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WKH$LU)RUFHPDUNHGDWXUQLQJSRLQWLQ$LU)RUFHKLVWRU\ZKHQZRPHQEHFDPHPRUHLQWHJUDWHGDQGEHJDQ The Luke Stormwater Management Program addresses
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of stormwater that flows off the base. The 56th Civil Engineer
Col. Kimberly Olson, Laughlin legacy, retires Squadron Environmental Element provides an opportunity
for base personnel, residents, and visitors to review and com-
1RJLUOVDOORZHG Controller,” she said. “My step-dad Upon questioning why she wasn’t ment on the program. An electronic version of the program
was stationed at Langley, and he selected for pilot training, Olson was can be downloaded from the Luke Environmental Dashboard
Laughlin Air Force Base, invited me to go down and see what told that women weren’t allowed to server known as eDash. For directions on how to access the
Texas — Kimberly Olson had just the job was. It was a trailer full of apply to undergraduate pilot train- Stormwater Management Program document, review a paper
graduated college in 1979 with an guys and smoke, talking to a radio. ing through OTS. Women had to go copy, and to deliver comments, call the Stormwater Program
education degree and was trying to It was then I decided I didn’t want to through the Air Force Academy to manager at 623-856-3621.
decide on a career. do that — I wanted to be the person become pilots or apply after com-
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With two options after college — a pilot!” opportunity only made Olson want
to either become a teacher or join it more. A Memorandum of Understanding directing the use of the
the Air Force — Olson chose to take Since she was already selected Automated Time and Attendance Production System was ap-
her mother’s advice and took an for a job, Olson had to wait until “You’re 21 years old, you’re naïve proved between Local 1547 and Luke Air Force Base March
opportunity very few people have. she was at Officer Training School and think the world should be one 29. This MOU implements the requirement for bargaining unit
to tell her leadership she wanted to way, but it’s not,” Olson laughed. employees to input their time and attendance into ATAAPS
“One day, I was walking on the change her Air Force Specialty Code “Now mind you, I’m not even com- and covers all appropriated funded employees represented by
beach with my mother and told her I to be a pilot. missioned yet, I’m just a sergeant the Union. In accordance with the MOU, the 56th Comptroller
was thinking about following in her or something, and I tell them, ‘it’s Squadron will provide one-time training on the ATAAPS system
footsteps and becoming a teacher,” “When I told them I wanted to be not fair.’ Eventually someone told to all employees not currently using the system. After the initial
Olson said, now a retired Air Force a pilot, they said, ‘Well you’ll have to me to go talk to Col. John Rush, so training, employees having difficulties with the computer func-
colonel. “She thumped me on the take these tests, have a physical and I marched down to his office and tions necessary for ATAAPS operation may request additional,
head and said, ‘That was my only do all these things,’” she said. “I was presented my case.” personalized training or assistance from their respective unit
option when I graduated college; an athlete and scored pretty high on timekeeper. The initial ATAAPS training will be offered at 8
you think again.’” everything. When the results came I told him that if he wouldn’t help and 11 a.m., and 2 p.m. May 3 at the base theater.
out, all the men got the opportunity,
“Before I went to training, I was and I didn’t.” See LEGACY, Page 13 ()03UHVSLWHFDUHSURYLGHUVQHHGHG
told I was going be an Air Weapons
Full-time caregivers need occasional respite from their
THUNDERBOLT ALMANAC responsibilities whether it’s for a few hours a week to run er-
rands, or a few weeks a year to take a vacation. Respite care lets
Fiscal 2016 graduates caregivers maintain their health, bolster family stability, keep
marriages intact, and avoid or delay more costly nursing home
61st FS.......................................................... 21 314th FS ........................................................ 9 or foster care placements. At Luke there are 30 Exceptional
62nd FS........................................................... 0 56th TRS...................................................... 38 Family Member families using respite care through the EFMP
309th FS ......................................................... 7 607th ACS.................................................. 108 and many more that are eligible to use respite care. Respite
310th FS ....................................................... 28 372nd TRS, Det. 12 ..................................... 31 care providers are trained and licensed through Association
311th FS ......................................................... 8 56th OSS (IFTU) ........................................... 0 for Supportive Child Care at no cost. For more information on
becoming a EFMP respite care provider, call Marjorie Thomp-
Hours flown Sorties flown T-Bolts 67 Luke Airmen son at 623-856-6841.
Deployed are deployed to
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around the world. The Month of the Military Child picnic is 4 to 7 p.m. April 29
at Fowler Park. Admission is free. There will be free burgers,
hot dogs and drinks, along with games, activities, inflatables,
a DJ, prizes, face painting, crafts and more. For more informa-
tion, call the 56th Force Support Squadron Youth Center at
623-856-7470.

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Club members and their family members can earn up to
$5000 toward a college degree by submitting either a written
or video essay through May 20. To enter, visit www.myairfor-
celife.com/clubs. For more information, call Club Five Six at
623-856-6446.

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A Cinco de Mayo celebration is 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 5 in
Harlow’s Lounge at Club Five Six. There will be an unlimited
$5 taco bar and other specials. For more information, call 623-
856-6446.

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There will be a Mother’s Day brunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May
8 at Club Five Six. The cost is $20 per member and $25 per
nonmember and includes a Belgian waffle station, omelet bar,
Chicken Cordon Bleu, Virginia pitt ham, smoked salmon, des-
erts and more. For more information or to make a reservation
no later than May 6, call 623-856-6446.

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the Defense
Department theme is “Know Your Part! Do Your Part! The
56th Fighter Wing Sexual Assault Prevention Response Office
is featuring a contest, Walk a Mile in Their Shoes, and movie
Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. which includes a brown bag
lunch. Limited seating is available. Unmasking Sexual Assault

See BRIEFS, Page 19