Luke celebrates Air Force 64th birthday

This year marks the 64th birthday of the U.S. Air Force and will be celebrated with an Air Force Ball Sept. 17. The 2011 theme is "Saluting Heroes ... America's Airmen."Although the U.S. Air Force did not exist as a separate and independent military service organization until 1947, its history and

Luke 1 featured in business CEO series

When is a chief executive officer not called a chief executive officer? Maybe when he is a wing commander. Brig. Gen. J.D. Harris Jr., 56th Fighter Wing commander, participated in a CEO series for the Arizona Business Magazine July 20.Just as large companies impact the economics of their surrounding

Luke graduates 10,000th MRA

Luke Air Force Base graduated eight Mission Ready Airmen Monday in a ceremony that included the school's 10,000th student. Their training at Luke behind them, they will become crew chiefs specialized in tactical aircraft maintenance. The Detachment 12, 372nd Training Squadron MRA program goal is to

MAJCOM’s top bosses get up close, personal tour of base

Focus on the mission today but continue to make smart decisions to prepare for the mission tomorrow: that was the message from Air Education and Training Command key leaders as they visited Luke Air Force Base July 14 and 15.Gen. Edward Rice Jr., AETC commander, and Chief Master Sgt. James Cody,

AETC leaders hold Airman’s call at Luke

Hundreds of Airmen attended an Airman's call at the Luke Air Force Base Theater July 15 where the Air Education and Training Command commander and command chief addressed their priorities for Luke and the future of Air Force training and education.It's my job to make sure Airmen have what's needed

Monsoon storm slams golf course

A fierce storm ripped through the Falcon Dunes Golf Course late July 11 causing damage."There was extensive damage to the trees on the golf course," said Grady Lester, Falcon Dunes Golf Course assistant superintendent of maintenance. "Nearly 70 trees were completely blown over and a total loss.

HVAC keeps Luke ‘cool’

With the arrival of hot summer weather, air conditioners across Luke Air Force Base are working in overdrive. Members of the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron have been working to keep the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems effective and efficient.The shop services the HVAC systems for the

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