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  • Safe food handling basic for happy holidays

    The holidays complete with turkey and stuffing are quickly approaching. It may be great food but it is always good to remember food safety when preparing and cooking food, and cooling leftovers. Steps to follow to keep safe and healthy during the holiday feast are: · Wash hands often, especially

  • Every month is military family month

    For the past 12 years the president of the United States has proclaimed a month to honor the dedication and sacrifice of the families of military servicemembers. The month is November. Recognition of the importance of the military family has been a long time coming. These quiet, unsung heroes have

  • CFC contributions exceed base goal

    It was down at the midway point, but due to the continual efforts of squadron Combined Federal Campaign representatives and the generosity of Luke Air Force Base Thunderbolts, the base came from behind to exceed this year's CFC fund-raising goal. The goal for Luke this year was $230,000 and

  • Luke Air Force Base Adopt-a-family

    Luke Air Force Base members have the opportunity to take care of Airmen in need during the holidays by 'adopting' a family and providing them holiday gifts though the Adopt-A-Family program. This program is entirely anonymous. Financially challenged Luke families are identified to first sergeants,

  • 310th FS takes on B-course

    For years, pilots of the 310th Fighter Squadron have taught future fliers the unique mission of Forward Air Control-Airborne, and specialties such as the use of night vision goggles and targeting pods, but starting Monday they will take on a new mission. Instructors with the 310th FS will begin

  • Commander in touch with every Thunderbolt

    The Luke Air Force Base wing commander, Brig. Gen. Kurt Neubauer, spoke to nearly every Thunderbolt last week as a part of his quarterly commander's calls. These commander's calls not only provide the boss with an opportunity to speak about time-sensitive issues pertinent to Luke Airmen, but also

  • Promotions a privilege, not a right

    You received the good news -- you made the cut-off and you have a line number. You feel relieved and you realize finally your studying has paid off. Many Airmen assume if they study enough and get a line number they automatically get promoted. The Air Force promotion policy is to select individuals

  • CCIP takes final bow at Luke

    Luke Air Force Base received its last two F-16 Fighting Falcons from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Nov. 6 after being upgraded under the Common Configuration Implementation Program. CCIP makes Luke aircraft more lethal and survivable for training and combat. "It has been a very long road and has

  • Base officials release drinking water standard report

    While conducting routine checks on Luke Air Force Base, the 56th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineer Flight have recently measured drinking water contaminants at a level that slightly exceeds standards. Test results from samples collected Sept. 26 show the system exceeding the