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

Commanders call

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

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