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56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Luke Air Force Base children took spins in the gyro spinner during the Back-to-School

It was that time of year again when par Bash July 29 at Fowler Park. “Our goal was to provide a fun, family friendly event,” said
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upcoming school year. To ease the transi was sponsored by the chapel to give back to the community as well as prepare children
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mer vacations to the sounds of school bells, for the upcoming school year.”
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tary, Reserve, civilians and family members one had an amazing time. We hope to keep
in support of military children going back Attendees were also eligible for raffle this tradition going for years to come.”
to school.

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children’s games, free food and more were
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“The response was truly amazing with
more than 500 people attending the event,”
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goal was to provide a fun, family friendly
event. The turnout, the smiling faces and
the comments we received validated the
need for such an event. Building community
through events like this help strengthen the
resilience of our Airmen and their families.”

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displays to give children a glimpse of what

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drinks were free to attendees. playing cards, quarters, cups and more during the Back-to-
School Bash.