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  • 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

  • New Security+ certification course offered at Keesler

    A new course to provide Security+ certification to 3D personnel prior to air expeditionary force deployments stood up March 21 at Keesler.The course is currently programmed to train 1,297 students annually in Keesler's 336th Training Squadron.Last December during a training advisory meeting with

  • AETC announces 2010 OAY award winners

    The Air Education and Training Command announced the 2010 Outstanding Airman of the Year recipients on March 18. Nine Airmen were selected out of 25 nominees. The nine Airmen will go onto compete in the Air Force wide competition.The categories and winners are:Military Trainer of the Year: Tech.

  • AETC OAY nominees ‘take it all in’

    Twenty-five Outstanding Airman of the Year nominees from bases across Air Education and Training Command compete tonight for AETC honors. The ceremony, however, is only the icing on the cake.The nominees, who arrived Monday with spouses and family members, experienced a week-long tour of the San