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  • Thunderbolt of the Weeks: Staff Sgt. Angelo Pelligrini

    Staff Sgt. Angelo Pelligrini Organization:  308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman Hometown: Rio Rancho, N.M. Years in service: Six Education: Community College of the Air Force degree in Aerospace Maintenance Technology Inspirations: My wife, for her unyielding character

  • Valentines for life

    Luke was recognized for contributions made to Arizona's blood supply during United Blood Services' annual celebration for blood drive coordinators Feb. 7. Wing blood drive coordinators 1st Lt. Erica Guttenberg, 1st Lt. Christopher Jones and 2nd Lt. John Woods accepted the Valentines for Life Award

  • New class of fighter pilots ready to hit skies

    Fourteen wide-eyed aviators entered the 62nd Fighter Squadron "Spikes" July 17, 2006, for Air Force F-16 initial qualification training.  They hailed from all parts  of the country and walks of life, but had one goal in common - to become the world's best fighter pilots.They began the demanding 

  • Luke promotes vehicle mishap awareness

    In the month of January, the 56th Fighter Wing experienced 21 documented vehicle accidents, ranging from minor fender benders to serious collisions. In addition, many more were not reported to security forces. On Feb. 1, two Thunderbolts experienced potentially fatal vehicle accidents; one

  • Annual turkey shoot winner declared

    The 62nd Fighter Squadron dominated the skies Feb. 2 and won Luke's semiannual turkey shoot competition. The Barry M. Goldwater Range and its airspace were used to create a war-like scenario, which gave pilots realistic training and an opportunity to showcase precision flight."The competition

  • Luke AFB, Phoenix to host Air Force Week

    The Air Force selected Luke AFB and the Phoenix metro area to host "Air Force Week" from March 19-25. Gen. William R. Looney III, commander, Air Education and Training Command, officially announced Air Force Week Jan. 8 with a four-ship F-16 flyover at Westgate City Center to a crowd of

  • Luke Airmen continue to deploy

    By early spring, approximately 300 Airmen from the 56th Fighter Wing will be deployed to various locations in the desert, supporting the global war on terror. The Airmen were tasked to support Air Expeditionary Force Cycle 5. Today's deploying Airmen are often placed in high-threat locations they

  • February is American Heart Month

    As the song goes, "Ya Gotta Have Heart," especially during the month we celebrate Valentine's Day. Perhaps that's why February has been tagged American Heart Month by the Centers for Disease Control. Keeping a heart happy includes keeping it healthy.Here, the CDC provides some wake-up stats and

  • Flu season expected to peak soon

    At Luke, the number of reported flu cases has been relatively low, but doctors' offces throughout the Valley are starting to see an increase of patients who are aflicted. "The flu is progressing our way," said Maj.Laura Moore, 56th Medical Group allergist and director of the immunizations clinic.