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News Briefs April 11, 2013

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Base-wide exercise The 56th Fighter Wing will conduct a natural disaster exercise today, which will include military, local, county and state law enforcement, and fire departments. Those traveling on base should expect traffic disruptions, gate closures or delays, and interruptions of customer service operations. Expect to see simulated explosions, smoke, role players depicting individuals with…

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Thunderbolts take on Viking Challenge

Posted April 11, 2014 by Senior Airman MARCY COPELAND

Senior AirmanMARCY COPELAND Senior Master Sgt. Leroy Ridgel, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron acting chief, runs with the American flag April 4 during the Viking Challenge at Luke Air Force Base. Part of Team America, Ridgel, along with nine others of his team, completed the 10-hour long relay marathon to raise money for the Enlisted Scholarship…

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Luke volunteers make difference

Posted April 11, 2014 by Staff Sgt. DARLENE SELTMANN

Staff Sgt.DARLENE SELTMANN Steven participates in a relay race April 4 with team members from Sky View Elementary School during the Special Olympics event held at La Joya High School in Avondale. Special needs children from across the valley participated in track and field events at several high schools. The sun shined brightly over La…

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56th MDG keeps force healthy

Posted April 11, 2014 by Airman 1st Class Pedro Mota

Airman 1st Class Brandi Sullivan, 56th Medical Support Squadron diagnostic imaging technician, positions Senior Airman Eric Gist, 56th MDSS diagnostic imaging tech, for an X-ray checking for a sprain in his left shoulder at Luke Air Force Base.   Staff Sgts. Maddie Baker and Breeann Frost, 56th Dental Squadron dental laboratory technicians, make adjustments on…

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Justice Report

Posted April 11, 2014 by 56th Fighter Wing Legal Office

The following is a list of administrative actions issued at Luke Air Force Base for March: 56th Mission Support Group Articles 15 • A technical sergeant received an Article 15 for driving while drunk. The member received a reduction in rank to staff sergeant, suspended forfeiture of $1,538 pay per month for two months and…

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Weapons Fest

Posted April 11, 2014 by Staff Sgt. Darlene Seltmann

Staff Sgt. Dennis Scott, 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, mans the barbecue grill Saturday during the 2014 Weapons Fest at Fowler Park.   Senior Airman Marissa Colima, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Combat Armament Support team member, participates in a variety of games at the fest. Weapons Fest is an annual event held…

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Mustache Mania

Posted April 4, 2014 by Senior Airman Jason Colbert

Capt. Andrew Stolten, left, 56th Security Forces Squadron operations officer, and Lt. Col. Charles Jones, 607th Air Control Squadron commander, were voted best mustache and runner-up Monday at the Mustache March mustache contest on the flightline at Luke Air Force Base.

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Luke 1 highlights open house success, F-35 mission

Posted March 28, 2014 by Capt. TRISTAN HINDERLITER

Senior Airman Jason Colbert Brig. Gen. Mike Rothstein, 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks at a commander’s call March 21. He discussed the recent open house and the new F-35 Lightning II mission. He also told Luke Airmen he was pleased with how the wing is meeting his expectations concerning mission, leadership and community. At a…

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News Briefs March 28, 2014

Posted March 28, 2014 by timchisham

Change of command Lt. Col. Jon Wheeler, 310th Fighter Squadron commander, will relinquish command to Lt. Col. Matthew Warner in a ceremony at 8:31 a.m. April 18 in Hangar 913. LOSC social The Luke Officers Spouses Club is featuring the annual bingo social at 11 a.m. April 15 at Club Five Six. The cost of…

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Exchange rewards students with ‘You Made the Grade’ program

Posted March 28, 2014 by AAFES

Military students can turn good grades into rewards with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s You Made the Grade program. From first-graders to high school seniors, pupils who maintain a B average or higher are eligible for the program that recognizes academic excellence. The You Made the Grade program rewards military students with a…

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