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  • 56th Fighter Wing Security Forces

    The men and women of the 56th Security Forces Squadron take pride in serving the community. SSgt Chris Copeland speaks about integrity first, maintaining law and order and keeping the community safe.

  • Legendary pilot inspires new generation of air warriors

    In March of 1967, a flight of F-4 Phantom IIs from the 433rd Tactical Fighter Squadron based out of Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, flew through clear skies for a bombing run on a steel mill in North Vietnam.

  • Luke Hosts Exercise Forging Sabre

    The Republic of Singapore Airmen visited Luke as part of Exercise Forging Sabre, a two-week, large group exercise providing high-end training to Singapore and U.S. armed forces.

  • New Year brings changes to TRICARE

    The new year will bring changes to TRICARE benefits. Taking effect Jan. 1, 2018, these changes will give beneficiaries more benefit choices, improve access to network providers, simplify cost programs, streamline paperwork and ultimately allow individuals to take control of their health.

  • Air Force announces change to deployments

    The Air Force announced another milestone under the chief of staff’s number two focus area: Strengthening Joint Leaders and Teams.Airmen deploying on individual taskings will now deploy in teams of three or more. This move will provide mutual support during the entire deployment continuum. This

  • Luke Thunderbolts donate blood for troops

    The Armed Services Blood Program teamed up with Bryant Fitness Center staff to facilitate blood donations within the Thunderbolt community for overseas troops in need Dec. 7.

  • James D. Smith: Pearl Harbor Veteran

    James D. Smith was a reservist in the US Navy when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. After being called into active service, he arrived to the Hawaiian islands 4 days after the event. Here is his recollection of what he saw during his time there.

  • AETC explores learning possibilities through new pilot training program

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – Air Education and Training Command is looking to explore how people learn and making a more efficient path to pilots earning their wings by revolutionizing training through the Pilot Training Next initiative.   Scheduled to begin in February 2018, the

  • United Fantasy Flight

    Children from Luke Air Force Base got a chance to visit with Santa during the United Fantasy Flight at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix Ariz., Dec. 1, 2017. Dozens of children from around Phoenix received shoes, sweatshirts, blankets, toys, books and a tablet courtesy of