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4 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Glendale Community College Student
Optometry Airmen help T-bolts see clearly Union. There will be employment opportunities, social services,
legal services, free hair cuts for veterans, free lunch for vets and
6WRU\DQGSKRWRE\6HQLRU$LUPDQ overall eye health for certain diseases. their families, and more. Vets can apply for healthcare and other
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information or to register, go to www.glendalestandup.org.
56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs betic retinopathy examinations,” Hysaw said.
Glaucoma is a condition where there is pressure in The POW/MIA Retreat
A crucial part of one’s overall job performance and
morale is being able to see clearly, and that’s where the the eye which can cause damage to the optic nerve if The POW/MIA recognition day retreat ceremony is at
Luke Air Force Base Optometry Clinic Airmen step in. not detected early enough, Hysaw said. The optometry SP 6HSW DW WKH /XNH $LU )RUFH %DVH ÁDJ SROH )RU WKRVH
clinic Airmen monitor those with possible glaucoma interested in volunteering for the 24-hour vigil, or for more infor-
“We have two doctors, two technicians and one and if out of their scope of practice, the patient is mation, call Master Sgt. Tasha Lilley at 623-856-7316 or Tech.
NCO in charge,” said Staff Sgt. Carmen Hysaw, 56th given a referral off base to an ophthalmology clinic for Sgt. Charleda Dedeaux at 623-856-2162.
Aerospace Medicine Squadron optometry clinic NCO in treatment. Additionally, diabetic retinopathy if not
charge. “Technicians carry out preliminary tests, the monitored can cause bleeding in the back of the eye. If Take back day at Luke
administrative work, make sure supplies are stocked, a patient’s symptoms progress they are also referred
order eye glasses and do specialty testing. The doctors to an off-base ophthalmology clinic. People can drop off old prescription drugs on Take Back Day from
perform eye exams and refractions.” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Luke Air Force Base Exchange.
Luke optometry clinic technicians also perform preop- For more information, call Robert Degoey at 623-856-6450.
Prescriptions are given for eye glasses, as well as eration eye examinations for those who are interested
contacts if the individual meets the criteria. LQ/$6,.RUSKRWRUHIUDFWLYHNHUDWHFWRP\VXUJHU\ 86$)ELUWKGD\ÀDJUDLVLQJ
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older, and active-duty members,” said Senior Airman gery, the patient has to go to another military instal- RIWKH86$LU)RUFHZLWKDÁDJUDLVLQJFHUHPRQ\DWDP
Alex Jensen, 56th AMDS optometry clinic technician. lation that offers the surgery such as Lackland AFB, 6HSWRQWKHIURQWODZQRI/LWFKÀHOG3DUN&LW\+DOO:
“We do eye examinations for prescription glasses and 7H[DV 7UDYLV $)% &DOLIRUQLD .HHVOHU $)% 0LVVLV- Wigwam Blvd. Light refreshments will be served. For more
contacts for those who’ve previously worn contacts. sippi; and others,” Jensen said. “After the surgery is information, call city hall at 623-935-5033.
Active-duty members are issued two pairs of eye glasses performed the patient comes back to us for aftercare.”
— a standard issue and a frame of choice. Retirees can MPS closed
receive free glasses as well but only the standard issue. “If someone has questions or concerns, he should
Children and dependents are given a prescription to make an appointment through the 56th Medical Group The 56th Force Support Squadron Military Personnel Section
order glasses off base.” clinic,” Hysaw said. “We are always here to help, and FXVWRPHUVXSSRUWIRUFHPDQDJHPHQWDQGFDUHHUGHYHORSPHQW
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Optometry clinic Airmen also monitor their patients’ hours of operation Oct. 1. For more information, call 2nd Lt.
For more information, call 623-856-2273. Lyndi Minott at 623-856-8383.
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Fiscal 2015 graduates Events for this year’s NHHM taking place at Luke Air Force
Base include a food tasting and salsa contest from 11 a.m. to
61st FS............................................................ 4 314th FS ........................................................ 5 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Luke Community Chapel kitchen, a book
62nd FS........................................................... 0 56th TRS.................................................... 108 reading 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Luke Library, golf
308th FS ....................................................... 37 607th ACS ................................................. 185 tournament with shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 25 at Falcon
309th FS ....................................................... 34 372nd TRS, Det. 12................................... 290 Dunes Golf Course, piñata making 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at the
310th FS ....................................................... 45 WK266,)78......................................... 47 56th Force Support Squadron Youth Center, bake sale 11 a.m.
311th FS ....................................................... 44 to 1 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Luke Community Chapel, and a luncheon
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Club Five Six. For more informa-
+RXUVÁRZQ 6RUWLHVÁRZQ T-Bolts 156 Luke Airmen tion, call Tech. Sgt. Samuel Jalomo at 623-856-7032.
F-35 2,984.4 1,909 Deployed are deployed to
F-16 18,013.2 13,566 EFMP respite care providers
12 countries
around the world. The Exceptional Family Member Program provides respite care
free of charge to active-duty Airman, Air Guard and Reserve mem-
bers who have been activated for at least 31 days. Providers will
be paid hourly by the contracted provider. An exceptional family
member child is age birth through 18 who has been diagnosed with
a severe or moderate special need. Siblings, age birth through 12,
are also covered for respite care. Families receive 12 hours per
month of free respite care per EFM child. For more information,
call Marjorie Thompson at 623-856-6841.
FUNtastic Friday
Youth ages 6 to 12 participate in activities from 6 to 10 p.m.
Sept. 25 at the Luke Air Force Base Youth Programs’ FUNtastic
Friday event. A nonrefundable early registration fee of $10 per YP
member and $12 per guest is due by 5 p.m. Sept. 23. Thereafter,
the cost is $15 per YP member and $17 per guest. Free snacks
provided plus the snack bar will be open. Athletic shoes are re-
quired. For more information, call 623-856-7471.
Family camp out
The 56th Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation is featur-
ing the Luke Air Force Base family camp out 4 p.m. Oct. 16 through
breakfast Oct. 17. The cost is $10 for a family of four and $5 for
each additional member. Bring a tent or rent a camping package
at ODR for $15. It includes a tent and four sleeping bags. To make
a reservation or for more information, call 623-856-6267.
NCOPEC
NCO Professional Enhancement Course offers staff and technical
sergeants an opportunity to interact with their peers while enhanc-
ing supervisory skills. It is a developmental course with a focus on
the NCO tier who have completed Airman Leadership School three
or more years ago but have not yet attended NCO Academy. The
course is four full days and requires leadership approval. The class
date is Tuesday through Sept. 18 at the ALS auditorium, Bldg 156.
For more information, call Master Sgt. Ida Bushey at 623-856-2985.
