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Exchange holiday returns
The Luke Air Force Base Exchange is extending its re- turn policy for items purchased between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24. The standard policy allows returns from 15 to 90 days after purchase with a sales receipt or on-line order confirmation, depending on the item. The holiday return policy extends these terms through Jan. 31, 2019. For more information, call 800-527-2345.
Annual awards banquet
The 56th Fighter Wing Annual Awards Banquet will be Jan. 26 at the Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park. This year’s theme is “100 Years of Courage ... Powered by Inno- vation.” Those who have embodied proficiency, innovation and courage will be recognized. For more information, call Senior Master Sgt. Angie Cain at 623-856-7556, or Senior Master Sgt. Jamie Eichhorn at 623-856-6099.
Nurse enlisted commissioning
The Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program sponsors active-duty enlisted personnel to complete the upper divi- sion curriculum toward a degree in nursing. Applicants are responsible for meeting the eligibility requirements, completing the academic prerequisites, and submitting a completed application by the published deadline. Upon successful completion of the baccalaureate degree, the passing of the National Council Licensure Examination and receipt of their nursing license, members will be com- missioned, attend Total Force Officer Training, complete the Nurse Transition Program and then PCS to a final assignment location. Reserve and Air National Guard personnel are not eligible to apply. Program eligibility requirements can be found on myPers at Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program at https://mypers.af.mil/app/ answers/detail/a_id/30354.
Scholarships for Military Children
The Scholarships for Military Children Program for school year 2019 – 2020 is accepting applications through Feb. 15. The entry process is online. The program is administered by Fisher House Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps service members and their fami- lies. : To watch a video on DeCA’s YouTube page related to Scholarships for Military Children, go to https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=YbJrphCfYBY.
Road closures, parking restrictions
Due to installation of the new communications duct bank for the new communications facility, access to areas of Bong Lane will be closed Feb. 4 through 14 adjacent to Bldgs. 176 (56th Communications Squadron), 179 (56th Security Forces Squadron) and 161 (Club Five Six.) For more information, call 56th Civil Engineer Squadron CEN at 623-856-6622, ext. 2411.
Toastmasters on base
Toastmasters meets noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays in the Quiet Study Room in the Luke Air Force Base Library. Improve communication and leadership skills through prepared and impromptu speaking. The cost is $20 to join and semiannual dues of $45. For more information, call Lynne Nutter at 623-856-9838 or 602-740-6124.
Club Five Six
There will be Texas Hold’Em Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31 at Club Five Six. For more information, call 623-856-6446.
Community Commons
Karaoke night is Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31 at Community Commons, For more information, call 623-856-7152.
Youth center
The 56th Force Support Squadron Youth Center offers classes on archery, tap/ballet combo, piano and much more. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/events or call 623-856-7470.
Family color run
The 56th FSS Youth Center if featuring a family color run at 10 a.m. Jan. 19 at Fowler Park. Register online by Jan. 18 at https://2019ypcolorrun.eventbrite.com or call the youth center at 623-856-7470.
Luke hosts Haboob Havoc 2018
Senior Airman Devante Williams
Haboob Havoc participants pose for a group photo Feb. 2, 2018, at Luke Air Force Base. The fighter pilot competition, designed for pilots to hone their skills in aerial combat, build camaraderie and revitalize fighter pilot culture, was hosted by Thunderbolts Jan. 29 through Feb. 2, 2018.
Contracting
exercise
readies
Airmen for
emergencies
An Airman from the 56th Contracting Squadron fires an M-4 rifle at opposing forc- es during an exercise Feb. 23, 2018, at Luke Air Force Base. The exercise tested their contracting skills in a high stress environment.
Airman 1st Class Caleb Worpel
Tuskegee Airman
visits base
Retired Lt. Col. Robert Ashby, 92, Tuske- gee Airman, autographs a toy model P-47 Thunderbolt Feb. 15, 2018, during the 2018 Tuskegee Airmen Honor Event at Luke Air Force Base. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first black military avia- tors in the U.S. Army Air Corps who per- formed more than 15,000 combat sorties, including 200 escort missions, earning them more than 850 service medals.
Airman 1st Class Alexander Cook
THUnDerBOLT ALMAnAC
Fiscal 2018 graduates
21st FS (calendar year).................................. 8 61st FS ............................................................ 0 62nd FS........................................................... 8 63rd FS ........................................................... 0 69th FS ........................................................... 0 309th FS ......................................................... 7 310th FS ....................................................... 10
425th FS (calendar year) ............................... 0 550th FS ........................................................ 4 56th TRS ........................................................ 4 607th ACS.................................................... 33 372nd TRS, Det. 12 ................................... 185 944th OG, Det. 2 .......................................... 91 54th Training Squadron .............................. 2
Hours flown F-35 2,790.90 F-16 2,881.90
Sorties flown 1,883 2,228
(As of Dec. 17, 2018)
T-Bolts
Deployed around the world.
210 Luke Airmen are deployed to 14 locations