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  • Solar array to reduce Luke's electric bill

    The 56th Civil Engineer Squadron at Luke Air Force Base is currently exploring ways to reduce the multi-million dollar electric bill and 'go green' with plans to build one of the largest solar arrays in the Air Force by December 2011.According to 2nd Lt. Christopher Warshaw, 56th CES Energy Projects

  • Security Forces Stop Base Intruders

    At approximately 11:00 p.m. last night two alleged car thieves ran through one of the installation gates here and were confronted immediately by 56th Security Forces Squadron patrols after entering the base. When the individuals attempted to drive through a road block on the Maj. Troy Gilbert

  • Cancer patients tour flightline as PFADs

    Five cancer patients, ranging in age from 22 to 66, and their supporters visited Luke Air Force Base Feb. 9 for a pilot-for-a-day tour.Jamie and Branden Hyslope attended the tour along with John Ritchey, Ralph Young, Greg Smith, Ariel King and Aina Tezzanos.The patients had different types of cancer

  • Lorenz on Leadership -- A dynamic tradition

    Our Air Force has many traditions. Some we inherited from other services; others are more recent and will take time to fully develop. Traditions are positive things, deeply rooted in our heritage and pride. Traditions are things we don't easily give up.One of our traditions, however, isn't often

  • Chapel gives to Haiti

    The Protestant Community of the 56th Fighter Wing base chapel raised more than $4,200 to help with relief efforts in Haiti. The funds came from the community donating the tithes and offerings from their Sunday services on Jan. 24."The monies will be used by World Help, a Christian missionary group,

  • Airman earns Bronze Star during Iraq tour

    Lt. Col. Kip Wilkowski, 56th Fighter Wing Exercises and Evaluations chief, headed to Iraq in May of 2008 knowing his year-long deployment would include leading a safety team. The job description included being responsible for the welfare of 32,000 people. The safety of local Iraqis, members of other

  • Luke crew chief to join Thunderbirds

    Most crew chiefs aspire to become part of something great like working on Air Force 1 or at NASA. But, one master sergeant at Luke Air Force base landed one of the top special assignments in his career field -- being part of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. After 20 years of service, eight at Luke,

  • Officer promotions announced

    The Air Force announced selections for officers promoted in the field grade level. Luke congratulates the following Airmen as they take the next step.To Colonel:Franziska J. Chopp - 56th Fighter WingTo Major (LAF/Chap/LAF-J):Matthew Brockhaus - 61st Fighter SquadronDaniel Daehler - 56th Training

  • Lorenz on Leadership - A mentor's influence

    Mentors touch our lives and help shape us into the people that we are today. We value mentorship in the Air Force and both develop it in our subordinates while seeking it from our supervisors. I like to think that one cannot have enough mentors, nor can one mentor enough. I've had many through the