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  • CDC, packed with mini ’Bolts

    The Child Development Center provides a safe, supervised environment for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. The CDC is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children that provides activities that entertain and assist the growth of children.Reading, manipulative play,

  • Protecting skin from sun full time job

    The sun in Arizona beats down almost all year long. The thing that brings many people to the state can also be harmful to one's health if precautions are not taken.According to the Skin Cancer Foundation's website www.skincancer.org, more than 3.5 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year

  • 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,

  • Luke AFB selected for F-35A pilot training

    It's official, the F-35 is coming to Luke. Air Force Secretary Michael Donley announced today that Luke AFB has been chosen as the location of the Air Force's F-35A Lightning II pilot training center. The base will receive 72 aircraft for a total of three fighter squadrons."This is a great day for

  • Airfield management gets call when in-flight, ground emergencies occur

    Hundreds of phones ring across Luke Air Force Base each day and sometimes go to voicemail. There is one phone, however, that has to be picked up no matter what. It's called the primary crash phone and it's red. The crash network center is in airfield management; its purpose is to inform agencies

  • MDG adopts Thompson Ranch Elementary

    The 56th Medical Group adopted Thompson Ranch Elementary School in December 2011 to promote education, mentor the students and provide help for the school."It's important to give back to our community," said Senior Airman Jazzema Farris, 56th Medical Support Squadron laboratory technician. "Working

  • Mouth guard may save pearly whites

    The Tooth Fairy loves to visit at night and leave money in exchange for teeth that have fallen out, right? But, you wouldn't want her to visit uninvited just because that hockey stick blind-sided you in the face at yesterday's game. Now you're two teeth shy of a perfect grill (smile) because you

  • Building nest egg powers retirement, education goals

    Having a savings plan can be important for those who want to retire, buy a house or just have extra money available in case of an emergency. According to Susan Wilinski, 56th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center community readiness specialist, starting a savings plan is

  • Welcome, new fathers, to DADS 101

    When parents get the news they are having a baby, most are overjoyed. Soon after, a slew of meetings and classes start for the soon-to-be parents. But let's face it. Most of these classes are designed to give information to the mother -- child bearing, Lamaze, nursing, etc. There are not many

  • Luke continues to support F-35 mission at Eglin AFB

    As part of a plan to prepare the 33rd Fighter Wing for the arrival of the F-35, Luke Air Force Base sent some assets to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., in January 2011.Now, a year-and-a-half later, the 56th Maintenance Group continues to support that mission. "A rotation of four F-16 Fighting Falcons