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  • Commander dives into intramural battlefield

    Going into the battlefield of intramural sports the 56th Security Forces Squadron received support on the field and sidelines from their commander.Maj. Gerald Mulhollen, 56th SFS commander, has actively participated and supported his squadron after becoming part of the unit."Interacting with my

  • Resources available at Luke for domestic abuse prevention

    Domestic abuse is a problem that can affect many families, including military families. According to the Defense Department Family Advocacy Program report, victims of domestic abuse include both men and women. In fact, one in four women are or will be victims, and 15 percent of reports involve male

  • Downing fluids before running helps keep body hydrated, healthy

    Summer's here, temperatures are rising and for runners, it is important to stay hydrated to increase performance and prevent illness during and after a run. "When you're running in a hot environment, you sweat, and as a result your blood volume decreases, so less blood returns to your heart," said

  • American League crushes opponent 19-4

    As the first batter swung, the battle was on to show who was the best during the intramural softball all-star game June 20 at the Luke Air Force Base Bryant Fitness Center softball field. The American League, who played their games on Monday and Wednesday during the season, crushed the National

  • DFAC provides programs for Thunderbolts

    If an Airman living in the dorms or a deployed Airman's family member is hungry and doesn't feel like cooking, the Luke Air Force Base Ray V. Hensman Dining Facility may be able to help."Our main objective is to provide healthy, nutritious meals for Airmen and family members who choose to eat at our

  • AFRC program trains warriors to rebuild where needed

    Nearly 50 Airmen traveled to Fayetteville, Tenn., in May to rebuild part of the Riverside Christian Academy campus after tornadoes devastated the town last year. The school suffered hundreds of lost trees and damage to several structures prompting civil engineers from Luke Air Force Base, Hill AFB,

  • Academy cadets learn operational AF ropes

    Thirteen U.S. Air Force Academy cadets, most of who are going into their junior year, visited Luke Air Force Base June 4 through Thursday as part of the Operation Air Force program. The cadets are the first of three groups that will be visiting Luke this summer.Operation Air Force is a volunteer

  • 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