EOD technician wins prestigious award

A 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician was named as the recipient of the Maj. Gen. Eugene A. Lupia Civil Engineering Military Technician of the year award Jan. 17 for his outstanding work in the explosive disposal field. Senior Airman Edward Garwick received the award

Smart meters display 21st century technology

We are all familiar with the person walking the neighborhood to check the meter to see how much electricity we use. This standard type of meter we have become accustomed to is going the way of the rotary telephone and the typewriter, at least here at Luke.Welcome to the smart meter. The Air,

F-16s receive 'physicals' at phase dock

The United States Air Force is considered the greatest Air Force in the world, and one of the reasons is because of the regularly scheduled "physicals" each jet receives.Every 300 to 400 flight hours an aircraft enters the phase dock to be inspected. During the seven days at the phase dock, crews

Valley of the "sons"

Medical Group best in Air Force

"And the winner is the 56th Medical Group clinic, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz."Those words were heard by Col. Mark Holland, 56th MDG commander and Chief Master Sgt. Monica Hill, 56th MDG superintendant in front of nearly 400 people at a Military Healthcare Symposium in Washington held Jan. 24 to

Family members serve alongside military

"Thank you for your service." A phrase I'm sure many of you have heard, especially over the past few years. From the lady standing behind you in the checkout lane at the grocery store when you stopped by to pick up a gallon of milk after work; the elderly gentlemen wearing a 2nd Infantry Division

Cool roof program to save Luke money

With air conditioning use a major component of Luke Air Force Base's $4 million electric bill, the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron cool roof program will soon offer Luke another way to save money.When a person steps outside here in the summer months the heat of the Sonoran Desert can be shocking. The

Base readies for 2011 Luke Days Open House

The 56th Fighter Wing presents 70 Years of Thunder Luke Days Open House and Air show March 19 and 20. Luke Air Force Base opens its gates at 9 a.m. and flying begins at 11 a.m. both days.Food and drinks will be available for purchase and cooler stations with free water will be located throughout the

56 CPTS rakes in three Air Force awards

Luke Air Force Base is in the money when it comes to cashing in on awards. The Air Force recently announced the "best of the best" in the comptroller world and Team Luke raked in three 2010 service-level awards -- financial services office, financial management and comptroller, and resource advisor

Thunderbolts garner Air Force, AETC awards

The following squadron received a 2010 Air Force award:Aircraft Maintenance Effectiveness Award:56th Component Maintenance SquadronThe following individuals and squadron received 2010 Air Education Training Command awards:Roy Bateman Award:56th Logistics Readiness SquadronFiscal 2010 Contracting