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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 emergency. Luke AFB firefighters assist with approximately 700 emergencies annually and help maintain the safety of Luke’s Airmen and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Behind-the-scenes of Luke firefighters

Luke Air Force Base firefighters arrive at an on-base medical emergency in the early hours of the morning Dec. 9, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The firefighters responded in less than five minutes to help an individual with respiratory trouble. Luke AFB firefighters assist with approximately 700 emergencies annually and help maintain the safety of Luke’s Airmen and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Behind-the-scenes of Luke firefighters

Senior Airman Domitrius Johnson, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, inspects a P-34 Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) before beginning his shift Dec. 9, 2019, at the Luke Air Force Base Fire Department at Luke AFB, Ariz. The RIV carries 400 gallons of water and 56 gallons of Foam 11 for fighting fires. Luke AFB firefighters assist with approximately 700 emergencies annually and help maintain the safety of Luke’s Airmen and the communities surrounding the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Behind-the-scenes of Luke firefighters

Paul Haidinger, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, works on a cleaning detail Dec. 9, 2019, at the Luke Air Force Base Fire Department, Ariz. The firefighters work 72-96 hour work weeks, working two days on-shift and two days off-shift. Luke AFB firefighters assist with approximately 700 emergencies annually and help maintain the safety of Luke’s Airmen and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Behind-the-scenes of Luke firefighters

Luke Air Force Base Fire Department equipment sits in a firetruck Dec. 9, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Approximately 50 firefighters are assigned to the Luke’s Fire Department, and they work two days on-shift and two days off-shift consecutively to ensure unit cohesion and around-the-clock coverage. Luke AFB firefighters assist with approximately 700 emergencies annually and help maintain the safety of Luke’s Airmen and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Behind-the-scenes of Luke firefighters

After responding to a car accident, Airman 1st Class Emmanuel Willis, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, repositions his turnout gear for the next call Dec. 9, 2019, at the Luke Air Force Base Fire Department, Ariz. Vehicle accidents, ground and in-flight emergencies and medical emergencies are the majority of the calls the fire department receives. Luke AFB firefighters assist with approximately 700 emergencies annually and help maintain the safety of Luke’s Airmen and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Behind-the-scenes of Luke firefighters

Luke Air Force Base firefighters escort a pilot away from an F-16C Fighting Falcon while 56th Maintenance Group aircraft fuels specialists respond to a ground emergency Dec. 9, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The aircraft fuels specialists inspected the F-16, checking the emergency power unit (EPU) activation. Luke AFB firefighters assist with approximately 700 emergencies annually and help maintain the safety of Luke’s Airmen and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Behind-the-scenes of Luke firefighters

Airman 1st Class Jared Schmidt, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, guides a P-23 Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle into the fire station Dec. 8, 2019, at the Luke Air Force Base Fire Department, Ariz. The ARFF responds to aircraft emergencies, dispersing 1,750 gallons of water and Foam 13 per minute to extinguish fires. Luke AFB firefighters assist with approximately 700 emergencies annually and help maintain the safety of Luke’s Airmen and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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LRS golf team takes first place in intramural golf championship

Master Sgt. Clark Twiss, Senior Airman Bret Heinken, Senior Master Sgt. Frederick Garcia and Airman Seth Negley from the 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron intramural golf team celebrate their win, Nov. 19, 2019, at the Falcon Dunes Golf Course in Glendale, Ariz. The 56th LRS intramural golf team won first place in the championship Oct. 10, 2019, after competing against 13 Luke intramural golf teams. The golf season offered the opportunity to meet members from different squadrons and compete in friendly competition, boosting morale. (Courtesy photo)

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Childhelp members visit Luke

Air traffic controllers from the 56th Operations Support Squadron give a tour of the air traffic control tower during the Childhelp Kids Day of Hope tour Oct. 16, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Childhelp, a program designed to help children affected by child abuse and neglect as well as at-risk children, has been working with Luke for 15 years to provide tours and mentors for the members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai)

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Childhelp members visit Luke

Airmen from the 56th Security Forces Squadron and members from the Childhelp program pose for a group photo during the Childhelp Kids Day of Hope tour Oct. 16, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. During the tour, each child was paired with a mentor from the 56th SFS to accompany them and share their story of being in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai)

