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IN BRIEF
7KH/XNH$LU)RUFH%DVH%U\DQW)LWQHVV&HQWHUJ\PLVWKHORFDWLRQRIWKHWHPSRUDU\ZHLJKWDQGFDUGLR Luke tax center open
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The on-base tax center is now open. Free tax assistance on
Temporary gym ups game with new equipment federal and state tax returns is available to active-duty, retirees
and dependents. To receive assistance, members must bring a
Story and photo by Staff Sgt. the basketball court will be back but the wallyball valid military I.D., social security card for each member of the
GRACE LEE courts will no longer be available since they are not family to be claimed, all tax forms for income (e.g. W-2, W-2G,
included in the new design,” said Ansel Bingham, 56th 1099), a copy of the 2014 tax return, and a checking or savings
56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs FSS Bryant Fitness Center director. “The new gym will document (e.g. check or bank statement) with routing number
be more spacious and given a fresh look. The current from the member’s bank. The office is open 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
One may think the Luke Air Force Base Bryant Fit- floorplan also includes a sauna, massage room and Tuesday through Thursday in Bldg. 1150, Room 1020. For more
ness Center is closed since the perimeter of the gym parent-child workout area.” information, call Capt. Jheremy Perkins at 623-856-3140.
is surrounded by a fence, but it’s open and fitted with
new equipment. Amenities are still available for Thunderbolts who MPOY banquet
like to shower at the gym as there are two trailers
“To get to the gym’s temporary entrance, walk toward outside the entrance containing showers, restrooms The 2015 Maintenance Professional of the Year banquet is at
the Combat PT Center, and you’ll see two trailers in and locker rooms. 5 p.m. March 5 in Hangar 913 to recognize outstanding perfor-
the front as well as signs pointing you to the gym’s en- mances, achievements and professionalism of aircraft maintainers
trance,” said Toni Bazan, 56th Force Support Squadron Bazan encourages Airmen to come see the new tem- at Luke Air Force Base, Holloman AFB, New Mexico, and Klamath
Bryant Fitness Center assistant director. “Once inside, porary gym. Falls Air National Guard Base, Oregon. The Luke community is
you’ll observe the weight equipment and cardio ma- invited to attend. For more information, call Senior Master Sgt.
chines are now located in the gym’s basketball court.” “The gym is available to active-duty personnel, retir- Kyle Krug at 623-856-3232. Reservation deadline is Thursday.
ees, dependents, Defense Department civilians or any-
It may seem more impressive as the gym received one with access to the base,” Bazan said. “Come check Munitions storage area closure
upgrades which included two hand bikes, two utility out the gym and let us help you reach your fitness goals.”
benches, nine Life Fitness treadmills, four PowerMill The 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Munitions Storage
stair steppers, six Versa climbers, eight Matrix benches, The gym is open 4:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Area will be closed March 4 through 11 to conduct a 100-percent
a Precor-cable crossover machine and more. Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 9 a.m. munitions inventory. Only emergency issues will be handled
to 6 p.m. on holidays. during this time. The last date/time for munitions turn-ins is by
While the equipment has improved, some areas had 4 p.m. March 3. Normal operations will resume March 12. For
to be eliminated to make room for change. Additionally, the Combat PT Center has the same more information, call Tech. Sgt. Donnie Roos at 623-856-5493.
hours and is available for use. For more information,
“When the renovation is complete in spring of 2017, call the Combat PT Center at 623-856-2291. Cross-Cultural Communication class
THUNDERBOLT ALMANAC An Introduction to Cross-Cultural Communication class
begins March 24 and is open to enlisted members who are en-
Fiscal 2016 graduates rolled in Community College of the Air Force. Enrollment for
the free three-semester hour course begins March 1. For more
61st FS.......................................................... 12 314th FS ........................................................ 5 information, go to http://culture.af.mil/ for further information.
62nd FS........................................................... 0 56th TRS...................................................... 30
309th FS ......................................................... 7 607th ACS.................................................... 68 Volunteer ops
310th FS ....................................................... 19 372nd TRS, Det. 12 ..................................... 31
311th FS ......................................................... 6 56th OSS (IFTU) ........................................... 0 tOpening Day at Goodyear Ballpark: Forty-five Airmen
needed to hold a giant flag before the game at noon March 1
Hours flown Sorties flown T-Bolts 41 Luke Airmen at 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear, 85338. Participants must
Deployed are deployed to wear ABUs and can stay to watch the game.
F-35 2,112.7 1,426
F-16 5,033.5 3,859 14 countries t3FBEUPTUVEFOUT Airmen read for 30 minutes to kinder
around the world. through 3rd grade students March 1 through 4 at Discovery
Elementary School, 7910 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 85303.
t3FBEUPTUVEFOUT Airmen read for 30 minutes 9 a.m. to
2 p.m. to students age 5 through 12 March 2 at Countryside
Elementary School, 15034 N. Parkview Place, Surprise,
85388. For more information, email Tech. Sgt. Tim Boyer.
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The Luke Air Force Base Thrift Shop, located at Bldg. 750 is
open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Consignments
will be taken until 1 p.m. Please “like” us on Facebook at https://
www.facebook.com/LukeAirForceBaseThriftShop.
Toastmasters on base
Toastmasters meets noon to 1 p.m. Thursday in Bldg. 1150,
3rd Floor Conference Room. Improve communication and lead-
ership skills through friendly, constructive exercises involving
prepared and impromptu speaking, and group leadership.
Instructional materials are provided. The cost is $20 to join
and $7 per month thereafter. For more information call Lynne
Nutter at 623-856-8711.
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The next NCO Professional Enhancement Course will be
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 8 through 11 in the Airman Lead-
ership School Auditorium. The course is for staff and technical
sergeants who have completed Airman Leadership School at
least three years prior and/or who have not yet attended the
NCO Academy. NCOs must have approval from their leadership
to attend the four-day course. For more information or to sign
up, email Master Sgt. Ida Bushey.
Women’s History Month
The Women’s History Month luncheon at 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
March 9 at Club Five Six. A 5k fun run is 7 a.m. March 25 at the
944th HQ auxiliary parking lot. There will be an essay contest
at Luke Elementary School and WHM items on display at the
Luke Air Force Base library. For more information, call 1st Lt.
Katie Pane at 623-856-4119.
