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  • VH1 brings Super Bowl concert to Luke

    Hundreds of Thunderbolts waited in line, some with faces painted and signs ready, in anticipation of seeing their favorite artists -- Fall Out Boy and Charli XCX.The VH1 and Papa John's Super Bowl Blitz: A Concert for the Troops event was hosted by Nick Lachey, former 98 Degrees band member, in

  • Luke 1 takes last Viper ride

    Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter Wing commander, took his last flight in an F-16 Fighting Falcon Jan. 23 symbolizing another step forward in realizing Luke Air Force Base's new mission -- training the world's greatest F-35 fighter pilots."My last flight in an F-16 is a personal milestone, but it

  • Luke AMU assigns first F-35 dedicated crew chiefs

    A crew chief's role is crucial in today's Air Force.Crew chiefs have played an invaluable part through the advancement of aviation over the past 100 years. They are technically proficient in most, if not all, aspects of aircraft maintenance and work with specialized maintainers to keep aircraft

  • Lackland MDW Gateway Academy graduates first class of innovators

    The inaugural class of the 59th Medical Wing's Gateway Academy at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center graduated Jan. 14, 2015, marking a first for an organization whose quest is to bring innovative thinking to patient health care.The Gateway Academy launched in November 2014. Developed by the

  • Biomedical Sciences Corps is celebrating their 50th Anniversary

    The Air Force designated Jan. 26 to 30 as Biomedical Sciences Corps Appreciation Week, to recognize and highlight the achievements of the men and women who comprise the BSC.Please join the Air Force in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the BSC and recognizing the contributions of these outstanding

  • Vance's Fitness on Demand kiosk tops 400 classes

    It's dawn at Vance's Bradley Fitness and Sports Center and an animated fitness instructor cheers her students through the final hills of an indoor cycling course."There are many hurdles in life," she yells over the whir of two dozen pedaling Airmen, "hurdles we all have to overcome. I know you can

  • Altus leverages Army National Guard jump training

    Even with the noise of the aircraft flying 1,000 feet above the ground, the mood is quiet on the evening of Jan. 23, 2015. "SIX MINUTES!," yells Staff Sgt. Laura Bourdlais, 58th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, before she opens the side door revealing the lights of San Antonio in the distance. Soon, 80

  • Luke hosts NFL Pro Bowl practice

    NFL Pro Bowl players came to the Luke Air Force Base football field Jan. 22 to practice and sign autographs for service members and their families.Since 1938, the Pro Bowl has been an NFL tradition during which players are selected by the coaches, players themselves, and the fans. Players who are