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sergeants and Airman Leadership T-Ball and pitch baseball registration is
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shirts dominated in each match and $45 per nonmember. Practice begins
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least a 5-point lead in each game. more information, call 623-856-7470.
The goal of the competition is to
build strong bonds between Airmen March of the Fallen
through working as a team. Luke
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students at the end of six weeks 26 through the White Tank Mountains.
of rigorous schooling at the end of Weigh-in is 7 a.m. The march begins at
each ALS class course. 8:15 a.m. The cost is $40 per person age
18 and over, and $20 per person 17 and
Luke shirts dominate ALS students in V-ball under. For more information, call Senior
Airman Scott Giles at 623-856-7028.
Story and photo by rights,” said Sara Abel, 56th Operations Heading into the matchups, ALS stu-
Senior Airman Support Squadron first sergeant. “It’s an dents thought they were prepared for the Baseball/softball for youth
opportunity for first sergeants to see their game.
JAMES HENSLEY Airmen after six weeks, since we don’t re- Learn baseball and softball funda-
ally get to see them during their course. It “Our plan was to set up good plays and mentals for children ages 5 to 12 at the
56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs also provides students a chance to let loose communicate,” said Nick Liuzzi, 56th 56th Force Support Squadron Youth
prior to graduating and returning to work.” Aerospace Medicine Squadron combat Center. Register by Monday. For more
The 56th Fighter Wing Airman Leader- controller. “The first sergeants were tough information, call 623-856-7470.
ship School is an intense six-week course Playing volleyball against first ser- opponents but I feel we did our best and
for senior airmen and staff sergeants to geants has been an ALS tradition for communicated effectively.” Spring Break camps
learn the basics of leadership. Luke Air almost eight years.
Force Base first sergeants have a tradition ALS students lost to the first sergeants Youth ages 9 to 12 attend an all-sports
of playing volleyball with the students at “This tradition started long before I ever but after six weeks of schooling, it was a camp 8 a.m. to noon and adventure camp
the end of the course to build comradery wore the diamond,” Abel said. “The reason good break for the students. 1 to 5 p.m. March 7 through 11 and 14
and interact with the students. volleyball was chosen was because it’s a through 18 at the 56th FSS Youth Center.
game that requires teamwork and com- “It wasn’t about winning or losing, it was Camps are $35 each and lunch is $5 un-
First sergeants dominated ALS students munication which are things the students about building a stronger bond on and off less the youth signs up for both camps.
winning all four flight matches and the learned about during their time in ALS. the court with fellow wingmen,” Liuzzi said. For more information, call 623-856-7470.
all-star match. The reward is bragging rights and another “Even though we lost, it was a very hum-
tally mark on the game ball.” bling experience to be able to spend time Start SMART soccer
“The game with the students is more playing a sport with the first sergeants.”
than just having fun or earning bragging Children ages 3 to 6 and parents par-
ticipate together in a program designed
to help the children develop motor skills
by learning soccer skills 5 to 6 p.m. Tues-
days through March 8.The cost is $25 per
student and includes a T-shirt. For more
information, call 623-856-7470.
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