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Staff Sgt. IN BRIEF
Garrett Chris-
tensen, 56th Freedom Fest
Civil Engineer
The July 4 Freedom Fest is 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Luke Air
Squadron lo- Force Base Fowler Park. Admission is free and includes
gistics NCO music, food, kids’ splash zone, rock climbing, prizes and
in charge, a fireworks show at 9 p.m. For more information, call the
prepares for 56th Force Support Squadron Community Center at 623-
his transition 856-7152.
from firefighter
to fighter pilot Flightline Feast
April 14 at Luke The 56th Fighter Wing Chapel is presenting a ightline
Air Force Base. feast 11:30 a.m. July 7 behind Hangar 914 (same location
Christensen as the chief ’s burger burn). The food is free and everyone
has been se- is welcome. The menu includes pulled pork and chicken,
lected for basic baked beans, macaroni and cheese, pasta salad, garden
officer training salad, fruit, dessert, and beverages. For more information,
school with the call 623-856-6211.
Staff Sgt. Staci Miller ultimate goal “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
of becoming a
fighter pilot. The Luke Experience will present “A Midsummer Night’s
Dream” by Shakespeare at 7 p.m. July 15, 16, 22 and 23 at
Firefighter switches to fighter pilot the base theater. Admission is free. For more information, call
Lacey Quattlebaum at 623-856-9949.
by Senior Airman lot of guys were on their second, third or fourth attempt.
JAMES HENSLEY I took the package very seriously and spent years put- “Chicago” auditions
ting it together.”
56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs The Luke Experience is holding auditions for the musical
Christensen’s training with the re department has “Chicago” at 6 p.m. Aug. 9 and 11 at the base theater. For more
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — Staff Sgt. prepared him for some of the challenges he will face information, call Lacey Quattlebaum at 623-856-9949.
Garrett Christensen, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron as a pilot.
Logistics NCO in charge, is crossing over to the Air Relationship group
Force of cer corps where he hopes to become an F-22 “Christensen has to do a lot of critical thinking and
Raptor ghter pilot. make decisions quickly. As a re ghter, he has to be Keys to a successful relationship are shared at the building
able to save lives in emergency situations,” Kinkade trust, love and loyalty relationship group 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
“Christensen is one of 12 Airmen selected for basic said. “I believe he’ll be a great mentor to his fellow pi- July 6 at the Behavioral Health Clinic. For more information,
of cer training school program,” said Steven Kinkade, lot trainees because he’s already working in a job that call Jim Yang-Hellewell at 623-856-7579.
56th CES assistant chief of training. “Being selected is requires teamwork.”
like winning the lottery or being the rst pick of the Summer youth activities
draft. He has incredible drive and commitment. I am Fire ghters build incredible bonds because they have
extremely proud of him. He’s been like a son to me.” only each other during high-stress situations. These The 56th Force Support Squadron Youth Center is offering
strong relationships gave Christensen the support he the following activities:
Christensen’s never-ending determination and cre- needed to make his dream a reality. • Pioneer Living History Museum from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 2
ative networking allowed him to stand out from other
applicants. “The re department and the Air Force in general is for ages 9 to 12. The cost is $29 per person.
a family,” Christensen said. “I’m with the re ghters • Butterfly Wonderland & Odysea Mirror Maze from 11 a.m.
“I didn’t have any ight experience, so I found any more than I am with my own family at times. They all
opportunity I could to get some training or knowledge,” have supported, prayed for and mentored me to become to 5 p.m. July 14 for ages 9 to 12. The cost is $29 per per-
Christensen said. “The connections I’ve made in the Air the man I am today.” son.
Force and the surrounding community allowed me to • Paintball & Ropes Course Challenge from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
experience more than 20 hours in an F-16 simulator. I Christensen has numerous people cheering him on, July 16 for ages 13 to 18. The cost is $105 per person.
also spent a day training in a high-altitude chamber. I but his biggest supporter is at home. • Musical Instrument Museum from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 21
know now how my body is going to react to hypoxia at for ages 9 to 12. The cost is $15 per person.
25,000 feet and what it feels like to be disoriented due “My wife has been my biggest supporter from day • Heard Museum from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 27 for ages 13
to lack of oxygen.” one, and I can’t thank her enough,” Christensen said. to 18. The cost is $15 per person.
“I’ve realized my wife is more invested in this than I • Castles & Coasters from 3 to 10 p.m. July 28 for ages 13 to
Christensen’s preparation gave him the boost he am. She is at home playing both roles, which takes an 18. The cost is $38 per person.
needed for his OTS package. incredible amount of love. Because of her, I have the • Meteor Crater from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 30 for ages 13 to
opportunity to transition from running into burning 18. The cost is $25 per person.
“I was accepted on my rst try,” Christensen said. “A buildings to piloting an aircraft.” For more information, call the youth center at 623-856-7470.
THUNDERBOLT ALMANAC Missoula Children’s Theater
Fiscal 2016 graduates The Missoula Children’s Theater presentation of “Peter and
Wendy” is at 7 p.m. today at the 56th Force Support Squadron
61st FS.......................................................... 26 314th FS ...................................................... 10 Youth Center. Admission is free. For more information, call
62nd FS........................................................... 0 56th TRS...................................................... 41 623-856-7470.
309th FS ....................................................... 25 607th ACS.................................................. 156
310th FS ....................................................... 57 372nd TRS, Det. 12 ..................................... 31 Back-to-school physicals
311th FS ....................................................... 31 56th OSS (IFTU) ........................................... 0
The 56th Medical Group is offering camp, sports and school
F-35 Hours own Sorties own T-Bolts 83 Luke Airmen physicals through Aug. 23. To schedule or for more informa-
F-16 Deployed are deployed to tion, call 623-856-2273.
4,805.8 3,191
11,519.9 8,208 11 countries Summer fun camps
around the world.
Register now for camp.
• Dancing camp is 9 a.m. to noon for children ages 6 to 8 and
1 to 4 p.m. for children ages 9 to 15 July 5 through 8. The cost
is $35 per youth program member and $45 per nonmember.
• Sideline sports camp is 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 18 to
22 for children ages 9 to 15. The cost is $35 per YP member
and $45 per nonmember.
• Science camp is 9 a.m. to noon for children ages 6 to 8 and
1 to 4 p.m. for children ages 9 to 15 July 25 to 29. The cost is
$25 per YP member and $35 per nonmember.
For more information, call the 56th Force Support Squadron
Youth Center at 623-856-7470.