History buffs

Members of the 56th Range Management Office Environmental Sciences Management, with naturalist and historian Bill Broyles, conduct a survey for historical artifacts Nov. 7 along a roadway in the East Tactical Range at the Barry M. Goldwater Range-East. Cultural and natural resource surveys are required before a new road may be opened for official administrative…

Luke has perfect air permit inspection

Staff Sgt. Darlene Seltmann An F-16 model sits in the foreground of a clear Arizona sky Nov. 20 at Luke Air Force Base. The base recently received its air permit inspection which evaluates about 465 pieces of air emitting equipment listed in Luke AFB’s Title V air operating permit. The base received a perfect rating,…

CDC caregivers recognized for years of service

Courtesy photo Lt. Col. Todd Ladd, left, 56th Force Support Squadron commander, and Col. Nathan Mooney, 56th Mission Support Group commander, pose with child caregivers Nov. 18 at the Luke Air Force Base Child Development Center. The women were awarded for more than 20 years of dedicated service to the CDC. Caring for children from…

Call signs represent more than name

Courtesy photo Then Capt. Sean “LOBO” Canfield, now a major and the 62nd Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, smiles in February 2002 at Nellis Air Force Base after performing a re-enlistment ceremony for his brother, Staff Sgt. Clark Canfield. Sean Canfield’s call sign was the result of an incident with his dogs and his…

Through paintball, commanders focus on team building

Airman 1st ClassPEDRO MOTA Lt. Col. Patrick Launey, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, returns fire to the opposing team during a paintball game Nov. 25 at Fighter Town Paintball in El Mirage. Luke Air Force Base commanders participated to build camaraderie and esprit de corps. Wing, group and squadron commanders from Luke Air Force Base…

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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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Council gives dorm Airmen voice

Posted March 1, 2013

Whether it’s a clogged sink to talk about or planning an outing, dorm council Airmen meet once a month to voice concerns, brainstorm ideas on ways to improve dorm life and plan activities to boost morale.

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News Briefs: March 1, 2013

Posted March 1, 2013

MOAA meeting The Luke Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America meeting is 5 p.m. for social hour and 6 p.m. for dinner March 11 at Club Five Six. Special guest Ryan Reeves, Lux Air Jet Centers-GYR general manager, will present the history of Goodyear Airport at 7 p.m. Active-duty and retired officers, and…

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Thunderbolt of the Week – March 1, 2013

Posted March 1, 2013

Staff Sgt. Magen Baker 56th Comptroller Squadron Budget analyst Hometown: Salem, Ill. Years in service: Eight Family: Father, Danny; mom, Lisa; and son, Maddox Education: Community College of the Air Force associate degree in financial management; Park University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in healthcare management Previous assignments: Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Inspirations: Friends and…

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SMSgt selects announced

Posted March 1, 2013

The following master sergeants have been selected for promotion to senior master sergeant: Derick Crosdale, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron Brett Evanicki, 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Christopher Foster, 56th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Plez Glenn III, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Michael Hansell, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron Scott Harris, 56th Operations Group Christopher Lebourveau, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron…

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‘Salad Wednesdays’ big savings at Exchange restaurants

Posted March 1, 2013

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service restaurants are offering $2 off any salad priced $4 or above on “Salad Wednesdays” purchased at Burger King, Subway, Anthony’s Pizza, Robin Hood or Charley’s. “Guests save an additional 10 percent when paying with a Military Star® card or exchange gift card,” said Pete Alaniz, Luke Air Force…

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Chaplain thoughts …

Posted March 1, 2013

“The external deserts in the world are growing, because the internal deserts have become so vast.” ~ Pope Benedict XVI How do our moral and ethical values today compare to those just a decade ago? Why have our “internal deserts” become so vast? Why is there a spiritual crisis in our nation? Whatever the reasons…

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Eating healthy food keeps gray matter ‘in pink’

Posted March 1, 2013

Eating the right foods not only affects a person’s physical performance, but also the brain’s performance. Leslie Dana-Kirby, 56th Medical Operations Squadron clinical psychologist, said the human brain is responsible for all thinking, reasoning, memory, judgment and decision-making. It also controls fundamental life functions such as hunger, thirst, sleeping, breathing and temperature regulation. As well…

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Air Force News – March 1, 2013

Posted March 1, 2013

DOD implements secure program for mobile devices WASHINGTON — The Defense Department is rolling out a program that will allow users of a range of mobile devices — working anywhere from remote battlefields to the Pentagon to rapidly share classified and protected data across all components. More than 600,000 DOD employees, from soldiers on the…

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People First – March 1, 2013

Posted March 1, 2013

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. Registration for…

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Chapel Corner

The Luke Chapel team is committed to ensuring spiritual care for the entire family. Chapel offices are in the Luke Community Chapel at 139th Avenue and Shooting Star Street. All services are Sunday unless noted. For more information, call 623-856-6211.
COM-Chapel on the Mall
LCC-Luke Community Chapel

Worship schedule

Catholic Mass at LCC
Saturday is at 5 p.m.
Sunday is at 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (COM)
Weekdays is at noon

Protestant worship
Contemporary/Gospel service is
10 a.m. at LCC
Traditional service is 11:30 a.m. at LCC

Other faith groups
For information on Islamic, Jewish,
Buddhist or Wiccan services, call
623-856-6211.

Chapel activities

Religious education

Catholic religious education is
10:30 a.m. to noon in Bldg. 1150

Protestant religious education is
8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in Bldg. 485

Weddings
Weddings are conducted in COM and must be scheduled several months in advance

Singles ministry
Wallyball is 5 p.m. Thursdays in the gym
Bible study is 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Oasis
Singles meet for dinner at 6 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays at the Oasis

Youth events

Catholic youth group is 6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays at LCC
LDS religious classes
Call Lt. Col. Marco Galvez at
623-856-7535
After-duty hours, call 623-856-5600.

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History buffs

Luke has perfect air permit inspection

CDC caregivers recognized for years of service

Call signs represent more than name

Through paintball, commanders focus on team building

Servant leadership applied

Council gives dorm Airmen voice

News Briefs: March 1, 2013

Thunderbolt of the Week – March 1, 2013

SMSgt selects announced

‘Salad Wednesdays’ big savings at Exchange restaurants

Chaplain thoughts …

Eating healthy food keeps gray matter ‘in pink’

Air Force News – March 1, 2013

People First – March 1, 2013

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