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  • Pilots return to relive memories

    German air force fighter pilots who trained at Luke more than 24 years ago will be returning for a reunion Monday through Wednesday. After World War II, Germany was left without an air force. In 1955 with Germany's entrance into NATO, the country was faced with the problem of rebuilding one. On

  • Explore Mesa Verde National Park

    Mesa Verde National Park offers a view of the Pueblo American Indian culture as well as archeological sites, nestled in the canyons of Southwestern Colorado about an hour from Cortez, Colo. It is America's first World Heritage site (an organization that encourages the identification, protection and

  • 63rd gives young visitor royal treatment

    At Luke, early summer brings two certainties: heat and PCS moves. One of the newest members of the 63rd Fighter Squadron arrived June 2 and in addition to the heat, brought a typhoon. Like the thousands of pilots who have arrived here before him, Tyler "Typhoon" Sell donned his flight suit and spent

  • Firebird International Raceway provides speed therapy

    With a twist of the throttle, some bikers can reach speeds in excess of 155 miles per hour within seconds. With the heat rising, and the urge to take to the streets, some Airmen are practicing their motorcycle skills and testing their limits in a safer manner via the Firebird International Raceway.

  • Tops In Blue thunders into Arizona

    Nearly every night of the year more than 30 of the most talented performers in the Air Force put on an action-packed show somewhere in the world. Tops In Blue has been bringing crowds to their feet for 53 years. Thursday night the Tops in Blue team entertained thousands at the Maricopa County Events

  • Tops In Blue bring two Luke musicians home

    Every year 34 Air Force men and women are chosen to leave their day-to-day military jobs and become Air Force entertainers as members of Tops In Blue. During the 2006-2007 season, two of those entertainers took a year away from their jobs here at Luke. Before joining the Tops In Blue team, Staff

  • Superheroes go where troops go

    Marvel Comics' "The New Avengers" and the Army and Air Force Exchange Service will team up again to deliver another free, military-exclusive comic book to troops stationed throughout the globe. The newest military-only installment and the third since Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld unveiled

  • Safe grilling tips ensure enjoyable summertime fun

    Summertime is barbecuing time, but remeber to follow barbecuing basics to help keep outdoor cooking safe and enjoyable. Remember to protect clothing with a heavy apron and hands and arms with barbecuing or oven mitts. Use long-handled barbecue tools including long-handled salt and pepper shakers

  • Know rights, rules for divorce in Arizona

    Divorce can be a difficult and emotional period. Often times, partners are left with many questions about where to go and what to do to obtain a divorce. The Air Force has recognized that divorce of military members can have an indirect impact on the overall mission. As part of this recognition, the

  • Driver fatigue factor in fatal crashes, worse in summer

    An annoying thumping noise like someone banging on walls, wakes the Airman from his sleep. Suddenly aware, he jerks the steering wheel away from the shoulder of the freeway before driving completely off the road. Most drivers have faced drowsiness at some point in their lives, but sleepiness at the