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Witness to the Holocaust … IN BRIEF
Lt. Col. Larry Stormwater Program participation
Fowler, 56th Fight-
er Wing chaplain, The Luke Stormwater Management Program addresses
introduces Dr. nonindustrial activities and how they may affect the quality
Alexander White, of stormwater that ows off the base. The 56th Civil Engineer
holocaust survi- Squadron Environmental Element provides an opportunity
vor, during the for base personnel, residents, and visitors to review and com-
2016 Days of ment on the program. An electronic version of the program
Remembrance can be downloaded from the Luke Environmental Dashboard
Ceremony April 20 server known as eDash. For directions on how to access the
at Luke Air Force Stormwater Management Program document, review a paper
Base. The Day of copy, and to deliver comments, call the Stormwater Program
Remembrance manager at 623-856-3621.
Ceremony is a
time to recollect ATAAPS mandatory for civilians
the victims who
perished at the A Memorandum of Understanding directing the use of the
hands of evil, to Automated Time and Attendance Production System was ap-
remember those proved between Local 1547 and Luke Air Force Base March
who risked their 29. This MOU implements the requirement for bargaining unit
lives to save an- employees to input their time and attendance into ATAAPS
other human be- and covers all appropriated funded employees represented by
ing, and to honor the Union. In accordance with the MOU, the 56th Comptrol-
the survivors who ler Squadron will provide one-time training on the ATAAPS
lived through the system to all employees not currently using the system. After
horrors of the Ho- the initial training, employees having dif culties with the
Senior Airman Devante Williams locaust. computer functions necessary for ATAAPS operation may re-
quest additional, personalized training or assistance from their
70+ years of weekly news makes move to monthly respective unit timekeeper. The initial ATAAPS training will be
offered at 8 and 11 a.m., and 2 p.m. May 3 at the base theater.
by almost daily at Luke and continue
DEBORAH LEUTHOLD in two formats — paper delivered EFMP respite care providers needed
to the same locations as the weekly,
Thunderbolt editor Train the world’s greatest F-35 and F-16 ghter pilots April 29, 2016 Full-time caregivers need occasional respite from their
Vol. 16, No. 17 responsibilities whether it’s for a few hours a week to run er-
INSIDE rands, or a few weeks a year to take a vacation. Respite care lets
and online via the Luke Air Force caregivers maintain their health, bolster family stability, keep
One of the staples at Luke Air Base web site and at http://www. marriages intact, and avoid or delay more costly nursing home
Force Base is the weekly news- aerotechnews.com/lukeafb/. STORIES or foster care placements. At Luke there are 30 Exceptional
paper, the Thunderbolt. The base Readers will see some changes Thunderbolt changes, 3 Family Member families using respite care through the EFMP
newspaper is nearly 72 years old to the Thunderbolt, but for the ALS grads, 4 and many more that are eligible to use respite care. Respite
and has had ve most part, it 309th graduation, 6 care providers are trained and licensed through Association
will report the Wounded warrior, 7 Jim Haseltine for Supportive Child Care at no cost. For more information on
names, but the Passions vs. priority, 19 56th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcons return to base after a training mission. becoming a EFMP respite care provider, call Marjorie Thomp-
INDEX son at 623-856-6841.
Action line ............................. 2 F-16 pilots learn to fight at night
Briefs..................................... 3 Month of Military Child picnic
common denomi- latest events Spotlight ................................ 4 by Airman 1st Class tions have proven successful in numerous may occur,” Blauser said.
taking place at Diversions ........................... 20 RIDGE SHAN engagements such as the war on terror In order to mitigate the amount of The Month of the Military Child picnic is 4 to 7 p.m. today
nator has been Luke and look Sports.................................. 23 and the con icts in Afghanistan and Iraq. at Fowler Park. Admission is free. There will be free burgers,
keeping the base very much like 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Today’s night training takes the experience disturbance night ying might cause for hot dogs and drinks, along with games, activities, in atables,
population up to Date of publication it has for the Look for the first monthly Student pilots at Luke Air Force Base are gleaned from past con icts and combines local communities, pilots who y at night a DJ, prizes, face painting, crafts and more. For more informa-
date with events. edition of Thunderbolt learning important skills and combat tac- it with advanced modern technology and a use changed ight patterns and practice tion, call the 56th Force Support Squadron Youth Center at
First Friday of the month May 6 in its usual place tics essential to ying and ghting at night. thorough training regimen in order to craft locations. 623-856-7470.
Questions? Training to master nighttime operations capable and well-rounded pilots.
