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Staff Sgt. Jessica Keller, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, speaks to retirees IN BRIEF
about the training MWD handlers do with their dogs Nov. 7 during Retiree Appreciation Day at Luke Air
Force Base. Fitness center construction
Retiree Appreciation Day: Giving back to vets The Luke Air Force Base Bryant Fitness Center has begun
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6WRU\DQGSKRWRE\6HQLRU$LUPDQ “Everyone was on board for making this happen, and be limited during the renovation. New hours of operation are
JAMES HENSLEY there wasn’t a shortage of people to help,” Henderlite 4:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Equipment will be
said. moved to make room for the work. The weight and racquetball
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There were volunteers from various units who came and showers will be closed. Temporary showers and restrooms
The Luke Air Force Base Bryant Fitness Center to support the retirees including the Airmen from the will be provided outside the center. Access to the facility is
hosted the Retiree Appreciation Day Nov. 7. It was a 56th Medical Group, 56th FSS, 56th Security Forces through the north and east doors until further notice. Parking
day to give retirees a chance to come together and see Squadron and the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron. There ZLOOEHQHDUWKHVRIWEDOOÀHOGDQG%OGJ)OLJKWPHGLFLQH
what direction the Air Force is going. were also off-base organizations in attendance including parking lots are off limits. Fitness testing is in Bldg. 850.
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“It was a full house with a number of activities and of Foreign Wars. abdominal circumference measurement. The remainder of
resources available for the retirees,” said Capt. Chuck the test will be performed at the Combat Fitness Center. For
Henderlite, 56th Force Support Squadron Sustainment With so many volunteer organizations and knowledge more information regarding the PT test, call Senior Airman
Services Flight commander. “We had demonstrations to share with retirees, it’s important to take a step back Philemon Sehne at 623-856-2471. For updates on construction
IURPPLOLWDU\ZRUNLQJGRJVDQGDQH[SORVLYHRUGQDQFH to remember why. changes, call 623-856-6241 and speak with a supervisor.
disposal unit. This event allows retirees to grab any
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the opportunity to honor those who came before us. what’s being done today and keeps them connected,”
We really appreciate our retirees and will continue to said retired Maj. Bill Best. “I think the retirees really The Airman’s Attic is featuring an open ranks day from
support them.” like it. There’s great participation on the part of knowl- 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in Bldg. 750. For more information, call
edgeable people from the 56th Fighter Wing units. I Master Sgt. Timothy Linder at 623-856-9694.
When it came to showing support for those who liked the EOD and military working dogs demonstra-
came before them, Luke Airmen came through for the tions. We appreciate Luke for putting this event on and Motorcycle safety class
retirees. still caring about retirees.”
The Peoria Police Department is hosting a free interactive
THUNDERBOLT ALMANAC motorcycle safety class 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Peoria
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Fiscal 2016 graduates gov/motorcycleclass. Seating is limited.
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314th FS ........................................................ 4 ing operations at Luke AFB and the Barry M. Goldwater Range
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questions. There are additional support roles available. For more
information, call Capt. Jheremy Perkins at 623-856-6901, or email
jheremy.perkins.1@us.af.mil.
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an invitation at LukeOSCreservations@gmail.com. The LOSC
members will also be collecting donations for the Christmas
cookie drive that day. For more information, email Susie Dunn
at lukeoscpresident@gmail.com.
Holiday gift wrap program
The Annual Community Gift Wrap Program is Nov. 27 through
Dec. 24. Organizations on base can raise funds by wrapping gifts
See BRIEFS, Page 7
