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PHONE NUMBERS Doing right not always easy IN BRIEF

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
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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
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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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