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  • Calling all thrifty shoppers

    At Luke Air Force Base there is a place where military personnel can buy items at a bargain price while at the same time helping the base and a variety of charities the proceeds go to. The thrift shop has reopened for business after being closed for the summer."The thrift shop is located in Bldg.

  • Contracting, helping get what’s needed

    You may not have known it, but on Sept. 30, the last day of fiscal 2012, there were Thunderbolts working late into the night. Luke's comptroller and contracting squadron's worked late closing out accounts and making sure money was properly spent.The 56th comptroller and contracting squadrons work

  • Fiscal 2012: Books finally closed

    Editor's note: This is first in a series of articles on finance.Air Force financial managers take pride in executing the ABCs -- accounting, budget and cost. Accounting is the first, and arguably, the most important competency. Did you know the Air Force prepares annual financial statements just

  • LRS keeps mission moving

    Attention to detail is a must in preparing for a mission. Every aspect must be done following specific technical orders, regulations and policies. No aspect is taken for granted. Passenger processing ensures 100 percent accountability while traveling via military aircraft. It also guarantees all

  • Luke law enforcement attends DUI enforcement training

    In an effort to bolster Luke Air Force Base's DUI prevention tactics, the Prescott Police Department, in conjunction with the 56th Security Forces Squadron, hosted a three-day Driving Under the Influence Enforcement training. Seven students, six from Luke and one from the AK-Chin Police Department,

  • Scorpions sting Thunderbolts in exhibition game

    The Arizona Scorpions, an American Basketball Association semiprofessional team, defeated the Luke Air Force Base varsity basketball team 124-90 in an exhibition game Saturday at the Bryant Fitness Center.Both coaches said the game was going to be a challenge prior to the game.Montey Smith, Luke's

  • Youth and Teen Archery Camp

    The Luke Air Force Base Youth Center held a youth and teen archery camp here. Thirty students were taught by the Papago International Archery Federation archery instructors during the four-day course. They were taught proper weapon safety and care, the proper techniques for drawing the weapon and

  • Luke 1 shares command priorities

    Luke Air Force Base Airmen heard Brig. Gen. Michael Rothstein, 56th Fighter Wing commander, highlight his beliefs and expectations during commander's calls Sept. 28."I believe in our core values," Rothstein said. "I think we got those exactly right -- integrity, service and excellence. We are Airmen

  • Operation Angel in Nepal win-win

    Editor's note: The opening and closing paragraphs are paraphrased from an Air Force Print News article.A team composed of American, Australian and Nepalese military and civilian members accomplished a plethora of tasks, which included treating more than 4,000 villagers, repairing and renovating

  • MSG boss expands horizons beyond family tradition

    For many of us who've had family in the military, following in their footsteps may seem natural. However, what happens if we commit the cardinal sin of not joining the same branch as our parents or other family members? Col. Nathan Mooney, 56th Mission Support Group commander, knows the answer.