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 ALS
 Chaplain’s thoughts ...  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  It’s Your Day.
 Maria Norris
 56th Operational Medical Readiness                                                    We Have Your Back.
 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”   Special U.S. Military rateS  45 minutes north of anthem in camp Verde, aZ
 living expenses, emergency travel,   seek out help and take action for   in black pen.              3 miles west of i-17 on Hwy 260
 vehicle expenses, funeral expenses,   your financial security. Use the re-  Outstanding dorm resident: Air-  Winners in each category received $400, $300 and   In honor of the brave men and women who serve this country, Out of Africa
 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-  is proud to offer special military rates on general admission. The discout applies to   928-567-2840
 spite care, or moving expenses.  as a military community to help you   Aircraft Maintenance Unit  spectively.  active U.S. active duty military, U.S. cadets, and veterans. Must show proper I.D.
                at our admission gate (DD214 or State Veterans ID card), whether ticket is
 Military OneSource “Money Mat-  make effective financial decisions and   Key spouse: Marisol Escobar, 56th   The Air Force Services Center manages the Air Force   purchased at the park or online. Please note that no additional discounts apply.   facebook/OutofAfricaPark • twitter/OutofAfricaPark
 ters” provides help with topics, such   improve your financial capability. Al-  Force Support Squadron  Art and Photo Contests. To view the winning images   Family members of active and retired military can receive military discount with
 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   proper ID such as a DD Form 1172-1 or DD Form 1173.  outofafricapark.com/birthday
 gies, sample budgets, mortgages and   ness is critical to mission readiness.  56th Equipment maintenance Squadron  services programs, go to www.myairforcelife.com.
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