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Squadron symbols embrace significance

Posted March 15, 2013 by

Air Force shields and symbols are created to identify and set apart each organization and convey a specific meaning created to describe the purpose, warrior ethos and passion to complete the mission of that organization. These are just a few from the 56th Fighter Wing....

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Base housing not just roof over head

Posted April 26, 2013 by Staff Sgt. C.J. HATCH

Everyone needs a place to live. Military members have the option of living in the local community or living in base housing. Those who choose to live on Luke Air Force Base become acquainted with Balfour Beatty Communities. Almost 17 years ago Congress established the Military Housing Privatization Initiative as a tool to help the…

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People First March 30, 2012

Posted March 31, 2012 by

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…

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Street Beat May 11, 2012

Posted May 11, 2012 by Courtesy of Staff Sgt. Cambria Odell, 56th SFS

The 56th Security Forces Squadron handled the following incidents April 27 through May 3: Tickets Security forces issued citations for nine moving and seven nonmoving violations.   Traffic Related Incidents April 27: Security forces responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident at Lightning Gate. There were no injuries. One traffic ticket was issued…

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Commissary hits ‘reset’ button on store layout

Posted July 6, 2012 by by 1st Lt. Ryan DeCamp

Shoppers visiting the Luke Air Force Base Commissary June 27 may have walked in feeling like it was the first time they’ve ever visited the store. A packed parking lot worth of customers could be heard asking...

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Base services provided for Luke Airmen

Posted August 31, 2012 by Story and photo by Airman 1st Class DAVID OWSIANKA

Charles Jennings, retired master sergeant, cuts wood for a gate he is building using a chop saw at the Luke Air Force Base Wood Hobby Shop. Jennings has saved money and enjoyed a hobby while building several household items. For Airmen who are at Luke Air Force Base for the first time or are not…

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Base exchange opens doors to local vendors

Posted October 26, 2012 by Courtesy of AAFES

While the economy may have forced some retailers to scale back on merchandise or services, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is actively seeking the assistance of local businesses to increase the product selection troops and their families find at their exchange. “Some shoppers drive up to 40 miles or more to come to…

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Move, shoot, communicate training

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Airman 1st Class James Hensley Department of the Air Force police, along with members from the 56th Security Forces Squadron, load nonlethal training ammunition into their weapons before the shoot, move and communicate training exercise.   Staff Sgt. Jason Colbert Cory Becker, Department of the Air Force policeman, sprints to another point of cover to…

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Releasing the artist within

Posted February 22, 2013 by Staff Sgt. Jason Colbert

Senior Airman Boe Ericksen, 56th Maintenance Operations Squadron load crew member, traces the lines of a dandelion before painting it during the fine arts painting class Feb. 14 at Luke Air Force Base. The fine arts painting class is 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the arts and crafts center.   Dianne Nowicki, art instructor,…

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Airmen share community spirit with students

Posted March 22, 2013 by Senior Airman KATE VAUGHN

Airman 1st Class James Hensley Staff Sgt. Michael Banks, 56th Contracting Squadron contracting officer, assists kindergartners with donning deployment gear March 8 at Littleton Elementary School in Avondale. Banks was one of many volunteers to visit the children during the school’s community day. Airmen from Luke Air Force Base participated March 8 in the Littleton…

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