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  • Disciplined Airmen earn chance to shave commander’s head

    To recognize an accomplishment a commander agreed to have his head shaved by a maintainer.To motivate and add a little fun to the day-to-day operations within the squadron, Lt. Col. Jim Upchurch, 56th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, issued a challenge to the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit

  • Honoring Luke's best

    The spotlight shined Saturday as the 56th Fighter Wing Annual Awards banquet honored the best and brightest of Luke Air Force Base's Airmen who have earned distinction throughout 2011. The ceremony was held at the Wigwam Resort and Spa in Litchfield Park.There were 11 award categories for Airmen and

  • Make 2012 year to get financial house in order

    It's another new year and with it comes the usual plethora of resolutions. Some of the more popular ones are losing weight, getting in better physical condition and getting your financial house in order.When it comes to getting the financial house in order, a lot of accomplishing this goal is common

  • Annual security awareness month around corner

    February is the annual security awareness month at Luke Air Force Base.The purpose is to increase security and force protection awareness and provide training and exercises that focus on that awareness. Ultimately, we want a culture where each and every person in our Air Force community is aware.

  • Luke warriors take it to mud

    Getting muddy, going through electric shock and jumping into freezing water are just some of the things Luke Air Force Base members did to complete the Tough Mudder Saturday at Mesa Proving Grounds. The Tough Mudder is a 12-mile course consisting of 29 obstacles. Tough Mudder is an organization that

  • Veteran serves 25 years in three wars

    From 1943 to 1968 three wars were fought, but very few veterans have the distinction of participating in all three -- World War ll, and the Korean and Vietnam wars.Lee Yagel was born in Webb City, Mo., on a Halloween evening in 1924. He is currently the western director of the All 3 Wars Veterans

  • Luke sends 111 Airmen to AETC Symposium

    Luke Airmen had the opportunity to see an advance screening of the movie "Red Tails," the new George Lucas-produced film about the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II, and hear from Air Education and Training Command senior leaders during a symposium in San Antonio Jan. 12 and 13. The movie, which opens

  • Thunderbolt pilots support 332nd AEW flying mission

    Between mission and geographical transitions, pilots assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing have gone through their fair share of change. Within a matter of months, Maj. Greg Jenkins and Capt. Charles Fallon, 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilots deployed from Luke Air Force Base, have

  • Behavioral fitness builds resilience, aids healing

    The demanding military environment often causes stress, whether it's experienced during a difficult deployment or readjusting to daily life at home. Some people may turn to food or alcohol to cope, but these habits can lead down an unhealthy path. Being "behaviorally fit" means individuals control

  • Women's Wellness touts good health

    Helping women to learn how to stay healthy is the subject of an upcoming event Thursday in Litchfield Park. The second annual Women's Wellness Expo is a forum for women to gain awareness of all of the areas needing attention to stay well and healthy."Our bottom line is telling people that prevention