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In accordance with Air Force Instruction 34-511,
paragraph 3.1.5, notice is hereby given that Staff Sgt.
Joshua W. Voigt is deceased. The undersigned has
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of estate settlement in accordance with AFI 34-511. All
persons having claims against the estate are hereby
on notice to present their claims. Claims must be pre-
sented by mailing or presenting a written signed state-
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at 623-856-2019, or email david.mccaskill@us.af.mil.

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7KHVWRUPGUDLQLQOHWJDWHVDWWKH32/\DUGUHPDLQFORVHGWRSUHYHQWSRWHQWLDOO\FRQWDPLQDWHGVWRUPUXQRII The 56th Fighter Wing will conduct an active-shooter exercise
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sonal rainfall supports the unique and permits. At work, simple ac- for oil and grease spots beneath evacuation helicopters.
desert ecology of our area. In the tions will prevent storm water pol- regular parking spots. Modern cars
developed parts of our region, rain- lution. Use only approved materials in good repair should not drip lubri- +LVSDQLF+HULWDJHJROIWRXUQH\
fall must be managed to reduce the in shops and clean-up spills accord- cants. When changing engine oil or
WKUHDWRIXUEDQÁRRGLQJDQGZDWHU ing to prescribed procedures. Petro- DQWLIUHH]H UHF\FOH WKH VSHQW ÁXLGV The Hispanic Heritage Month golf tournament is 7:30 a.m.
pollution. leum powered equipment should at a participating auto parts stores Sept. 25 at Falcon Dunes Golf Course. The cost is $45 per
always be stored in its designated or service facility. person and includes green fee, golf cart, hole-in-one fund,
Monsoon rainfall at Luke Air location when not in use. range balls and lunch. There will be prizes for the top three
Force Base that doesn’t directly Finally, dog waste could be one golfers. Proceeds will go toward the 2015 Hispanic Heritage
LQÀOWUDWH LQWR WKH JURXQG EHFRPHV Household activities can be a of the worst sources of storm water luncheon. For more information, call Staff Sgt. Tapia Cordero
runoff across runways, roofs, park- PDMRUVRXUFHRIVWRUPZDWHUSROOX- pollution. Bacteria and parasites at 623-856-9771.
ing lots and roadways. To alleviate tion. However, common sense steps from pet waste left on the ground
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rected through a conveyance system In the yard, use garden chemical travel to water bodies and retention
of storm-water sewers, channels products sparingly and follow man- basins where children play. Carry a Volunteers are needed on Make a Difference Day to help
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retention basins and the Agua Fria 1HYHU DSSO\ IHUWLOL]HUV SHVWLFLGHV walking the dog and dispose of the to improve the Tres Rios area. The time is 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.
and Gila Rivers. Flowing storm RUKHUELFLGHVMXVWEHIRUHGXULQJRU waste in the trash. The environ- Oct. 24 at Base & Meridian Wildlife Recreation Area next to
water can pick up dirt, chemicals, immediately after a storm or during PHQWDOHOHPHQWRIÀFHKDVGLVSRVDO Phoenix International Raceway at 7602 S. Avondale Blvd. in
trash, oil, grease and any other pol- windy conditions. Sweep up cuttings bag preuse dispensers in Bldg. 302. Avondale. Breakfast will be provided for volunteers. For more
lutants. Trash and debris will inter- and dispose of them in the trash to information, call Oscar Mabry at 623-856-4748.
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storm water generally does not re- To prevent personal vehicles from sures, call the Luke Air Force Base
ceive any cleansing treatment and becoming a pollution source, get (QYLURQPHQWDO (OHPHQW RIÀFH DW 7KH$QQXDO7UHV5LRV1DWXUH)HVWLYDOLVDPWRSP
can threaten the health of humans, vehicles washed at a commercial 623-856-3621. March 5 and 6, 2016. Join as an exhibitor, sponsor, volunteer
pets and wildlife. car wash. This will prevent dirty, RU YLVLWRU $FWLYLWLHV LQFOXGH PXVLFDO SHUIRUPDQFHV ÀVKLQJ
soapy water from becoming runoff. Courtesy of Marc Yalom canoeing, archery and more. For more information, call Oscar
56th Civil Engineer Squadron Mabry at 623-856-4748.

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Fiscal 2015 graduates The 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Munitions
Storage area will be closed Sept. 11 through 18 to conduct a
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62nd FS........................................................... 0 56th TRS.................................................... 107 be handled during this time. The last date for munitions turn-
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309th FS ....................................................... 30 372nd TRS, Det. 12................................... 249 For more information, call Tech. Sgt. Donnie Roos or Staff Sgt.
310th FS ....................................................... 45 56th OSS (IFTU)......................................... 47 Anthony Sanchez at 623-856-6503.
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F-16 16,940.1 12,752 to eligible Airmen as a retraining opportunity. The Air Force
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around the world. Advocate General’s Corps and is that of providing legal counsel
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broad spectrum of legal and quasi-legal matters. Those inter-
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to type a minimum of 25 words per minute, have a minimum
general AQE score of 51, have no derogatory information in
their records, and obtain recommendation letters from leaders.
Fiscal 2016 retraining quotas were released July 16. To submit
an application, contact the retraining section of the military
personnel section or see a Luke Air Force Base career advisor.
For more information, or to set-up an informal interview, call
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superintendent, at 623-856-9537.

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