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  • 56th Fighter Group pilot destroyed six enemy aircraft in one mission

    Luke Air Force Base and the 56th Fighter Wing have associations with many notable Airmen including 2nd Lt. Frank Luke, Jr., first aviator awarded the Medal of Honor and the base's namesake; Capt. Chuck Yeager, first to exceed the speed of sound in level flight; Maj. Dick Bong, the nation's top ace

  • AFW2 program supports wounded

    The month of November was recently declared Warrior Care Month by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates in hope of bringing programs and resources available to wounded, ill and injured servicemembers, and their families, to the forefront. The Air Force Wounded Warrior program is one such resource that

  • Energy awareness is everyone’s business

    October was Energy Awareness Month for the Air Force and although it has faded into the sunset, energy awareness is a year-around effort. This year's theme was "Secure Today's Energy: Fuel Tomorrow's Mission," according to Kevin Billings, acting Air Force assistant secretary of installations,

  • Lorenz on Leadership: The continuum of training

    I believe we should work our boss' boss' problems. I have found that if we see the bigger picture -- if we understand the larger context of our challenges -- we will make better decisions. Since assuming command of Air Education and Training Command, I have been trying to understand where our

  • Security forces aided by civilian police

    In the age of manpower shortages and constant deployments, a helping hand is always welcomed. The 56th Security Forces has fully trained civilian officers, who assist in day-to-day law enforcement duties, according to Master Sgt. Gerry Nunes, SFS flight chief. "This program began in May," he said.

  • Survey responses still needed as Nov. 26 deadline nears

    On Oct. 1, Air Force leaders opened the door for all Airmen to voice their concerns with the launching of the 2008 Air Force Climate Survey. Although that door is still open, it is slowly closing. The survey, which runs through Nov. 26, is designed to assess the opinions and perceptions of the Air

  • Thousands attend Wingman picnic

    More than 3,500 Airmen, base personnel and family members attended the base Wingman Day picnic held Monday on the service fields behind the base gym. "We were surprised with the turn out," said Joanne Perkins, 56th Services Squadron marketing and publicity director. "With this being a day before a

  • Down but not out: Purple Heart recipient back in the fight after injury

    A technical sergeant assigned to Luke Air Force Base received a Purple Heart from a mortar attack that nearly cost him his leg -- and promptly volunteered to extend his time in theater. Tech. Sgt. Jerome Baker, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron training NCO, was on his third tour of duty in Iraq

  • Luke doctors forge partnership with Banner Estrella Medical Center

    The 56th Medical Group and Banner Estrella Medical Center have teamed up to provide seamless care for their patients. Active-duty physicians from the 56th MDG are caring for active-duty personnel and their dependents, as well as retirees and their dependents at Banner Estrella Medical Center,

  • Units build camaraderie

    From pulling chocks and maintaining jets to ensuring documents and records are properly filed, Luke Air Force Base Airmen work around the clock meeting the wing's mission. Recognizing the excellent work of Airmen, unit morale representatives across base have their own way of giving back to members