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Chaplain’s thoughts ... ALS (from Page 4)
Distinguished graduates: Brandon King, 56th
EMS; Joshua Pickering, 56th Component Maintenance AADD
Be a light for others Squadron; and Kristen Morales, 56th Operations
Support Squadron
Commandant’s Award: Zackary Parker, 56th
Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
by Staff Sgt. the base. They appear in squad- Academic achievement: Kristen Morales, 56th OSS Airmen Against Drunk Driving
TAYLER CURTIS rons, the clinic, Community Com- Other graduates are:
mons, and many other places. If PRoviDeS RiDeS FoR AiRMeN iN NeeD
56th Fighter Wing Religious Affairs
you haven’t seen them yet, be on 56th Fighter Wing
Sadness can be like a shadow. the lookout because you will soon! Kyle Boone Call 623-856-AADD (2233)
Slowly it creeps up the wall as the They’re called “The Walls of Hope,” 56th OSS
light fades from the world, then and written on them are words of
before you know it, it’s looming encouragement – things that give Mylz Cantu and Justin Mann Questions? Call Senior Airman Alea Gentles at 623-856-7232.
over you. You didn’t even notice it people hope or the things they live 62nd Fighter Squadron
becoming enormous until it obscures for. There are words of inspiration, Courtesy photo Phillip Ross
everything else, and there’s nothing optimism and the reassurance that Staff Sgt. Tayler Curtis 56th CMS
left … or so it can seem. However, you are not alone. Become a child care provider
when the shadow is all you can see, The words were written by un- to encourage the next person who Nicklaus Hajzak and Johnathan Hutchinson Santiago
it is easy to forget that if you just named Airmen and our civilian comes along by writing something 56th EMS • Set your own schedule
turn around, there’s so much more Luke AFB family. Looking at the yourself. You never know what Johnathan Cornell, Anthony Gonzalez, Alonzo
than that unforgiving darkness. You things people have written really someone else is going through, and McGhee and Brieanne Smith • Increase family income
are not alone. filled my heart with joy; no one was perhaps you’ll make someone else’s 56th AMXS • Stay home with your children
You may have already seen the forced to write on the walls. Every- day a little brighter. I’ve watched Brandon Brown, Julius Crossty IV, Trevaun Reddic
two large boards circulating around one who wrote wants you to know people read the walls and smile, and and Seth Voll • Become licensed
that you have people right here that gives me hope for someone who • Free training and supplies
on base who care about you. The is going through a dark time, that 756th AMXS • USDA reimbursement available for meals
ones that wrote on the walls are all they might read something there Casey Burrola, Bryce Gavitt, Joan Gil Blanco, Zackary
around you; maybe it’s the Airman that makes a difference. Lau, Ashley Mounts, William Muehlberg Jr., Nicolas served
taking your blood pressure at a doc- As Albus Dumbledore once said: Smith and Travis Splechter
tor’s appointment, or perhaps the “Happiness can be found, even in 56th Civil Engineer Squadron QUESTIONS?
