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PHONE NUMBERS Luke AFB honor guard members uphold 944th Operations Group welcomes new commander, redesignates

Armed Forces Bank ................................................ 623-535-9766 creed, conduct ceremonies with precision detachment as squadron
Airman and Family Readiness Center .................... 623-856-6550
Airman’s Attic ......................................................... 623-856-6415

Base Exchange main store ...................................... 623-935-2671
Base taxi .................................................................. 623-856-6866
Beauty shop ............................................................. 623-536-1897 Story and photos by Story and photos by group fits squarely in the forge
Chapel ..................................................................... 623-856-6211 Senior Airman Tech. Sgt. part of that mission.”
Chapel (after duty hours) ........................................ 623-856-5600 CouRTneY Van Brunt thanked Savageau
Child development center ....................................... 623-856-6338 CALeB F. BuTLeR RiChARDSon for taking on the challenge of
Clothing sales .......................................................... 623-856-6310 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
Club Five Six .......................................................... 623-856-6446 944th Fighter Wing Public Affairs maintaining the unit’s repu-
Command post ........................................................ 623-856-5600 Five verses, three days, and one tation of working with their
Commissary ............................................................ 623-935-3821 goal — an acrostic that spells out Amongst family, friends and active-duty counterparts to en-
Community center ................................................... 623-856-7152 HONOR. wingmen Col. Brett Comer, sure they have the resources and
Computer IT service desk ..................................... DSN 945-2900 The Honor Guard Charge is a incoming commander, assumed equipment to ensure the pilots
Crime Stop .............................................................. 623-856-6666 sacred creed memorized by every command of the 944th Opera- they train are ready to meet
Dental clinic ............................................................ 623-856-2273 tions Group during a change of the requirements of combat air
Dermatology ........................................................... 623-856-2273 ceremonial guardsman since the forces.
Dining hall .............................................................. 623-856-6396 1980s. Upon arrival to the Luke Air command ceremony, Aug. 6, at
Dorm management .................................................. 623-856-7841 Force Base Honor Guard building, Luke Air Force Base. “Hack you’ve done a tremen-
Education center ...................................................... 623-856-7722 trainees are immediately tasked During the ceremony Col. dous job leading our Operation
EMERGENCY ONLY ............................................................. 911 with their first assignment: to learn Trena Savageau, 944th OG com- Group over these last two years,”
Equal opportunity .................................................... 623-856-7711 the Honor Guard Charge and recite mander, relinquished command Van Brunt said. “Even through a
Eye clinic ................................................................ 623-856-7965 it from memory. of the group to the presiding of- pandemic our operations group
Falcon Dunes Golf Course ...................................... 623-535-9334 ficer Col. Mark Van Brunt, 944th hasn’t missed a beat.
Family health clinic ................................................. 623-856-2273 The first letter “H” stands for Fighter Wing commander, who Savageau’s efforts earned
Family housing ........................................................ 623-388-3515 “Handpicked to serve as a member
Fire station .............................................................. 623-856-6641 of the Luke Air Force Base Honor then transferred the responsibil- her the Legion of Merit medal.
Firestone Car Care .................................................. 623-271-8104 Guard. My standards of conduct and ity to Comer. Some of her accomplishments
Fitness center .......................................................... 623-856-6241 level of professionalism must be above The footprint of the 944th OG included an increase in F-35
Flight medicine ....................................................... 623-856-2273 is made up of Reserve and ac- pilot production raising the bar
Food court ............................................................... 623-935-2671 tive-duty Airmen, civilians and 100 percent for active-duty Air Staff Sgt. Sam Strong, 944th Operations Group dedicated crew chief, removes the previous group
Fort Tuthill .............................................................. 623-856-3401 contractors. They are respon- Force, multiple Partner Nations, commander’s name from the flagship displaying Col. Brett Comer as the new pilot in command dur-
Fraud, waste and abuse hotline ............................... 623-856-6149 sible for training F-16 Fighting and the Air Force Reserve Com- ing the 944th OG change of command ceremony, Aug. 6, at Luke Air Force Base. Comer is now re-
Hobby shop ............................................................. 623-856-6722 Senior Airman Blake Davidson, mand. She re-authored a 14-year sponsible for training F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-35 Lightning II pilots in three squadrons and two
Housing assistance section ...................................... 623-856-7643 56th Fighter Wing ceremonial Falcon and F-35 Lightning II
Housing facilities section ........................................ 623-856-3007 guardsman, displays the American pilots in three squadrons and old Association Plan — defining geographically separated locations to meet the requirements of combat air forces.
