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  • Squadrons support SFS with augmentees

    In today's Air Force it can be difficult to relinquish an Airman from a unit. But in some cases, it's got to be done.The 56th Security Forces Squadron augmentation duty program at Luke Air Force Base is one of those cases where Airmen are needed to provide security.According to Staff Sgt. Michael

  • Luke home to Airman of year

    They say lightning only strikes once, but for one unit here at Luke Air Force Base the saying doesn't hold true. For the second time in three years, Luke has an Air Force Outstanding Airman of the Year.Master Sgt. Sandra Plentzas, 944th Fighter Wing Chapel superintendent, was selected as one of the

  • Airmen drift for F-16 flight

    Slamming on the brakes of a car and sliding around corners is typically a bad thing, but for four Airmen from Luke Air Force Base, it was actually very good.Those Airmen took to the track May 17 through 19 to battle in the "Drift into the Blue" competition at Toyota Speedway in Irwindale, Calif. The

  • ACC TRSS, Det. 9 moves to Luke

    The Air Combat Command Training Support Squadron, Detachment 9 supports the initial training for units such as the 607th Air Control Squadron. In total, Det. 9 supports 17 ACS units across the Air Force.The primary mission of Det. 9 is to develop, maintain and support the courseware and syllabi for

  • 107th ACS graduates 500th student

    Since August 2000, the 107th Air Control Squadron has been in Arizona producing enlisted weapons directors that provide ground control for military aircraft, and June 8 they graduated their 500th student."I want to thank everyone for being here," said Lt. Col. Lynda Lovell, 107th ACS commander.

  • Monsoons, more than rain clouds, dust storms

    Starting today, things in Arizona can get a little bit electric, the sky will darken, the wind will pick up and liquid will fall from the sky. The Arizona Monsoon season officially starts today, bringing with it those little black rain clouds that can quickly escalate into full blown

  • Smiles make long days worth it

    Reserve and Guard members from 10 units including the 944th Fighter Wing recently wrapped up a deployment to the Dominican Republic where they provided nonstop medical, dental and optical care.Six months of preparation and two days of travel culminated in providing care to more than 10,000 patients

  • Journey to Purple Heart spans decades

    There is an old saying, "It's better late than never." After 67 years, World War II veteran, Army Staff Sgt. Carlyle Gardner, who served almost three years in the war, was presented a Purple Heart by 56th Fighter Wing leadership.He survived an 86-day, 488-mile forced march that began Feb. 6, 1945,

  • Luke IP selected for Thunderbird assignment

    The Thunderbirds are the U.S. Air Force's premier air demonstration team; from the pilots to the maintainers, they represent the best the Air Force has to offer.One Luke Airman was recently selected to join this elite team of professionals, Capt. Jason Curtis, 308th Fighter Squadron instructor

  • Marine, AF pilots temporarily swap services

    Two instructor pilots at Luke Air Force Base are currently on very similar, rare and overlapping career paths.Meet Marine Corps Maj. Jason Ladd and Air Force Capt. Michael McGrew. Both are assigned to the 310th Fighter Squadron, and both are participating in the Joint Service Pilot Exchange Program.