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     Airman and Family Readiness Center  .................... 623-856-6550                                                                                                                                                                                           Luke Service Blitz
     Airman’s Attic  ......................................................... 623-856-6415                                                                                                                                                                           The Luke Service Blitz is March 19 and is the approved alterna-
     Armed Forces Bank  ................................................ 623-535-9766  by Lt. Col.    wrong situation, it’s generally an easy   was wrong, but you either felt uncom-                                                                                tive duty location for active-duty service members not contributing
     Base Exchange main store  ...................................... 623-935-2671  STEPHANE WOLFGEHER  decision (a group is standing around   fortable correcting that individual or                                                                                directly to Luke Days 2020 setup and operations, or minimum mis-
     Base taxi  .................................................................. 623-856-6866  and someone unknowingly drops his   you were with a group of people and                                                                                             sion essential personnel. Unit chains of command will identify op-
     Beauty shop  ............................................................. 623-536-1897  309th Fighter Squadron  wallet. The group, and individuals,   didn’t want to stand out or be ridiculed                                                                 portunities for service in the community. For more information, call
     Chapel  ..................................................................... 623-856-6211  Editor’s note: This commentary was   will generally do the right thing.) But,   for correcting someone. Have you ever                                               Sharon Kozak at 623-856-2716 or email sharon.kozak@us.af.mil.
     Chapel (after duty hours)  ........................................ 623-856-5600
     Child development center  ....................................... 623-856-6338  first published Aug. 17, 2012.   if the situation is more nebulous, or   been that person who was corrected and                                                                 Tricare online training
     Clothing sales  .......................................................... 623-856-6310  “Integrity is doing the right thing,   if it deals more with a group’s social   then mocked the person who corrected
     Club Five Six  .......................................................... 623-856-6446  even when no one is watching.”   norms, individuals often have a mo-  you? If you were, what makes you think                                                             The 56th Medical Group is providing TRICARE On-line training
     Command post  ........................................................ 623-856-5600  — C. S. Lewis   ment of  “What will someone else think   you will be able to correct someone else                                                                          9 to 11 a.m. March 13 and 27 at the Luke Air Force Base Library.
     Commissary  ............................................................ 623-935-3821  “To see what is right and do it not is   of me if I do (or say or correct) this?” In   in the future when it has crossed your                                            Participants get a 15-minute over-the-shoulder training from
     Community center  ................................................... 623-856-7152  cowardice.”  these situations, sometimes we do not   threshold of right vs. wrong?                                                                                          MDG staff and will learn to:
     Computer IT service desk  .....................................  DSN 945-2900   — Confucius  do what we know to be right.   The responsibility to do right is not                                                                                                • Use secure messaging to communicate with your health care
     Crime Stop  .............................................................. 623-856-6666                                                                                                                                                                         team
     Dental clinic  ............................................................ 623-856-2273  Who hasn’t heard the saying, “In-  Have you ever been in a group of   vested only in your senior enlisted,                                                             • Make or cancel medical appointments
     Dermatology  ........................................................... 623-856-2273  tegrity is doing the right thing, even   people where inappropriate comments   supervisor or flight commander; it is
     Dining hall  .............................................................. 623-856-6396  when nobody is watching?” Integrity   were made about a coworker? Or,   each individual’s duty to know what                                                            • Securely view, download or print documents within your medi-
     Dorm management  .................................................. 623-856-7841  is one of our Air Force core values; it   where one of your friends (or someone   is right and to do it.                                                                      cal records, such as lab and radiology results or medication profile
     Education center  ...................................................... 623-856-7722  is a foundational element on which the   you don’t particularly like) was be-  It takes courage and integrity to stand                                                    • Contact the Nurse Advice Line (NAL) for 24/7 access to a
     EMERGENCY ONLY  ............................................................. 911  others are built. We hear of individu-  ing mocked behind his back? On the   up for what you know to be right, espe-                                         Richard McManus   nurse who will answer medical-related questions
     Equal opportunity  .................................................... 623-856-7711  als, Airmen, who do the right thing,   surface you may not see the right vs.   cially when many people around you   Luke Days 2020, a free air show open to the public, will be held March 21-22 at Luke Air Force Base. The   • Set-up email and text message reminders
     Eye clinic  ................................................................ 623-856-7965                                                                      U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, U.S. Air Force Wings of Blue, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team and many   All beneficiaries who receive medical care at Luke AFB clinic
     Falcon Dunes Golf Course  ...................................... 623-535-9334  without thought of praise or reward   wrong dilemma (although I would say   accept wrong as right. Peer pressure is   more acts are slated to perform aerial demonstrations, while private vendors will sell food and merchandise.   are encouraged to attend.
