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  • Nurse Corps celebrates 60 years of history

    The Air Force Nurse Corps celebrates 60 years July 1, a great moment in medical service history. The 56th Medical Group will celebrate the annual salute to all nurse and medical technicians during "Nurse/Technician" Week Wednesday through May 12. The independent medical service established in the

  • FWSA takes LRS to task in CrossFit

    The 56th Fighter Wing staff agencies triumphed over 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron in the "Fight Gone Bad" CrossFit competition April 24. LRS issued the CrossFit challenge to the FWSA, but they were only able to win in two of the six competition categories. Fight Gone Bad is a type of CrossFit

  • Luke welcomes AETC/IG team

    After months of anticipation Luke Air Force Base stands ready to welcome Air Education and Training Command's Inspector General for the unit compliance inspection. On May 3rd, the 157-person IG team will arrive from San Antonio to begin a week-long assessment of Luke that includes a major accident

  • Public Health officials provide Swine Flu prevention tips

    With the recent cases of swine flu in the news the Arizona Department of Health Services officials have released a statement that they have not seen the virus but are monitoring the situation. The state is also prepared to test influenza samples from across the state. "Influenza is a

  • Airmen spread goodwill during Balikatan 2009

    More than twenty Airmen participating in Balikatan 2009 witnessed the happy smiles of Filipino children during their visit to a schools and orphanage here April 24-25. The Airmen, from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., are participating in Balikatan 09. As part of the exercise, they helped spread goodwill

  • Airmen keep F-16s airborne during Balikatan 2009

    Through rain or scorching sun, U.S. Air Force maintainers stand ready to support fighter pilots here from the 56th Fighter Wing, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., during their participation in Balikatan 2009. Balikatan, which in English means "shoulder to shoulder," is an annual joint bilateral

  • AAFES gives back to base community

    Most shoppers love a sale, and many will go out of their way to get a bargain on an item they have been looking for. But Luke Air Force Base servicemembers and their families don't have to travel miles to get a good deal. The Luke Army & Air Force Exchange Service gives customers an average 20

  • Munitions production course gives leaders insight

    Luke Air Force Base and local leaders had the opportunity April 16 to build bombs as a way to better understand the inner workings of a munitions facility here. The 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron invited Brig. Gen. Kurt Neubauer, 56th Fighter Wing commander, other Luke leaders and honorary