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Billy Mayes, IN BRIEF
56th Force
Support Munitions storage area closure
Squadron
Community The 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Munitions
Center barber, Storage Area will be closed March 3 through 10 to conduct
poses for a a 100-percent munitions inventory. Only emergency issues
portrait Feb. will be handled during this time. Normal operations will
16 in the shop resume March 11. For more information, call Tech. Sgt.
at at Luke Air Anthony Sanchez or Staff Sgt. Lewis Hudgings at 623-
Force Base. 856-6975.
Mayes grew
up during the Tres Rios festival
Civil Rights
era and has The annual Tres Rios Nature and Earth Festival will be
seen first- March 4 and 5 at the confluence of the Gila, Salt and Agua
hand why it’s Fria rivers near Phoenix International Raceway. Join Team
important to Pride and volunteer to host the annual children’s recycle
remind each fashion show, man the event information and welcoming
generation the booths, or support one of many activities. Shift 1 is 7:30 to
importance 11:30 a.m. Shift 2 is noon to 4 p.m. or all day. Team Pride
of observing volunteers email their day and shift preferences to oscar.
African-Amer- mabry@us.af.mil or barbara.st_bernard@us.af.mil. For more
ican History information on the festival, go to www.tresriosnaturefes-
Month. tival.com.
Luke AFB reflects on, celebrates Indoor rock climbing
African-American History Month
The R4R Program is featuring an indoor rock climbing
Story and photo by Airman 1st Class “This month is not just for black people, but for others event at 11 a.m. March 25 for single Airmen only. The $10
CALEB WORPEL to recognize where we have been and where we need cost includes roundtrip transportation and equipment
to continue to go in the future,†said Billy Mayes, 56th rental. For more information, call 623-856-6267.
56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Force Support Squadron Community Center barber.
“When I begin studying my black history and the stories Indoor skydiving
Throughout February, Airmen at Luke Air Force Base of what people went through, it brings tears to my eyes.â€
have joined our nation in celebrating African-American The R4R Program is featuring an indoor skydiving event
History Month. Mayes grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, during the at 9 a.m. March 11 at IFLY in Scottsdale. The cost is $20
Civil Rights Era, and had a front-row seat to some of and includes three two-minute jumps inside the wind tun-
Contributions and achievements that African-Amer- the events that occurred during a contentious time in nel. For more information, call 623-856-6267.
icans have made toward the development of the United our nation’s history. Mayes said he has seen rst-hand
States have been re ected upon and celebrated. Luke why we remind current generations the reasons we Youth archery camp
scheduled events on base to coincide with the national celebrate African-American History Month.
observance. The 56th Force Support Squadron Youth Center is featur-
“I remember being a young boy and my mom explain- ing archery camp 9 a.m. to noon March 20 through 24 at the
“This is a time for us to appreciate history and be pro- ing to me why segregation was a part of our culture,†youth center. Sign up by March 17. For more information,
active,†said Staff Sgt. Deirdre Torres, 607th Air Control Mayes said. “I eventually saw it go away, but for a time call 623-856-7470.
Squadron NCO in charge of training. “We’ve come so it could mean life or death.â€
far since African-American History Month rst started. Basketball camp
Carrying on this tradition is something we do yearly.†According to Mayes, being educated is the best way
people can make an impact during African-American The 56th Force Support Squadron Youth Center is featur-
The of Defense Department’s theme for this year’s History Month. By Luke allowing Airmen time to ing a basketball camp 9 a.m. to noon March 13 through 17
African-American History Month is “Crisis in Black educate themselves and participate in these events at the youth center. Sign up by March 10. For more infor-
Education.†Two movies, “The Great Debaters†and on base, it is a progressive step in the celebration of mation, call 623-856-7470.
“Red Tails,†depicting stories of African-Americans African-American culture.
were screened Feb. 10 and 17. A remembrance march #WeOwnFriday
from the 56th Fighter Wing headquarters to Club Five “This current generation is crucial in making sure
Six took place Feb. 24 followed by a ceremony with a history doesn’t repeat itself,†Mayes said. “They are The 56th Force Support Squadron Youth Center #We-
guest speaker and performance by the South Mountain the ones who need to continue driving change forward. OwnFriday is featuring a movie night March 22 at the
Step Team. This is not just black history, it is American history.†youth center. Sign up by March 22. For more information,
call 623-856-7470.
THUNDERBOLT ALMANAC
Teen 2-on-2 basketball tourney
Fiscal 2017 graduates
The 56th Force Support Squadron Youth Center is fea-
21st FS (calendar year).................................. 0 311th FS ......................................................... 3 turing a 2-on-2 basketball tourney 7 to 9 p.m. March 31 at
61st FS.......................................................... 24 314th FS ........................................................ 9 the youth center. For more information, call 623-856-7470.
62nd FS......................................................... 19 425th FS (calendar year) ............................. 18
63rd FS ........................................................... 0 56th TRS...................................................... 21 Spring break camps
69th FS ........................................................... 0 607th ACS.................................................... 96
309th FS ....................................................... 25 372nd TRS, Det. 12 ................................... 207 School-age children can sign up for spring break camps
310th FS ....................................................... 12 to be held 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. March 13 through 24. They
includes arts and crafts, computers, movies, dramatic and
Hours own Sorties own 210 Luke Airmen outdoor play, fitness activities, and field trips. The cost is
are deployed to based on total family income and includes breakfast, lunch
F-35 3,460.1 2,284 T-Bolts and an afternoon snack. Register online at militarychild-
F-16 11,803.5 8,321 Deployed 15 locations care.com by 5:30 p.m. March 9.
around the world.
‘50s’ Night
(As of Jan. 30, 2017)
Club Five Six is featuring a 50s Night 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
March 25 with live 50s music and buffet. The cost is $13 per
member and $15 per nonmember. For more information or
to make a reservation, call 623-856-6446, ext. 228.
Toastmasters on base
Toastmasters meets noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays in Bldg.
1150, 3rd Floor Conference Room. Improve communica-
tion and leadership skills through friendly, constructive
exercises involving prepared and impromptu speaking, and
group leadership. Instructional materials are provided. The
cost is $20 to join and $7 per month thereafter. For more
information, call Lynne Nutter at 623-856-8711.