     Family health clinic  ................................................. 623-856-2273  and without thinking they could get   it’s pretty obvious considering our cul-  all around us and sometimes results in   A list of prohibited items, access details, and a full list of the performers can be found at https://www.luke.
     Family housing ........................................................ 623-388-3515  away with something because no one   ture of respect), but I’m sure you’ve had   the wrong things being done when no   af.mil/Luke-Days-2020/.                            Arizona Winds concert
     Fire station  .............................................................. 623-856-6641  was watching.  that twinge of unease. It’s your sense   one speaks up. As Confucius said — it is
     Firestone Car Care  .................................................. 623-271-8104  As I was thinking about it, I recalled   that something is not right. Did you   a form of cowardice to not do what you                                                      The Arizona Winds Concert Band, conducted by retired Col. Rich
     Fitness center  .......................................................... 623-856-6241  many examples of the opposite, where   say something to stop it? Or were you   know to be right. To turn a blind eye to   Thunderbirds to perform at Luke Days 2020    Shelton, is featuring Movie Magic 2: Oldies But Goodies concert at
     Flight medicine  ....................................................... 623-856-2273  everyone was watching but the person   too worried about your standing within   a situation is a form of failed integrity.                                               3 p.m. April 5 at Cactus High School Auditorium, 6330 W. Greenway
     Food court  ............................................................... 623-935-2671                                                                                                                                                                        Road in Glendale. Admission is free. For more information about this
     Fort Tuthill  .............................................................. 623-856-3401  didn’t do the right thing.   the group to say something. Were you   Most of you reading this article vol-                                                            and future concerts, visit the band’s website at www.azwinds.com.
     Fraud, waste and abuse hotline  ............................... 623-856-6149  There is more to it than just that.   afraid to say something? Have you   unteered to serve, as did I. We agreed   by Airman 1st Class    with proper air show credentials.  and the anticipated high volume of
     Hobby shop  ............................................................. 623-856-6722  Integrity is also doing the right thing,   been that person who then disparaged   to abide by our core values. These   BROOKE MOEDER  To ensure the success of the air-  guests, public parking is only available   Give Parents a Break
     Housing assistance section  ...................................... 623-856-7643  even when everyone is watching.  an individual who tried to put a stop   values are just as useful to those not   show and to help Airmen remain   off base. The Air Show Management   Luke Child and Youth Programs sponsors a Give Parents a
     Housing facilities section  ........................................ 623-856-3007  When others are watching, we may   to inappropriate comments?   in uniform. Do what you know is right   56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs  focused on their primary mission,   group hired a shuttle service to trans-  Break night quarterly for parents to get time away from their
     Housing maintenance  .............................................. 623-935-2676  be less likely to do the right thing if   What about uniform wear? Or cus-  — even when people are watching.   Luke Air Force Base is hosting   helping train the world’s greatest   port guests from the public parking
     Identification cards  .................................................. 623-856-7832  it’s not the popular thing to do or when   toms and courtesies? Have you ever   Your actions will make those around   Luke Days 2020, a free air show open   fighter pilots and combat-ready Air-  areas off base.  Due to the limited   children. The program is for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. For
     Information, tickets and travel  ................................ 623-856-6000  there is social pressure to belong to                                                                                                                                           more information, call the Luke CDC for children ages 6 weeks to
     Law enforcement desk  ............................................ 623-856-5970  seen someone doing the wrong thing,   you better. You will be a better Airman   to the public, March 21-22, 2020.  men, military airshow planners con-  available parking areas, parking will   5 years old at 623-856-6338/6339. For children in kindergarten to
     Legal assistance  ...................................................... 623-856-6901  a group. If it is an obvious right vs.   but failed to correct them? You knew it   and person for it.   The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds,   tracted a company that specializes in   cost $20 per vehicle; shuttle service is   12 years old, call the School-Aged Care center at 623-856-7471.
