Page 3 - Luke AFB Thunderbolt 12-11-15
P. 3
Thunderbolt NEWS Dec. 11, 2015 3
http://www.luke.af.mil Facebook.com/LukeThunderbolt
Put safety first during holiday season IN BRIEF
by Senior Airman ladder, or putting up bad Christ- Senior Airman DFAC Christmas Day lunch
GRACE LEE mas lights and maybe getting Ian Lucas, 56th
electrocuted,” Bruce said. “That’s Civil Engineer The Ray V. Hensman Dining Facility will serve Christmas
56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs why if you’re up on the roof use a Squadron Fire Day lunch 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and dinner from 4 to 6 p.m.
good ladder that’s going to reach Services driver Dec. 25 in Bldg. 545. Active-duty, retirees and their dependents
The holiday season is known for the top of the roof. The ladder operator, practic- are welcome. For more information, call 623-856-6396.
being a time of giving and cheer, should extend two or three rungs es proper safety
but it can also be one of the most above the roof so that it’s sticking procedures while Exchange doubles gas savings
dangerous times of year if proper up. I would also ask someone to hanging Christ-
safety precautions aren’t taken. support the ladder. mas lights Nov. Drivers fueling up with a Military Star card will receive 10
24 at Fire Station cents off per gallon of fuel Dec. 18 through 20 at the Exchange
“Each year there are approxi- If you’re going to string lights 361 at Luke Air gas station. For more information, go to www.myecp.com.
mately 350 driving fatalities dur- then you should inspect the lights Force Base. In-
ing Christmas and 350 driving before putting them up. Make spect the lights DFAC closes for two weeks
fatalities on New Year’s Day,” said sure the bulbs are not broken, the ¿UVWDQGZKHQ
Ben Bruce, 56th Fighter Wing Oc- connections are good, they’re not hanging them, The Ray V. Hensman Dining Facility will close Jan. 11 through
cupational Safety manager. “The corroded and there are no breaks ensure some- 27, 2016, to replace the fire suppression system. Essential Sta-
biggest threat on the roadways in the wire. All it takes is a little one is holding tion Messing card members will be placed on base allowance
is distracted driving right now, so patience, a little safety and a little the ladder at all for subsistence during that time. The Falcon Inn Flight Kitchen
please wear your seatbelt, drive common sense. Overall, putting times. will be open, however; if meal card members choose to eat there,
sober and drive sane.” up lights should be a two-person they will be considered cash paying customers and charged a
operation.” they’re not dry, brittle and falling surcharge. For more information, call the DFAC at 623-856-6396.
Bruce advises being prepared be- off the tree.”
fore embarking on a long-distance Christmas trees should be in- Scholarships for military children
drive. spected for liveliness before being Bruce also recommends water-
brought into the house. ing the tree every day, keeping it The Scholarships for Military Children Program will begin
“If you’re driving long distance at least three feet away from any accepting applications beginning Tuesday at the Luke Air
I would recommend you pack an “A lot of people still use tradi- heat source and ensuring it isn’t Force Base Commissary and commissaries around the world.
emergency kit including jumper tional live trees and one of the blocking any exits. Applicants must be a dependent, unmarried child, younger
cables, a spare tire, an extra gallon things you need to do is make sure than 21, or 23 if enrolled as a full-time student at a college or
or two of oil and first aid kit,” Bruce your tree is still alive, because you Similarly, artificial trees should university, of active-duty service members, Reserve or Guard
said. “I advocate people follow the don’t want dead branches coming in be inspected. members, retirees or survivors of a military member who died
acronym ‘FAT’ which stands for contact with hot bulbs,” Bruce said. while on active duty, or survivor of a retiree. Applications must
fluids, air and tires, meaning check “So the one thing you want to do is “Artificial trees are easier but arrive by close of business Feb. 12, 2016. For more information,
your fluids, air pressure and tires keep your tree alive by choosing a you still need to watch out for the visit www.militaryscholar.org, or call 856-616-9311, or email
to ensure they aren’t bad.” tree that’s fresh and green. You can lighting and ensure it’s not defec- militaryscholar@scholarshipmanagers.com.
