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  • SFS turns to traumatic stress expert for help

    Military personnel are often called out to serve their country in places where traumatic experiences occur. To help with the stresses, the Luke Air Force Base 56th Security Forces Squadron turns to a woman named Susan for help.The relationship between Susan Simons, Under the Shield president, and

  • Ounce of pest prevention worth pound of bug killer

    There are many positive aspects of living in Arizona like sunshine and beautiful scenery, but the one thing not many enjoy is the surprise visits from pests such as cockroaches, ants and scorpions. Although most people don't want pests in their homes, the pests have reasons to want to be

  • Heat, grime combine for dirtiest jobs

    There are many types of jobs at Luke Air Force Base, from office jobs to veterinary services. Many of the jobs that keep Luke running can get a person pretty dirty, but someone has to do them. Every day we hear the "sound of freedom" overhead. But who are the ones that keep the jets up, running and

  • 33rd FW visits 56th TRS

    Members of the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., visited Luke Air Force Base to gain and share knowledge about government contracts, academics and course development."They came here to learn from our government contract oversight team manning," said Greg Daniels, 56th Operations Group

  • There’s no ‘Abby’ in basement

    The Air Force Office of Special Investigations doesn't have a highly trained forensic expert in the basement like Abby in the hit TV series "NCIS," but they do have something in common -- uncovering the facts."Our job is to find the truth," said Special Agent Robert Lee, OSI, Detachment 421 at Luke

  • New command chief touts face-to-face leadership

    Enlisted men and women at Luke Air Force Base have a new ambassador.Chief Master Sgt. Dave Staton, the 56th Fighter Wing's new command chief, arrived July 31 with clear expectations of Luke Airmen."I expect everybody at every level to be a leader," he said. "I have some pretty big expectations for

  • Base services provided for Luke Airmen

    For Airmen who are at Luke Air Force Base for the first time or are not aware of resources provided on base, it might come as a surprise to know there is a wide variety of services available.Some services Luke members can take advantage of for physical activities are the bowling center, golf course,

  • Professional enhancement course builds Senior NCOs

    When technical sergeants become master sergeants they go through a three-day Senior NCO Professional Enhancement Course to equip them to assume the role of senior NCO."This course helps newly selected master sergeants determine a career progression and find out what they need to do to excel in their

  • Airmen fill Backpacks of Love for abuse victims

    Luke Air Force Base collected and donated school supplies for a program called Backpacks of Love which helps children who are victims of domestic abuse."The program provides school supplies to children who for many reasons can't afford them," said Beth Oudean, 56th Force Support Squadron child care

  • Couponing sale items delivers booty, saves $

    There may be people who don't hesitate to pay full price for an item, but there are also people who plan ahead by couponing to save money. "For those who don't know, a coupon is a form of shopping currency," said Tammy Dupuis, 56th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center resource