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Car thieves shot after ramming Luke AFB gate GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Two men were shot by military police after they rammed a stolen car through a gate at Luke Air Force Base. One suspect died. Authorities said they did not believe the incident was an act of terrorism. The car thieves rammed the "Lightning Gate" at the base, near Litchfield Road and Glendale Avenue, about 11 p.m. Monday, said Air Force Capt. Jerry Gonzalez. "Once they were inside, our security forces confronted them, set up a road block and tried to stop them," Gonzalez said. "When they charged toward the...

On June 23, this letter to the editor appeared in The Arizona Republic: A wake-up call from Luke's jets"Question of the day for Luke Air Force Base: Whom do we thank for the morning air show? Last Wednesday, at approximately 9:11 a.m., a tight formation of four F-16 jets made a low pass over Arrowhead Mall, continuing west over Bell Road at approximately 500 feet. Imagine our good fortune! Do the Tom Cruise wannabes feel we need this wake-up call, or were they trying to impress the cashiers at Mervyn's early-bird special? Any response would be appreciated. - Tom MacRae,...

LOVED THIS RESPONSE FROM THE AIR FORCE. Read it as many times as you need to understand. A FIGHTER PILOT RESPONSE This just happened here in Phoenix. Understand the first letter is a complaint to Luke AFB and the second is the response from the senior officer. Complaint: Quote: A wake-up call from Luke's jets Jun. 23, 2005 12:00 AM "Question of the day for Luke Air Force Base: Whom do we thank for the morning air show? Last Wednesday, at precisely 9:11 a.m., a tight formation of four F-16 jets made a low pass over Arrowhead Mall, continuing west...