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AAFeS news Release card every grading period during the 2021 “Military students have experienced a present a valid military ID and proof of a St. Jude patient Isabelle with her mom, Abigayle, U.S. Army National Guard Provided as a public service. Call us or visit our website to schedule an appointment. @_bomb_shells_
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 Have Compassion?
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 Empathy?

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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- Genesis Sun City
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. Health & Rehab
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 Center is having
to participate in various events globally, reminding
the Air Force Reserve and
a Job Fair on
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 April 10th 2021
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 9am - 2pm
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- Earn while you learn!
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 We will pay for you to go to school to become a CNA on the
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. job training given. The school is 5 weeks long. We also have
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- openings for RNs, LPNs, Receptionist, Activities assistant, Driver.
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- Kick start a new career with Genesis, helping the
a hoodie are in development. The ensemble features improved fabrics that are paints, other chemicals. tion makes us unstoppable, generation that paved the way for the new generation.
softer and quick drying, and have antimicrobial technology, which helps with Visit the booth to pick up recycling information and I believe that achieving Genesis is a national known company.
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 9940 W. Union Hills • Sun City, AZ 85373
hard work.”