Posted on June 9, 2011 by Fighter Country
Congrats 56th Fighter Wing! 6/3/2011 - LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – The Air Force Meritorious Award for Achievement in Ground Safety was recently presented to 56th Fighter Wing Ground Safety professionals. This award is in recognition of outstanding performance in mishap prevention by the 56th FW for 2010 and recognizes Luke’s ground safety unit as the best in the Air Force. Candidates are evaluated on all base ground safety programs to include low accident rates, safety campaigns and proactive programs for mishap prevention at the base level. Initially chosen by AETC as the best within the command, they were then matched against…
Posted on July 29, 2010 by Fighter Country
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Arizona’s local and state government officials, as well as the Arizona congressional delegation, are delighted with today’s decision that the Air Force has selected Luke Air Force Base as the preferred location for the new F-35 Pilot Training Center. With today’s decision by the Air Force, Luke is poised to transition from its current F-16 training mission to become the Air Force’s F-35 “school house,” subject to completion of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process that is currently underway. “Today’s announcement is great news for our region and our state and represents a major milestone and the…
Posted on April 28, 2010 by Fighter Country
ESOHCAMP 11 days away by AJ MUHS 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Although storm water runoff is simply rainwater, it flows over land and can become a problem. When it picks up and carries sediment and contaminants from streets, rooftops and lawns, it carries them to surface water bodies and ground water through the soil causing contamination. Storm water is a problem if it mixes with pollutants like fertilizer, oil, sediment, pet waste, soap, pesticides and other chemicals that are picked up by runoff then carried untreated to local water bodies. It is important to realize that all storm water entering…
Posted on November 10, 2009 by Fighter Country
James “Rusty” Mitchell is the Director, Community Initiatives Team, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. As the liaison between the base and surrounding communities, he coordinates dialogue and interaction to facilitate compatible growth in areas that impact Luke Air Force Base. His daily engagement with nine municipalities, Maricopa County, and the State of Arizona has profoundly advanced the ability of the base to coexist with its neighbors. Mr. Mitchell served twenty-two years in the Air Force flying fighters from Europe to the Far East, retiring in 1998 as a lieutenant colonel. His career culminated as the 21st Fighter Squadron Commander at…
Posted on May 16, 2009 by Fighter Country
“Thunder in the Desert”, Luke Air Force Base’s Open House and Airshow was a huge success on March 21 and 22, 2009. Come back to our website as we post pictures and video from this event. Luke’s “Thunder in the Desert” 2009 Open House was a two-day event at Luke Air Force Base and one of the most diverse air shows in America. The U.S. Air Force’s Aerial Demonstration Team, the Thunderbirds, brought their special brand of high-flying excitement to this year’s show as well as numerous other aircraft and ground displays, exhibits, and attractions. Stay tuned for details about…
