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  • AF Surgeon General, Medical Enlisted Chief visit thunderbolt nation

    Luke Air Force Base welcomed Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Mark A. Ediger, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, and Chief Master Sgt. George Cum, medical enlisted force and enlisted corps chief, Oct 11, to meet with Airmen and review operations and renovations at the 56th Medical Group.

  • Luke AFB Blood Drive

    Thunderbolt Nation steps up to replenish Phoenix blood banks after Las Vegas tragedy.

  • Propulsions Flight

    Luke Air Force Base Propulsions Flight is tasked with making sure the engines for the F-16s are ready for flight, having a record breaking 13 spares in their shop ready to go in the air!

  • World War II Veteran Visits Luke

    Manuel Martinez, a World War II veteran, and his family view artifacts from Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field during a tour of the 56th Range Management Office at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 2, 2017. Martinez spent the morning reminiscing about his time at the base decades ago and learned

  • 500th F-35 pilot takes to the sky

    The U.S. Air Force trained and graduated the 500th F-35 Lightning II pilot across the joint and international enterprise Sept. 19, 2017, here.

  • EOD Proficiency Training

    The 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team participated in proficiency training at the Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field in Gila Bend, Ariz., Sept. 21, 2017. Proficiency training ensures that EOD Airmen remain capable in using explosives to disarm possible improvised

  • Flu POD for readiness (and points!) at the Thunderbolt Cup

    It’s that time of year again, for Airmen to get their flu shot. On Sept. 28, 2017 during the Thunderbolt Cup, the Influenza Vaccine Point of Distribution exercise will be held in the Youth Center Gym at Building 1143.

  • Drone PSA

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6rnSyjbvFY