VCSAF discusses benefits, uniforms, F-35 while at Luke

The Air Force's vice chief of staff addressed a packed house during an Airmen's Call here March 2.Gen. Phil Breedlove, who visited Luke AFB for two days, covered a variety of issues during the all-call, to include military benefits, the F-35 Lightning II, and uniform policy.Breedlove began by

Thunderbolts show grit in 200-mile relay

The words "awesome" and "running a 200-mile race" are not normally used in the same sentence, but that is exactly what was heard Feb. 24 through Saturday from 12 members of the Thunderbolt family.A team of pilots and spouses from the 56th Operations Group recently competed in the Ragnar Del Sol

Luke Airman receives Bronze Star

A 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airman received the Bronze Star from Lt. Col. Michael Davis, 56th LRS commander during a squadron commander's call Feb. 16 here at Luke Air Force Base.Tech. Sgt. Miranda May, 56th LRS NCO-in-charge of operator records and licensing, was presented the medal for her

944th FW Airman selected for Tops in Blue

She waited anxiously as the selection to the Tops in Blue team announcement neared. Senior Airman Joleen Dedmon, 944th Medical Squadron dental assistant, placed first in the female vocalist category at the Air Force Worldwide Talent Search Jan. 9 through 12 in San Antonio, but her invite to the Air

Max-out return, save prep fees with tax center help

Tax season is here and the Luke Air Force Base tax center is open through April 17.  Last year, the tax center filed more than 2,000 federal and state returns, saving the Luke community in excess of $100,000 in tax preparation fees. The tax center hopes to offer a similar level of service this year

Air Force seeks public input

Over a thousand West Valley residents attended public hearings this week seeking input from the community on a draft Environmental Impact Statement for potential F-35A basing at Luke."What we saw is an example of the tremendous support for the base," said Col. Robert Webb, 56th Fighter Wing vice

No holds barred boxing

SFS conducts high-profile training

February has been a busy month for the 56th Security Forces Squadron. Shoot, move and communicate training was conducted Feb. 3 and an active-shooter crisis response exercise took place Feb. 15 and 16.Each exercise had different missions."The primary mission of the shoot, move and communicate course

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