56th Medical Group changes command

Col. Joseph Chozinski, 56th Medical Group commander, relinquished command to Col. Mark Holland, former Air Education and Training Command Nursing Services Division chief, in a ceremony held here May 11. "Colonel Chozinski is an admirable example of the kind of leaders we have and the kind of leaders

63rd Fighter Squadron wraps up Balikatan '09

With only days before the deactivation of a fighter squadron here that contributed so much to the success of the 56th Pursuit Group, now the 56th Fighter Wing, the unit's participation in one last deployment helped culminate more than 60 years of its existence. Airmen of the 63rd Fighter Squadron

Spouses can help other families

A new program has arrived at Luke Air Force Base to assist spouses with playing a key role in enhancing mission readiness by assisting other family members during deployments and remote assignments, said Angela Teixeira, 56th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Flight community

Armed Forces Day to honor military service

May 16 marks a special day in military history, the celebration of the 60th Armed Forces Day. This day was born during the Harry S. Truman administration. President Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to join in a unified celebration to thank the members of the military

Combat PT strengthens Luke warriors

Luke Air Force Base members can prepare for battle during the weekly Combat Physical Training Course offered at the base fitness center and designed to simulate a combat environment by adding body armor to the workout. Combat PT is a 12 station circuit training workout, performed while wearing body

Luke’s Master Sergeant Promotion List

Congratulations to these Luke Thunderbolts who were selected for Master Sergeant.TSgt. William C. Anderson - Aircraft Maintenance Squadron TSgt. James S. Andrade - Aircraft Maintenance Squadron TSgt. Alvina L. Andrews - Contracting Squadron TSgt. Jorge Arreola - Operations Group TSgt. Mark W. Aube -

Kicking off Critical Days of Summer

The critical days of summer safety campaign at Luke Air Force Base starts Memorial Day, May 22 and runs through Labor Day, Sept. 7.  The critical days of summer is a special campaign designed to reinforce threats and common hazards associated with the perceived good weather time of the

Historic German squadron realigns

When the 63rd Fighter Squadron deactivates May 22, the Cactus Starfighter Squadron will have to find a new home at Luke Air Force Base. The squadron will realign with the 310 Fighter Squadron, "Top Hats" and remain on base as a piece of Luke's history. "It's interesting how the squadron actually

Clean up

Luke AFSO 21 initiative to be implemented Air Force wide

Success is contagious. The 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire shop was so successful in implementing an Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st century initiative that it's now scheduled to be implemented Air Force wide. It will be on a test basis debuting this summer at Tyndall Air