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  • Lightning strikes twice: Luke Airman receives second AF weather award

    There's an old saying that lightning doesn't strike twice in the same place, but it did for one Luke Air Force Base Airman. Tech. Sgt. Gregory Spiker, joint meteorology and oceanography operations weather forecaster, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, was named the 2011 Air Force Weather

  • Luke commander addresses Airmen

    Brig. Gen. JD Harris, 56th Fighter Wing commander, covered a variety of topics affecting Thunderbolt Airmen today and in the future at commander's calls Monday. Harris addressed sexual assault prevention, tobacco use and the use of synthetic drugs such as spice and bath salts. Additionally, he

  • LRS member receives Air Force-level award

    A 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron member received the Colonel Cynthia L. Benulis Air Force Logistics Readiness Field Grade Officer of 2011 award. Maj. Marie Meihls, 56th LRS director of operations received the prestigious award which is named in memory of Benulis who, despite a debilitating

  • Annual volunteer recognition ceremony

    Volunteers are needed every day in communities around the world, but there are few who go above and beyond to change the lives of others and help make a difference. At Luke Air Force Base, the efforts of volunteers are not overlooked. As part of 2012 National Volunteer Week, a recognition ceremony

  • Singing historian: Luke civilian adds culture to Arizona communities

    His repertoire includes a boisterous collection of sea shanties and the world's best love songs - not what most Air Force historians would list as their areas of expertise.Rick Griset, 56th Fighter Wing historian and 28-year U.S. Air Force veteran, works alone in a one-person-deep shop by day. By

  • What goes up must come down

    Luke's mission "To train the world's greatest F-16 pilots" happens every day, and there are many people involved in the process from maintainers, who keep the jets working, to instructor pilots who teach the student pilots valuable skills. No one, however; has more impact than a small group of

  • May Fitness Month: Competitors 'bring it' in myriad events

    It's time again to highlight the competitiveness and fitness level of Luke Air Force Base members during May Fitness Month at 56th Force Support Squadron Fitness Center. The month of events begins with the annual Luke half-marathon May 5. Sign-ups will begin at 5:30 a.m. and the race begins at 6

  • PRESS RELEASE - Disturbance on Luke AFB

    An on-base disturbance involving gunshots occurred on Luke AFB at approximately 10:30 p.m. last night. The alleged gunman is an active-duty Airman assigned to Luke. Local police apprehended the individual, and the suspect is now in custody on base.The incident is not terrorism related, and no one

  • AFRC leader gets down to business in fighter country

    Lt. Gen. Charles Stenner, Air Force Reserve Command commander, visited the 944th Fighter Wing April 1 at Luke Air Force Base. Stenner used his time at Luke to discuss business with Col. Jose Monteagudo, 944th FW commander, and his senior leadership team. The major command commander also hosted a

  • AGE Flight reaps benefits of AFSO21

    The 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight recently took a closer look at the periodic inspection process with the use of Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century tools and lean principles.The team of AGE technicians and an F-16 crew chief representing the voice