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  • Luke assists Civil Air Patrol's new support system

    Luke is one of only three bases chosen to evaluate a program that could expand the Civil Air Patrol's role on installations throughout the Air Force. The program, Volunteer Support to the Air Force, will provide CAP members with an additional non-combat role, filling a variety of needs on bases. The

  • Multimedia moves from Comm to PA

    Formerly part of the 56th Communications Squadron, Luke's multimedia center has moved under the umbrella of the 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs organization. In a world of constant change and with the increasing hunger for the latest news, information and imagery, the Air Force has re-organized and

  • 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