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Exchange program rewards military students Chaplain’s thoughts ...
For military students, making multiple moves including the Yeti frozen carbonated beverage, and Bucket list … How to solve this dilemma? One
with their active-duty parents is just a part of life. a complimentary hot dog or roller grill item. Other can address the demand side and
In fact, military children typically move six to nine offers include discounts on backpacks, shoes and I did it! I really did. On Presi- just lower the bucket list items
times by the time they’ve completed 12th grade, ac- more. Offers are valid through July 30. dent’s Day I actually checked off to things like visiting the Super
cording to the Military Child Education Coalition. one of my “bucket list” items. My Walmart or a super mega buffet
The booklet also includes an entry form for the wife and I went hiking in the White restaurant. Or, we can address the
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service ap- You Made the Grade sweepstakes. Scholars can Tank Mountains. Not too impressive supply side and become more disci-
preciates the sacrifices military students make enter to win Exchange gift cards worth $2,000, but, the fact that I have been on sta- plined at organizing our down time,
and is rewarding young scholars who excel in the $1,500 or $500. Entries can be submitted twice tion for more than a year made this leave days and federal holidays in
classroom with its You Made the Grade program, a year, with drawings typically held in June and minor accomplishment that much order to complete the list. At the
now in its sixteenth year. Students in 1st through December. The most recent sweepstakes winners sweeter. So yippee, I have one item heart of this is the setting of realis-
12th grades who maintain a B average or better were students from Wright-Patterson Air Force checked off. tic goals, communicating with our
are eligible to receive a coupon book filled with Base, Ohio, Camp Casey, South Korea, and Joint families and being self-motivated
free offers and discounts from the Luke Exchange. Base Andrews, Maryland. Many families face this difficulty to fulfill the list.
of completing their bucket list at
“Military students face greater challenges than Students,including those who are home schooled, each assignment. After all there is so So are you ready to work on your
their civilian counterparts, including coping with can receive a You Made the Grade coupon booklet much to do and see. Things like ski- bucket list? Looking ahead, the next
separation from parents who are deployed and by presenting a valid military I.D. and proof of an ing, hiking, visiting Grand Canyon, weekend is … tomorrow. The next
switching schools during moves to new duty sta- overall B average at the Luke Exchange customer going to professional sporting events, federal holiday is Memorial Day in
tions,” said Aileen Rivenburg, Exchange general service area. Eligible students can pick up one Disneyland, etc. But then life happens May. Oh and how many leave days
manager. “These students deserve to be rewarded booklet for each qualifying report card. and you just don’t get around to it. are you sitting on? So get moti-
for their hard work, and for 16 years, the You Made vated and work a plan to strike off
the Grade program has been a favorite among Students and guardians can check with the Luke Let’s be honest, this thing called some items on your bucket list and
military families.” Exchange store manager for more information a J-O-B can get in the way. Then enjoy some time with family and
about the Exchange’sYou Made the Grade program. family obligations, school and a host friends.
The You Made the Grade booklet includes of other “important” things get in
coupons for free food such as a Burrito Supreme Students can send You Made the Grade sweep- the way, not to mention the money Thanks for your service and
or Taco Supreme from Taco Bell, a small chicken stakes entry forms, which are included in the it takes to do these things. Before sacrifice.
Philly sandwich at Charleys, a Chicken Po’Boy at coupon booklets, to: you know it, you have orders to your
Popeyes, and a bacon double cheeseburger and next assignment and a bucket list Courtesy of Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Larry Fowler
small fry from Burger King. You Made the Grade that is still full. 56th Fighter Wing Chapel
PO Box 227398
Students who make the grade will also score Dallas, TX 75222-7398
Snack Avenue coupons for a free fountain drink,
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