also check the needles to make sure tive,” Bruce said. “It can cause a fire
Additionally, take breaks once an they have a little bounce to them so or electrocution.” Club Five Six change
hour for five minutes, getting out of
the car and stretching before get- Just like the holidays are known Club Five Six is open for lunch 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday
ting back on the road, Bruce said. for home cooked meals and tasty through Friday. They are now offering soup, salad, sandwiches,
Furthermore,don’t drive for more food, it’s also a time when adults hamburgers and wraps from the grill Monday through Friday.
than 10 hours at a time. drink alcohol and attend holiday The buffet is available Tuesday through Friday. For more
parties and other events. information, call Melissa Arnold at 623-856-6446, ext. 226.
Practice safe driving techniques
when coming across inclement road “If you’re going to a holiday party Relationship group
conditions. as a guest I recommend you have
a designated driver or you use the Building trust, love and loyalty is a brief relationship group
“The main thing when encoun- 0-0-1-3 approach, which stands for that meets 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays Dec. 14 through Jan. 4 at the
tering snow or ice is to slow down,” zero underage drinking, zero driv- behavior health clinic, 2nd floor of the 56th Medical Group
said Staff Sgt. Jason De Jesus, 56th ing under the influence, consume medical clinic. Everyone is welcome to attend.
FW Occupational Safety specialist. only one drink an hour and three
“If you experience sliding, come drinks maximum,” Bruce said. “As a Home-buying seminar
off the accelerator, don’t touch the responsible adult you want to enjoy
brakes, and try to maintain control the spirit of the holiday and not so The 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Housing Management
of the vehicle.” much the ‘spirits’ of the holiday. Office and 56th Force Support Squadron Airmen and Family
So if you’re the host, control the Readiness Center will be conducting a home-buying semi-
While a house strung with amount of alcohol people have and nar 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the A&FRC, Bldg. 1113, for
Christmas lights spreads holiday don’t be afraid to offer them an active-duty military members, retirees and their families. A
cheer, putting them up can be alternative. The main thing is be a representative from Veterans Affairs will provide informa-
dangerous. responsible guest and host.” tion on the VA loan program and an A&FRC representative
will answer questions related to the finances of home buying.
“The two areas people get in For more information or to sign up, call Rodney Marks at
trouble is either falling off the lad- 623-856-7643. Not open to real estate agents or financial
der because they’re overextending institutions.
themselves and not moving the
Dorm inspection
THUNDERBOLT ALMANAC
The next dorm room inspection is at 8 a.m. Monday. The
Fiscal 2016 graduates outstanding dorm room of the quarter inspection is 8 a.m.
Tuesday. For more information or to obtain a dorm room in-
61st FS............................................................ 5 314th FS ........................................................ 4 spection checklist, contact the unit first sergeant.
62nd FS........................................................... 0 56th TRS...................................................... 23
309th FS ......................................................... 4 607th ACS.................................................... 39 A&FRC closure
310th FS ....................................................... 13 372nd TRS, Det. 12 ..................................... 31
311th FS ......................................................... 4 56th OSS (IFTU) ........................................... 0 The 56th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readi-
ness Center will be closed noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 18 for an official
Hours flown Sorties flown T-Bolts 173 Luke Airmen function. In the case of an emergency, call 602-738-3492.
Deployed are deployed to
F-35 973.5 655 Retirement 101 classes
F-16 2,677.2 2,051 15 countries
around the world. The Air Force Personnel Center will host two enlisted
retirement process webinars at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday
Central Standard Time. The briefing provides information
on retirement eligibility requirements, changes to the re-
tirement instruction and more. Webinars are intended for
regular component Airmen, as well as military personnel
section representatives. Airmen approaching retirement
eligibility are invited to attend the webinar. For more
information, email afpc.dp2stm.taskmgt@us.af.mil or call
210-565-2508.
