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  • Thunderbolt of the Week: Shella Valdez

    Senior Airman Shella Valdez, 56th Aerospace Medical Squadron, Aerospace medical journeyman Hometown: Ilocos Norte, Philippines Years in service: Four Family: Parents and five siblings Education: Community College of the Air Force degree in allied health and currently pursuing a nursing

  • New medal established for combat Airmen

    Luke servicemembers with the rank of airman basic through colonel who actively participated in ground or air combat since Sept. 11, 2001, are now eligible to receive the newly-created Air Force Combat Action Medal as announced March 15 by Secretary of the Air Force Michael Wynne. AFCAM eligibility

  • Peoria gets nod for support

    The city of Peoria received the Office of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service at a luncheon April 12 for its outstanding military support. Brig. Gen. Tom Jones, 56th Fighter Wing commander was among the more than 100 guests in attendance. "The city of Peoria has

  • Thunderbolt of the Week: David Rowell

    Senior Airman David Rowell, 56th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Support Section journeyman Hometown: Brunswick Ga. Years in service: Four Inspirations: Dad Goals: To attain my Community College of the Air Force degree Greatest feat: Enlisting in the U.S. Air Force Self-description: Dependable Famous

  • NASCAR Angels perform miracle

    The smell of a wet dog will no longer reek from the car seat  when it rains and assault the nostrils of one Luke technical sergeant, nor will he have to drive to work through the sweltering Arizona summer without air conditioning. Thanks to his family, friends and coworkers, Tech. Sgt. Keith Brown,

  • Top Dogs train in different environment

    More than 1,300 military members from the United States, France and Australia, to include six F-16s from the 61st Fighter Squadron, have gathered in the Last Frontier to participate in Red Flag-Alaska 07-1 scheduled from April 5 to 21. Red Flag-Alaska, a series of Pacific Air Forces

  • Thunderbolt of the Week: Senior Airman David Foster Jr.

    Senior Airman David Foster Jr., 56th Maintenance Group, Weapons Lead Crew MemberHometown:  Fort Carson, Colo. Years in service:  Three Education:  PursuingCommunity College of the Air Force degree in armament systems Inspirations:  Family, coworkers and God Goals: Retire as a chief master

  • Luke Club offers specials for members

    Luke Club membership benefits include a plethora of goods and services on base and are available to military members, Defense Department civilians and any civilian with base access. An introductory Luke Club membership offer is free for two months to all military and nonmilitary Luke employees and

  • Ancient culture thrives on Golwater Range

    The 56th Fighter Wing Range Management Office archaeologists are investigating the mystery of how long humans have inhabited the region that includes the Barry M. Goldwater Range. So far, more than 1,200 sites have been recorded within 180,000 acres of the more than 1.7 million-acre range. The

  • Thunderbolt of the Week: Staff Sgt. Gabriel Bravo

    Thunderbolt of the Week: Staff Sgt. Gabriel Bravo, 56th Security Forces Squadron, Military WOrking Dog HandlerHometown: El Centro, Calif. Years in service: Five Family: Military working dogs, Rex and Cito Education: Pursuing an administration in criminal justice degree at Park University Previous