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  • 310th FS/425th FS welcome new commanders

    Thunderbolts and family and friends of the 310th Fighter Squadron "Top Hats" and 425th Fighter Squadron "Black Widows," gathered to support two changes of command ceremonies here April 24 and 25. After two years of superior leadership, two commanders left a legacy for two new leaders to

  • Warrior symposium offers multi-war perspectives

    The stage was set, the microphone on and Luke Thunderbolts anxiously awaited the introduction of the key speakers at the warrior symposium, here, April 18. Two veterans, two wars, two perspectives. The warrior symposium served as a forum for Airmen to engage with the veterans and hear first-hand

  • Doctor speaks on sexual assault awareness

    An expert on the issues of sexual violence visited Luke with a message about how everyone can be a solution to the problem of sexual assault. Dr. Alan Berkowitz's "Social Norms Approach" presentation to the Luke community highlighted how to identify the true social norms that influence our actions

  • Outgoing 56th MSG commander reflects on mission, pride in Airmen

    The 56th Mission Support Group has continued to improve Luke and its quality of life over the last two years while playing a vital role in supporting global operations, said the group's outgoing commander. "We've accomplished a lot between construction, housing privatization and our stellar

  • Security forces fire with precision

    When Air Force battle requirements call for Airmen to observe, report and engage a target from close proximity, without being seen, they call for their sharpshooters. A sharpshooter's job is to deliver discriminatory, highly accurate rifle fire against enemy targets that otherwise could not be

  • "Big-Boy" tames Wild Ducks

    A 5-year-old boy toured Luke April 14 where he met Capt. Matthew Spears, 309th Fighter Squadron C Flight commander, who showed him what it's like to be a pilot for a day. Jadon "Big-Boy" Cubarrubias was selected for the pilot for a day program and was given the call sign Big-Boy because he is bigger

  • Luke Airman shines at Air Force level

    The Air Force announced April 1 the 2007 Air Force Logistics Readiness award winners and Senior Airman Mary Jones, 756th Aircraft Maintenance Unit supply, garnered the AF Materiel Management Airman of the Year. The award will be presented to her May 8 at a banquet at Bolling Air Force Base,

  • Luke honorary commanders get hands-on visit

    Twelve Luke honorary commanders participated in an all-day, interactive visit here April 4 giving them an inside look at the mission performed by the men and women at Luke. Colonel Hank Reed, 56th Fighter Wing vice commander, started the day with an update on Luke and the latest issues concerning