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  • Sesame Street performs for youth

    Elmo and friends visited Luke Air Force Base Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 to put on a show for families.The Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families helped children understand the process of moving with the family when a parent receives orders to a new assignment.Elmo started the show by

  • SFS defeats CES, wins championship 61-45

    The 56th Security Forces Squadron took home the title as they defeated the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron in the intramural basketball championship Aug. 16 at the Bryant Fitness Center. In the double elimination tournament format, CES needed to win only one game to take home the trophy, while SFS

  • Luke 1 fini flight

    Brig. Gen. JD Harris, 56th Fighter Wing commander, has been selected to serve as the vice commander of the 5th Air Force at Yokata Air Base, Japan.

  • 308th FS graduates 18 in class 12-AGB

    The U.S. Air Force's newest Viper pilots will culminate nine months of demanding training today and receive their graduation certificates. Class 12-ABG from the 308th Fighter Squadron Emerald Knights will join the ranks of a select group of aviators fortunate enough to fly the F-16. They did not

  • F-16 pilot reaches flying hour milestone

    On a scorching afternoon in the skies over Luke Air Force Base, one F- 16 pilot reached a milestone few can claim in their careers. Maj. Frank Bricel, 69th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, reached his 3,000th flying hour Aug. 31 after 18 years of flying. Bricel grew up in an Air

  • Make immune system healthy, strong

    The body's immune system has many jobs, including fighting against bacteria, parasites and fungi; it is also essential in keeping the body healthy from infection.The immune system is made up of a network of cells, tissues and organs that together prevent and defend against attacks to the body,

  • ITT offers travel discounts

    For those who are adventurous or like to travel there is a place on Luke Air Force Base which provides military personnel and affiliates with discounts on tickets, airfare and more.This hidden treasure, called Information, Tickets and Travel, is located on the first floor of Bldg. 1150."ITT is a

  • 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