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  • Membership benefits base, club members

    What does a Philly Cheese Steak sandwich have in common with the base gym? Sure, eating the sandwich necessitates a workout, but if purchased at the Luke Collocated Club it also supports 56th Services Squadron. Profits from Luke's clubs support activities like the fitness center, library and

  • Upcoming RIF will have base-wide impact

    The 944th Reserve Fighter Wing will soon lose both the 302nd Fighter Squadron and 944th Maintenance Group, said Air Force officials recently. The elimination of these organizations, along with 229 positions, will have a major impact to the 56th Fighter Wing here as the Civilian Personnel Office will

  • AETC selects two Luke runners for marathon

    Air Education and Training Command has selected two Luke runners to represent the base and command at this year's Air Force Marathon, scheduled to take place Sept. 16 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Master Sgt. Mary Simmons, 56th Medical Group patient advocate, and Tech. Sgt. Philip

  • New processes, procedures coming to AF computers

    The Air Force is taking a number of steps to standardize and protect base network operation environments. Two of the major initiatives are the public key infrastructure and the standard desktop configuration. PKI concentrates on enhancing information assurance and supporting cryptographic functions.

  • Luke 1 pins on BG rank

    The commander of the 56th Fighter Wing assumed the rank of brigadier general July 28 during a ceremony at Luke's Collocated Club. Numerous family members, local and state officials, and Luke supporters were in attendance as retired Lt. Gen. Richard Bethurem presided over the event for Col. Tom

  • Report reveals water good at Luke

    Under the Consumer Confidence Reporting Rule of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, community water systems are required to report water quality information to the consuming public. The report presents information on the source of Luke's water, its constituents and the health risks associated with

  • Heat, moisture bring mosquitoes, disease

    It is that time of year when the weather is warm and outdoor activities are abundant. Soon, the mosquitoes will begin to come out. With them comes the risk of mosquito-transmitted diseases. As with most diseases, prevention is your best bet. Decreasing the number of mosquitoes and taking measures to

  • Two airmen convicted for DUI

    The 56th Fighter Wing Staff Judge Advocate Office successfully prosecuted two Airmen for driving under the influence recently. An airman first class from the 756th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pled guilty June 21 in a summary court-martial to driving under the influence. The Airman was arrested by

  • 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