Housing maintenance .............................................. 623-935-2676 two geographically separated pilot responsibility, solidifying
Identification cards .................................................. 623-856-7832 flag during a flag-folding ceremony locations. manning and resource propor- Col. Mark Van
Information, tickets and travel ................................ 623-856-6000 July 28, at Luke Air Force Base. “The 944th (Fighter Wing) tion allocations in both the F-35 Brunt, 944th
Law enforcement desk ............................................ 623-856-5970 The Luke AFB Honor Guard is re- is a group of elite Citizen Air- and F-16 mission sets at Luke Fighter Wing
Legal assistance ...................................................... 623-856-6901 sponsible for many of Arizona’s men whose mission is to forge Air Force Base. Furthermore, commander,
Library ..................................................................... 623-856-7191 ceremonies — providing coverage combat Airmen and fight with she epitomized service before presents Col.
Lodging office/switchboard .................................... 623-856-3941 to six different counties. The base Brett Comer
Maintenance control center ..................................... 623-856-5469 honor guard’s primary mission is our agile combat support team,” self as a traditional reservist
Marine Corps .......................................................... 623-856-2417 Van Brunt said. “Our operations by acting as the 944th FW com- command of the
Marine Corps 24-hour duty desk ............................ 602-421-5806 to provide military funeral honors 944th Operations
Marketing ................................................................ 623-856-3245 for active-duty members as well as Group during a
Medical appointments ............................................. 623-856-2273 retirees and veterans who served change of com-
Military equal opportunity ...................................... 623-856-7711 honorably in the U.S. Air Force and mand ceremony,
Military pay ............................................................. 623-856-7028 Army Air Corps. Aug. 6, at Luke
Navy Operations Support Center ............................ 602-353-3008 Air Force Base.
OB/GYN clinic ....................................................... 623-856-2273 Comer was the
Office of Special Investigations .............................. 623-856-6821 After graduating from training, Air-
Optometrist ............................................................. 623-856-2273 Airman 1st Class Mya Porras, 56th Fighter Wing ceremonial guardsman, men receive ceremonial blues. The “O” previous com-
Orthopedic clinic ..................................................... 623-856-2273 holds the American flag during a flag-folding ceremony July 28, at Luke Air in HONOR explains the importance mander of the
Outdoor recreation .................................................. 623-856-6267 Force Base. of this uniform. “Others earned the 301st Operations
Pass and registration ............................................... 623-856-4880 right for me to wear the ceremonial Support Squad-
Patient advocate ...................................................... 623-856-8968 reproach, for I represent all others in Airman 1st Class Bryce Evans, 56th uniform, one that is honored in a rich ron, 301st Fighter
Pediatric clinic ........................................................ 623-856-2273 my service.” Fighter Wing ceremonial guardsman. tradition and history. I will honor Wing, at Nellis
Pharmacy refill call-in ............................................. 623-856-3969 The Honor Guard consists of Airmen “It takes an incredible amount of pro- Air Force Base,
Photo services ......................................................... 623-856-6168 their memory by wearing it properly
Post Office ............................................................... 623-935-1343 from various career fields, nominated fessionalism, and it’s definitely made and proudly.” Nevada.
Public affairs ........................................................... 623-856-6011 by their leadership to represent Luke me think twice about how I go about “When I get to my detail and I put
Recycling information ............................................ 623-856-4749 AFB — as well as the Air Force — in my daily business now — with both that ceremonial coat on, it flips a mander and vice commander “The classic association here
Retiree Activities office .............................................623-856-3923 local ceremonies. the way I talk and how I act. I recog- switch, I’m in my uniform now, and during their absences. Lastly, between the lead wing and the
Rodgers Travel ........................................................ 623-856-6894 “When you step out onto that plat- nize that I represent myself, as well it’s show time,” said Evans. “I just she ensured the more than Reserve wing is very impressive
Safety ...................................................................... 623-856-6941 form for a detail, you have to lock in. as Luke, the Air Force and the service 2,000-member organization and is the benchmark across the
Security forces .........................................................623-856-5970 There’s no room for mistakes,” said member that I am performing for.”
