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  • Airmen compete in load crew 'Super Bowl'

    A larger than expected crowd of Airmen and civilians cheered loudly as two crews from Singapore's 425th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, the 62nd and 309th AMUs competed Friday during the annual load crew competition. The crews, winners of the four quarterly competitions, competed for the first time

  • Medical lab receives 'outstanding' rating

    Members of the 56th Medical Support Squadron medical laboratory received an "Outstanding" rating during a recent major inspection.During the day-and-a-half-long inspection conducted by the College of American Pathologists, the laboratory was inspected on more than 2,000 items. This included things

  • Airman pursues dream of becoming first D-1 coach

    A technical sergeant who retired in 2003 from Luke Air Force Base is pursuing his dream of becoming the first 20-year Air Force veteran to be a division 1 National Collegiate Athletic Association basketball coach.Retired Tech. Sgt. David Grace, Oregon State University men's basketball assistant

  • MSgt travels tough road to Air Force

    Imagine growing up without running water, spotty electricity and using candles on a regular basis. What about having to kick away rats and build fires to fight off cockroaches to use the outhouse at night. These were just some of the challenges Master Sgt. Robert Frampton, 107th Air Control Squadron

  • National Children’s Dental Month helps keep smiles healthy, bright

    February is National Children's Dental Health Month. It is a time to increase the awareness of good oral health habits for children.The 56th Dental Squadron would like to focus on preventive oral health care for children.This involves providing the community with information on maintaining proper

  • Thunderbolts take path to citizenship

    Eleven individuals with military ties, two from Luke Air Force Base, took the oath of citizenship in a ceremony Jan. 26 at the Arizona House of Representatives.This was only the second citizenship ceremony held by Citizenship and Immigration Services, an agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland

  • Use of banned drugs alters future, not just mind

    An increase in the abuse of the herbal mixture "spice" has led to a greater emphasis on the ramifications of using this drug.Marketed and sold as incense, and closely resembling potpourri, spice, also known as K2, skunk, or synthetic marijuana, is among many drugs banned under Defense Department

  • 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