woman on the treadmill next to the the darkest of times, if one only Jacob Freed • Call Alicia Powers at 623-856-2684
one you were running on. There are remembers to turn on the light.” I Courtesy graphic
people who care, even if you don’t think we can all be a light for each 56th Security Forces Squadron As of Feb. 21, Luke Air force Base achieved a major milestone by completing more than 56,000 F-35 Light- • Go to Facebook.com/Luke FCC
know who they are. other if we only try. Bret Ruff ning II flight hours. • Email alicia.powers@us.af.mil
If you see the “Walls of Hope,” For more information about Luke 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron
stop for a moment and read some of AFB Chaplain Corps programs and Brannon Goodbar, Christopher Hayes and Nayove
the words written on them. Maybe events, like us on Facebook @ Luke Roman
something on them will resonate AFB Chapel. Feeling like you need to
with you, or maybe you will want talk? Give us a call at 623-856-6211. 56th Medical Support Squadron
Maria Norris
56th Operational Medical Readiness
Squadron
READiNESS (from Page 2) foreclosures. Financial consultants 56th MDG (from Page 4) Jeffrey Anninos-Rippy and Joseph Bahr II
are available to provide confidential
includes frequent relocations and financial counseling with a certified received the Senior NCO Leadership 944th FW
deployments. But our way of life financial professional. Counselors are award. Joseph Contois, Spencer Ross and Erica Santillan
doesn’t have to hinder our ability to available online and by phone. The nominations submitted reflect
manage family finances successfully. Several non-profit organizations, the extraordinary quality of Air Detachment 9, Air Combat
There are a wide variety of resourc- such as The USAA Educational Foun- Force medics. The accomplishments Command Training Support
es available to help put us on the path dation and the Consumer Federation of those recognized demonstrate ex- Squadron
to financial freedom. Whether you of America’s Military Saves program, pertise, leadership and commitment
prefer a classroom setting, an online provide financial education, resources across the full breadth of the mis- Lee Wysocki
experience, a multimedia approach, and programs to service members sion support we provide to the Air 182nd Maintenance Squadron
or an individual consultation in per- and their families. These programs Force, Combatant Commanders and John Maher
son or virtually, there is a solution to aren’t about selling you products. Defense Health Agency. Congratu- 183rd Air and Space
help meet your needs. They are strictly educational and lations to all the award recipients
The Airman and Family Readiness focus on setting financial goals, who represent the many outstanding Communications Operations
Center provides educational opportu- managing credit and debt, saving professionals of Air Force Medicine Squadron
nities to help you take charge of your and investing, and risk management. providing “Trusted Care Anywhere!” Landon Delaporte
finances. There are classes and work- Financial woes can negatively
shops on specific topics, but you can affect your personal and family well- Courtesy of master Sgt. Bradford doyon,
also meet with a certified financial being, and it can critically injure (from Page 4) 56th Force Support Squadron
counselor to get personal assistance the effectiveness of your mission AwARDS
with your unique goals. readiness. These resources are ideally Civilian (Category II): Larry
Emergency financial assistance or- used as a preventive measure rather Miller II, 56th Operations Support CoNTEST (from Page 4)
ganizations, such as the Air Force Aid than a corrective measure, but like Squadron creative works by Airmen and their families around
Society, can meet immediate financial the spouse I worked with years ago, Civilian (Category III): Michael the globe.
needs in an emergency situation. The you must be proactive in identifying Ouellett, 56th Civil Engineer Squad- More than 900 artists submitted more than 1,400
society provides interest-free loans what you need assistance with and ron pieces of art this year using a variety of media.
and grants based on the individual seeking it out. First sergeant: Master Sgt. Bran- Kole McCarrick, Luke Air Force Base, won first
situation for needs such as: basic In spite of any perceived stigma, don Savage, 56th Medical Group place in the Youth ages 13-17 category for “Boneless”
living expenses, emergency travel, seek out help and take action for in black pen.
vehicle expenses, funeral expenses, your financial security. Use the re- Outstanding dorm resident: Air- Winners in each category received $400, $300 and
medical/dental care, child care/re- sources exclusively available to you man 1st Class Abigail Harris, 308th $200 gift cards for first, second and third place re-
spite care, or moving expenses. as a military community to help you Aircraft Maintenance Unit spectively.
Military OneSource “Money Mat- make effective financial decisions and Key spouse: Marisol Escobar, 56th The Air Force Services Center manages the Air Force
ters” provides help with topics, such improve your financial capability. Al- Force Support Squadron Art and Photo Contests. To view the winning images
as financial wellness, how-to strate- ways remember that financial readi- Courtesy of master Sgt. Joseph Lillis, and for more information on these and other Air Force
gies, sample budgets, mortgages and ness is critical to mission readiness. 56th Equipment maintenance Squadron services programs, go to www.myairforcelife.com.