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  • Dbacks host military appreciation day

    Hundreds of Thunderbolts let the Arizona Diamondbacks take them out to a ball game July 23 as part of the park's "Military Appreciation Day." Events included a chance for families to meet with Diamondback player Tony Clark, a ceremony announcing the construction of a youth ball field at Luke, free

  • Honorary commanders help Luke

    Luke's community relations program is designed to increase public awareness and understanding of the mission, policies and programs of the Air Force and enhance morale, public trust and support for the base. The "honorary commanders" program is one way the 56th Fighter Wing educates the local

  • Link-16 enhances Viper might

    Luke F-16 Block 42 are currently in the middle of a two-year upgrade process called Common Configuration Implementation Program. The jets receive a hardware and avionics upgrade which will eventually bring block 40 and 50 aircraft into a common configuration and give them the capability to use

  • CFC contributions benefit Luke, community

    The Combined Federal Campaign begins at Luke Sept. 7 and ends Oct. 13. Along with the Air Force Assistance Fund, the CFC is the only federally mandated yearly fund raising event. There are approximately 28,000 federal employees in Maricopa County eligible to donate of which, Luke makes up 30

  • AF launches program on MySpace.com

    The Air Force is joining the Internet's largest social networking site and entered the "MySpace" race by launching its own user profile Monday. "Websites like MySpace.com have become popular among many military members as a way to keep in touch and make new friends, but military members may subject

  • Hostage scenario tests Luke response

    A passenger in an F-16 D-model decides to hijack an airplane mid-flight, forcing the pilot to land. Disgruntled, the technical sergeant begins making demands to authorities over the radio, keeping the pilot as his hostage. It's an incentive ride gone horribly wrong and it served as the major event

  • Luke recycling programs turn trash to cash

    Luke Airmen can now turn in aluminum cans for instant cash. By collecting aluminum cans, Airmen can make money for personal use and base units can earn money for shop use. "Cash for Cans" is located in the parking lot on the west side of the library and is available for use 24 hours a day, 7 days a

  • Use of GTC comes with responsibility

    Government travel cards are a convenience that servicemembers are required to use to complete their mission while traveling. The proper use of a GTC requires responsibility, and misuse can result in actions under the uniform code of military justice being brought against the offender. Use the

  • Thunderbolt of the Week: Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gitto

    Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gitto Organization:  56th Dental Squadron, Dental Assistant JourneymanHometown: Harrodsburg, Ky. Years in service: Two years Inspirations: My mother Goals: Finish Community College of the Air Force degree as soon as possible Greatest feat: Tandem skydiving with Air Force

  • AAFES employee earns top associate honors

    He may wear purple, but his heart belongs to the blue. Every work day for the past six years, Jacob McKibben Brown, Army and Air Force Exchange Service employee, has dressed in his bright purple "Popeye's" uniform shirt, reported to his job and worked to prove he's committed to providing exceptional