Security incidents .................................................... 623-856-7777 See CereMonieS, Page 10 ran flawlessly through budget Air Force. Every person I’ve met
Service calls CE maintenance ................................. 623-856-7232 constraints, Coronavirus and has been so knowledgeable and
Sexual Assault Prevention/Response ...................... 623-856-4878 other world events. courteous, and it is a privilege to
Shoppette ................................................................. 623-266-0040 Thunderbolt editorial staff Luke Air Force Base website and social media and is the source for articles and Van Brunt then shared his be joining such a strong team.”
Sick call ................................................................... 623-856-2273 Publisher ....................................................Aerotech News and Review photos published in the Thunderbolt. The Thunderbolt editor is authorized to use expectations for the incoming During Savageau’s command
South Gate VRC ...................................................... 623-856-4768 Editor ................................................................................. Jenna Bigham photos and articles from other .mil or .gov websites. commander. she was responsible for facilitat-
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Straight-Talk line ..................................................... 623-856-7064 Designer .................................................................................Tinna Sellie Contributions for the Thunderbolt can be made via email to jenna@aerotechnews. “Taj (Comer), welcome,” Van ing the designation change of
Telephone repair (Base) .......................................... 623-856-4400 Advertising sales ................................................................ 877-247-9288 com. The editor can be reached at jenna@aerotechnews.com.
Thrift store .............................................................. 623-935-5782 Luke Air Force Base The Thunderbolt uses material from the Armed Forces Information Service, Air Brunt said. “It’s going be an the unit’s Detachment 2. Due to
Ticket/tour office ..................................................... 623-856-6000 Commander.................................................Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder Force News Service, AETC News Service and other sources. All advertising is han- adventure and it’s going to be their increase in personnel they
Travco ......................................................................855-896-7939 Public affairs chief ..................................................Maj. Candice Dillitte dled by Aerotech News and Review. They can be reached by calling 877-247-9288. exciting. I have full confidence are now considered a squadron,
Travel management office household goods ........... 623-856-6425 Command information ...................................... Tech. Sgt. Clint Atkins Contents of the Thunderbolt are not necessarily the official views of, or en- in your ability to lead this op- leading them to choose the
TMO passenger travel ............................................. 623-856-7035 dorsed by, the U.S. government, the Department of Defense or the Department erations group and I’m excited 52nd Fighter Squadron. This
Transient alert ......................................................... 623-856-6204 Editorial Information of the Air Force. about your strategic vision for squadron has been deactivated
Travel pay ............................................................... 623-856-7028 For past issues of the Thunderbolt, go to The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supple- this group. I’m going to give you since June 1951, and Comer
Vehicle maintenance ............................................... 623-935-6576 www.aerotechnews.com/lukeafb/ and click on PDF edition ments, does not constitute endorsement of the products or services advertised by some upright boundaries then performed his first task as the
Veterinary services .................................................. 623-856-6354 The Thunderbolt is published by Aerotech News and Review, a private firm in no the DOD, the DAF or Aerotech News and Review. Everything advertised in this Honor guardsmen from the 56th Fighter Wing present the colors during the 944th Operations Group
Weather ................................................................... 623-856-6805 way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with the 56th publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard change of command ceremony, Aug. 6, at Luke Air Force Base. In front of family, friends and Airmen, get out of the way.” commander by reactivating the
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap,
Wellness center ....................................................... 623-856-2273 Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This civilian enterprise Air Force news- political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. All Comer accepted command unit in a ceremony moving his
paper is an authorized monthly publication for members of the U.S. military services.
Youth center ............................................................ 623-856-7470 The 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office prepares all editorial content for the photographs are Air Force photographs unless otherwise indicated. Col. Mark Van Brunt, 944th Fighter Wing commander, relieved Col. Trena Savageau, 944th OG com- and gave his first speech as the Det. 2 Airmen under the title
mander, of command and presented it to Col. Brett Comer, incoming commander. 944th OG commander. of the 52nd Fighter Squadron.