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

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