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  • Train F-16 pilots – Luke’s mission

    Luke Air Force Base may be home to the largest fighter wing in the Air Force, but the mission is different from other F-16 bases. In addition to maintaining deployment readiness, the mission here is to train F-16 pilots and maintainers, and it takes the efforts of thousands of people to make that

  • Team Luke gains new MXG, MSG leaders

    The 56th Mission Support Group and 56th Maintenance Group changed leaders this week as Col. Philippe Darcy relinquished command of the 56th MSG to Col. Nathan Mooney II Monday, and Col. Deborah Liddick relinquished command of the 56th MXG to Col. Victor Mora Tuesday during ceremonies held at Luke

  • Luke officer saves drowning victim

    June 23 was just a normal day at the Balfour Beatty community pool on Luke Air Force Base. That was until one medical officer overheard a child say, "What's wrong with him; is he dead?"Capt. Andrew Hoeffler, 56th Medical Operations Squadron family nurse practitioner, noticed there was a child

  • Lightweight ABU arrives at Luke

    Temperatures around Phoenix often stretch beyond 110 degrees during the summer months. That heat has forced Airmen at Luke Air Force Base to develop ingenious ways at cooling down. Some of these include water mist sprayers on the top of outdoor break areas and shifting work schedules so each Airman

  • Staying active keeps heart healthy, prevents disease

    Staying active doesn't just help get or keep weight off; it helps lower the chances of getting weight-related diseases. It also can improve one's sleep, self esteem and ability to handle everyday stresses. Unfortunately, not everyone leads an active lifestyle and the consequences of an inactive

  • Dental lab puts teeth into work

    The sounds of drills and suction tubes strike fear in many people, but in the 56th Dental Squadron, not everyone makes patients cringe.Members of the 56th DS dental lab work every day to insure the teeth on Luke Air Force Base are healthy by keeping them safe, rebuilt or repaired."Here in the dental

  • Luke celebrates freedom

    The base held its annual Freedom Fest event July 4 at Fowler Park. Events included face painting, music, concessions, dancing and fireworks. The 56th Force Support Squadron began setting the stage for the activities two days before the event. Event staff staked out spots and put up booths. Finally,

  • Mayor gives props to Thunderbolt

    Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton briefs reporters at a press conference at City Hall July 2 regarding the Arizona Diamondbacks' Fourth of July military appreciation game. The mayor also recognized Capt. Andrew Hoeffler, a family nurse practitioner with the 56th Medical Group, who successfully resuscitated

  • Thunderbolts recognized for combat contributions

    Four Thunderbolts from the 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron received recognition June 29 for their contributions in combat. Master Sgt. Iordanis Velissariou was awarded the Purple Heart, while Tech. Sgt. Miranda May, Staff Sgt. Steven Wilson and Airman 1st Class Dane Pratt each received the Air

  • OG leadership changes hands

    Col. Douglas Miller relinquished command of the 56th Operations Group to Col. John Hanna during a ceremony held June 29 at Luke Air Force Base.Hanna joins Team Luke after serving as the director of the Future Operations Center at U.S. Northern Command at Peterson AFB, Colo.Brig. Gen. JD Harris, 56th