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Thunderbolt NEWS 11May 29, 2015
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Airmen share glimpse of future with students
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Airman JAMES HENSLEY Esperanza Elementary staff expects cialist, and Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilcox, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels
specialist, talk to students May 11 during career day at Esperanza Elementary School.
56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs to have more opportunities in the future Nicolas and Wilcox talked about their jobs and what they do daily. They emphasized the
to have military volunteers visit again. importance of education.
Luke Air Force Base Airmen volun- The school principal has a close tie to the
teered at Esperanza Elementary School military as well.
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Airman 1st Class Chris Nicolas, 56th military keeps us safe.”
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a young age, so I wanted to give them a “The whole purpose of having career
good impression.” day is to give our kids a glimpse into
the future. It helps the children learn
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Luke Airmen and see some of the gear of learning what it takes to get one of
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what their passion is while they’re young
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with the oxygen hose,” said Kaitlynn
Munoz, 6, student. “It was cool that the
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