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  • 56 FW Commander Welcomes AETC Leaders

    Air Education Training Command commanders and command chiefs -- welcome to Luke Air Force Base, the largest fighter wing in the United States Air Force! It is a pleasure and honor to host all of you in the Valley of the Sun for this year's AETC Commanders' and Command Chiefs' Conference. As you make

  • Wing announces annual award winners

    The top Thunderbolts on base were announced Feb. 9 at the Desert Star Club at Luke during the 56th Fighter Wing 2007 Annual Awards banquet. "This is a chance for us to recognize the hard work of all of our Airmen at Luke," said Brig. Gen. Tom Jones, 56th FW commander. "Whether enlisted, officer or

  • 944th member selected for Tops in Blue

    A 944th Fighter Wing member was recently selected to join the U.S. Air Force premiere entertainment unit, Tops in Blue. Staff Sgt. Corey Sims, 944th Communications Squadron, was chosen as a vocalist after the week-long world-wide talent competition held Dec. 2 through 10, 2007, at Lackland Air Force

  • Pilot for a day

    Six year old Stephen "Turkey Bones" Puruleski was selected to participate in the Pilot-For-a-Day program here at Luke. Stephen visited the 310th Fighter Squadron Feb. 8. Stephen arrived with his mother and father where they met Maj. Todd Knight, 310th assistant director of operations, who escorted

  • Heroes for all seasons honored

    Luke Airmen were honored for their volunteer contributions to the community at a luncheon Jan. 30. Members of Luke Top Three, Focus 56, Luke Empowering Airmen's Decisions, the 61st and 308th Aircraft Maintenance Units, and the base exchange and dry cleaners were recognized by Parenting Arizona for

  • 63rd FS slated for deactivation

    The 56th Fighter Wing commander officially announced the proposed future deactivation of one of Luke's eight fighter squadrons during a recent forum Feb. 12. Brig. Gen. Tom Jones formally announced that the 63rd Fighter Squadron "Panthers" will close its doors with a closure ceremony tentatively

  • Crews loading up a win

    A competition that determines who is the best weapons load crew of the year took place here Feb. 8, when four teams participated in the base's annual load crew competition. Each team, consisting of three members, is evaluated on different categories to include inspections on their uniforms, tool

  • Children's dental health starts with parent

    February is National Children's Dental Health Month and the 56th Dental Squadron wants to educate parents how to care for children's teeth. The development of good dental habits and regular checkups give children an excellent start toward good oral hygiene that can last a lifetime."Regular checkups,

  • Four Thunderbolts bring home Bronze Star

    Four Airmen from Luke have been awarded the Bronze Star for their accomplishments during deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.Brig. Gen. Tom Jones, 56th Fighter Wing commander, awarded the medals during his commander's calls Jan. 28 - Feb. 1. Maj. Aaron Hopper, 61st Fighter Squadron flight commander;