HAZMAT conquers the hidden danger

Carl Moser, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental program manager (right), prepares used alkaline batteries for shipment Dec. 16, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Moser ensures batteries are stored properly and ready for shipping, including verifying the battery terminals are taped to

Behind-the-scenes of Luke firefighters

Airman 1st Class Jarrod Streibich, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, exercises on a treadmill in full turnout gear Dec. 8, 2019, at the Luke Air Force Base Fire Department, Ariz. The firefighters are on standby 24/7 while on duty and train to be physically and mentally ready for any

LRS golf team takes first place in intramural golf championship

The 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron intramural golf team earned a championship trophy and a new title after defeating the 56th Force Support Squadron in the championship match Oct. 10, 2019, at the Falcon Dunes Golf Course in Glendale, Ariz.

Luke brings the cheer through annual Holiday Magic event

308th FS F-35A Lightning IIs soar in the sky

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 308th Fighter Squadron breaks away from a four-ship formation Nov. 6, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-35 is a multi-role fighter aircraft that can reach the speed of Mach 1.6, approximately 1,200 mph. Since 1941, Luke has been building the future of

Civic leaders tour Barry M. Goldwater Range

944th Fighter Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen and 162nd Wing Arizona Air National Guardsmen partnered to offer civic leaders from Phoenix and Tucson a unique view of pilot training during the overnight trip.

Turkeys for Troops drive donates to Luke Airmen

Airman 1st Class Isaac Leguizamo, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technician, volunteers at the annual Turkeys for Troops food drive Nov. 21, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The Kiwanis Club of Litchfield, a local food bank, and Luke Maintenance Officer Association of America chapter

Command chief informs Airmen on their role in the mission

Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Thompson, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, addresses Airmen in the First Term Airman Center (FTAC) Nov. 18, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. During the briefing, Thompson discussed how Airmen contribute to the local and broad mission of the Air Force. FTAC is a weeklong,

56th FW Command Chief pays visit to medical Airmen

Capt. Ivette Caro (left), 56th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron flight medicine nurse, briefs Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Thompson, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, and 56th Medical Group Airmen at the 56th MDG Education and Training facility about the tools used to provide blood to patients Nov.

Eielson AFB civic leaders visit Luke

Brig. Gen. Todd Canterbury, 56th Fighter Wing commander, briefs Eielson Air Force Base military and civic leaders about F-35A Lightning II training Nov. 19, 2019, at Luke AFB, Ariz. While at Luke, members from Eielson visited the F-35 Academic Training Center, 62nd Fighter Squadron and Luke AFB fire