Today we say Submission deadline past 10 years. Call 623-856-5998 enables a pilot to utilize a vast set of tools “We use noise abatement techniques and Scholarship program
goodbye to the It will continue and strategies to increase their lethality in “Night vision goggles, infrared pointers draw our training away from surrounding
weekly edition as 15 days prior to date of publication to include news, combat situations. and consistent night training ensure we communities as much as we can,” Blauser Club members and their family members can earn up to $5000
the Thunderbolt features, com- “Night ying requires more detailed at- own the night now,” Gaetke said. “Training said. “We try to practice our approaches toward a college degree by submitting either a written or video
transitions to a For June submissions, mentaries, pho- tention,” said Maj. Michael Blauser, 310th with these systems allow us to maintain away from Luke whenever the opportunity essay through May 20. To enter, visit www.myairforcelife.com/
the deadline is May 15 FS director of operations. “It requires rep- pro ciency and not forfeit the night to the presents itself.” clubs. For more information, call Club Five Six at 623-856-6446.
etition and practice which ensures you’re other side.”
pro cient as well as safe. Your ability to y Gaetke said that, despite the possibility Cinco de Mayo
during the day is not a transferable skill to Night training occurs in two blocks of noise, night ying is essential to training
the night.” during the eight-month training cycle of combat-ready war ghters. A Cinco de Mayo celebration is 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday
While nighttime air combat operations student pilots in the 310th FS. Each block in Harlow’s Lounge at Club Five Six. There will be an unlim-
are a crucial aspect of current U.S. military lasts between two and four weeks. “It is absolutely crucial to maintain ited $5 taco bar and other specials. For more information, call
doctrine, this wasn’t always the case. night training,” he said. “We can’t win for 623-856-6446.
“During the Vietnam War, the enemy Blauser said the training is based on a our country if we’re limited to ghting in
owned the night,” said Lt. Col. Matthew crawl, walk and run mentality. the day.” Mother’s Day brunch
Gaetke, 56th Operations Support Squadron
director of operations and F-16 Fighting The rst block introduces the pilots to The instructors of the 310th know that There will be a Mother’s Day brunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Falcon pilot. “Thousands of pounds of sup- proper use of night vision goggles, basic preparedness means being ready at all May 8 at Club Five Six. The cost is $20 per member and $25
plies moved through infiltration routes night ying, single-ship instrument ying, times, which is why they teach their stu- per nonmember and includes a Belgian waf e station, omelet
to insurgents in South Vietnam because tactical intercepts, and basic nighttime air- dents to y regardless of how dark it is bar, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Virginia pitt ham, smoked salmon,
we were unable to effectively interdict at to-air combat techniques. The second block outside. deserts and more. For more information or to make a reserva-
night.” teaches them advanced nighttime air-to-air tion no later than May 6, call 623-856-6446.
Since then, nighttime air combat opera- and air-to-ground combat techniques that “In order to train the world’s greatest
simulate the types of engagements they F-16 pilots, we teach our students to oper- Hands Across Luke
might face today. ate day or night, under any weather condi-
tion, no matter what happens in order to April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the Defense
“We never know when the call is going to get the mission done,” Blauser said. “We Department theme is “Know Your Part! Do Your Part! The
come or what time of day a combat situation need to make sure they are prepared for 56th Fighter Wing Sexual Assault Prevention Response Of ce
everything.” is featuring Hands Across Luke 3 to 3:12 p.m. today on the
north and south sides of the Maj. Troy Gilbert bridge. Partici-
Go to luke.af.mil for Luke Facebook link Use your smartphone to pants meet at 3 p.m. at Club Five Six and must be in place by
connect to our website! 3:10 p.m. There will be a moment of silence 3:11 to 3:12 p.m.
For more information, call Evelyn Perez at 623-856-4878.
monthly news- tos, briefs, the from the perspective of individu-
paper published the rst Friday of latest mission training stats and als whether active-duty, retired or
the month. It will remain a staple more. Greater emphasis will be separated.
reporting the history being made placed on sharing the military story
Email submissions for briefs,
updates and story ideas to deborah.
leuthold@us.af.mil, or for more in-
formation, call 623-856-5998.
THUNDERBOLT ALMANAC
Fiscal 2016 graduates
61st FS.......................................................... 20 314th FS ...................................................... 10
62nd FS........................................................... 0 56th TRS...................................................... 38
309th FS ......................................................... 7 607th ACS.................................................. 119
310th FS ....................................................... 28 372nd TRS, Det. 12 ..................................... 31
311th FS ......................................................... 8 56th OSS (IFTU) ........................................... 0
F-35 Hours own Sorties own T-Bolts 69 Luke Airmen
F-16 Deployed are deployed to
3,482.2 2,311
8,620.6 6,322 14 countries
around the world.
