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IN BRIEF
Notice to claimants
In accordance with Air Force Instruction 34-511,
paragraph 3.1.5, notice is hereby given that Senior
Airman Giovonnie Ellis is deceased. The undersigned
has been appointed Summary Court Officer for the
purpose of estate settlement in accordance with AFI
34-511. All persons having claims against the estate
are hereby on notice to present their claims. Claims
must be presented by mailing or presenting a written
signed statement to: 2nd Lt. Pablo Andrade, Sum-
mary Court Officer, at 623- 856-7051, or email Pablo.
andrade.1@us.af.mil.
Candid money talk improves relationship Total body conditioning class
6WRU\DQGSKRWRLOOXVWUDWLRQE\ “Lying or hiding important information can be just as A new total body conditioning class is 6:30 and 9 a.m. Monday
Senior Airman VHULRXVDVDQH[WUDPDULWDODIIDLU,QIDFWVRPHÀQDQFLDO and Wednesday. The 6:30 a.m. class is broken into two half
GRACE LEE FRXQVHORUVUHIHUWRWKLVDVÀQDQFLDOLQÀGHOLW\1RWEHLQJ hour segments to accommodate squadron or individual physi-
XSIURQWDERXWLWRUÀQGLQJRXWDIWHUJHWWLQJPDUULHGFDQ cal training. The 9 a.m. class is one hour. The class consists of
56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs spell trouble for the future of the relationship.” body weight movements and the use of equipment for an hour
of strength training. For more information, call Sherri Biringer
There are many reasons why people divorce but at the :KLOHLWPD\QRWEHDSSURSULDWHWREULQJXSÀQDQFHV at 623-856-2291.
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That’s why it’s important to combine these two topics something worth talking about. Book club
to make for a successful long-lasting relationship
“You owe it to your partner to be open and express The 56th Fighter Wing Library Adult Program Book Club is
“I believe communication is very important in a your values,” said Muniz. “You can also help yourself meeting at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the library to discuss Herman
relationship overall and communication about money by looking at how the person you’re dating handles Melville’s “Moby Dick.” For more information, call 623-856-7191.
is at the top of the list,” said Cory Carmichael, 56th money — is she a spender, or does he buy expensive
Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readi- clothes he can’t afford. This gives you an idea of how the NCOPEC
ness Center community readiness specialist. “If you future could look with this person. These things should
look at unsuccessful relationships, many times those be discussed.” NCO Professional Enhancement Course offers staff and tech-
are the causes.” nical sergeants an opportunity to enhance supervisory skills
Talking about life goals is essential. in enlisted performance review writing, mentoring/counseling,
7DONDERXWÀQDQFHVDQGIXWXUHÀQDQFLDOJRDOVEHIRUH “I think honest communication again is very impor- standards/discipline and more. The focus is on the NCO tier who
marriage. tant — discussing children, where to live and long-term have completed Airman Leadership School three or more years
goals are just a few of the subjects to cover,” Carmichael ago and but have not yet attended NCO Academy. NCOPEC
´,W·VLPSRUWDQWWRWDONDERXWÀQDQFHVDQGZKHUH\RX said. “Finding these things out now can help you deter- class dates are Sept. 15 through 18 at the ALS auditorium,
DUHÀQDQFLDOO\EHIRUHVD\LQJ¶,GR·EHFDXVHQRRQHZDQWV mine if the relationship is going to work.” Bldg 156. Senior NCOPEC is Aug. 25 through 28. For more
a surprise like that after getting married,” Carmichael )RU WKRVH ZKR DUH PDUULHG DQG KDYLQJ ÀQDQFLDO information, call Master Sgt. Ida Bushey at 623-856-2985.
said. related issues, it is not too late.
“If your goals as a couple are not being met, there is School bus pick-up location change
For those who are in a serious relationship or con- SOHQW\ RI ÀQDQFLDO DVVLVWDQFH DYDLODEOHµ &DUPLFKDHO
templating marriage, it is in their best interest to be said. “Assistance is available at the A&FRC.” Effective Wednesday, Dysart Luke High School stu-
100-percent truthful with their partner regarding their For more information, call the A&FRC at 623-856-6550. dents who ride the school bus will be picked up on base at
money situation, according to Vickie Muniz, 56th FSS 6:21 a.m. at Lightning Gate for the remainder of the school
A&FRC community readiness specialist. year. This decision was made by the Dysart School District.
There will be no changes to the schedule. Students should be
THUNDERBOLT ALMANAC at the pick-up point at 6:10 a.m. For more information, go to
the Dysart School District website at http://www.dysart.org or
Fiscal 2015 graduates call Marjorie Thompson at 623-856-6841.
61st FS............................................................ 0 314th FS ........................................................ 0 Library hours change
62nd FS........................................................... 0 56th TRS...................................................... 71
308th FS ....................................................... 21 607th ACS ..................................................... 0 The Luke Air Force Base Library hours are changing
309th FS ....................................................... 30 372nd TRS, Det. 12................................... 205 Aug. 1. The new schedule is 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday,
310th FS ....................................................... 39 56th OSS (IFTU)......................................... 47 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and
311th FS ....................................................... 28 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The library is closed Sunday. The
library is located at 7424 N. Homer Dr. in Bldg. 219. For more
+RXUVÁRZQ 6RUWLHVÁRZQ T-Bolts 154 Luke Airmen information, call Lacey Quattlebaum at 623-856-9949.
F-35 2,566.0 1,638 Deployed are deployed to
F-16 15,903.7 12,046 Feds Feed Families
12 countries
around the world. The 7th Annual Feds Feed Families Food Drive is now
under way and runs through Aug. 31. Defense Department
employees have been asked to participate. Luke Air Force Base
has donated 3,091.61 pounds of food to St. Mary’s Food Bank
Alliance. Online donations can be made by purchasing food at
Costco, Safeway, Peapod, Amazon or any other online retailer
and delivered directly to the food bank of choice. Donations can
be delivered to St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance at 2831 N. 31st
Ave., Phoenix, 85009. For more information, call Master Sgt.
Jeremy Roberts at 623-856-3112.
Community Center gets renovation
The Luke Air Force Base Community Center is undergoing a
renovation with a completion date sometime in May 2016. During
the renovation, Subway and the barbershop will remain open. The
barbershop is now located adjacent to Bldg. 700 in a large trailer
with restroom facilities. The phone number is 623-935-5742.
