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  • Proposed realignment plan to affect Luke AFB

    The Air Force announced June 25 a proposed force structure realignment plan for fiscal 2010 and it includes a summary of military and civilian personnel changes and reassignment of aircraft at Air Force bases, including Luke Air Force Base. According to the proposed plan, Luke will retire 28 F-16

  • New club packs punch

    An expanded menu, updated décor, extended hours and a wide variety of new activities are just a few of the things members of the Luke Air Force Base community can look forward to when a new collocated club opens its doors in October. "The quality of our two clubs is currently not where we want it to

  • ‘Spidey’ becomes 61st pilot-for-day

    Out of the corner of his eye he spots a pair of pilots sauntering back toward the 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit. Despite the sweltering Arizona heat, he seizes the opportunity and strides toward the duo. Within feet of his targets,"Spidey" reaches into his pocket and withdraws his shiny new coin to

  • TBolt helping poor overseas

    If you ask the average American where Zimbabwe is, if the answer includes Africa, that's a good start. One Airman at Luke Air Force Base does not just know where it is, but he is part of a group trying to improve the country's medical care. Maj. Nate Ott, 56th Fighter Wing F-35 Integration Office

  • Radar Approach Control: No windows, no problem

    Every day, hundreds of thousands of people travel by airplane, most unaware of the extensive precautions and procedures being taken to ensure a safe transition from point A to B. Behind the scenes, Luke Air Force Base's 45-person Radar Approach Control section works to keep a watchful eye on more

  • MRA program prepares crew chiefs for greatness

    The heart of the 56th Fighter Wing mission statement is, "Train the world's greatest F-16 fighter pilots and maintainers." The Detachment 12, 372nd Training Squadron Mission Ready Airman program at Luke Air Force Base has the goal to train the world's greatest maintainers. The MRA program at Luke is

  • Fluorescent lamps require proper disposal

    Luke Air Force Base received a Notice of Violation from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality after an inspection cited improper management of fluorescent lamps. Additionally, an unnamed Air Mobility Command base may face a $7,000 fine after a recent environmental inspection found the

  • Long wait for title over for LRS

    The 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron's first team stood in position to do something June 30 they failed to do in the last two intramural basketball finals: win a championship. They finally got their title beating the 56th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 53-48 in game two of the intramural final. The