team leader, Jan. 31 was a special and memorable day. During a promotion ceremony, he was presented the Purple Heart by Col. Robert Webb, 56th Fighter Wing vice commander, for action in Afghanistan Jan. 16,

  • EMS wins AF-level award

    There are many levels of recognition for Airmen from unit level awards all the way up to Air Force level, and nothing is better than knowing your unit is at the top of the heap. That is how the 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron felt Jan. 25 when it was announced they had won the Air Force

  • MLB players join Luke for prayer breakfast

    A special guest panel of three major league baseball players spoke to Thunderbolts Jan. 31 at the National Prayer Breakfast about their experiences of faith in Club Five Six.The NPB was established in 1953 when President Dwight Eisenhower, along with senators, held the first Presidential Prayer

  • Two-wheelers not always visible on road

    Luke Air Force Base has more than 420 motorcycle riders. As a rider on Luke, it is required to complete a basic rider's course. It is also mandatory to wear personal protective gear. It never hurts to be too safe especially with the number of deaths and injuries from motorcycle accidents. In 2012,