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  • All I want for Christmas ... Daddy!

    Christmas has always been a time for family and friends to gather, exchange gifts and spend time with one another. Sometimes, not every member of the family can be home, and when a family member is deployed it can change how a family spends the holiday season. For the Madera family, it was looking

  • Thunderbirds headline 2013 open house

    The U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Team, the Thunderbirds, will join Luke Air Force Base March 16 and 17 for Luke's biennial open house and air show. Performing alongside the Thunderbirds in the air show lineup thus far include an F-16 close air support demonstration and a Marine Corps AV-8

  • Ducks train in high desert

    One Luke Air Force Base fighter squadron spent last week in a cold, unforgiving high desert environment doing training with remote piloted aircraft, F-22s and German Tornadoes.The 309th Fighter Squadron might not have actually been cold, but they did spend Dec. 7 through 14 flying and training in

  • Top Hats graduate 16 into combat Air Force

    Basic F-16 Course class 12-DBG of the 310th Fighter Squadron is well on its way to being "Dressed to Kill" as combat ready F-16 pilots. When they graduate on Jan. 4, 2013, they will continue the legacy of 310th Fighter Squadron trained fighter pilots who have fought in every war from World War II to

  • Firefighters rely on good nutrition

    Most would think the highest risk for firefighters would be fire related. However, that's not the case. "The number one killer of firefighters is heart disease," said Marty Yates, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron health assistant chief and safety officer. "Proper nutrition, cardio, strengthening and

  • 62nd FS, family help feed homeless

    While many people may have been preparing for the holidays, 20 Airmen and family members from the 62nd Fighter Squadron helped feed the homeless Dec. 19 and 20 at the André House of Hospitality in Phoenix. "Since it was the holiday season, I thought it would be nice to find a local soup kitchen in

  • Lady 'Bolts take Vegas by storm

    With a new coaching staff leading the way, the Luke Air Force Base Varsity Women's Basketball team has made a name for themselves on the court starting their season with a 7-1 record.Ronald Aragon, Elijah Maclaren, and Danielle Ayers, all from the 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron, are the coaches

  • Annual wing warrior run

    To begin the New Year in true Thunderbolt style, the 3rd annual wing warrior run will take place Jan. 2 at the north end of the Luke Air Force Base runway. All squadrons and/or groups are encouraged to bring their guidon or mascot if possible. This run is mandatory for all active-duty Airmen who are

  • Civilian police enter new territory at Luke

    A civilian police officer running a police station is a common occurrence across Arizona, but civilian police running a military "police station" is something new.The 56th Security Forces Squadron is trying "something new" by having three Department of the Air Force Police Officers, officers Phillip

  • Steps to finding federal job easy

    Often the task of finding a job with the federal government seems overwhelming. A person can have the feeling of not knowing where to begin, but it's not as daunting a task as many people fear it to be. It is a fairly straight forward process. Cari Morrison, 56th Force Support Squadron Human