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16 November 2016 NEWS Thunderbolt
Luke Exchange announces 2016 Toyland toy book featuring ‘Military Brat-Approved’ toys
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in Avondale in honor of those who have served our country. It begins with a boot-camp style fitness fun run followed by a ceremony and warriors’ breakfast. Registration is $35 per nonveteran and $25 per veteran. The warriors breakfast is $5 per nonparticipant, but is free for veterans and their families with military identification. For more information, call Avondale Recreation at 623-333- 2400 or visit www.avondale.org/events.
Comprehensive Airman Fitness training
Comprehensive Airman Fitness Training is Dec. 20 through 22. It is a three-day course for Airmen or Defense Department employees who endorse the resiliency program. Resilience train- ing assistants provide awareness education and skill development techniques for Airmen and their families while enhancing individual resilience across the four domains of CAF: mental, physical, social, and spiritual. For more information, or to schedule a particular skill training for your unit or squadron before the dates, call Sharon Kozak at 623-856-2716.
Volunteer today
Opportunities to support the community by volunteering at community events are available. Receive community service hours and meet new people. Most shifts are three to four hours.
Events:

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–7 to 10 a.m. set up or 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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To sign up, go to www.gbump.com.
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is helping military kids hone in on the perfect holiday gift idea to find at the Luke Exchange with its 2016 Toyland toy book released worldwide Nov. 4.
Stocked with the hottest fall toys for boys and girls of all ages, the Toyland toy book fea- tures a special assortment of toys tested by real military chil- dren, identifiable by the Military Brat-Approved logo, including products from Disney, Hasbro, Barbie, Lego, Nerf, Little Tikes, Fisher-Price, Mattel and Huffy.
“The Military Brat Approved program is just another example of the Exchange’s efforts to serve the unique needs of the greatest customers in the world,” said Ai- leen Rivenburg, general manager. “We want to make sure that the holidays, or any gift-giving occa- sion, leave a smile on the faces of our customers’ military brats.”
The toy book’s cover will fea- ture a caricature of Alexander Johnson, who won a $500 Ex- change gift card for winning the Exchange’s 2016 Toyland sweep- stakes. Johnson was selected from nearly 200 young Exchange
shoppers worldwide who submit- ted in 10 words or less what it means to them to be a military brat. His entry read, “What it means to be a Military Brat ... It means coming home to a hero every day!”
The Exchange is also offering fee-free layaway through Dec. 24 to help parents keep their mili- tary brats’ gifts away from pry- ing eyes before the holidays. For information on fee-free layaway, contact your local Exchange’s customer service desk.
Shoppers can also visit shop- myexchange.com to browse the season’s hottest toys. Online purchases of $49 ship free when paying with a MILITARY STAR® card.
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2016 Air Force Art Contest
The 2016 Air Force Art Contest is open to all ages and includes categories for both novices and accomplished artists. There are prizes for the top three winners in each category. Deadline for submissions is Nov. 30. For more information, go to http://www.myairforcelife.com/arts/.
Talent competition
The Air Force Worldwide Talent Competition is for active duty, Guard or Reserve servicemembers who would like to vie for a cash prize. First place wins $1,000 and second place wins $500 in each of six categories. Best of show wins $500 plus a pro- fessional video shoot and a chance to compete for the Air force Entertainer of the Year grand prize, which includes $2,500 cash and either a profes- sional recording session or professional training. For more information, go to MyAirForceLife.com/ Entertainer.

The 56th Force Support Squadron child devel- opment and youth centers are offering childcare in a safe, age appropriate learning environment noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 19. The cost is $20* per child. The reservation deadline is Nov. 10. Lunch and a snack are included. For children from infant to age 5, call 623-856-6338. For children ages 6 to 12, call 623-856-7471.
*Qualifying Air Force families are eligible for free childcare provided by the AF Aid Society. Call the A&FRC at (623) 856-6550.
Veterans Day celebration
Avondale’s Veterans Day Celebration is at 8 a.m. Nov. 11 at Estrella Mountain Community College
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