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Thunderbirds birthed at Luke

FROM LEFT: Capts. Robert Kanaga and Charles Pattillo; Maj. Richard Catledge; Capts. Robert McCormick and Cuthbert Pattillo, the original Thunderbirds pilots. (Courtesy photo)

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310th FS raises funds for leukemia awareness

Members of the 310th Fighter Squadron register players for the Links Fore Leukemia golf tournament May 20 in Chandler. (Courtesy photo)

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Luke Airmen join Arizona StandDown, helps homeless vets

Senior Airman Alex Lopez, 56th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, unloads a van full of supplies and food May 9 at the Marine, Army, Navy, Air Force House. The MANA House provides tools and resources to homeless veterans in need of assistance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kate Vaughn)

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Luke at Night SFS

Senior Airman Josh Mullins, 56th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, checks identification cards at the South Gate at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 23, 2013. The South Gate and Lightning Gate are open 24-7; the Kachina Gate is open from 6:00 to 8:30 a.m., Monday through Friday and 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Clas James Hensley)

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Luke at Night SFS

Senior Airman Mariah Langeland, 56th security Forces Squadron patrolman, simulates handcuffing Senior Airman Gabe Solazzo, 56th SFS patrolman, during a training exercise on the flight line at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 23, 2013. SFS members used the training scenario to sharpen their skills in preventing unauthorized entry to the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Clas James Hensley)

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Luke at Night SFS

Staff Sgt. Frank Jimenez, 56th Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, gets pulled over during a training exercise by Staff Sgt. Chad Copeland, 56th SFS patrolman at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 23, 2013. The purpose of the training is to keep SFS members up to date in tactics of law enforcement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Clas James Hensley)

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Luke at Night SFS

Officer Cory Becker, 56th Security Forces Squadron lead police officer, performs a field sobriety test on Staff Sgt. Frank Jimenez, 56th SFS flight sergeant, during a training exercise April 23 at Luke Air Force Base. Field tests check the sobriety of an individual to determine if a breathalyzer is warranted to determine blood alcohol content. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Clas James Hensley)

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Luke at Night SFS

A 56th Security Forces Squadron member demonstrates how to cuff a suspect during training. Cuffing behind the back enables the officer to more easily maneuver the individual and provides greater safety. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Clas James Hensley)

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Luke at Night SFS

Staff Sgt. Chad Copeland, 56th SFS patrolman, instructs an individual via loud speaker to put his hands in the air after exiting his vehicle during a training exercise April 23 at Luke Air Force Base. One of security forces responsibilities is to prevent unauthorized entry to the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Clas James Hensley)

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Luke at Night SFS

Tech. Sgt. Richard Flores, 56th SFS flight sergeant, delivers guard mount updates during the night shift. Guard mount is a briefing to update the next shift on what to be alert to such as safety hazards to the base. Base access is also a function of security forces. The South Gate and Lightning Gate are open 24/7. The Kachina Gate is open limited hours during the school year and closed for the summer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Clas James Hensley)

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Luke at Night SFS

Officer Cory Becker, 56th SFS lead police officer, demonstrates how to properly hold a person in the prone position April 23 during a training exercise. The purpose of the prone and kneeling positions is to subdue a person who is uncooperative. The overall purpose of the training is to keep SFS members up to date in law enforcement tactics and skills. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Clas James Hensley)

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Luke at Night SFS

Officer Cory Becker, 56th SFS lead police officer, directs Staff Sgt. Chris Waters, 56th SFS patrolman, to clear his weapon. SFS members return gear and weapons to storage at the end of every shift cleared and empty of ammunition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Clas James Hensley)

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Safety fair heats up critical days of summer

Staff Sgt. Zach Sekula, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal, demonstrates the Air Force medium-size robot. The AFMSR is used as basic support for finding improvised explosive devices and also searching suspicious vehicles. In dangerous situations the EOD technician can be replaced by the robot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Clas Pedro Mota)

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Safety fair heats up critical days of summer

Staff Sgt. Jason DeJesus, 56th Fighter Wing Ground Safety craftsman, tests a virtual driver interactive module the safety fair. The driving simulator shows how difficult driving is while under the influence. The safety fair kicked off the Critical Days of Summer campaign, which goes from Memorial Day to Labor Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Clas Pedro Mota)

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V-ball with chiefs builds bonds

Staff Sgt. Johnathan Martin, 56th Medical Operations Squadron, serves the ball in a game against Luke Air Force Base chiefs in the Bryant Fitness Center. The game helped to build a community relationship amongst members from the three enlisted force structure tiers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Clas Pedro Mota)

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Desert Challenge competitors train at Luke

Sam Craven, civilian throws the discus during the Desert Challenge games 2013 at the Red Mountain High School in Mesa, Ariz., May 20, 2013. Craven finished the discus throw event with a final score of 10.16 meters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Branch)

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Desert Challenge competitors train at Luke

An event judge watches as Steve Ferreira, civilan, throws the discus during the Desert Challenge games 2013 at the Red Mountain High School in Mesa, Ariz., May 20, 2013. The events included in the Desert Challenge games included track & field, swimming, and archery. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Branch)

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Desert Challenge competitors train at Luke

Retired Army Cpl. Harrison Ruzicka prepares to throw a disc during a Desert Challenge training session May 16 at the Luke Air Force Base Bryant Fitness Center softball field. Fourteen U.S. Paralympic competitors trained May 13 through May 17 at Luke for the Desert Challenge on May 18 in Mesa. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman David Owsianka)

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Desert Challenge competitors train at Luke

Retired Army Staff Sgt. Nick McCoy trains for the challenge May 16 at Luke softball field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman David Owsianka)

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Desert Challenge competitors train at Luke

Retired Army Staff Sgt. Nick McCoy trains May 16 at the Luke softball field. McCoy competed in the 100-, 200- and 400-meter wheelchair sprints at the games. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman David Owsianka)

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