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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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