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Four historic women are presented during the Woman’s History Month Observance Luncheon March 10 at IN BRIEF
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The 56th Force Support Squadron Education Center will of-
WHM lunch brings past to life fer on-going Community College of the Air Force mentorship
training at 8:30 a.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month
Story and photo by Airman tions inspector, and Moriah Farnam, it a unique experience. I thought in the education center in Bldg 1150. The program provides
PEDRO MOTA 56th Communications Squadron they did really well, and it was an guidance on using the Air Force Virtual Education Center and
administrative specialist. important event to showcase each training for mentors who want to assist Airmen seeking a CCAF
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The attendees answered wom- to American society.” CCAF degree and possess a desire to mentor fellow Airmen.
Luke Air Force Base Thunder- an’s history trivia questions and For more information, call education center at 623-856-7722.
bolts celebrated women’s history observed a tribute to the achieve- The Thunderbolt performers said
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Month observance luncheon March Luncheons usually feature a guest learned something new about each
9 at Club Five Six. speaker, but the Women’s History person portrayed. Luke Experience is presenting a “Flashback to the 80s” at
Month committee put on a perfor- 7 p.m. April 8 and 9, and 2 p.m. April 10 at the Luke Air Force
This year’s theme is “Working to mance showcasing influential and “Playing Sacajawea was a huge Base Theater. The show is family friendly and admission is free.
Form a More Perfect Union: Honor- powerful women of the past. learning experience for me,” said Se- For more information, call Lacey Quattlebaum at 623-856-9949.
ing Women in Public Service and nior Airman Emily Akay, 56th EMS
Government.” Four female Thunderbolts, metals technology journeyman. $LU6KRZ9,3([SHULHQFH
dressed as historic figures, re-en- “I knew the basics that she was a
“The theme is meaningful be- acted influential moments in history guide and interpreter for Lewis and General admission is free to the Luke Air Force Base 75
cause it acknowledges barriers of the character they were playing. Clark, but I had no idea how much Years of Air Power Air Show, but attenders can be part of the
are being broken and women are she had endured before the journey VIP experience by purchasing tickets to the Luke Hospital-
holding more positions of power,” “The four historic figures were even began. I believe woman’s his- ity Tent at https://tickets.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.
said Senior Airman Kelli Lemons, Mary Edwards Walker played tory is important to acknowledge, asp?evt=1457. Tickets are $110 per person age 13 and up, $75
56th Aerospace Medical Squadron by Tech. Sgt. Anna Garza, 56th because without the accomplish- per youth ages 6 through 12, and free for children under age 5
public health technician. “Women in Equipment Maintenance Squadron, ments of these women, I probably with a paying adult. For more information, call Club Five Six
positions of power are inspirational Sacajawea played by Emily Kay, wouldn’t have become a welder and at 623-856-6446.
and offer other women a different 56th EMS; Malala Yousafzai played machinist in the military.”
perspective.” by Col. Ida McDonald, 56th Medi- Air Force Assistance Fund
cal Group, and Rosa Parks played For more than 30 years, the
The event began with the singing by Staff Sgt. Shana Adams, 56th U.S. government has declared the The Air Force Assistance Fund is an annual effort to raise
of the national anthem by Senior MDG,” Lemons said. “Each of the month of March as Women’s His- funds to support Air Force families in need. The campaign runs
Airmen Tatiana Short, 56th Equip- figures had a musical intro, making tory Month. from through April 29. The goal for unit representatives is to
ment Maintenance Squadron muni- have a 100 percent contact rate with active-duty personnel.
For more information, go to https://www.afassistancefund.org.
THUNDERBOLT ALMANAC
AADD volunteers for dining in
Fiscal 2016 graduates
Airmen Against Drunk Driving is seeking 10 volunteers to
61st FS.......................................................... 17 314th FS ........................................................ 8 support the Spouses Dining In event at 7 p.m. April 8 in Hangar
62nd FS........................................................... 0 56th TRS...................................................... 36 999. To sign up or for more information, call Master Sgt. Charles
309th FS ......................................................... 7 607th ACS.................................................... 90 Loftus at 623-856-5712 or email charles.loftus.1@us.af.mil.
310th FS ....................................................... 25 372nd TRS, Det. 12 ..................................... 31
311th FS ......................................................... 8 56th OSS (IFTU) ........................................... 0 Local PTSA recruitment
Hours flown Sorties flown T-Bolts 37 Luke Airmen The schools surrounding Luke Air Force Base have Parent,
Deployed are deployed to Teacher and Student Associations and are looking to increase
F-35 2,828.9 1,907 participation by recruiting parents and students to get involved.
F-16 7,004.1 5,241 14 countries PTSA exists to help children reach their potential by engaging
around the world. families and communities to advocate for children. PTSA is not
a fundraising organization; however, they do raise money for
student activities. Schools want children to participate in fun,
family friendly experiences that allow them to not only work
hard for their future but to be children and have fun while
attending school. For more information, call Roxane Dietrich,
LAFB’s School Liaison Officer at 623-856-6550.
Mission-essential materials
Funding is now available for offices to submit their mission-
essential requirements for periodicals and books through the
Luke Air Force Base Library. For more information, call Pam
Lum at 623-856-3893.
AFAF campaign
The Air Force Assistance Fund is an annual effort to raise
funds to support Air Force families in need. The campaign runs
from March 21 through April 29. The goal for unit representa-
tives is to have a 100 percent contact rate with active-duty
personnel. For more information, go to https://www.afassis-
tancefund.org.
SOAR commissioning
For Airmen wishing to submit a commissioning package for
the Air Force ROTC program, Scholarships for Outstanding Air-
men to ROTC, the submission date to Air Education and Train-
ing Command is Sept. 15. Waivers are due Sept. 1. For more
information, visit the education center or call 623-856-7722.
Single Airmen free golf
The Recharge for Resiliency program is offering free golf clin-
ics and tournaments for single Airmen 1 to 5 p.m. April 17 or
May 15 at Falcon Dunes Golf Course. The clinics are limited to
16 students per clinic and include clubs, range balls, golf cart,
green fee and awards. For more information, call 623-535-9334.
