Base combatives class continues

The hand-to-hand combative class is now offered to anyone interested in attending 6 to 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Combat PT Center.According to Staff Sgt. Jesus Artesi, 56th Medical Support Squadron information technology specialist and class instructor, taking the hand-to-hand

Commentary: Social Networking Sites...Handy but use properly

To many of us who have been greeted with an "ACCESS DENIED" page on our computers while trying to gather information online, it seems unimaginable that the U.S. Air Force and Defense Department have allowed access to social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. What are they thinking?

Drug policy becomes more stringent

The Surgeon General of the Air Force issued a guidance memorandum that changes AFI 44-121, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program, effectively adding more substances Airmen can be punished for abusing under Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice."Under the new policy,

Lorenz on Leadership -- The intellectual resource

Today, we are approaching nine years of sustained combat operations. Many could even argue that our Air Force has been involved in continuous combat operations since the original Gulf War in 1991. Even more challenging, today's combat operations are being conducted while the rest of the nation

Operations group gets new leader

A former Luke Air Force Base squadron commander has returned to lead the 56th Operations Group and took charge of the unit during a ceremony held June 25 in Hangar 913.Col. Douglas Miller, former 61st Fighter Squadron commander here, took command of the largest operations group in the Air Force from

New PT test FAQ’s

The new physical fitness test begins today and many things have changed. To prepare, here is a list of frequently asked questions.Q: What do I need to bring with me to my fitness assessment?A: Bring your Air Force identification card, fitness screening questionnaire, fitness score sheet, and if

Luke Airmen defend Bagram against attack

On May 19, at Bagram Airfield Afghanistan two 56th Security Forces Squadron Airmen, engaged in a firefight with multiple insurgents when they tried to breach the perimeter of thebase.Senior Airman Keegan Donnelly and Airman 1st Class Dustin Barnes were only two months into their first deployment

Club Five Six food service suspended

Luke Air Force Base officials have suspended regular food service at Club Five Six until further notice to ensure that portion of the club mission meets high standards and customer expectations.While food preparation is temporarily suspended, bar service and meeting space will continue to be

56 CMS change of command

New commander takes MSG reins

An F-15E Strike Eagle pilot with combat time over Afghanistan and Iraq took charge of the 56th Mission Support Group during a change of command ceremony held in Hangar 485 June 18.Col. Philippe Darcy took the 56th MSG reins from Col. Andre Curry who now moves on to serve as the director of security