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Honorary commanders at BMGR …

Black Canyon ATV Adventure

Single Airmen • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Dec. 21 • $30 per person
Includes transportation, ATV rental, safety briefing, equipment, guided tour
Questions? Call 623-856-6267

For details on 56th Force Support Squadron programs, visit www.lukeevents.com

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Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai
Luke Air Force Base honorary commanders and Airmen watch F-16
Trending weather
Fighting Falcons assigned to the 310th Fighter Squadron, conduct
night operations during a tour Nov. 14 at the Barry M. Goldwater Range
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December at Luke Air Force Base
south of Gila Bend. Host commanders from Luke Air Force Base and Dec. 6 •5-9 p.m.5-9 p.m.5-9 p.m.5-9 p.m.5-9 p.m.5-9 p.m.5-9 p.m.5-9 p.m.5-9 p.m.5-9 p.m.5-9 p.m.ec. 6 ec. 6 ec. 6 ec. 6 ec. 6 ••5-9 p.m.5-9 p.m.ec. 6 ec. 6 ec. 6 ec. 6 ec. 6 ec. 6 ec. 6
their civilian counterparts who are enrolled in the honorary commander • Tree Lighting & Snow
program toured Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field and Barry M. Gold- • Visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Fowler Parkowler Parkowler Park
water Range to improve their understanding of range operations and F F
the range’s value to the Defense Department. • FREE Christmas Trees & Luminarias
• Horse-Drawn Carriage
Avg. high temp: 66°F Avg. precipitation: 0.8”
Avg. low temp: 42°F • Petting Zoo & Mini-Train
Weather fact: Historically, December is the coldest and • Santa’s Workshop & Kids Crafts
cloudiest month for Luke Air Force Base, with temperatures rarely • Elve’s Gameground & Bouncers
reaching 80°F. This is due to the tilt of the Earth’s axis which causes • Food & Drinks available for purchase
the jet stream to shift further south in the Northern Hemisphere. The
Trending weather jet stream is made up of strong concentrated, high‐altitude winds Sponsored in part by:
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December at Luke Air Force Base (20,000‐40,000 ft). The jet stream is responsible for steering weather Facebook.com/LukeEvents
patterns. There are two jet streams which affect North America; the
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Front Jet becomes stronger, bringing down the arctic air from the
north, and causes colder temperatures here.
Courtesy of 56th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight
Avg. high temp: 66°F Avg. precipitation: 0.8”
Avg. low temp: 42°F Buddhist study group
CHAPEL
•A Buddhist study group meets at
Weather fact: Historically, December is the coldest and 10:30 a.m. every fourth Saturday at the LCC.
CORNER
cloudiest month for Luke Air Force Base, with temperatures rarely Other faith groups
reaching 80°F. This is due to the tilt of the Earth’s axis which causes For information, call 623-856-6211.
the jet stream to shift further south in the Northern Hemisphere. The Chapel activities
The Luke Chapel team is committed
jet stream is made up of strong concentrated, high‐altitude winds
to ensuring spiritual care for the entire Weddings
family. Chapel offices are in the Luke er
(20,000‐40,000 ft). The jet stream is responsible for steering weath • Weddings are conducted in COM and
Community Chapel at 139th Avenue and
patterns. There are two jet streams which affect North America; the must be scheduled months in advance
Shooting Star Street. All services are Sun-
Polar Front Jet and the Subtropical Jet. During the winter, the Polar Religious education, Sunday (all ages)
day unless noted. For more information,
Front Jet becomes stronger, bringing down the arctic air from the • Catholic religious education is from New Year’s Eve Early-Bird Buffet
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call 623-856-6211.
north, and causes colder temperatures here. 10:30 a.m. to noon in Bldg. 1150
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COM-Chapel on the Mall
Courtesy of 56th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight • Protestant religious education is from Dec. 31
LCC-Luke Community Chapel 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the LCC
Singles ministry Prime rib, chicken cordon blue, mashed potatoes, and California-blend vegetables,
Worship schedule • Bible study is at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Club Members - $15 • Nonmembers - $20
Catholic Mass the Oasis in Bldg. 542 Ages 6-12 - $12 • Ages 5 & younger - Free
• Daily is at noon at LCC • Singles meet for dinner at 6:30 p.m. (Prices include two Bingo cards per game, additional cards, $2 each)
Fridays and Saturdays at the Oasis
• Saturday is at 5 p.m. at LCC
Bingo!
Bingo! ••• 6-7 p.m.6-7 p.m.6-7 p.m.
• Sunday is at 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Youth events Bingo!
LCC • Catholic youth group is at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays at LCC Music • Party favors • S’mores on the patio • Sparkling Cider toast
Protestant worship
• Contemporary/Gospel service is at Club Beyond/Young Life Military Make reservation by Dec. 27 623-856-6446
10:30 a.m. at LCC For information, call Alicia Siefert at
• Traditional service is at 9 a.m. at COM 623- 856-6211. Facebook.com/ClubFiveSix