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Military working dogs retire

Photos by Staff Sgt. Amber Carter
Luke Air Force Base congratulates military working dogs, Boss
and Rango, on their retirements. The dogs will go on to a relaxing
life of treats and belly rubs.

Luke Exchange rewards classroom excellence with ‘You Made the Grade’ program

AAFeS news Release card every grading period during the 2021 “Military students have experienced a present a valid military ID and proof of a
school year. great deal of uncertainty and disruption to B average or higher at customer service.
Whether learning at home or in the class- Students who make the grade qualify to traditional learning in the last year,” said You Made the Grade sweepstakes entry
room, the Army and Air Force Exchange enter a worldwide sweepstakes to win a Luke Exchange General Manager Aileen forms are on the back of the $5 gift card
Service is recognizing military students for $2,000, $1,500 or $500 Exchange gift card. Beck. “You Made the Grade, now in its sleeve. Students can send completed forms
academic accomplishments through its “You Drawings are held in December and June. 21st year, celebrates their resiliency and to:
Made the Grade” program. First- through The most recent sweepstakes winners were commitment to thriving in the classroom.” You Made the Grade
12th-graders who maintain a B average or from Fort Bragg, Yokota Air Base and U.S. To receive the $5 Exchange gift card, stu- P.O. Box 227398
higher are eligible for a $5 Exchange gift Army Garrison Baumholder. dents simply visit the Luke Main Exchange, Dallas, TX 75222-7398

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Air Force Luke celebrates Earth Day pilot flying the F-16C and
After 10 years as a fighter

finalizes son, a former United States senator from Wisconsin. a brief time flying the MC-
Earth Day was founded in 1970 by Gaylord Nel-
12W, Rallo got the opportu-
nity to transition to the F-35
PT uniform It motivated 20 million Americans from all lifestyles in 2015.
to focus on environmental issues through legislation,
Rallo’s achievement also
community, and action. On Earth Day, more than 1
makes him only the second
design; billion people from over 193 countries are expected operational F-35 pilot in
to participate in various events globally, reminding
the Air Force Reserve and
everyone about the importance of our environment.
the fourth in the entire Air
56th CES Environmental will be hosting Earth
will begin Day at Luke April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front Force to reach 1,000 hours
in this aircraft.
of the Military Clothing Store. Two companies,
“I am humbled to be in
production eGreen IT Solutions LLC and GreenSheen Eco- the first group of F-35 pilots
Friendly Paints, will be on site to collect consumer
to achieve this milestone,”
electronic waste and latex/water based paint for
said Rallo. “I love being a
process recycling off base. member of the Air Force
Eligible e-waste includes: computers, laptops,
Reserve and to be able to
monitors, keyboards, mice, peripherals, cables, copi-
call Arizona my home.”
Jim Varhegyi ers, CD/DVD drives, fax machines, phones, stereos, His 16 years of active
Air Force Uniform Office members 1st Lt. Avery Thomson and 2nd Lt. Maver- radios, projectors, networking equipment, TVs, etc. duty and Reserve experi-
ick Wilhite put updated versions of the Air Force physical training (PT) uni- All PCs/laptops with hard drives will be wiped clean ence has given him valu-
form through their paces at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Feb. 25. and certified by NIST Standards. A certificate of able knowledge that he
The Air Force Uniform Office is part of the Human System’s Division in the recycling will be emailed upon final disposition by leverages to train incoming
Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Agile Combat Support Directorate. eGreen IT Solutions. Consumer property only. fighter pilots.
This is the first update to the PT uniform in more than 16 years, and over 150 Eligible paint includes: latex/water based paints, “I love the job I do, train-
Airmen participated in testing the new gear. The new ensemble currently con- stains, and clear finishes. Paints must be in their ing the Air Force’s best
sists of a jacket, a pair of pants, a T-shirt and two types of shorts; a lined run- original container. No need to consolidate partially fighter pilots,” Rallo shared.
ner’s short and a longer unlined multipurpose short. A long sleeve T-shirt and full cans together. NO oil, alkyd, lacquer, urethane “Our Total Force Integra-
a hoodie are in development. The ensemble features improved fabrics that are paints, other chemicals. tion makes us unstoppable,
softer and quick drying, and have antimicrobial technology, which helps with Visit the booth to pick up recycling information and I believe that achieving
moisture and odor control. The new uniform items are entering the production and take part in giveaways. If you have any ques- big goals is just a matter of
phase and will be available to Airmen sometime in 2022. tions, please contact (623) 856-4748. time, persistence, focus and
hard work.”