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  • West Nile Virus prevention

    In the peak of summer dealing with itchy mosquito bites can be irritating, but getting bit by a mosquito with West Nile Virus can cause more than temporary irritation. It can be life-threatening.As of Tuesday, Arizona has had seven cases of the disease that involved the nervous system and five that

  • Run to get fit, warrior ready: Keep safety in mind

    Running is part of the physical training test and as such, many people on Luke Air Force Base spend much of their PT time running, whether it be on the track or around the base.Running has many health benefits but done incorrectly can cause injuries ranging from blisters to serious life-threatening

  • SFS, EOD join forces in exercise

    While many people may be getting ready for bed at 9 p.m. most evenings, on Aug. 8 approximately 40 personnel from the 56th Security Forces Squadron and 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal, as well as a few members of local law enforcement, participated in an exercise involving a

  • Program enables disabled to serve on base

    With the economy struggling, it's competitive enough for those without a disability to find a job. Fortunately, there is a program available that helps nonprofit organizations hire disabled workers. The AbilityOne Program helps nearly 48,000 Americans who are blind or have other disabilities to not

  • Airman wins tournament by one-stroke

    A 56th Training Squadron Airman proves that age doesn't matter when he defeated an opponent 18 years younger and won the 88th Arizona Amateur Championship at Gallery Golf Club in Marana, Ariz.Capt. Andy Aduddell, 37, 56th TRS special mission subject matter expert, defeated Michael Anderson, a

  • Planning finances pays off big-time

    For those living paycheck to paycheck or wondering where all the money goes every month, making a budget may be worth looking into.Budgeting can allow for financial freedom, according to Cory Carmichael, 56th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center community readiness specialist."A

  • Dogged determination wins training day

    While police have long relied on dogs to sniff out drugs, the military's embrace of dogs trained to detect bombs is saving lives on the frontline. K-9 officers from all across the region got a chance to see those furry heroes in action at a series of training events last month in Payson, Ariz.

  • Welsh 'humbled' to serve as Air Force chief of staff

    The Air Force chief of staff flag passed to the service's 20th chief in a ceremony here Aug. 10.Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, a 36-year Airman, stepped into the position, taking over for Gen. Norton Schwartz, who also retired from the Air Force during the ceremony."Mark is respected throughout the Air

  • LRS defeats SFS in close game

    The 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron intramural basketball team held off 56th Security Forces Squadron July 31 by winning 57-56 and evened up the regular season series 3-3 over the past six seasons.Both teams went into the game with strategies to counter their opponents.Omar Thompson, SFS, stated

  • Back to school: watch out for kids on road

    Every August thousands of children ages 5 to 18 take to the streets early morning and afternoon. School is back in session which means school busses, teenage drivers and a lot of safety concerns."This time can be exciting for children," said Ben Bruce, 56th Fighter Wing Ground Safety manager. "There