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Chaplain’s thoughts ...
No “Sirs” allowed: Observation from the Table
There is something altogether refreshing about our military culture where the words “sir” and “ma’am” are firmly ingrained in our vocabulary.
I’m a bit old school, and I was born and raised in the South where these terms were drilled into my speech pattern from an early age; so these words are comfortable and pleas- ant to me. I love addressing others as sir or ma’am, even those whose rank, age and position are lower than my own; the teenager filling my order at Burger King or the service staff that ensure the cleanliness of our facility. My own team members are not surprised to hear me calling them “sir” or “ma’am.” It just feels right.
Yet, I bumped into the awkward side of this tradition recently as I received communion at chapel. When I went forward to receive the bread and wine I was addressed as, sir. Being called sir in that place and time created dis- sonance in my mind; it just felt weird (for lack of a better term). Certainly I understood the ethos that is a part of every military member, including the chaplain administering the sacrament. Indeed no harm was intended, no malice was present, only military decorum and respect for my rank and position. But part of me recoiled from being called, sir.
My faith teaches that all people of any
rank or position stand on level ground before God; we are all equal at the foot of the cross. When receiving communion the believer un- derstands that they are a sinner rejoicing in the redemption that is extended, remembered and celebrated in this sacrament. I am just Larry at the table of the Lord. I bring neither title or position, pomp nor pride to the Table. I bring only my brokenness, and faltering faith mingled with a belief in a gracious Lord.
In that moment, in that place, I join with other seekers who humbly come in faith be- lieving. Someone wrote, “Nothing in my hand I bring, only to thy cross I cling.” Or, as another poet wrote, “I need no other argument, I need no other plea, it is enough that Jesus died and that he died for me.” In the Christian tradition the Table of the Lord, acknowledges the penitent’s lowly and equal position before the Almighty. It isaplaceofhumility,confessionandrecognition of one’s need for Divine aid. No “Sirs” allowed.
Thanks for your service and sacrifice.
On a final note: This is my last contribution to the Thunderbolt. It has been a joy to be a part of the Thunderbolt team. In July Luke Community Chapel will welcome Chaplain Maj. Randal “John” Boyer as the new wing chaplain.
Courtesy of Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Larry Fowler, 56th Fighter Wing Chapel
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May 11: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident
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May 15: SFS responded to a
report of a major vehicle accident on Super Sabre Street. A driver T-boned another vehicle while turning onto Super Sabre Street. There were no injuries.
May 17: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident at the munition storage area. A driver struck a gate and failed to report the incident. The individual was charged with Article 108, damage to government property.
May 18: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident at Bldg. 460. The driver backed a vehicle into a pole. There were no injuries.
Emergency responses
April 23: SFS detected an odor of marijuana at South Gate. A search with a K-9 was conducted with inconclusive results. The individual was charged for driv- ing on a suspended license by Glendale police.
April 24: SFS responded to an aircraft crash off-base near Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport. SFS maintained a cordon around the aircraft.
April 24: SFS responded to a report of a warrant’s hit at the South Gate from Maricopa
County for failure to appear and for transportation of dangerous drugs. Glendale police extradited the individual.
April 26: SFS responded to a report of a 911 call reporting shots fired at the Falcon Dunes Golf Course. An argument preceded the incident. An individual confronted the victim then shot five to eight times from a handgun to the ground and fled the scene. There were no injuries. SFS is investigat- ing the incident.
April 27: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at Bryant Fitness Center. An in- dividual sustained a right ankle injury and self-transported to an off-base medical agency.
April 28: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at the commissary. An individual fell and sustained a facial injury. The patient was transported to Abrazo West.
April 30: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency in housing. An individual complained of hip pain and was transported to Abrazo West.
May 1: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at Bryant Fitness Center. An in- dividual complained of a broken finger, was treated and released.
April 24: SFS responded to a report of a warrant’s hit from Maricopa County at South Gate for failure to appear and trans- portation of dangerous drugs. Glendale police responded and extradited the individual.
May 3: SFS responded to a
report of a medical emergency at Bldg. 161. An individual was bleeding from the head due to a fall. The individual was treated on scene and refused medical transport.
May 4: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at Bldg. 1514. An individual had fallen and was transported to Abrazo West for treatment.
May 4: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency in housing. An individual complained of abdominal pain. The patient was transported to Abrazo West.
May 6: SFS responded to a warrant’s hit at South Gate for shoplifting out of Glendale City Court. Glendale police responded and took control.
May 7: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at Kachina Gate. An individual was vomiting uncontrollably. The individual was treated on scene and released.
May 10: SFS responded to a warrant’s hit at South Gate for larceny out of Dallas County Sheriff ’s office. Glendale police was contacted and took control of the situation.
May 11: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at Bldg. 246. An individual was un- conscious and unresponsive, and was transported to Abrazo West.
May 12: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at Bldg. 1540. An individual was dehydrated and in and out of consciousness. The individual was transported to Abrazo West.
May 14: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at Bldg. 460. An individual was hav- ing a seizure. The individual was transported to Abrazo West.
May 16: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at the base track. An individual was dizzy and vomiting. The individual was transported to Abrazo West.
May 18: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at the softball field. An individual was cut above the right eye, was treated and released.
May 18: SFS responded to a warrant’s hit at Ocotillo Gate for burglary and the issuing agency wanted to extradite. Glendale police responded and too control.
May 19: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at Bldg. 528. An individual has sustained head trauma and was transported to Abrazo West.
May 20: SFS responded to a re- port of a medical emergency in the parking garage next to the Luke Air Force Base Exchange. An in- dividual complained of a left wrist injury, denied medical transport and drove to get medical care.
Nonemergency responses
May 16: SFS responded to a report of shoplifting at the commis- sary. An individual left the store without rendering payment for $42.68 worth of merchandise. The individual left the scene before SFS arrived on scene.
Courtesy of Senior Airman Jared Whitaker, 56th SFS
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The 56th Security Forces Squad- ron handled the following inci- dents April 23 through May 20 at Luke Air Force Base:
Tickets
SFS issued traffic citations for 54 moving violations and 25 non- moving violations.
Traffic accidents
April 23: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident at Bldg. 461. A driver struck a parked vehicle while backing a vehicle. There were no injuries.
April 23: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident at Bldg. 1390. A driver struck a pole while backing a vehicle. There were no injuries.
May 1: SFS responded to an off-base major vehicle accident on Litchfield Road adjacent to Lightning Gate. Maricopa County Sheriff ’s office responded and SFS assisted with traffic control. Both drivers were transported to Abrazo West.
May 4: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident at Bldg. 1130. A driver struck a parked vehicle while backing a vehicle. There were no injuries.
May 4: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident at the Bryant Fitness Center. A