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INSIDE

June 7, 2013

Vol. 13, No. 21

Luke SFS lights up night

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T-bolts help homeless, 3

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ALS grads, 4

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Thunderbirds at Luke, 12

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This week in history, 13

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607th transition, 20

FEATURE

Airman 1st Class James Hensley Airman 1st Class Pedro Mota

SAFETY FAIR See Page 18

INDEX Action line ............................... 2 Spotlight ....................................4 Briefs....................................... 18 Diversions ................................20 Sports ..................................... 23

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK “With one who emanates positive influence and energy, your interactions are usually productive, fulfilling and motivating. You typically walk away from such interactions uplifted, confident and eager to go to work and get the job done. When you stumble or are down, these interactions are instructive, corrective at times, but you feel the support and confidence of this type of leader, and you will do your best to accomplish the mission, not only for the sake of the mission, but because you don’t ever want to let this leader down.” by Col. Daniel Smith 56th Aerospace Medicine Squadron

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Officer Cory Becker, 56th Security Forces Squadron lead police officer, performs a field sobriety test on Staff Sgt. Frank Jimenez, 56th SFS flight sergeant, during a training exercise April 23 at Luke Air Force Base. Field tests check the sobriety of an individual to determine if a breathalyzer is warranted to determine blood alcohol content. For more photos on Luke at Night, see Page 14.

Thunderbolts lead by lightning by Senior Airman KATE VAUGHN 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Luke Air Force Base Airmen gathered May 29 and 30 to attend a seminar hosted by the Lightning Leadership committee. The kickoff to the Lighting Leadership initiative included two sessions daily, one for Airmen and one for NCOs. Chief Master Sgt. David Staton, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, handpicked leaders from across base to be part of the Lightning Leadership team and host the event. “I selected a group of senior NCOs to tackle this topic and come up with a plan,” he said. “I shared my concerns and charged them with developing a program to meet our need as a team.” Staton said the purpose of the program is to ignite an attitude. “My goal is to spark a desire within our enlisted ranks to step out of the shadows and be the leaders we’re not only required to be but need to be for the present and future success of our Air Force,” he said.

Senior Master Sgt. Angela Langhorne, 56th Maintenance Operations Squadron Training Flight superintendent, said being part of this group is one way she can give back to other Airmen. “It is my moral obligation as a senior NCO to develop those around me and pass on the development that was given to me over the years,” she said. Langhorne also said the event is not just about giving advice but also about putting time and effort into future leaders. “We spend a lot of time telling people what to do and how to do it,” Langhorne said. “We don’t spend enough time showing those people effective ways of actually being an Airman so they are prepared to tackle each day.” The sessions acted as an open forum for a discussion about leadership. Topics included how to define leadership, characteristics of a leader and management versus leadership. Master Sgt. Samuel Simien, 56th Civil Engineering Squadron facility systems superintendent, led the discussion be-

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tween Airmen and shared some of his past experiences. “I learned how to be a good leader by watching other people fail,” Simien said. “You all have a much better opportunity to learn how to be a great leader than I did.” Airmen were able to share ideas with the group about what they think a leader should be. Although there were varying ideas, one theme seemed to be consistent around the room. A leader needs multiple qualities, said Airman 1st Class Treveon Williams, 56th Equipment Maintenance Group Aerospace Ground Equipment apprentice. “A leader is someone who is willing to take control and is compassionate at the same time,” he said. “Someone who just tells people what to do is not a leader to me.” At the end of the two-hour discussion a quote from the sixth president of the United States, John Quincy Adams, was shared with the group. “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more – you are a leader.”

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COMMENTARY

June 7, 2013

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56th Aerospace Medicine Squadron

