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  • Senior NCO improves fitness with CrossFit

    Before trying CrossFit for the first time in January 2009, Master Sgt. Michael Helm, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit production superintendent, barely passed his physical fitness tests. Now, almost two years later, he is a completely different person."I noticed huge results after just two short

  • Command chief on board, ready to serve

    Continuing in the footsteps of his father's 30-year U.S. Air Force career, Chief Master Sgt. Rory Wicks, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, begins his journey at Luke Air Force Base as the top enlisted member.The chief arrived here in September from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, where he served

  • Commentary: Looking back on Operation Iraqi Freedom

    Aug. 31 marked a milestone in our nation's history and, in particular, our military involvement and mission in Iraq. On this date, combat missions by United States forces came to an end. No longer will armored U.S. HMMWVs patrol the streets of Iraqi cities and villages seeking out insurgents and

  • Triathlon exceeds organizers expectations

    The weather was sunny and a mild 82 degrees when Luke Air Force Base held the 13th annual fall triathlon Saturday with more than one hundred participants."This year we exceeded our participant expectations with a record of one hundred and ten," said Kevin Bruaw, 56th Force Support Squadron fitness

  • Uniform changes go into effect Oct. 1

    Oct. 1 not only signals the beginning of a new fiscal year, it also signifies the time when many uniform changes come into effect. The following is a list of upcoming changes: -- The 2EXX, 3AXXX and 3CXXX legacy badges will no longer be worn.-- The green fleece outer garment must have name, service

  • Former NCO fights through PTSD

    Before a nine-month deployment to Camp Bucca, Iraq, an active-duty security forces member stationed at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., was on the fast track. He was promoted below-the-zone to senior airman and selected for staff sergeant on first attempt. Before he was medically retired due to

  • MWDs from BMT to retirement

    Just as enlisted Airmen begin their career at Lackland Air Force Base, military working dogs start there too. In fact, the two careers can be quite similar. According to Tech. Sgt. John Pillarella, 56th Security Forces Squadron kennel master, MWDs arrive at Lackland when they are about

  • Foreclosures on home renters

    With the current housing market in flux, some rental homes are being foreclosed upon. The good news is that there are protections for tenants renting a home that enters foreclosure proceedings.Public Law 111-22, Sections 701-704, protects tenants affected by foreclosures. As of May 20, 2009, any

  • Lorenz on Leadership -- Ordinary People Becoming Extraordinary Airmen

    During my 37 years in the Air Force I have served with many great Airmen. Recently, the Air Force announced the retirement of five of our very best: Generals Howie Chandler, Kevin Chilton and Roger Brady as well as Chief Master Sergeants Pam Derrow and Rob Tappana. Each one of these Airmen has

  • New commander takes FW reins

    An F-16 pilot with more than 3,000 flying hours and combat time during Operation Desert Storm took charge of the 56th Fighter Wing during a change-of-command ceremony held Monday in Hangar 913.Brig. Gen. J.D. Harris took the 56th FW reins from Brig. Gen. Kurt Neubauer who now moves on to serve as