Heritage aircraft get fresh coat of paint

Restoration crews continue the periodic repainting of the historical aircraft at the air park, located just across the Gilbert Memorial Bridge from the commissary.The nine airplanes on display are examples of the air frames that have flown at Luke Air Force Base over the last 70 years."Approximately

Edwards test pilots get IPs 'out-of-control'

Test pilots from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., were at Luke Aug. 22 through Thursday teaching local pilots on high angle of attack, or how to recover should their jet become out-of-control."A plane is designed to fly through the air straight with air going over the wings generating lift," said

Combat photo op

Luke doctor becomes world champion, sets world record

One of Luke Air Force Base's own, Maj. Shawn Baker, 56th Medical Group orthopedics, took home the title of world champion and set a new world record during the 2010 Masters World Championship of the Scottish Masters Athletics International Aug. 14 in Denver."The Highland Games have been around since

56th MDG develops new concept to improve healthcare continuity

The 56th Medical Group recently created the Family Health Initiative, which promotes a team approach to meeting the healthcare needs of Luke Air Force Base members by improving continuity.According to Maj. Joyce Beaty, 56th Medical Group group practice manager, better continuity means better medical

Top Dogs squadron stands down

After 69 years in existence, the 61st Fighter Squadron will stand down in a ceremony at 4 p.m. today in Hangar 413.The stand down is bittersweet, said Lt. Col. Philippe Malebranche, 61st FS commander."The 61st is a fantastic squadron and I'm sad to see it close," he said. "We are trying to look

Focusworks celebrates program's service

Focusworks, the Luke Air Force Base supply center, will host a community appreciation day Tuesday at Bldg. 944. "We are proud of our honored role of supplying America's war fighters with their mission needs," said April Lange, Focusworks unit manager. "We will be demonstrating that support and

Airman welcomed to Afghanistan by father

Coming off an Air Force C-130 Hercules at Kabul International Airport Aug. 15, it seemed like the end of a long journey to Afghanistan for an exhausted communication specialist arriving on his first deployment. But as he walked up to his luggage he noticed a familiar person waiting to greet him, his

66 years and counting...

Dorothy Rowe, 56th Comptroller Squadron financial analysis chief, celebrated her 50th year of service with the Defense Department Oct. 17, 1993. And now, 17 years later, she is still working in the comptroller squadron with no plans to retire."I plan on working here as long as I have my mind and

309th AMU receives Nellis AFB jets

The fleet of gray F-16 Fighting Falcons on the Luke Air Force Base flightline is in sharp contrast to a small group of blue-colored training aircraft that arrived earlier this month. The 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit has added five F-16s from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., to its inventory of 27