X-47B launch a pivotal moment in Naval aviation

Northrop Grumman photograph An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System demonstrator launches from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is the first aircraft carrier to successfully catapult launch an unmanned aircraft from its flight deck. The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System demonstrator completed its first ever carrier-based catapult launch from…

F-35A instructor pilots qualify in aerial refueling

Air Force photo by MSgt. John Nimmo An F-35A Lightning II approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker during aerial refueling May 13, 2013, near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The initial cadre of Air Force F-35 instructor pilots at the 33rd Fighter Wing recently qualified in aerial refueling for the joint strike fighter. The 33rd FW is…

Turkish industry takes off in support of F-35

Lockheed Martin photograph Murad Bayar, Turkish Undersecretary for Defense Industries, and Steve O’Bryan, Lockheed Martin F-35 VP, Program Integration and Business Development, stand together after an F-35 Industry Recognition Event at IDEF 2013 in Istanbul, Turkey, May 8. Undersecretary Bayar expressed his support for the F-35 program and the Turkish Industry, which could realize more…

Boeing rolls out 787 Dreamliner at increased production rate

Boeing has rolled out of the factory the first 787 Dreamliner to be built at the increased production rate of seven airplanes per month. The airplane, which rolled out earlier this week, is the 114th 787 to be built overall and the 100th 787 to be built at the Everett, Wash., factory. Boeing’s 787 program…

C-130J worldwide fleet soars past a million flight hours

Lockheed Martin photograph Lockheed Martin delivered three C-130J Super Hercules to the Iraqi Air Force, two months ahead of schedule, the third of which departed the Marietta, Ga., Dec 12, 2012. The Iraqi Air Force will use the airlifters for intra-theater support for its troops and to provide humanitarian relief operations in various locations. The…

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Luke EOD member receives prestigious award

Posted May 4, 2012

The National Defense Industrial Association recognized one of Lukeâ€™s explosive ordnance disposal members for his contributions toward robotic systems at the Ground Robotics Conference in San Diego. Staff Sgt. Michael Newton, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD team leader, was awarded the NDIA…

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56th Fighter Wing captures ‘Outstanding Unit’ award

Posted March 22, 2013

The 56th Fighter Wing has an illustrious history of accomplishments and awards, and another chapter was added to that history. The results for the Air Force Outstanding Unit were released Feb. 27 from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, and Luke Air Force Base’s 56th FW was awarded an Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for the…

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Luke 1 speaks out on DUI

Posted June 22, 2012

In November 2006, Brig. Gen. JD Harris, 56th Fighter Wing commander (a colonel at the time), was attending National Defence College in New Delhi, India, accompanied by his wife, Heather, and son, John.

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Making challenges into opportunities, hard work

Posted March 29, 2013

We all ask, “What’s the secret to success?” I wish I knew the answer, although my standard reply is “hard work.” Hard work may sound simplistic, but trust me, it stems from a lifetime of trying harder. You see, I have attention deficit disorder. This article is not about ADD, rather how I overcame my…

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Ducks train in high desert

Posted December 21, 2012

One Luke Air Force Base fighter squadron spent last week in a cold, unforgiving high desert environment doing training with remote piloted aircraft, F-22s and German Tornadoes. The 309th Fighter Squadron might not have actually been cold, but they did spend Dec. 7 through 14 flying and training in the 5,000′ elevation high desert of…

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Servant leadership applied

Posted March 1, 2013

Most of us have had a leadership class of some kind as we continue formal education or complete professional military education. In the process we have been exposed to many different leadership theories and the support behind each one. The Air Force does a great job of sifting through those and passing on the best…

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Street Beat April 20, 2012

Posted April 20, 2012

The 56th Security forces Squadron handled the following incidents April 5 through 12: Tickets Security forces issued citations for 10 moving and five nonmoving violations. Traffic-related incidents April 6: Security forces responded to a report of a major vehicle accident at the intersection of Johnson Lane and Super Sabre Street. There were no…

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Chaplain thoughts June 1, 2012

Posted June 1, 2012

â€œAnd Iâ€™m proud to be an American, Where at least I know Iâ€™m free. And I wonâ€™t forget the men who died Who gave that right to me.â€ ~ Lee Greenwood Memorial Day was earlier this week. Now what? How many times did you hear Lee Greenwoodâ€™s song on the radio? How many times…

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Protect first line of defense

Posted March 22, 2013

The body’s immune system is the first line of defense against harmful bacteria, viruses and infections. Some well-known methods of keeping the immune system strong include maintaining a healthy weight and diet, and getting plenty of sleep. Rachel Perkins-Garner, 56th Medical Group registered nurse, said there are also plenty of ways the immune system can…

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Air Force News June 8, 2012

Posted June 8, 2012

Kentucky Airmen and volunteers from the 19th Air Support Operations Squadron are restoring a C-47 Skytrain at Fort Campbell. The plane was involved in every major airborne and glider-borne assault in the European Theater of operations, to include operations Dragoon, Market-Garden and Varsity. North Carolina Col. Jeannie Leavitt became the first female to lead…

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X-47B launch a pivotal moment in Naval aviation

F-35A instructor pilots qualify in aerial refueling

Turkish industry takes off in support of F-35

Boeing rolls out 787 Dreamliner at increased production rate

C-130J worldwide fleet soars past a million flight hours

Luke EOD member receives prestigious award

56th Fighter Wing captures ‘Outstanding Unit’ award

Luke 1 speaks out on DUI

Making challenges into opportunities, hard work

Ducks train in high desert

Servant leadership applied

Street Beat April 20, 2012

Chaplain thoughts June 1, 2012

Protect first line of defense

Air Force News June 8, 2012

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