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  • Luke tech expo offers peak into the future

    The 2018 Luke Tech Expo took place Feb. 22, demonstrating mission-centric technology solutions from approximately 20 industry-leading commercial partners for Airmen to exhibit and learn about.The annual expo, hosted by the 56th Communications Squadron, demonstrated new technologies and advanced

  • AGE flight implements 32-day training program

    The 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment flight implemented a new program to accelerate training for three-level Airmen on the F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-35A Lightning II.

  • Airpower pioneer Brig. Gen. Chuck Yeager visits Luke

    Retired Brig. Gen. Chuck Yeager visits Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 13, 2018. In 1943, the flying ace graduated flight training and received his wings while stationed at Luke. As part of Yeager’s 95th birthday celebration, he participated in telling stories to Luke Thunderbolts about his Air

  • Luke medic administers life-saving aid after car crash

    On Jan. 16, 2018, Staff Sgt. Geoffrey Rigby, 56th Medical Operations Squadron physical therapy technician, was sitting in his truck at the intersection of Dysart Ave. and Indian School Rd. in Glendale, Ariz., waiting on a red light.A car suddenly veered into the intersection and struck oncoming

  • Team Luke performs firefighter training, maintains readiness

    Airmen assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to enter a smoky building during structural firefighting training at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Jan. 16, 2018. The purpose of the training was to clear heat and smoke from a contained structure increasing chances of survival for trapped

  • Gold Star Family

    Maj. Jeffrey “Oz” Ausborn, 41, was among nine Airmen killed when a shooter opened fire in the Kabul International Airport April 27, 2011 in Afghanistan. Ausborn voluntarily deployed for a one-year assignment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom training Afghan pilots to become aircrew members

  • B-1 Lancer at Luke Days 2018

    Luke Air Force Base will host the Luke Days 2018 airshow Mar. 17-18. Luke Days marks Luke’s 77th year of operation since its founding in 1941, and the show will be headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels aerial demonstration team for the first time since 1992.

  • Luke hosts Haboob Havoc 2018

    The 2018 fighter pilot competition known as Haboob Havoc was hosted by Thunderbolts Jan. 29 through Feb. 2. The competition was held for pilots to hone their skills in aerial combat, build camaraderie and revitalize fighter pilot culture.