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  • 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

  • It's My Base campaign to instill pride in Luke

    As I look around the installation, I am incredibly proud of the men and women who accomplish our mission of training the world's greatest fighter pilots and maintainers while deploying mission ready warfighters. This mission couldn't be accomplished without your professionalism, commitment and

  • Thunderbolt of the Week: Staff Sgt. Theron Canale

    Staff Sgt. Theron Canale, 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Dedicated crew chief Hometown: Craig, Colo. Years in service: Seven Education: Three classes away from Community College of the Air Force degree Previous assignments: Osan Air Base, Korea, and Aviano AB, Italy Inspirations: Father's constant