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  • Newspaper records history of base

    The base newspaper is nearly 67 years old, and in those nearly seven decades, it has had five different names, but the common denominator has been keeping the base population up to date with events.The base newspaper has been there in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Desert Storm,

  • RMO supports AT-6 weapons integration

    Capable, affordable, sustainable. Now there's an enduring concept that once devised, has never gone away. The Air National Guard/Air Force Reserve Test Center, a tenant unit on Tucson Air National Guard Base, was organized around the concept of capable, affordable, and sustainable weapons and

  • Utility rebate programs give back to homeowners

    Rising utility bills seem to be as inevitable as death and taxes, but there are ways that Luke Airmen and families can save money.As a homeowner, you may try to reduce your gas or electric bill by purchasing energy efficient products for your home. Many people know about Energy Star appliances and

  • Walk through 70 years of history

    If you have ever wondered about the different types of aircraft pilots at Luke Air Force Base have trained in, then just take a walk through the air park. The Air Park is a walk through seven decades of Air Force history. There are nine types of aircraft at the park that have graced Luke's runways.

  • PA field open for officers

    For officers with good people skills who are looking to cross-flow into a rewarding field and would like a challenging job that strategically impacts the Air Force mission, they should look into public affairs.The U.S. Air Force website states that PA officers are responsible for public

  • Jets fly when AGE finishes job

    Day or night, rain or extreme sunshine, the 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight gets the job done. It is a technical, tough job and Airmen in AGE must be ready."When it rains, they get wet," said Master Sgt. Michael Miklas, 56th EMS AGE Flight production

  • Airman provides aid after traffic collision

    The Peoria Police Department recognized a Luke Air Force Base Airman April 1 for rendering aid to a community member in Peoria recently.In the early morning of March 7, a 35-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle as she returned home after a morning walk.Shortly after the incident, Airman 1st Class

  • Six months counting down to UCI

    The 2011 Air Education and Training Command unit compliance inspection is drawing near. The UCI is scheduled for Oct. 17 to 24, according to Lt. Col. Brian Elliott, 56th Fighter Wing Inspector General. The UCI used to happen in three-year cycles, but presently they are transitioning to a two-year

  • 56th SFS members march to remember sacrifice

    Three five-person teams from the 56th Security Forces Squadron, wearing desert camouflage uniforms with packs, participated in the 22nd Annual Bataan Memorial Death March March 27 in the desert terrain surrounding the White Sands Missile Range, N.M. The Bataan march was designed to honor the service

  • Hearts Apart uses fun, support to ease separation hardships

    Deployments are hard on families and a program called Hearts Apart works to offer people with deployed family members an opportunity to have fun and relax in an understanding environment."The purpose of the Hearts Apart program is to bring families together who are facing the hardship of