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November 2016 NEWS Thunderbolt www.aerotechnews.com/lukeafb http://www.luke.af.mil
Renovated Community Commons opens for Airmen
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Story and photo by Senior Airman

56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.— Col. David Shoemaker, 56th Fighter Wing vice commander, was joined by Arizona Cardinals football players, cheerleaders and Big Red, the team mascot, Oct. 25 at a ribbon ceremony for the grand opening of Community Commons, Bldg. 700.
The building has been under renovations for the past year creating a new place for Airmen to relax, both physically and mentally.
“Airmen can come in and play games, kick back and relax,” said Eric Caley, 56th Force Support Squadron community center manager. “We’ll have the First Term Airman Center here, aerobic spin classes, classrooms available to rent, the barbershop and more. This facility is all about Airmen wellness.”
There is a room with video game consoles, pool tables and foosball, dart boards and a bar, which will open soon. This venue enables Airmen to strengthen the social and mental pillars of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness by providing a place for community and giving Airmen a location to relax their minds so they can be focused when they are on the job.
Arizona Cardinals football players, cheerleaders and Big Red were at Luke to support the opening and sign autographs for service members and their families.
“I feel blessed to come out here and participate in the ceremony with you all,” said Frostee Rucker, Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle. “It was great to see the smiles on everyone’s faces. I just want to say thanks to these Air- men for their service and thank you for letting us be a part of this occasion.”
After highlighting the many jobs Airmen do to contribute to the mission, Shoemaker explained the purpose of the renovated facility.
“We continue to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots, but we also continue to develop and take care of our people,” Shoemaker said. “When we go out there and work hard we need a place to relax. A place that we can get together, as a team, in our off time. This is a place for our team to come together after hours, or during the duty day for lunch, to be able to recoup, regroup and relax.”
Airmen receive an autographed banner from Frostee Rucker, Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle, Oct. 25 at Luke Air Force Base. Some of the Cardinals players and cheerleaders came to meet and greet Airmen at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Community Commons.
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