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  • 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

  • Reflecting on 2011, looking forward to 2012

    Happy New Year, Thunderbolts! I hope everyone had a safe and relaxing holiday season. As we gear up for 2012, I'd like to take a moment to reflect on what we have accomplished over the past 12 months. Thanks to your hard work and dedication, 2011 was a great year for Team Luke. We excelled at our

  • Identity theft growing rapidly

    Identity theft crimes are growing rapidly. Chances are that you or someone you know will become a victim of identity theft. The Federal Trade Commission estimates that more than 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. There is, however, a way to get your identity back. There are

  • Glendale, Luke fire departments join forces

    The Glendale Fire Department joined Luke Air Force Base fire emergency services Dec. 5 and 6 in providing enhanced fire and life safety protection for Luke and far West Glendale.Both departments began a pilot program in which the Glendale Fire Department will provide a fire truck and two paramedics