56th FW commander says: Rise to UCI challenge

Thunderbolts: During commander's call late last year I discussed two of the biggest challenges facing the wing in 2009 - the air show and the unit compliance inspection. We tackled the air show in March - and thanks to your efforts it was a tremendous success. Now our second challenge is upon us -

Lorenz on leadership: Today’s Airmen

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Recently, I had the distinct honor to attend the Airman's Coin Ceremony at Lackland AFB. It is always a privilege for me to meet the terrific men and women who train and are trained in what seems like a timeless setting. That day, the crystal blue sky melted into

NASCAR rumbles into Luke

Luke Air Force Base Airmen were treated to a visit April 16 by NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick, car No. 29, and a free lunch by Famous Dave's barbeque. About 1,000 base Airmen attended the the Salute to Military Families event where 2,000 free tickets were handed out to Saturday's race at Phoenix

BX program ensures Airmen pay lowest possible price

A recent Army Air Force Exchange Service survey found that the second most important customer service item for shoppers is price matching. But in that same survey, AAFES' found that only 52 percent of customers have ever taken advantage of it at their base exchange. "While the exchange is committed

April- Water Awarness Month: Luke takes ‘conservative’ approach to water

April is Water Awareness Month, which is the time of year when outdoor water use increases due to gardening, landscaping and pools and when the Arizona Department of Water Resources asks the public to do its part in promoting conservation. Water conservation is important to Luke Air Force Base

Luke Top 10 violations

Luke Air Force Base chief master sergeants and unit first sergeants have been keeping an eye out all over base for dress and appearance, and customs and courtesies violations. They discovered 10 top opportunities for improvement.

$7.1M project brings gates to standards, poses traffic challenges

A multi-million dollar project to bring Luke Air Force Base gates up to standards began in February. Along with other improvements, pop-up barriers are being installed that will provide a nine-second reaction time from the gates to the barriers. Currently, the project is 10 percent complete and is

MASH BASH

The 56th Medical Group MASH Bash took place Saturday at Luke Air Force Base. Luke Airmen dressed up as their favorite character from the 1970's sitcom in true 56th MDG tradition. The event gave Airmen a chance to mingle with leadership and let loose.

James Goodman:lifetime athlete regarded as team leader

James Goodman, 56th Communications Squadron network infrastructure technician, loves sports. Since he was 6 years old, Goodman has been involved in any and all sports. From elementary school sports T-ball and pee-wee football to basketball, and football and track in high school. If sports were being

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