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  • Monsoon makes matinee debut at Luke

    Billowing thunderheads, tropical storm winds, sheets of dust and horizontal rain -- no, these elements aren't part of a weather disaster movie, but part of a massive thunderstorm that blew into Luke Monday, marking the debut of the 2007 monsoon season here. The thunderstorm forced F-16s to be

  • Luke Airmen Give Assistance in Roll-Over Rescue

    Two Luke Air Force Base Airmen were instrumental in rescue efforts after four local youth found themselves in an overturned truck in a wash near the Phoenix International Raceway Thursday. According to Phoenix-area media reports, storms flooded the area near Indian Springs and El Mirage roads

  • AETC welcomes new vice commander

    The Air Education and Training Command welcomed a new senior leader this week, as Maj. Gen. Mark Welsh III stepped in as the vice commander. A veteran of more than 31 years of service, General Welsh most recently worked in the area of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance -- where among

  • Combat information in eye of beholder

    Imagine being able to use your eyes to track, lock onto and destroy an enemy target. Back in 1916, Sir Albert Bacon Pratt had such an idea and patented an integrated gun helmet for use in combat. Fast forward to today's fighter pilot and the joint helmet mounted cueing system. JHMCS is an

  • Thunderbolt of the Week: Senior Airman Carrie Zent

    Senior Airman Carrie Zent, 607th Air Control Squadron, Surveillance Technician Instructor Hometown: Richardton, N.D. Years in service: Four Education: Currently attending American Military University, pursuing a medical transcription certificate and Community College of the Air Force degree Previous

  • Thunderbolt of the Week: Staff Sgt. Joseph Bihms

    Staff Sgt. Joseph Bihms, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron, Aerospace Propulsion journeyman Hometown: San Diego, Calif. Years in service: Four years Education: Pursuing an associate degree in computer science at Estrella Mountain Community College Inspirations: Family and friends Goals: To

  • Luke Welcome new commanders

    Arizona summers are not only synonymous with hot weather, but with changes of commands at Luke. The 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, 56th Security Forces Squadron and 56th Dental Squadron, welcomed new commanders July 6 through 13. Lt. Col. James Sears, the 56th Fighter

  • 944th FW changes command

    Col. Richard Scobee took command of the 944th Fighter Wing Saturday during a ceremony in Hangar 999. Colonel Scobee recently expressed his thoughts of taking command of the wing, his vision for the future and the partnership with the 56th Fighter Wing. "I am excited about the opportunity to take

  • Luke's 'Safety Dude' wins hero award

    A Luke safety specialist was named the 2007 Safety Hero of the Year June 26 in Orlando, Fla. Ben Bruce, 56th Fighter Wing Ground Safety specialist, was awarded the Saxcies™ safety award, presented by members of the American Society of Safety Engineers. "I was honored to be in the company of