Tricare Regional Office West recently identified Luke as having one of the highest emergency room visit rates in Tricare’s western region. Because of the high number of emergency room visits, which average 800 to 900 a month and cost roughly $500,000 during that time, the Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century set out…
Maryland Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley highlighted cyberspace as an important Air Force priority and joint force enabler during remarks to Airmen, industry officials and Air Force Association members March 23 at the Air Force Association’s 2012 CyberFutures Conference and Technology Exposition in National Harbor. Afghanistan The massive golf-ball looking object perched on…
Editor’s Note: The “People First” section is compiled from information from the Air Force Personnel Center, TRICARE, 56th Force Support Squadron, Airman and Family Readiness Flight, Veterans Affairs, the civilian personnel office and armed forces news services. For the complete story, go to the web address listed at the end of the story. Air Force…
The 56th Security Forces Squadron handled the following incidents March 16 through 22: Tickets Security forces issued citations for two moving violations. Traffic-related incidents March 19: Security forces responded to a minor vehicle accident in Bldg. 339. There were no injuries. March 20: Security forces responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident in…
TDY to school funded authorizations/orders are being processed in the Defense Travel System again. DTS courses work somewhat differently than a routine TDY; travelers receive instructions via e-mail on how to build their TDY authorization/orders. It’s important to read the instructions carefully and complete the orders within five working days upon receipt of the letter….
Capt. Anthony St. Aubyn, 62nd Fighter Squadron, shows Joshua Jimenez the maintenance book March 21 during his visit to Luke Air Force Base as pilot for a day. Jimenez and family members toured the base and visited the flightline to see an F-16.
“Society as a whole benefits immeasurably from a climate in which all persons, regardless of race or gender, may have the opportunity to earn respect, responsibility, advancement and remuneration based on ability.”  ~ Sandra Day O’Connor R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Numerous events across our great nation over the past couple of months have put the subject of…
Ron Martin, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services fire chief, briefs first-term Airmen on how to prevent fire hazards in dorm rooms or in the home. The Room of Doom, a three-section room with areas designated as a bathroom, kitchen and bedroom, was created to educate individuals on fire and safety in the home….
Viking Challenge participants run a final lap together as a team to end the 10-hour challenge. Twenty teams participated in the annual challenge raising more than $5,500 for the the enlisted scholarship fund. The 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron team completed 89 miles and won the challenge. Jennifer Shonkwiler, wife of Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Shonkwiler, 309th…
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