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I am a believer in the power of positive influence. I buy into such phrases as “your attitude determines your altitude.” I have been the benefactor of being led by those who radiate positive vibes. Not in a heads in the clouds Pollyanna kind of way, but a glass half full … turn lemons into lemonade kind of way. I am driven by leaders that exhibit drive and moCol. tivation. Nothing seems to get them Daniel Smith down. They find the silver lining and turn the dark clouds into success stories. Not every time, but some of the time — if not much of the time. I have also had the opportunity to be led by leaders who were less than positive, somewhat cranky, and emanated a rather drab and derogatory air of influence. You can instantly tell the difference between the two. With one who emanates positive influence and energy,

your interactions are usually productive, fulfilling and motivating. You typically walk away from such interactions uplifted, confident and eager to go to work and get the job done. When you stumble or are down, these interactions are instructive and corrective at times, but you feel the support and confidence of this type of leader. You will do your best to accomplish the mission, not only for the sake of the mission, but because you don’t ever want to let this leader down. By the same token, you could have done a spectacular job, accomplished the mission ahead of the rest, and won several awards, and yet, when you walk away from a boss with negative energy, you can feel depleted, deflated, depressed, angry or as if the very life has been sucked out of you. We have all had interactions with people who can burst a bubble or drain the life out of you in a heartbeat. (See “Dementors” in Harry Potter novels/movies). During a squadron commander seminar, commanders were told, “You can never have a bad day.” The tone you set as a commander or leader will radiate through your entire domain of stewardship. Not ever having a bad day is a fairly tall order. I understand the concept, not showing you are havSee InfLuEnCE, Page 5

Redemption + renewal = stronger you by Tech. Sgt. DIVINE FREEMAN 56th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

According to dictionary.com, redemption is the act of redeeming or atoning for a fault, mistake or the state of being redeemed. After bouncing back from any situation, the road to redemption begins. This is an opportunity to learn from a mistake or mistakes and to make you a stronger person. However, that it is easier said than done. In life there are times when we can do this on our own; however, we do not usually change the behavior or attitude. This leads to repeating the cycle. So how do you break this cycle? Renew yourself. First, understand nothing happens overnight. The acts which led to many of our decisions did not happen overnight. Secondly, realize change begins with you. When something happens to us, our instincts are to blame others, but we must look in the mirror and own it.

How do you own your actions? Take a step back and examine the situation for what it is, not what you want it to be. Sometimes this takes someone telling you how it is without holding back. Understand there are people who are trying to help you recognize your faults. Receive the information with an open mind and open heart. Doing this will enable you to change your behavior and attitude. After breaking the cycle it is time to renew you; rebuild your mind, body, and soul or spirituality. Strengthening your mind will improve your will power and self-discipline. You may ask how I do that. Meditating, reading, playing crossword puzzles and even video games can help. Bottom line is to find something educational but enjoyable. Next, work on your body. It is more than just going to the gym for hours or minutes of the day. Start with nutrition. I heard someone say exercise is not a substitute for bad nutrition, so get a nutritional plan. Next is to work on fitness. There

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are many avenues for fitness. The key is to find something that works for you. Whatever changes you make, ensure it is for the long haul. Temporary fixes will set you back. Spirituality is a touchy subject. This deals with believing in something bigger than you. Some people fill this meter by going to church or reading spiritual books such as the Bible, poetry, “Chicken Soup for the Soul” or any uplifting material. No matter who you are, we all deal with obstacles in life. To overcome these obstacles you must start with yourself. Each of us has put in the work to make this the best Air Force in the world, so do not throw it away. You must have a positive attitude and open mind during the redemption and renewal process. Look at redemption as forgiving yourself and learning from the situation. Look at renewing as living with the change or changes made. Lastly do not forget about your support system: family, friends and fellow Airmen. They will help keep you accountable and positive.

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NEWS

Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. “Cave Tonitrum”

Luke Airmen join Arizona StandDown, helps homeless vets

56th CS change-of-command

Lt. Col. Zachary Warakomski will relinquish command of the 56th Communications Squadron to Maj. Raymond Chester in a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. June 14 at Club Five Six.

56th FSS change-of-command

Lt. Col. Timothy Farr will relinquish command of the 56th Force Support Squadron to Lt. Col. Todd Ladd in a change-of-command ceremony at 8 a.m. Monday at Club Five Six.

AFSA meeting

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The Air Force Sergeants Association Cactus Eagle Chapter 1260 will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Club Five Six Barcelona Room. For more information, go to www.afsa1260.com or call Master Sgt. Dustin Withrow at (623) 856-2985.

Camp Connect

Camp Connect is a day camp for children within the autism spectrum. The camp is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8 through 12 and 15 through 19 at Wildflower Elementary School. Registration is $250 per one-week session. Fighter Country Partnership is offering to pay the registration for military dependents who qualify. For more information, contact Dr. Marc Boggy at Marc.boggy.1@us.af.mil.