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56th CES office rewarded for cost saving efforts

Patrick McDermott, Arizona Public Service (APS) senior account manager, presents Christine Archie, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Portfolio Optimization office manager, and Master Sgt. John Haas, 56th CES base utility manager, with an APS energy efficiency reward through the Peak Solutions program Oct. 15, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. APS presented the 56th CES Portfolio Optimization office a reward for their accomplishments in shedding 1.2 megawatts, enough energy to power 120 homes, July 12, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Luke squadrons compete at 3rd Quarter Load Crew Competition

Senior Airman Jordan Varney, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, prepares a munition on an F-16C Fighting Falcon during the 3rd Quarter Load Crew Competition Oct. 17, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The 310th AMU was one of eight teams that participated in a head-to-head competition to determine who could safely load munitions on to the F-16 or the F-35A Lightning II in the least amount of time. The AMUs train combat ready Airmen by practicing loading munitions on to aircraft in preparation for a possible combat event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema visits Luke

U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona discusses key topics with 56th Fighter Wing Airmen during a roundtable Oct. 9, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Sinema toured Luke AFB and spoke with leadership to learn about its mission and challenges impacting the base and its community. As a primary training base for pilots flying the F-35A Lightning II and the F-16 Fighting Falcon, Luke AFB is home to more than 6,600 active duty Airmen, reserve Airmen, and civilian employees; the base has a $2.4 billion economic impact in Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema visits Luke

Antonisha Dorsey, Military and Veterans Success Center program manager, explains the Journeys of Veterans Map to U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, Oct. 9, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Sinema learned how the center aids veterans and helps Luke Airmen transition into the civilian life. As a primary training base for pilots flying the F-35A Lightning II and the F-16 Fighting Falcon, Luke AFB is home to more than 6,600 active duty Airmen, reserve Airmen, and civilian employees; the base has a $2.4 billion economic impact in Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema visits Luke

U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona discusses key topics with 56th Fighter Wing Airmen during a roundtable Oct. 9, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Sinema toured Luke AFB and spoke with leadership to learn about its mission and challenges impacting the base and its community. As a primary training base for pilots flying the F-35A Lightning II and the F-16 Fighting Falcon, Luke AFB is home to more than 6,600 active duty Airmen, reserve Airmen, and civilian employees; the base has a $2.4 billion economic impact in Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema visits Luke

Brig. Gen. Todd D. Canterbury, 56th Fighter Wing commander, thanks U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona for visiting the base Oct. 9, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Sinema toured the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Military and Veterans Success Center and spoke with Luke leadership about modifications that could be implemented on the base. As a primary training base for pilots flying the F-35A Lightning II and the F-16 Fighting Falcon, Luke AFB is home to more than 6,600 active duty Airmen, reserve Airmen, and civilian employees; the base has a $2.4 billion economic impact in Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Luke Airmen conduct a Fuel Spill Exercise

Senior Airman Joseph Bahr (left), 56th Aeromedicine Squadron bioenvironmental technician, and Staff Sgt. Eric Roberts, 56th Aeromedicine Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of Radiation and Safety Operations Element, monitor volatile organic compounds in the air during a fuel spill exercise Oct. 4, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The exercise simulated a catastrophic fuel spill during a monsoon; a bioenvironmental response team was dispatched to assess the air quality for hazardous compounds. Luke holds quarterly exercises to ensure Airmen remain proficient in emergency response skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai)

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Luke Airmen conduct a Fuel Spill Exercise

Firefighters from the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron respond to a simulated fuel spill during an exercise Oct. 4, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Various squadrons from the base worked together to test their emergency response plans in case of a real-world fuel spill incident. Luke holds exercises quarterly to ensure Airmen remain proficient in their emergency response skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai)

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Luke Airmen conduct a Fuel Spill Exercise

Airman 1st Class Jared Schmidt, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, stands ready during a fuel spill exercise Oct. 4, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The exercise involved various response teams working together to contain the spill and assess any potential environmental impact. Luke holds exercises quarterly to ensure Airmen remain proficient on emergency response skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai)

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