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

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