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  • Welsh 'humbled' to serve as Air Force chief of staff

    The Air Force chief of staff flag passed to the service's 20th chief in a ceremony here Aug. 10.Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, a 36-year Airman, stepped into the position, taking over for Gen. Norton Schwartz, who also retired from the Air Force during the ceremony."Mark is respected throughout the Air

  • LRS defeats SFS in close game

    The 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron intramural basketball team held off 56th Security Forces Squadron July 31 by winning 57-56 and evened up the regular season series 3-3 over the past six seasons.Both teams went into the game with strategies to counter their opponents.Omar Thompson, SFS, stated

  • Back to school: watch out for kids on road

    Every August thousands of children ages 5 to 18 take to the streets early morning and afternoon. School is back in session which means school busses, teenage drivers and a lot of safety concerns."This time can be exciting for children," said Ben Bruce, 56th Fighter Wing Ground Safety manager. "There

  • 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