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Back-seat IN BRIEF
driver … Easter Eggstravaganza
Senior Airman Devante Williams &RO'DYLG6KRHPDNHUWK Easter Eggstravaganza is 10 a.m. to noon March 12 at the
)LJKWHU:LQJYLFHFRP- 56th Force Support Squadron Youth Center. For more informa-
mander, takes a ride in the tion, call 623-856-7470.
back seat of an Indy race car
during racing practice Satur- Air Force Assistance Fund begins
day at Phoenix International
Raceway. Shoemaker was The Air Force Assistance Fund is an annual effort to raise
treated to the full racing ex- funds to support Air Force families in need. The campaign runs
perience, which featured rid- from March 21 through April 29. The goal for unit representa-
ing for two laps around the tives is to have a 100 percent contact rate with active-duty
track in an Indy-style race personnel. For more information, go to https://www.afassis-
car with world-champion tancefund.org.
racing driver Mario Andretti
in the driver’s seat. Family campout
Trip reduction not just silly survey The 56th Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation is
holding the base camp family campout beginning with a 6 p.m.
It is time for Luke Air Force Base miles traveled to work by 10 percent Secondly, the data collected tells dinner April 15 with outdoor games, bouncy castle, movie,
to conduct the annual trip reduction for five years then 5 percent for the the county how many commuting s’mores by the campfire and more through 7:30 a.m. breakfast
survey. three years after that, or until the miles were reduced by participants April 16 at Fowler Park. The cost is $10 for a family of four and
school or company reach a 60 per- and how many tons of pollution $5 per each additional member. Camping packages including
The Trip Reduction Program cent rate of SOV travel is reached. was not released as a result. In a tent and four sleeping bags available for $15. Registration
began in the late 1980s as part of addition, the data collected helps deadline is March 14. For more information, call 623-856-6267.
the State of Arizona’s response to The results of the survey are the county in planning to reduce
a court ruling requiring greater used to develop an annual plan that single-occupancy vehicle trips. Portable career for spouses
efforts to reduce air pollution. One commits the employer or school to The county requires employers
outcome was a statute that went implementing and documenting to achieve a minimum 60-percent The Air Force Aid Society is funding training for spouses to
into effect focusing on employers various strategies to reduce SOV participation rate.” obtain a pharmacy technician certification by attending classes
and schools. The 70 million com- trips or miles. at Glendale Community College. This comprehensive 72-hour
muter miles driven each weekday In the past Luke has benefited course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and
are a major source of air pollution. “The survey gives people the from the survey in a number of to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam. To
opportunity to tell us and their ways. apply, visit the 56th Force Support Squadron Airman & Family
“Luke AFB has been an integral company or school what they want,” Readiness Center. Slots are limited to active-duty U.S. Air Force
part of the West Valley community said the Maricopa Air Quality De- “The Luke AFB Trip Reduction spouses assigned to Luke Air Force Base. Deadline to apply is
for the past seven decades,” said partment. “They can give feedback Program offers a monthly vanpool March 14. A mandatory meeting is 9 a.m. at the A&FRC March
Jeff Rothrock, 56th Civil Engineer to alternate modes of transportation subsidy of up to $255 per month 16 for those who apply. For more information, call 623-856-6550.
Squadron environmental chief. “It is they would be willing to take. per rider,” Rothrock said. “Vanpool
our community responsibility to be riders also enjoy a drop in insurance +LUH+HURHV:RUNVKRS
good stewards of the environment For example, students who want of 15 to 20 percent. The program
and seek ways to reduce pollution. more bus service to their school or a also guarantees a ride home in the The free two-day Hire Heroes transition workshop is 8:30 a.m.
In fact, maintaining an effective student-priced pass can let us know, event of an emergency. The TRP to 4 p.m. March 15 and 16 at the Thunderbird Executive Inn &
pollution prevention program is a and we will see if it’s possible. For program also offers free bus cards Conference Center at 15249 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale, 85306.
tenant of the Luke Air Force Base companies the same is true. for commuting to the base by Valley Breakfast and lunch will be provided. For more information or
Environmental Management Sys- Metro bus service.” to register, call 703-908-6415.
tem. Luke’s participation in the According to the 2014 annual trip
survey is an important way to fulfill reduction report, more than 796,000 There are currently two vanpools. Airman’s Attic
our own pollution prevention goals people participated in the survey. For information on the routes and
as well as be a good neighbor.” times, call Jeff Rothrock, trip reduc- The Airman’s Attic is an all-volunteer workforce that provides
“The survey does several things,” tion coordinator, at (623) 856-3832. gently used household items and clothing to active-duty service
The TRP asks employers and Rothrock said. “It enhances aware- members (E-1 to E-5) and their dependents at no charge. Items
schools to reduce the number of ness of air pollution and prompts Courtesy of 56th Fighter Wing are free but limited. Volunteers are welcome. Hours of operation
single occupant vehicle trips and/or employees to consider alternative Public Affairs are 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday and the first and third Saturdays,
means for commuting to work that and 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. The location is Bldg. 750 on
would contribute to cleaner air. Phantom Street. For more information, call 623-856-6415.
THUNDERBOLT ALMANAC Airman’s Attic Open Ranks Day
Fiscal 2016 graduates Open Ranks Day is 9 to noon March 19 at Airman’s Attic,
Bldg. 750. All ranks are invited to take home free items. For
61st FS.......................................................... 16 314th FS ........................................................ 5 those who would like to donate, bring the items to Airman’s
62nd FS........................................................... 0 56th TRS...................................................... 30 Attic during hours of operation. For more information, call
309th FS ......................................................... 7 607th ACS.................................................... 73 623-856-6415.
310th FS ....................................................... 22 372nd TRS, Det. 12 ..................................... 31
311th FS ......................................................... 6 56th OSS (IFTU) ........................................... 0 Luke tax center open
Hours flown Sorties flown T-Bolts 39 Luke Airmen The on-base tax center is now open. Free tax assistance on
Deployed are deployed to federal and state tax returns is available to active-duty, retirees
F-35 2,393.8 1,608 and dependents. To receive assistance, members must bring a
F-16 5,802.5 4,406 14 countries valid military I.D., social security card for each member of the
around the world. family to be claimed, all tax forms for income (e.g. W-2, W-2G,
1099), a copy of the 2014 tax return, and a checking or savings
document (e.g. check or bank statement) with routing number
from the member’s bank. The office is open 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday through Thursday in Bldg. 1150, Room 1020. For more
information, call Capt. Jheremy Perkins at 623-856-3140.
Horses Help
A day at Horses Help is for families with special needs mem-
bers and is 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 9. For more information or
to enroll, call 623-856-6550.
Munitions storage area closure change
The 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Munitions
Storage Area will be closed March 18 through 25 to conduct a
100-percent munitions inventory. Only emergency issues will
be handled during this time. The last date/time for munitions
turn-ins is by 4 p.m. March 17. Normal operations will resume
March 26. For more information, call Tech. Sgt. Donnie Roos
at 623-856-5493.
