56th CES takes AETC awards

The 56th Civil Engineering Squadron and Luke Air Force base won six out of ten Air and Education Training Command awards this year. And, they were the runner-up for the other four awards.Lt. Col. John Thomas, 56th CES commander, is extremely proud of his squadron."The awards represent the hard work

Luke 1 cruises on side of safety

The rumbling of exhaust cuts through the morning air as a pack of eight motorcyclists takes off for their destination. Another eight pulls up to fill their spot in the inspection line, outside club Thunderbolt Nov. 10.More than 85 Luke Airmen participated in the 56th Fighter Wing ride to promote

SecAF visits fighter country

It was the Secretary of the Air Force's first time to Luke Air Force Base, and the Airmen, facilities and uncommonly moderate weather made quite the first impression.It's not every day that an Air Force senior leader tours Luke, and Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley was more than eager to

Senator McCain visits Luke

Range fitness prepares Airmen for combat

Normally, shooting at the range doesn't require a lot of energy. Most of the time shooters are relaxed and hitting the target is fairly easy. But, training this way doesn't really prepare Airmen for combat, according to Rob Shaul, U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduate and Military Athlete strength and

EOD safety day brings evaluation, reflection

Working with 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight is not a job for the squeamish."It is a high-risk job," said Tech. Sgt. Sean DeVore, 56th CES EOD craftsman. "Our deployed Airmen in Iraq and Afghanistan have a variety of dangerous tasks. We disarm improvised explosive

Full life could fill volumes

We often hear the phrase, "Bigger than Life." Meet Betty "Tack" Blake. She was a World War II pilot who ferried more than 35 models of aircraft to various destinations during the war. Betty, 89, has experienced enough adventures in her life to fill volumes. She was a trailblazer long before her

WWII POW shares story

It is said that everyone has a story to tell. If that is true, Stan Angleton's story would be on the best seller's list. Mr. Mr. Angleton, a World War II veteran and prisoner of war, took the time to talk with the Thunderbolt about his experiences as a POW for 15 and a half months at prison camp

Chief promotions announced

Air Force officials announced cycle 09E9 selections to chief master sergeant Nov. 5 and five Luke Air Force Base senior NCOs made the list. The selectees are Senior Master Sgts. Killjan Anderson, 56th Security Forces Squadron; Perita Cook, 56th Force Support Squadron; Jamie Parker, 756th Aircraft

Luke Air Force Base featured on FOX NFL Sunday

What do former President Bill Clinton, former President George W. Bush, Al Pacino and Dr. Phil all have in common? Maybe not all that much except the fact their voices could be heard coming from the mouth of comedian and impressionist Frank Caliendo at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 4. Caliendo,