MDG garners downrange experience

Nine Airmen from the 56th Medical Group recently deployed together in support of Operations New Dawn and Enduring Freedom, calling themselves "Team Luke." They make up nearly 10 percent of the 92-member deployed expeditionary medical group. This eclectic team of medical professionals from across the

Mentor, mentee reunite for re-enlistment

Tech. Sgt. Erin Caldwell, 56th Fighter Wing command section NCO-in-charge, has re-enlisted before. This time though the re-enlisting officer is someone whom she mentored as a young Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet in college."We first met in the fall semester 2003 at AFROTC Detachment

Child care fee changes coming

The Defense Department announced that changes to the child care fee policy will be implemented no later than Sept. 30. The changes will affect families that have children enrolled in child development centers and school-age programs.These fee changes are being made in accordance with The Military

USO opens at Phoenix Sky Harbor

The United Service Organizations has opened a military USO in Terminal Two at Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport July 6.The new facility replaces the Military and Veterans Hospitality Room located on the mezzanine level which was converted into the USO center. "Mayor Phil Gordon and the

Chrach'ing the game

Lorenz on Leadership -- Love Your People

I have gained a wealth of knowledge during my career, but one point remains at the top of the list ... love your people. Through Lorenz on Leadership articles and presentations, I have shared countless personal stories. While they always have different themes, one constant is the wonderful examples

OPSEC key when social networking

Most people don't consider a thread (conversation) on Facebook as having the potential to help those who want to do harm to our nation, but it's possible and could create a hole in operations security."Social networking is clearly a huge concern," said Randall Hall, 56th Fighter Wing OPSEC program

Marine relocation strenghthens tie

Around 350 U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve Marines packed their duffle bags, loaded their tactical vehicles and headed west from downtown Phoenix to their new home on Luke Air Force Base.They completed the move in January 2010 from a former location in a blighted part of Phoenix on 35th Avenue.

ALS molds newest AF leaders

As part of the Air Education and Training Command, Luke Air Force Base trains not only pilots and maintainers, but leaders as well. One stop on this path is Airman Leadership School.The John J. Rhodes Airman Leadership School is a six-week course designed to develop Airmen into effective supervisors

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