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STREET nonhostile in nature. The individual was No. 351 gets overhaul …
BEAT briefed on proper procedures and released.
Senior Airman James Hensley
The 56th Security Forces Squadron Jan. 16: Security forces responded to a
handled the following incidents Jan. 11 report of a domestic disturbance in base Weston contractors work on repairs to Fuel Storage Tank 351 Jan. 14 at
through 18 at Luke Air Force Base: housing. Upon arrival, security forces de- Luke Air Force Base. The repairs included a new dome roof, cathodic pro-
termined no injuries were sustained and tection, fuel tank bottom, piping, manifolds and the dike liner which is a
Tickets the disturbance was verbal. The unit first secondary spill container.
sergeant was contacted and took control.
Security forces issued citations for 26
moving violations and four nonmoving Jan. 16: Security forces responded to
violations. a report of a missing person who was
believed to have run away. The child was
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Jan. 11: Security forces responded to a Jan. 18: Security forces responded to a
report of a minor single-vehicle accident report of a medical emergency at the Ex-
involving a fixed object at Burger King change. Upon arrival, the individual was
adjacent to the Shoppette. The driver re- being treated by on-base medical services.
fused medical treatment and was given a The individual was transported to a nearby
recommendation to have the vehicle towed hospital for further treatment.
for safety concerns.
Nonemergency responses
Jan. 15: Security forces responded to a
report of a minor two-vehicle accident in Jan. 17: Security forces was notified by
the Exchange parking garage. There were a local agency of a military member taken
no injuries. into custody for the offense of driving un-
der the influence. The incident stemmed
Emergency responses from a vehicle accident.
Jan. 14: Security forces responded to a Alarm activations
report of a gate runner at the South Gate.
Further investigation revealed it was an Security forces responded to a report of
elderly individual who was unfamiliar with six alarm activations on base.
proper entry procedures to the installa-
tion. The incident was determined to be Tip of the week
If possible, avoid walking alone during
late-night hours. Walk in groups whenever
you can. There is always safety in numbers.
Courtesy of Senior Airman Brian LeFevere
56th SFS
Making history … again Bio-med folks get props
Airman 1st Class Ridge Shan by Senior Airman
KIANI STEPHENS
An F-35 Lightning II from the 61st Fighter Squadron takes off Jan. 11 on the 3,000th F-35 sortie performed
at Luke Air Force Base. Luke currently has 34 F-35s, including two Norwegian and two Australian jets. 56th Medical Support Squadron
Jan. 25 through 29 is Biomedi-
cal Sciences Corps Appreciation
Week. This week we recognize
the achievements of the men and
women who support our members
with their medical service.
BSC was formed more than
50 years ago on March 15, 1965.
It was originally comprised of
mostly scientists, dieticians and occupational therapists;
however, over the past 50 years, the BSC has expanded its
range of personnel to include a wide variety of medically
trained professionals. Today, the BSC consists of 15 primary
specialty codes, making it the most diverse corps in the Air
Force Medical Service.
Here at Luke Air Force Base is the perfect mix of medical
professionals ready to take care of members’ needs.
The 56th Medical Group BSC team includes bioenviron-
mental engineering, optometry, physical therapy, clinical
social work, clinical psychology, physician assistants, phar-
macy, public health, biomedical laboratory, and orthopedics.
The diversity of the BSC team, which includes officers,
enlisted members, and civilians, is what makes our medical
group a success. Our enlisted and civilian members are the
force behind our BSC officers’ technical duties for all 15
career fields. For example, in addition to performing their
daily technical tasks, enlisted technicians are usually the
first to engage with patients. They set the standard and
mood for our medical facility.
The BSC’s mission is to enhance Air Force combat capa-
bility and effectiveness by providing world-class customer
service and scientific expertise resulting in peak force per-
formance, productivity and quality healthcare offered to
the beneficiary population. It is no surprise that the BSC
motto is: United in the Mission.
