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  • Safety officials work to predict, avert mishaps

    Luke Air Force Base Airmen were recently challenged to come up with a list predicting the next mishap that could happen here on the ground and in the air. Statistics gathered by the 56th Fighter Wing Safety office from all the base groups showed that the biggest hazards Airmen predicted regarding

  • Youth Center, first shirts provide food baskets

    As 2008 heads into the final act, it must be close to Thanksgiving, which means many of us will be enjoying good food and fellowship with family and friends. However, not all families have the resources to have the Thanksgiving they would like to have, but help is on the way. The youth center's

  • Remember those who’ve made our nation great

    One of the greatest conflicts in the history of mankind ended 90 years ago and cost America the lives of more than 100,000 before an armistice was signed on Nov. 11, 1918. Known as "The Great War" -- the first world war was the first to pit many nations against each other. One year after the signing

  • Luke winter games slated for December

    The 56th Services Squadron Fitness Center will host the first Luke Air Force Base Winter Games in December, and will cap off the event with the presentation of the commanders Cup to the squadron with the best intramural participation and score. "I think the Luke winter games will be a great end to

  • Pizza party

    Six brave competitors gathered Saturday to see how many slices of pizza they could eat in the Anthony's Pizza Eating Contest. The competition was one of a variety of events that took place this past weekend in celebration of the grand re-opening of the remodeled base exchange. Though all the

  • EOD team takes day to focus on gravity of job

    The 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team will demolish a normal day of work Nov. 7 for something very important -- an Air Force mandated EOD safety down day. Maj. Gen. Del Eulberg, Air Force Civil Engineer, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., directed the down day

  • Webbed feet engage talons over Pacific

    A fighter pilot can only chase his friends around for so long until he craves a higher level of training. The 309th Fighter Squadron "Wild Ducks" and the 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit got their opportunity for this Oct.18 when they went to Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, to engage the 199th Fighter

  • New honorary commanders inducted at Luke

     More than 65 local business and community leaders were inducted into the Luke Air Force Base honorary commanders program Saturday during a reception and ceremony. The highly-spirited program, narrated by Lt. Col. Jeff Lovelace, 56th Fighter Wing director of staff, and Patrick McDermott, Fighter

  • CrossFit catches on

    A new system for fitness has emerged in recent years that uses very little equipment and can be done by people of all ages, levels and ability. CrossFit is a core strength and conditioning program designed to optimize physical competence in each of ten recognized fitness domains: cardiovascular and

  • Pregnancy slows, not ends service to country

    When the plus-sign appears on a home pregnancy test, a woman can be filled with many emotions. For active-duty women, those emotions may include concern over how to combine pregnancy with military service. Knowing the process and support that exists for pregnant servicemembers may help alleviate