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  • AIr Force Week in Phoenix highlights mission, might

    Several bus loads of Airmen from Luke joined Arizona state officials and Air Force senior leaders at the state's capitol March 19 to kick off the first official Air Force Week Air Force Week is designed to increase public awareness of the Air Force's mission, capabilities and the professionalism of

  • Thunderbolt of the Week: Staff Sgt. John Farr

    56th Operations Support Squadron, Intel Intelligence Formal Training Unit Instructor Hometown: Camano Island, Wash. Years in service: Eight Education: Community College of the Air Force degree in communications applications technology Previous assignments: Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., and Mountain

  • Goldwater Range balances mission, environment

    With the advantages the military enjoys from such a mammoth training facility like the Barry M. Goldwater Range here, come some unique environmental considerations for its operation.According to Aaron Alvidrez, wildlife biologist for environmental science management at the range, "the goal is to

  • Goldwater Range balances mission, environment

    With the advantages the military enjoys from such a mammoth training facility like the Barry M. Goldwater Range here, come some unique environmental considerations for its operation.According to Aaron Alvidrez, wildlife biologist for environmental science management at the range, "the goal is to

  • Luke Days, AF Week, big job

    Luke is hosting the first Air Force Week of the year in observance of the Air Force's 60th anniversary starting Monday and concluding with Luke Days air show March 24 and 25. An event of this magnitude, which features several offbase and on-base activities, is a culmination of months of planning and

  • 309th FS graduates 14

    It is once again time in the 309th Fighter Squadron where we celebrate the graduation of14 young officers ready to take their place in our current war on terrorism. As I look back on the last seven months of training, I need to first thank everyone at Luke for supporting class 06-JBC on their

  • Thunderbolt of the Week: Staff Sgt. Darlene Gaskill

    Staff Sgt. Darlene Gaskill, 56th Fighter Wing Protocol, Assistant NCO in charge Hometown: Hammond, Ind. Years in service: Six Family: Dog, Midnite Education: Community college of the Air Force degree in hotel, recreation and fitness management. Currently enrolled in Rio Salado Community College and

  • Hear Ye, hear ye

    Elaine Scruggs, Glendale City mayor, presents an Air Force Week proclamation to Col. David Orr, 56th Fighter Wing vice commander in the Glendale City Council Chambers Tuesday. March 19 - 25 has been officially proclaimed Air Force Week by the City of Glendale. (Photo by Master Sgt. William Gomez,

  • Thunderbolt of the Week: Senior Airman Aaron Rodgers

    Senior Airman Aaron Rodgers, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Structural Maintenance Journeyman Hometown: Glendale, Ariz. Years in service: Two Education: Working toward my Community College of the Air Force degree Previous assignments: Lackland Air Force Base, Texas; and Naval Air

  • Luncheon serves as power of prayer reminder

    Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Jerry White spoke about some of his life's defining events at Luke's National Prayer Luncheon held Wednesday at Club Thunderbolt, including the random murder of an adult son. General White is current chairman of the U.S. board of directors of The Navigators, an