International military leaders inducted into AU Honor Roll

Newly enshrined into the Air University International Honor Roll, 14 alumni and one representative gathered at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, for the formal induction ceremony Dec. 3 to celebrate their successes since graduating from the university.This year's induction to the honor roll included

Flying Training Wing gains new squadron

The 81st Fighter Squadron will reactivate Jan. 15, 2015, under the 14th Operations Group, Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, with the mission of training up to 30 international pilots and 90 maintainers on the A-29 aircraft.Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James announced Aug. 22 that Moody

Recording history: One man records Laughlin's heritage

Laughlin has a rich history. Her story is written by the thousands of Airmen who have lived, worked and flown here in the base's 74 year history, and Laughlin's lineage and honors can be traced to several key moments in U.S. history.Helping to preserve these stories and the legacy of the world's

Catching lightning

Luke changes refueling truck color, mitigates F-35 shutdowns

The 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron recently added a new fuel truck to its fleet designed to improve mission effectiveness and safety on the flightline.It's not really a new fuel truck, but an old fuel truck with its tank painted white. Affectionately called "Big Green" by LRS Airmen, the new

F-35 arrival revives memories for retired fighter pilot

F-15 pilot training began at Luke Air Force Base 40 years ago. With the arrival of the F-35, one retired fighter pilot reflects on his time as an F-15 Strike Eagle test pilot at Luke and his vision for the future of the Air Force."The F-15 was a great advancement in technology and performance in

Chief serves beyond active-duty

John Burden retired as a chief master sergeant more than 18 years ago, but he never stopped serving his country and community."As I was parking at the Veteran's Association clinic, I saw a gentleman across the street get out of an old rickety van," Burden said. "He was an amputee on crutches and

PMEL vital to AF mission

To begin training the world's greatest F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter pilots here at Luke, working jets are necessary. To have jets that work, Airmen who are maintenance and repair experts are needed to take care of the jets. Airmen who fix the jets need tools that are in working order, and

Vance signs agreement with Altus AFB to host ALS

It took two commanders from two bases coming together Nov. 21 to sign a Memorandum of Understanding that will allow Team Vance to host two Airman Leadership School classes in 2015.For many years, senior airmen selected for promotion to staff sergeant have been attending ALS, the professional

Team Vance earns AF Outstanding Unit Award

Air Education and Training Command announced Nov. 26 that the 71st Flying Training Wing earned an Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for duties performed between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2014.The 71st FTW was one of 12 AETC non-headquarters units selected for the award."Though I did not arrive here