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In accordance with Air Force Instruction 34-511,
paragraph 3.1.5, notice is hereby given that Staff Sgt.
Kristopher Bell is deceased. The undersigned has been
appointed Summary Court Officer for the purpose of
estate settlement in accordance with AFI 34-511. All
persons having claims against the estate are hereby on
notice to present their claims. Claims must be presented
by mailing or presenting a written signed statement to:
2nd Lt. Pablo Andrade, Summary Court Officer, at 623-
856-7051, or email Pablo.andrade.1@us.af.mil.
Senior Airman Grace Lee IN BRIEF
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IHDWXUHGWKH¿UVWWLPHWKH)/LJKWQLQJ,,ZDVXVHGLQWKHFRPSHWLWLRQDJDLQVWWKH))LJKWLQJ)DOFRQDW The 56th Force Support Squadron Child Development Cen-
/XNH)RUPRUHSKRWRVVHH3DJH ter and Youth Center are offering free childcare in a safe, age
appropriate learning environment 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 20. The
Luke F-35 competes first time in load crew competition reservation deadline is Feb. 11. For children from infant to age 5,
call 623-856-6338. For children ages 6 to 12, call 623-856-7471.
A Luke Air Force Base F-35 Lightning II crew com- and further ahead,” Byers said. “Being featured in this
peted Dec. 18 for the first time in a load crew competi- competition is one more step forward to show the com- %OHQGHGIDPLO\FODVVHV
tion here against legacy F-16 Fighting Falcon crews. munity the F-35 is a technological marvel.”
The 425th AMU scored the highest points and won Learn the skills necessary to successfully parent in a blended
the competition. Involvement in this contest was significant for the family 9 to 10:30 a.m. Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10 and 24; and March 2
F-35 program at Luke. and 9 in the Behavioral Health Clinic. For more information
Quarterly load crew competitions showcase the or to register, call Mary Koehl at 623-856-3417.
combat readiness and effectiveness of load crew teams “It was great to see the F-35 included in a Luke AFB
to safely and properly arm an aircraft within time weapons load competition for the first time,” said Lt. Col. +DERRE+DYRFSDUW\FUXGWRXUQH\
constraints to meet mission challenges. Mike Gette, 61st Fighter Squadron commander. “The
61st AMU has put in a lot of hard work and overcome The 56th Operations Group is featuring the Haboob Havoc
Three-man crews from the 61st Aircraft Maintenance many obstacles to get to this point, and it was awesome party and crud tournament at 4 p.m. Jan. 22 in Hangar 999.
Unit, 309th AMU, 310th AMU, and the 425th AMU went to see them in action.” There will be a World War II warbird static display and live mu-
head to head to earn the fourth quarter win. sic. For more information or to enter the crud tournament, teams
The winning teams from each of the previous quarters of five must register with Capt. Nathan Mondul at 623-856-6915.
The competition provided an opportunity for the will compete on Jan. 22.
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the F-35 and F-16. The winning crew will represent Luke and take on
the load crew team from the 49th Maintenance Group Expectant parents learn about all things baby 8 a.m. to noon
“The weapons load competition is a healthy rivalry at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Only one Jan 22 at the 56th Force Support Squadron Airman & Family
amongst the aircraft maintenance units to seek out team can take the title and be crowned champions as Readiness Center. For more information, call 623-85606550.
the best of the best within the AMUs,” said Master Sgt. Weapons Load Crew of the year.
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The final competition will be held Jan. 29, 2016
For the 61st AMU team, loading the F-35 is a skill against Holloman. The hard work of the F-35 weapons Club Five Six offers Hump-Day Party 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
they have been developing since the arrival of the jet, load crews will be seen during their first weapons drop Wednesdays. Wings are 35 cents each and there are drink
but their skills had not yet been tested against F-16 scheduled to occur early 2016. specials. For more information, call 623-856-6446.
crews, many of whom have been working on their air-
frames for years. “We hope to be dropping weapons here at the Barry ')$&FORVHV
M. Goldwater Range a few months from now,” Gette
“Today, the F-35 load team raised the ante by show- said. “Having the F-35 in this competition means we are The Ray V. Hensman Dining Facility is closed for repairs and
ing off their skills,” Byers said. “It shows how we, as an getting close to achieving that goal. It is also a critical upgrades and will remain closed until further notice. Essential
Air Force, can evolve from the legacy F-16 program to milestone as we help push the F-35 toward Air Force Station Messing card members will be placed on base allowance
the advanced F-35 program without missing a beat.” initial operational capability and train pilots for the for subsistence during that time. The Falcon Inn Flight Kitchen
first operational squadron.” will be open, however; if meal card members choose to eat there,
The competition proved that both airframes at Luke, they will be considered cash paying customers and charged a
the F-35 and F-16, have capable crewmembers. Courtesy of 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs surcharge. For more information, call the DFAC at 623-856-6396.
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THUNDERBOLT ALMANAC The Scholarships for Military Children Program are accepting
applications at the Luke Air Force Base Commissary and com-
Fiscal 2016 graduates missaries around the world. Applicants must be a dependent,
unmarried child, younger than 21, or 23 if enrolled as a full-time
61st FS.......................................................... 11 314th FS ........................................................ 4 student at a college or university, of active-duty service members,
62nd FS........................................................... 0 56th TRS...................................................... 27 Reserve or Guard members, retirees or survivors of a military
309th FS ......................................................... 5 607th ACS.................................................... 53 member who died while on active duty, or survivor of a retiree.
310th FS ....................................................... 16 372nd TRS, Det. 12 ..................................... 31 Applications must arrive by close of business Feb. 12, 2016. For
311th FS ......................................................... 6 56th OSS (IFTU) ........................................... 0 more information, visit www.militaryscholar.org, or call 856-
616-9311, or email militaryscholar@scholarshipmanagers.com.
Hours flown Sorties flown T-Bolts 172 Luke Airmen
Deployed are deployed to &OXE)LYH6L[FKDQJH
F-35 1,432.0 964
F-16 3,738.1 2,873 15 countries Club Five Six is open for lunch 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday
around the world. through Friday. They are now offering soup, salad, sandwiches,
hamburgers and wraps from the grill Monday through Friday.
The buffet is available Tuesday through Friday. For more infor-
mation, call Melissa Arnold at 623-856-6446, ext. 226.
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Heartlink is a spouse-orientation program introducing new
spouses to Air Force procedures and customs while highlighting
the valuable role they play on the Air Force team. The orienta-
tion is 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the 56th Force Support
Squadron Airman & Family Readiness Center and includes a
base tour, lunch, games and prizes. Childcare options are avail-
able. For more information, call 623-856-6550.
