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  • Asset management system results in smoother service

    The 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron recently implemented a new system to deliver assets to their customers. The Air Education and Training Command directed the implementation of the new, now active asset management system in early May. This system is used in the logistics supply chain Air Force

  • New disability evaluation system integrates DOD, VA processes

    Team Luke service members referred for medical evaluation boards recently began a new disability evaluation system process. This process integrates the old legacy Defense Department and Veterans Affairs disability evaluation systems into a single process.The new integrated disability evaluation

  • Career development office here to serve

    There aren't a lot of sure things in life, but if you are in the Air Force, it is a sure thing that you will have interaction with the career development office. This office's main tasks are re-enlistments, extensions, assignments, administrative separation and the career status bonus -- redux,

  • Air Force Honor Guard visits Luke

    The Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard had some special visitors in May.For 10 days, a mobile training team of instructors from the Air Force Honor Guard from Bolling AFB, Washington, D.C., came to Luke to share knowledge and skills with members of the Luke AFB Honor Guard, said Master Sgt. Timothy

  • 56th FW ground safety best in Air Force

    The Air Force Meritorious Award for Achievement in Ground Safety was recently presented to 56th Fighter Wing Ground Safety professionals. This award is in recognition of outstanding performance in mishap prevention by the 56th FW for 2010 and recognizes Luke's ground safety unit as the best in the

  • Commentary: Teamwork wins game, prepares for challenges

    Allow me, if you would, to brag about a certain team that I hold close -- one that has won many awards both at an individual level and as a team. For those of you who know me, you may think I'm talking about the New York Yankees or the Boston Celtics. While they are both great teams, they cannot

  • Commentary: Critical days of summer upon us

    Greetings Team Luke!As the season changes, the weather warms, schools begin recess and we begin to start our summer festivities, now is the time to reflect on safety, good wingmanship and plain ole' watching out for one another in all of our activities. Memorial Day marks the beginning of the

  • Luke ESOHCAMP great success

    The 56th Civil Engineer Squadron completed the Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment Management Program April 29 with a resounding measure of success."The ESOHCAMP was a success because we improved on our air permit compliance and hazardous waste accumulation protocols

  • AFAS aids Airmen through tough times

    The Air Force Aid Society is a non-profit organization known for helping Airmen and their families through various financial emergencies. One Luke Airman shared his story about how this benefit has helped him through good times and bad.Staff Sgt. Estevan Bateman, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron