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Family service spans NCO ranks

Anyone who has ever served in the Air Force knows it feels like being part of a large family. For one group of servicemembers, it's a fact. With more than a century of combined service and careers stretching over five decades, these family members have all NCO ranks covered.Chief Master Sgt. Stephen

Summer heat increases heat injury risk

Although heat injury in Phoenix is always possible, exercising outside during the summer months can greatly increase the risk. It is important to know the signs, symptoms, preventive measures and treatment for heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke, because they can kill.According to Maj. Sean

New gate barrier system near completion

After several months of construction, Luke Air Force Base's new barrier systems are near completion."The system will be used at installation entry control points to stop hostile forces," said Bob Beausoleil, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron mechanical engineer. "Luke's integrated barrier system is a

Miss Arizona teens learn Air Force ways at Luke

Winners of the 2009 National American Miss Pageant and their family members visited units across Luke Air Force Base Monday for a base tour and to give photo opportunities to Airmen.The National American Miss Pageant helps girls, ages 6 to 18, gain poise, self-confidence and valuable communication

Pilot-for-day visits 309th Fighter Squadron

When Isaiah "ZEZE" Acosta woke up June 11, he thought it was going to be just another ordinary day. But, this wasn't the case. Instead, he was given the ultimate surprise -- the opportunity to be the next pilot-for-a-day at Luke Air Force Base.This 10-year-old boy was chosen to participate in the

Luke chaplain assists in Haiti relief

In January and February, the Luke Air Force Base Chapel raised more than $4,200 to help with relief efforts in Haiti. But, money alone wasn't enough for one chaplain.Chaplain (Capt.) Carlos Brito, 56th Fighter Wing protestant chaplain, decided he wanted to donate his time and help in person."I

Command pilot reaches 3,000 flying hours in F-16

With 19 years of experience flying the F-16, Lt. Col. Jack Maixner, 56th Operations Groups deputy commander, hit 3,000 flying hours June 3 at Luke Air Force Base. Colonel Maixner graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1989 and went on to undergraduate flight school at Vance AFB, Okla., in 1990. He

Keep watchful eye on sugar intake

According to consumer reports, the average American consumes nearly 460 calories a day from sugar, 15 percent more than 25 years ago. During the same period of time, the percentage of obese adults rose from 47 to 66 percent. Although the data suggests sugar is bad and that we should stop consuming

Luke firefighters, medics save life

Although highly skilled with many hours of training under their belt, Luke Air Force Base firefighters don't get a lot of chances to practice their skills. Instead, most of their calls involve alarm activations, small fires, and other nonlife-threatening calls.But, May 29 was a very different day.