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  • Protecting water source vital - ESOHCAMP 11 days away

    Although storm water runoff is simply rainwater, it flows over land and can become a problem. When it picks up and carries sediment and contaminants from streets, rooftops and lawns, it carries them to surface water bodies and ground water through the soil causing contamination. Storm water is a

  • Son re-enlists MXG chief, father

    When the time came for Chief Master Sgt. Steven Ferrell, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit superintendent, to re-enlist for what will be the final time in his career, the decision on which officer would do the honors was easy. He chose his son.Chief Ferrell's son, 1st Lt. Steve Ferrell, 28th Test and

  • CMS Airman aids injured teen

    Even though Staff Sgt. Elliott Velez, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron war readiness journeyman, isn't in the medical career field, he helped save the life of a 16-year-old autistic boy in Surprise April 8."I was on my way home from work and I saw a boy laying face down on the road motionless,"

  • ESOHCAMP begins May 3

    A guest team of auditors from around Air Education and Training Command will come to Luke Air Force Base to perform an External Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment Management Program inspection May 3 to 7.The week-long assessment will view Luke's mission and daily

  • DBIDS registration mandatory

    Luke Air Force Base will begin using the Defense Biometric Identification System to validate authorization for entry through all gates July 3.Gate guards will use handheld scanners to electronically scan identification cards instead of visual inspections.The scanners will be wirelessly connected to

  • MXG Airman gets NASCAR 'Royal' treatment

    It's not every day the morning starts with a phone call from a NASCAR great. But that's exactly how a 56th Maintenance Group Quality Assurance inspector began work April 8.Staff Sgt. Damon Thurman reacted with surprise when his supervisor handed him the phone and Matt Kenseth, driver of the number

  • Muster brings IRRs to Luke

    More than 115 Airmen in the Individual Ready Reserve filled Club Five Six March 30 to update their information with the Air Force as part of the program's plan to keep IRRs available in the event the Air Force needs them.Those in attendance had the opportunity to update their contact, medical and

  • Top-notch maintenance siblings stationed here

    Although they are not twins, people often confuse Tech. Sgt. Poun Thies, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant NCO-in-charge of aircraft section, for his brother, Tech. Sgt. David Thies, 56th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flightline expeditor, and vice-versa.It's pretty easy to do considering