Luke K-9 returns from first overseas deployment

Airmen aren't the only ones who deploy from Luke Air Force Base. In fact, the 56th Security Forces Squadron regularly deploys their furry counterparts to locations all over the world.One of Luke's finest, Chrach (pronounced Crash), just returned from a six-month tour in Kuwait with Staff Sgt. Kyle

Out on the range

Firecracker 5k fun run sparks competition among Luke members

More than 180 runners gathered at the Firecracker 5k starting line July 8 at Luke Air Force Base to compete for trophies, T-shirts and other prizes.Capt. Sean McGarvey, 56th Fighter Wing Judge Advocate intern, and Staff Sgt. Amy Stutzman, 56th Medical Support Squadron medical equipment manger, were

AFSO21 makes strides to reduce DUIs at Luke

The Air Force has been working hard over the years to decrease the number of incidents of driving under the influence, with modest success. Employing Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century may help to increase the success rate."AFSO21 did a process improvement event on DUI prevention

PRT JET Airmen first units to receive OCPs for everyday wear

As the green of the Battle Dress Uniform fades into Air Force history, a new 'green' is beginning for Airmen deploying to Operation Enduring Freedom.More than 180 Joint Expeditionary Tasking Airmen assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Teams are wearing the OEF Camouflage Pattern or "multi-cams," as

Needs of Air Force families focus of forum

"Take care of your people," has been a common Air Force phrase for years, bringing along with it service personnel such as behavioral specialists, chaplains, family advocacy representatives and other family support members. But with so many types of services available, consolidating resources to

UCI excellence requires quality performance in all areas

Exercises are not new to Luke Air Force Base, or any other military installation for that matter, but when they come so close to a major wing inspection, the pressure mounts to perform well. The 56th Fighter Wing, smack dab in the middle of planning for a unit compliance inspection scheduled for

No pencil eraser for social media mistakes

In February 2010, the Pentagon authorized the use of social networks on unclassified military computers stating that the benefits of social media outweighed security concerns. However, operational security or OPSEC, for short, has always been a military constant and that has not diminished with the

Luke AFB pilot reaches 4,000 flying hours

A pilot at Luke Air Force Base reached a feat that only 30 other F-16 pilots have accomplished throughout their careers. Lt. Col. Eric Perlman, 69th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, reached his 4,000th F-16 flying hour June 21 when he taxied from the runway onto the 308th FS

Command chief connects with enlisted at call

Hundreds of enlisted Airmen attended two enlisted calls at the Luke Air Force Base Theater June 20 where the command chief addressed his priorities for the wing.Chief Master Sgt. Rory Wicks, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, covered three points to touch base with the enlisted Airmen.He began by