Vet's life great ride, full of adventure

If one were to write a book about Dr. Don Lubin, it would have to be called Don Lubin's Wonderful Adventure.His adventure began in New York in 1925 and has let him experience a plethora of activities from flying in the skies far above the earth in numerous types of aircraft to earning a college

Marine at Luke receives Purple Heart

Cpl. Lance Pew stood in a gun turret of a mine resistant armored personnel vehicle on a resupply mission when a 120 pound improvised explosive device exploded. But Pew doesn't remember that part. He remembers being focused on navigating his convoy away from danger as the lead vehicle gunner."I woke

Luke energy conservation saves millions

With increasing emphasis on energy conservation, Luke Air Force Base continues to develop projects that promote energy savings.Luke is following the mandate set out by Executive Order 13423 by reducing facility energy consumption by 3 percent per year based on a 2003 baseline (30 percent by

Hard-knocks child keeps giving

Sitting across from 9-year-old Jayden Robin excitedly rocking in a lounge chair, it is hard to believe he was attacked and bitten by a dog, suffering a severe facial injury. The incident occurred in the middle of October 2007 and left him in and out of the hospital for the rest of that year. Soon

Toy safety keeps joy in holidays

During the holiday season, many products will be purchased for children as gifts - the majority of them being toys. Will the children enjoy them is not the only question to ask. Are they safe is the most important.Although toys have to meet stringent criteria set forth by the Consumer Product Safety

308th FS pilots hits 3,000 milestone

A Luke pilot reached a feat that fewer than 200 other F-16 pilots have accomplished throughout their careers.Maj. Elton Davis, 308th Fighter Squadron director of staff, reached his 3,000th F-16 flying hour Nov. 21 when he taxied from the runway onto the 308th ramp."This was a milestone for me," he

TBolts assist wounded warrior

When one hears of all the wars, crime and political strife, it easy to feel a sense of hopelessness, but there are a lot of good things happening that can restore hope.One such event took place on a sweltering late-August day at Luke Air Force Base."I received a call from Jenny Voss, a retired Air

New dog in town looks born to work

Wax was 60 days old when he joined the U.S. Air Force. Not bad for a military pup with a spunky personality and love for chewy things."He'll be a great working dog because he has a high drive for toys," said Staff Sgt. Lindsay Thompson, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler.

Luke Reserve squadron links to past, future

HeritageIn 2010, the 301st Fighter Squadron flag was transferred to the F-22 Reserve associate squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. That action terminated the 944th Fighter Wing's 10-year association with the famed Tuskegee Airmen. However, the subsequent stand-up of the 69th FS in its place

Leadership serves it up