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MDG adopts Thompson Ranch Elementary

ech. Sgt. Ovendalin Brown, 56th Medical Support Squadron education and training NCO-in-charge, demonstrates chest compressions May 3 for Thompson Ranch Elementary School students during a tour of the 56th Medical Group. (Courtesy photo)

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Luke experts train local firefighters

Sharon Kozak, 56th Medical Operations Squadron family advocacy outreach manager, and Senior Airman Brett Chapman, 56th MDOS mental health technician, brief firefighters on suicide prevention July 16 at the Glendale Training Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melanie Holochwost)

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Freedome Fest 2012

Ivan Hochhalter, 4, jumps into an inflatable splash house to cool off at Freedom Fest at Luke. Children were treated to face painting, music and a performance by the Luke Experience Theater Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Colbert)

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Freedome Fest 2012

The 62nd Fighter Squadron performs a four-ship flyover to open the festivities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Colbert)

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Freedome Fest 2012

Gabrielle Hoffman, 7, Lauren Granata, 10, and Grace Hoffman, 4, pose in patriotic style July 4 during Freedom Fest at Luke Air Force Base. Participants enjoyed prizes, games, a splash zone, demonstrations by the 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dogs and fireworks during the celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Colbert)

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Dental lab puts teeth into work

Staff Sgt. Matthew Jefferys, 56th Dental Squadron dental lab technician, melts a small piece of gold to create a gold tooth implant. The gold is heated by hand and spun quickly into the tooth mold. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman C.J. Hatch)

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Luke officer saves drowning victim

Capt. Andrew Hoeffler, 56th Medical Group family nurse practitioner, Ashawnis Guidry, 5, and Staff Sgt. Christopher Guidry, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and construction equipment operator, pose for a photo near the Balfour Beatty community pool Tuesday at Luke Air Force Base. Guidry said he is forever indebted to Hoeffler for saving Ashawnis’ life on June 23 when he successfully resuscitated him after Ashawnis nearly drowned. Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton also recognized Hoeffler July 2 at a press conference at City Hall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melanie Holochwost)

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MXG, MSG Change of Commands

Brig. Gen. JD Harris, 56th Fighter Wing commander, passes the guidon to Col. Nathan Mooney Monday as he assumes command of the 56th Mission Support Group during a change-of-command ceremony at Luke Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Darlene Seltmann)

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MXG, MSG Change of Commands

Col. Victor Mora speaks to the Airmen of the 56th Maintenance Group during a change-of-command ceremony July 10 at Luke Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Colbert)

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Airman leaves mark on base

(Illustrations by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Rickert)

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Airman leaves mark on base

(Illustrations by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Rickert)

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Airman leaves mark on base

(Illustrations by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Rickert)

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56 OG Change of Command

FROM LEFT: Brig. Gen. JD Harris, 56th Fighter Wing commander, and Col. Doug Miller, 56th Operations Group commander, prepare to pass the leadership of the 56th OG to Col. John Hanna at a change-of-command ceremony June 29 at Luke Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devante Williams)

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Purple Heart

Brig. Gen. JD Harris, 56th Fighter Wing commander, presents the Purple Heart June 29 to Master Sgt. Jordan Velissariou, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle fleet manager at Luke Air Force Base. While deployed to Iraq in 2006, Velissarious’ femoral artery was crushed after a series of attacks on his truck during a convoy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Darlene Seltmann)

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Commissary

Commissary staff fill shelves according to the new floor reset plan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Colbert)

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American League crushes opponent

Mario Huerta, 56th Security Forces Squadron, makes a risky catch June 20 and tramples Tyler Rawlings, 56th Fighter Wing Command Post and American League team member, during the softball all-star game at the Luke Air Force Base Bryant Fitness Center softball field. Huerta’s catch was the last out in the 6th inning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devante Williams)

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Mulhollen CC Cup

Maj. Gerald Mulhollen, 56th Security Forces Squadron commander, center, holds the commander’s cup as he poses for a picture with four of SFS’s athletes June 18 at building 179. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Owsianka)

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Cadets

Roger Cowart, 56th Medical Support Squadron medical simulation specialist, shows U.S. Air Force Academy cadets how to properly apply a tourniquet to a patient using a simulator dummy June 11 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The cadets visited Luke's education and training building as part of the Academy's Operation Air Force program that allows cadets to visit military installations to get a better understanding of officer careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Grace Lee)

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DFAC

Luke Air Force Base Airmen sample food from one of five vendors at the Ray V. Hensman Dining Facility food show. Attendees were offered a variety of entrees, desserts and soups.

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