July 19, 2023 Dreams, diversity and determination: An Airman’s story When Winnie Adipo was just a young girl growing up in Kenya, she dreamed of nothing more than becoming an officer in the military.
March 31, 2023 Air Force Surgeon General visits Luke AFB Lt. Gen. Robert Miller, Surgeon General of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, and Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, Medical Enlisted Force chief, visited Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, March 27, 2023.
May 2, 2022 Members of 56th Medical Group provide defense support for civil authority Since the start of the global pandemic that introduced COVID-19 to the world, Airmen assigned to the 56th Medical Group have participated in six missions to combat the disease. The most recent mission took place during a month-long assignment that began in February of 2022.
July 17, 2020 Luke Airman becomes AF’s first physical therapist assistant to bypass tech school An enlisted physical therapy assistant assigned to the 56th Medical Group became the first Airman to complete Basic Military Training and direct transfer to her first duty station, Luke Air Force Base, bypassing technical training.
June 11, 2020 Cardiologist’s proudest accomplishment is serving country Five years ago at age 46, Lt. Col. John Beshai, 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron flight surgeon, followed his heart and took the plunge to fulfill a dream he set aside in honor of his father’s wishes.
Feb. 6, 2020 Luke Public Health team maintains Airmen medical readiness A variety of factors can hinder Airmen from successfully completing the mission or deploying, whether it be sickness, poor eating and sleeping habits or unfamiliarity with the job. Airmen in the 56th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron Public Health unit help mitigate those factors, thus ensuring
Jan. 27, 2020 Bioenvironmental Engineering Airmen are ‘jack of all trades’ Bioenvironmental Engineering Airmen help the wing’s mission by inspecting occupational and environmental conditions to ensure Airmen have a safe working environment.
Oct. 2, 2019 Reserve medics place third in worldwide competition The 944th Fighter Wing’s team was honored to represent all of Air Force Reserve Command and took third place in the competition. The five-man team comprised of Citizen Airmen from the 944th Medical and Aeromedical Staging Squadrons were first-time participants and brought unique skill sets and
Sept. 19, 2019 Operation Supplement Safety, an enduring program Operation Supplement Safety is a Department of Defense educational program under the Consortium for Health and Military Performance at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences to increase awareness within the DoD community. It provides information about how to evaluate dietary
Dec. 13, 2018 Air Force Surgeon General visits 56th Fighter Wing Medical Group Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, paid a visit to Luke Air Force Base on Dec. 12, 2018, where she outlined her mission, values and modernization efforts to an enthusiastic group of Airmen.
Nov. 5, 2018 Dental highlight Highlight video of Airmen in the 56th MDG Dental squadron working hard and providing the best care for airmen and civilians at Luke AFB
Oct. 26, 2018 CMSAF Wright listens, shares lessons while visiting Luke Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Oct. 22, 2018, to engage with Airmen and gain insight on the wing’s mission.
March 13, 2018 Focusing on open doors and new beginnings Since her diagnosis with multiple myeloma in 2014, Kimberly Branche, 944th Fighter Wing human resource technician, has used the experience to recognize and act on new opportunities while helping other cancer survivors shift toward the positive possibilities in their own lives.
Feb. 13, 2018 Luke medic administers life-saving aid after car crash On Jan. 16, 2018, Staff Sgt. Geoffrey Rigby, 56th Medical Operations Squadron physical therapy technician, was sitting in his truck at the intersection of Dysart Ave. and Indian School Rd. in Glendale, Ariz., waiting on a red light.A car suddenly veered into the intersection and struck oncoming
May 11, 2017 Algerian triplets join Air Force for better future Their journey has carried them over thousands of miles, from a barren region in Africa to California’s Simi Valley where eventually the Harchaoui triplets — Myriam, Rabah and Warda — would join the U.S. Air Force. Scott Air Force Base is now home to Myriam, who recently reflected on her unique