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  • HERITAGE TO HORIZONS: 64 years, still counting

    It was 1943 and Franklin Delano Roosevelt was president, the Army Air Corps was fl ying high over the skies of Europe and the Pacifi c, and an 18-year-old Dorothy Rowe was starting her fi rst job working for the War Department, which became the Defense Department in 1947, as an administrative

  • Four-legged hero receives nomination

    An animal that has saved or protected a person is a rare and unique thing and Luke has one such K-9 that is being recognized for his contributions. Rex, an 8-year-old German shepherd, joined the Air Force and arrived at Luke in March 2002. For all of Rex's deeds he has been nominated for the

  • Water Aerobics: Cool way to workout

    Nothing is more inviting on a hot summer's day than a cool pool and if you can get your daily dose of exercise, you couldn't ask for more. Water aerobics is the best way to get a total body workout without overheating and it benefits people of all ages. Some of the differences between water and land

  • 101 Critical Days draw to a close

    The 101 Critical Days of Summer have ended, and while not completely unscathed, Thunderbolts can look back on a relatively safe summer, and look forward to making the rest of 2007 safe as well. The campaign was strong this year, but Luke still suffered tragedies as a result of summertime activities,

  • AFSA recognizes Luke Airmen

    Receiving the Air Force Sergeants Association Airman of the Year recognition is a benchmark in any Airman's career, and two Thunderbolts were honored for their accomplishments. Staff Sgt. Jesus Canales, 56th Services Squadron Honor Guard NCO in-charge, and Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Spradley, 56th Civil

  • HERITAGE TO HORIZONS: High school graduate gives AF a try for 29 years

    The sea of blue uniforms drifting along the long winding San Antonio River Walk caught the attention of a high school student on summer vacation. She continued to think about it until June 4, 1976, when she decided to give the Air Force a try. A year after graduating high school and still undecided

  • Mentors: trusted counselors provide wisdom, insight

    What is a trusted counselor or guide? It's a mentor, as defined in the Air Force Pamphlet 36-2241, Professional Development Guide. Usually the immediate supervisor is designated as the primary mentor for subordinates. Does this mean no one else can mentor subordinates? Absolutely not; even though,

  • Heartlink: helping spouses understand their vital role

    Thirteen Luke spouses gathered at the Airman and Family Readiness Flight Aug. 29 to learn about the Air Force and understand why they are considered the "heart" of the Air Force family. "We are pleased this Heartlink was such a success," said Terry Jarrell, 56th Mission Support Squadron work/life

  • Heritage To Horizons: Retiree Reflects on three decades of service

    In 1971, Richard Nixon was president and Jack Williams was governor of Arizona. Hawaii Five-O and the Mod Squad topped the Nielsen ratings; Dirty Harry and Summer of '42 were box office smashes and Neil Diamond and Three Dog Night topped the music charts. More than that, a young college student

  • Heritage To Horizons: Retired chief won't slow down

    Nearly 50 years ago during the dark days of the Cold War, a young man decided to join the Air Force and started a military journey that lasted three decades in active-duty and many more years as a volunteer and civil service worker. Retired Chief Master Sgt. Geno Piccoli joined the Air Force in 1958