Luke welcomes new wing commander

The 56th Fighter Wing is officially under new leadership as Col. Kurt Neubauer assumed command from Brig. Gen. Tom Jones during a change of command ceremony here, July 9. Maj. Gen. Irving Halter Jr., 19th Air Force commander, served as the reviewing official during the ceremony. After two years of

Cadets gain real-world experience through unique program

There is certainly no shortage of programs found within the Air Force, but what opportunities exist for potential, future officers to really see first-hand what life is like to serve in U.S. Air Force? One program in particular is specifically designed to meet such a need-Operation Air Force.

Operations Group gains new leadership

The 56th Operations Group welcomed their new commander during change of command ceremony here June 30. Brig. Gen. Tom Jones, 56th Fighter Wing commander, served as the reviewing officer when Col. Robert Givens relinquished command of the 56th OG to Col. George Schaub. Colonel Givens was a tremendous

Luke Security Forces undergoes change of command

Thunderbolts and family and friends of the 56th Security Forces Squadron were welcomed by military working dogs and their handlers as they arrived for a change of command ceremony at the Desert Star Club June 13. Col. Andre Curry, 56th Mission Support Group commander, served as the reviewing officer

Luke officer selected to Thunderbirds

Officials of the Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, commonly known as the Thunderbirds, announced incoming officer selections for the 2009 demonstration season June 2. Capt. Jamie Rempel, 56th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron officer in charge from Luke Air Force Base will join the team as the

Luke's command chief says goodbye

Chief Master Sgt. Mitch Stippel, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, leaves Luke Tuesday to be the 435th Air Base Wing command chief at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Chief Stippel recently reflected on his time spent here at Luke and what it meant to him. "My time at Luke was amazingly fast paced," said

CCIP helps Luke stay on top of training

The 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit sends its last F-16 to be fitted with the new common configuration implementation program (WHEN?) making Luke aircraft more lethal and survivable for training and combat operations. Started in 2001, CCIP is a comprehensive $2 billion upgrade effort designed to

Honorary chief

CAP members fill gap at Luke

Richard Frazier is a busy man. Not only has he spent the last 22 years as a member of the Civil Air Patrol, but he dedicated 25 years to the Coast Guard Auxiliary, another all-volunteer organization. Now, Mr. Frazier is providing his services to Luke AFB as the first participant in the Volunteer

Luke keeps readiness skills sharp through exercise

Exercise Crown Talon 0802, not only tested Luke's first responders May 15, but also tested the ability to survive and operate in an area of responsibility of Luke deployers. During the exercise, members of the 56th Fighter Wing Inspector General office evaluated Luke's ability to respond to