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  • Getting to know your group CC

    Part one of the 56th Fighter Wing leadership seriesHailing all the way from Alaska, the newest group commander to take the reins at Luke Air Force Base is ready for the sunshine ... even if she will miss the moose."I will miss the wildlife in Alaska the most," Col. Yolanda Bledsoe, 56th Medical

  • Father’s decision creates future for Airman

    "I still remember how the ground felt -- rumbling from the tanks rolling through the city as chaos took over," said Lt. Col. Quy Nguyen, 56th Comptroller Squadron commander, speaking about living in Saigon, South Vietnam, when the communist took over after the Vietnam War ended.During the war Anh

  • Boating safely determines fun factor

    Critical Days of SummerWithin an hour you can be at one of the premier lakes in the state of Arizona, Lake Pleasant. A four hour drive can get you to one of the most talked about lakes in the world, Lake Havasu. So why not take advantage of these opportunities while stationed here at Luke Air Force

  • JBB pilot hits milestone

    In 1985, Robert D. Whitehouse joined the Air Force as a cadet at the Air Force Academy because of patriotism and a call to public service, with the dream of becoming a pilot. Not only did he become a pilot, but 25 years later, now Lt. Col. Robert D. "Sparky" Whitehouse, reached 3,000 flying hours in

  • Luke nurse winner of prestigious award

    A nurse from Luke Air Force Base was recognized as the Nurse Educator of the Year as part of the annual Air Force Medical Service awards program.Lt. Col. Deedra Zabokrtsky, 56th Medical Support Squadron Nurse Transition Program manager, received the award for her leadership of the Air Force nurse

  • Luke member receives recycling award

    A 56th Civil Engineer Squadron member recently received the Arizona Recycler of the Year Award for municipalities and government entities.Teresa Wesley, 56th CES environmental protection assistant, helps Luke Air Force Base by tracking and monitoring the industrial use of hazardous materials."Ms.

  • Luke pilot to join Thunderbirds

    September will be a memorable and special month for Capt. Michael Fisher, 310th Fighter Squadron flight commander and F-16 instructor pilot.The veteran pilot was selected to be part of the Thunderbirds as Thunderbird No. eight, which will carry a myriad of responsibilities and duties. This position

  • Commentary: Developing our future force

    It has been almost six months since Teresa and I arrived at AETC. Since that time, we have traveled to a number of our AETC bases. Simply put, we are very impressed with the men and women throughout the command executing our mission. The breadth of our responsibility to recruit Airmen as well as to

  • Compliance key to successful UCI

    Conformity with Air Force Instructions is the key to having a good unit compliance inspection. The UCI is scheduled for Oct. 17 to 24 and is 122 days away. During those 122 days events are scheduled to prepare the wing for inspection, according to Maj. Douglas Charters, 56th Fighter Wing UCI project

  • Veterinary clinic expands services

    Historically the Luke Air Force Base veterinary clinic's main function was providing vaccinations for pets of base personnel, but there are big changes happening at the clinic that are leading to a major expansion of services.The vet clinic now offers sick call, various tests and treatments, in