     Library  ..................................................................... 623-856-7191                                                                    U.S. Air Force Wings of Blue, F-35A   planning events like Luke Days 2020.   included in that fee. The shuttles will   Dates are 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 21, or noon to 4 p.m. April 18 or Dec. 19.
     Lodging office/switchboard  .................................... 623-856-3941                                                                                  Lightning II Demonstration Team   “This air show, working with the   take guests to the parking areas to the
     Maintenance control center  ..................................... 623-856-5469                                                                                 and many more acts are slated to   help of the Air Show Management   on-base entrance throughout the day.  Abandoned vehicles
     Marketing  ................................................................ 623-856-3245 Financial readiness equals mission readiness                          perform aerial demonstrations.  group, has given us a unique ability   graded VIP tickets and a full list of   Housing parking lots, 56th Security Forces Squadron members
     Marine Corps  .......................................................... 623-856-2417
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     For a list of prohibited items, up-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Due to the number of unidentified vehicles in Unaccompanied
     Marine Corps 24-hour duty desk  ............................ 602-421-5806
                                                                                                                                                                      “Teaser acts” are scheduled to start
                                                                                                                                                                                                    to bring in a lot of really exciting per-
     Medical appointments  ............................................. 623-856-2273                                                                               performing mid-morning with the   formers we may not have been able   the performers, see Page 10 or go to   will issue tickets to those vehicles. The owner will have 72 hours
     Military equal opportunity  ...................................... 623-856-7711  by    her Airman was deployed. She “handled   managed to save enough for the visit   main acts starting at approximately   to invite to Luke in the past,” said Lt.   www.luke.af.mil/Luke-Days-2020/.  to respond before the vehicle is tagged as abandoned and sent
     Military pay  ............................................................. 623-856-7028  INGRID BRUNS  the family finances just fine” by doing   home and pay off some of the credit   11 a.m. The Thunderbirds will close   Col. Peter Cossette, Luke Days 2020   “I’m looking forward to the Bu-  to investigations. For more information, call Staff Sgt. Joshua
     Navy Operations Support Center  ............................ 602-353-3008                                                                                      the air show each day and will begin   air operations director. “We have been   gatti Veyron race against the greatest   Neumann at 623-856-7841.
     OB/GYN clinic  ....................................................... 623-856-2273  Military Transition Assistance Program  what the couple had always done (even   card debt. I do hope that she and her   at approximately 3 p.m.  able to hire the best airboss in the   fighter jet in the world, [the F-35A
     Office of Special Investigations  .............................. 623-856-6821    before the deployment). She came to see   Airman were able to stay on track and   In addition to aerial performers,   business, Wayne Boggs. When you   Lightning II],” said Cossette. “That’s   Exchange shoppers can win
     Optometrist  ............................................................. 623-856-2273  Editor’s note: This commentary was   me after hearing about how the readi-  reach their goals – healthier finances   dozens of static displays will be on   have the opportunity to have [him] as   going to happen on the flightline early   Through March 31, Exchange shoppers can enter to win one
     Orthopedic clinic  ..................................................... 623-856-2273  first published Feb. 26, 2015.   ness center offers free financial coun-  usually means healthier Airmen.  the flightline for the public to view.   your airboss, really exciting perform-  afternoon of both days.”  of five $300 Exchange gift cards in the Trolli Sweepstakes.
