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  • April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    Sexual assault can happen to anyone. Your gender, age or relationship status won't change that. The Defense Department wants to make certain all service members and civilians are held accountable when it comes to sexual assault awareness and prevention. The slogan "Hurts one. Affects all."

  • 19th AF commander focuses on efficiency

    Become more efficient without sacrificing integrity was the message to Luke Airmen Tuesday during a commander's call from Maj. Gen. Mark Solo, 19th Air Force commander.General Solo visited Luke for two days as part of a base orientation tour. He attended briefings, toured units and met many Airmen

  • Luke AFB pilot reaches 5,000 F-16 flying hours

    A pilot at Luke Air Force Base reached a feat March 24 that only two other F-16 pilots have accomplished throughout their careers. Col. Robert McCutchen Jr., 56th Fighter Wing special assistant to commander, reached his 5,000th F-16 flying hour. Reaching such a milestone didn't come easy. In fact,

  • 97th Airmen contribute to training, operational missions in Italy

    Eleven Altus Airmen and one C-17 Globemaster III ventured to Italy last week to help three U.S. and Italian army and air force units fulfill airborne training. The almost baker's dozen and their winged chariot did just that - and more. During their week-long stint, they executed 1,480 paratrooper

  • Open House draws more than 200,000 spectators

    Record breaking attendance at the Luke Days 2011 Open House March 19 and 20 was a result of the efforts of thousands of Airmen and civilians throughout the 15 months leading up to the event.The planning for Luke Days 2011 was a significant effort that began in late 2009 and involved a staff of more

  • Kids thrilled by Thunderbirds at open house

    Last Friday afternoon the Thunderbirds practiced their show over Luke in preparation for the Luke Days 2011 Open House. As they performed for the men and women of the 56th Fighter Wing, 15 special guests watched the six F-16s soar. Thanks to the Make-A-Wish-Foundation and the Thunderbirds, these 15

  • Thunderbolts receive honorary B-17 flight

    Eight Thunderbolts received the chance of a lifetime as passengers on a flight in a B-17 bomber March 18. The flight originated from Falcon Field in Mesa and landed at Luke Air Force Base as a part of Air Force heritage during the Luke Days 2011 Open House and Air Show.Each person chosen for the

  • Altus AFB supports Operation Odyssey Dawn

    Two C-17 Globemaster IIIs and about a dozen military and civilian Airmen left today to support Operation Odyssey Dawn as part of the ongoing operations in Libya. The two aircrews will transport cargo to help the build-up of coalition forces at a variety of NATO and U.S. air bases and ongoing

  • Altus C-17s take training to Fort Sill

    Fort Sill is transforming over the next 30 days into an airfield busy with frequent evening arrivals and departures as C-17 crews from Altus Air Force Base are training here.Altus pilots are perfecting their skills in assault landing zone procedures that require them to land in a 500-foot area on