Flu activity up: Know when to seek help

H1N1 influenza activity is picking up in Arizona and on Luke Air Force Base. It's important for everyone to know how to determine if and when to seek medical care.Symptoms of the flue include fever, cough, sore throat, running or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people

Military service runs in the family

A family tradition stemming from a grandfather's military service lives today through two Airmen and a Marine. U.S. Air Force Reserve Senior Airmen James and Jennifer Hunt, both of the 944th Security Forces Squadron, have continued the military tradition started with a grandfather's service in the

944th Services Provides Meals

944th FW officials announce October promotions

The following individuals, organization indicated, are promoted effective Oct. 1, 2009, to the rank indicated: Gary W. Sallee, master sergeant, 555th Red Horse SquadronMartin E. Spann, master sergeant, 555th RHSVanessa M. Hollien, technical sergeant, 944th Aeromedical Staging SquadronTymmothy L.

Lindbergs: Military dedication through generations

Editor's note: Col. Donald Lindberg was previously assigned as the 944th Operations Group commander at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. He has moved to Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., where he is the 44th Fighter Group commander. In the archives of military history, Lindbergh is a famous name. Inside the

Luke pilot breaks 4,000 flying hours

Over the skies of the Barry M. Goldwater Range, one Luke F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot recently reached a milestone that few pilots can claim. Lt. Col. Greg Lukasiewicz, 62nd Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations and 944th Fighter Wing, 301st Fighter Squadron Reservist pilot, broke 4,000

FCP gives back to Luke community

Over the last 14 years a local, non profit organization has played a vital part in helping to give back to Airmen and their families at Luke Air Force Base, in more ways than one. The Fighter Country Partnership is an organization that was founded in 1997 by a group of concerned civic, business and

944th FW Spotlight - Sept. 28, 2009

Staff Sgt. Camille Benton 944th Mission Support Flight military personnel managerHometown: Springfield, Ill.Years in service: 5 years Active Duty, 5 years Reserve Time in the 944th Fighter Wing: 3 weeksFamily: SingleCivilian job: Personal TrainerGoals: Complete my Community College of the Air Force

944th FW Spotlight - September 21, 2009

Senior Airman Jeffrey "Jack" Turner944th Fighter Wing HistorianHometown: PhoenixYears in service: 3 Time in the 944th Fighter Wing: 3 yearsFamily: WifeCivilian job: Student; Computer Systems Engineering at Arizona State University Goals: Write 944th history books FY 2000-Present, graduate, obtain a

Basketball tournament builds camaraderie