     Outdoor recreation  .................................................. 623-856-6267  FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. —    seling at a spouse meeting. She thought   The financial well-being of our mili-                                                             Authorized Exchange shoppers, 18 years and older, can enter
     Pass and registration  ............................................... 623-856-4880  As a long-time military spouse, I have   she and her husband could be better   tary community is a significant readi-  For guests who would like to purchase   ers want to come fly for him.”  There are many things to look for-
     Patient advocate  ...................................................... 623-856-8968  held various jobs – and I know many   at paying down debt and saving for a   ness issue. Today’s complex financial   souvenirs and food during the air   He said public access to the military   ward to during the air show.  by  visiting  ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes.  Honorably
     Pediatric clinic  ........................................................ 623-856-2273                                                                        show, food vendors and other mer-  aircraft,  Airmen and the solid lineup   “I’m just excited for the show to   discharged veterans who have registered to shop at ShopMy-
     Pharmacy refill call-in  ............................................. 623-856-3969  of you can relate. I served as a military   trip to see family when her husband   environment and uncertain future de-  chant stands will be available.   of performers, coupled with a world-  get started,” Cossette said. “I’ve got   Exchange.com can also enter. No purchase necessary to win.
     Photo services  ......................................................... 623-856-6168  and family life counselor at an Airman   returned. I only met with her twice,   mand we have the knowledge to make   Gates open at 9 a.m. and close   class airboss, will draw a large crowd.   a really great group of Airmen at   Korean War veterans
     Post Office  ............................................................... 623-935-1343  and Family Readiness Center and had   but together we developed a plan she   informed choices about budgeting, sav-  at approximately 5 p.m. North and   He estimates more than 300,000   Luke that are really excited about
     Public affairs  ........................................................... 623-856-6011  the privilege of working with fellow   knew she could follow and commit to   ing, credit and debt, the Thrift Savings   South gates on Litchfield Road will   people will attend Luke Days 2020.  this show as well. I’m just grateful to   The West Valley Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Associa-
     Recycling information  ............................................ 623-856-4749  military families to create budgets,   by making minor tweaks to her every-  Program, and many more “fact-of-life”   have restricted access to individuals                    tion of Arizona invites Korean War and Korea Defense veterans
     Retiree Activities office .............................................623-856-3923  develop debt-payment plans, manage   day expenses during the deployment.   issues. To further complicate financial   Due to security measures on base   be part of it.”    to the monthly meetings held at 2 p.m. the second Friday of
     Rodgers Travel  ........................................................ 623-856-6894  credit and save toward goals.  I happened to see her again shortly   readiness plans, our military lifestyle                                                             the month, September through June at the Peoria Community
     Safety  ...................................................................... 623-856-6941  I remember one military spouse in
     Security forces  .........................................................623-856-5970  before he came home and she gave me                                                         THUNDERBOLT ALMANAC                                                         Center, 8335 W. Jefferson, Peoria, AZ 85345. The next meeting
     Security incidents  .................................................... 623-856-7777  particular who came to see me while   a big hug and shared with me she had   See READiNESS, Page 14                                                                      is March 13. For more information, call Cathy McDaniel at
     Service calls CE maintenance  ................................. 623-856-7232                                                                                                                                                                                    602-218-8562 or email cmcdani137@aol.com.
     Sexual Assault Prevention/Response  ...................... 623-856-4878                                                                                                                        Fiscal 2020 graduates
     Shoppette  ................................................................. 623-266-0040  Thunderbolt editorial staff  Luke Air Force Base website and social media and is the source for articles and                                                         Toastmasters on base
     Sick call  ................................................................... 623-856-2273  Publisher  ....................................................Aerotech News and Review  photos published in the Thunderbolt. The Thunderbolt editor is authorized to use   21st FS (calendar year) .................................. 0   425th FS (calendar year) ............................... 0  Toastmasters meets noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays in the Quiet
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     Transient alert  ......................................................... 623-856-6204  Editorial Information  of the Air Force.                                 310th FS ....................................................... 19                            While members wait for household goods to be delivered or
     Travel pay  ............................................................... 623-856-7028  For past issues of the Thunderbolt, go to   The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supple-                234 Luke Airmen            picked up, the Airman & Family Readiness Center has pots, pans,
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     Veterinary services  .................................................. 623-856-6354  The Thunderbolt is published by Aerotech News and Review, a private firm in no   the DOD, the DAF or Aerotech News and Review. Everything advertised in this   F-35   6,589.7   4,673  12 locations    out items between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at
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     Youth center  ............................................................ 623-856-7470  The 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office prepares all editorial content for the   photographs are Air Force photographs unless otherwise indicated.  (As of March 2, 2020)  gram; Women, Infant & Children program; family child care; child
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