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  • Youth and Teen Archery Camp

    The Luke Air Force Base Youth Center held a youth and teen archery camp here. Thirty students were taught by the Papago International Archery Federation archery instructors during the four-day course. They were taught proper weapon safety and care, the proper techniques for drawing the weapon and

  • Luke 1 shares command priorities

    Luke Air Force Base Airmen heard Brig. Gen. Michael Rothstein, 56th Fighter Wing commander, highlight his beliefs and expectations during commander's calls Sept. 28."I believe in our core values," Rothstein said. "I think we got those exactly right -- integrity, service and excellence. We are Airmen

  • Operation Angel in Nepal win-win

    Editor's note: The opening and closing paragraphs are paraphrased from an Air Force Print News article.A team composed of American, Australian and Nepalese military and civilian members accomplished a plethora of tasks, which included treating more than 4,000 villagers, repairing and renovating

  • MSG boss expands horizons beyond family tradition

    For many of us who've had family in the military, following in their footsteps may seem natural. However, what happens if we commit the cardinal sin of not joining the same branch as our parents or other family members? Col. Nathan Mooney, 56th Mission Support Group commander, knows the answer.

  • Football legend still star

    Living with any kind of disorder is not ideal, and it's harder with dissociative identity disorder. One football player with DID visited Luke Air Force Base Sept. 21, to increase awareness and let others know it's OK to seek help."I couldn't have made it through without help," said Hershel Walker,

  • Success guru shares secret to peak performance

    We are familiar with stories of people who overcame what seemed like impossible odds and made it to the top. These stories are enlightening whether they happen in real life such as a Soldier severely wounded in war overcoming his or her injuries to lead a productive life or an athlete who is

  • Fire prevention is everyone’s job

    National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 6 through 12and is designed to raise awareness of fire prevention and will focus on having two ways out during a fire.Fire prevention week began in 1920 when President Woodrow Wilson declared Oct. 9 as National Fire Prevention Day. The day was chosen because of

  • 607th ACS builds home, future for family

    Sounds of hammering and sawing filled the air as members of the 607th Air Control Squadron spent the day working with Habitat for Humanity to build a home for a family in need. The house the squadron worked on will go to a family of eight who are now living in a three-bedroom apartment. "Habitat for

  • Men, cars need tune-ups

    The body is very similar to a car. It needs proper maintenance and an occasional tune up. The problem is most men take better care of their vehicles than they do their bodies, according to Michelle Hoyt, 56th Medical Group health manager and registered nurse. "They only go to the doctor when

  • October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    Domestic violence is a pervasive problem in virtually all countries, cultures, classes and income groups, and the Air Force is not excluded.It is a type of abuse that involves injuring usually a spouse or partner, but it can also be a parent, child or other family member. It is the willful