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  • Team puts aircrew safety first

    Before every flight takes off, before every pilot steps in an aircraft and even before a student arrives at Luke Air Force Base, a team of professionals makes sure they will be as safe as possible.The men and women of three of 56th Operations Support Squadron sections are dedicated to this

  • Credit score: Good to have, use wisely

    Having good credit can be beneficial in many ways, and when used correctly it can be an important tool to help pay for college, a new vehicle, furniture or a home. According to Cory Carmichael, 56th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center community readiness specialist, credit is

  • Stretching muscles no small matter

    There are various opinions out there in the fitness world on whether one should stretch before or after a workout. The answers may vary depending on who you ask, but here's what the experts at Luke Air Force Base have to say. Stretching and flexibility are often neglected aspects of fitness and

  • Reserve unit gives back to Anchorage hosts

    The 944th Fighter Wing Annual Tour in Alaska this July allowed members of the team to volunteer in the local community.Twenty-eight members of the 944th Force Support Squadron split their day between two local charities -- the Alaska Botanical Garden and the Children's Lunchbox, a charity that

  • Base housing changes underway

    Over the past few months there have been several changes made in base housing such as to its appearance, who is allowed to live there and what Balfour Beaty Communities offers for residents.According to Robert Worley, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Asset Management Flight chief, BBC has renovated

  • 62nd AMU makes way for F-35

    The 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit moved to building 495 July 14 to provide space for the F-35 project.Chief Master Sgt. Jeffery Ewing, 62nd AMU superintendant, said that it was an important move. "As the F-35 jets transition here to Luke, we needed to get out of that building so we can start to

  • Civil Air Patrol helps Luke grow

    Unbeknownst to many, there is a small squadron at Luke Air Force Base with the sole purpose of helping the base in unconventional ways. From helping work the Airman's Attic to serving food to crew chiefs at the flightline feast, these volunteers donate their time and energy to help the Air Force

  • Airman, child survive car crash

    A 56th Security Forces Squadron Airman, his two-year-old daughter and another passenger survived a rollover accident sustaining only minor injuries July 16 while driving home from Disneyland. He credits the training he received through a safety course on base.Senior Airman Dallas Ansick, 56th

  • 56th MDG invites healthcare leaders to Luke

    The 56th Medical Group held an executives healthcare seminar July 26 at Club Five Six."Our primary purpose was to allow Arizona's healthcare executives to network with colleagues," said Col. Yolanda Bledsoe, 56th MDG commander. "At the same time, we also wanted to provide a forum for professional

  • CCAF announces solution to residency requirement

    Airmen who attend a Defense Department or Tri-Service technical school can earn their Community College of the Air Force degree sooner than once thought.There are a few ways to check the residency box off the list of degree requirements, according to Tech. Sgt. Russell Wroten, CCAF service degree