DeCA sequestration

The Defense Commissary Agency will be going through sequestration. As a result, most military commissaries will close Mondays. The 148 stores that routinely close on Mondays will also close Tuesdays. The closures would be one day a week for up to 11 days between July 8 and Sept. 30. The furlough will also affect the pay of about 14,000 DeCA employees. As well as cutting pay, DeCA has also implemented a hiring freeze. For more information, visit www.commissaries.com.

Thrift shop sale

The thrift shop is having a sale on all merchandise through June 14. The thrift shop will close at 2 p.m. June 14 for the summer and reopen at 10 a.m. Sept. 11.

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Senior Airman Alex Lopez, 56th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, unloads a van full of supplies and food May 9 at the Marine, Army, Navy, Air Force House. The MANA House provides tools and resources to homeless veterans in need of assistance. facing,” Motley said. “One of the most important things I see active-duty military do is just showing up and being involved in these veterans lives. That’s really what makes a huge difference.” For more information about the Arizona StandDown, go to www.arizonastanddown.org, and for more information about MANA House visit www.madisonstreetveterans.org.

THUNDERBOLT ALMANAC Fiscal 2013 graduates 62nd FS......................................................... 45 308th FS ....................................................... 46 309th FS ....................................................... 35 310th FS ....................................................... 42 21st FS ............................................................ 0 425th FS ......................................................... 0

Hours flown: 18,942.0 Sorties flown: 14,145 (As of Tuesday)

IN BRIEF

Story and photo by Senior Airman KATE VAUGHN Members of Luke Air Force Base joined to help homeless veterans in the state during the 12th annual Arizona StandDown. The Arizona StandDown is a nonprofit organization and is the largest homeless outreach event in Arizona. In 2012 more than 1,290 at-risk veterans benefitted from the event. This year is the first time Flagstaff was included in the outreach. Hygiene kits were assembled by Luke members and sent to be distributed to homeless veterans in the area. Staff Sgt. Stephen Kovach, 56th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, led the way by teaming with the Madison Street Veterans’ Association to get the kits to those who needed them. “I found it unacceptable when I contacted them that we weren’t helping out in any way,” Kovach said. “I just wanted to reach out to my brothers and sisters in arms.” Even though he was on convalescent leave, Kovach made the trip to Flagstaff to deliver the kits himself. “I think the take-away from this is that our generation gets all these benefits when we out-process,” he said. “When these guys separated from the military they didn’t have much guidance and so they may not know about the help that exists today.” Kovach also assisted by delivering other goods to the transitional housing facility known as MANA House, which stands for Marine, Army, Navy, Air Force, that helps veterans transition from homelessness to permanent housing. According to the MANA House website, they provide 53 veterans with everything they need to get back on their feet such as hot meals, transportation and clothing. Corey Harris, MANA House government and community relations coordinator, said it’s acts like these that allow organizations like the MANA House to be successful. “Our organization wouldn’t exist without the kind of help that you guys are offering,” he said. “It’s not just the actual help. Having the military community behind these veterans helps them build that respect and gives them the confidence to move forward and rebuild their lives.” Antoine Motley, MANA House senior action plan advisor, said raising awareness about homeless veterans among the active-duty military is essential. “You know, one day we are all going to be veterans and Kovach understands that and the issues veterans are

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56th TRS....................................................... 91 607th ACS .................................................. 161 107th ACS .................................................... 11 372nd TRS, Det. 12 .................................... 159 56th OG (IFTU)............................................ 44

T-Bolts Deployed

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Firefighters heart health

More than half of firefighter line-of-duty deaths are cardiac related. The Luke Air Force Base Fire Department is featuring a cardiovascular health seminar Thursday and June 14 at the base theater. The firefighting community is invited to attend where information on heart health and nutrition will be provided. For more information, call Chief Master Sgt. Charles Funkhouser, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services, at (623) 856-7424.

Missoula Children’s Theatre camp

Missoula Children’s Theatre camp is June 17 through 21 at the youth center. Youth ages 6 to 18 rehearse lines, songs and choreography. The week culminates with a free presentation of “Blackbeard the Pirate” at 7 p.m. June 21. Camp participants must audition at 10 a.m. June 17 and must be able to attend all rehearsals required for their role and the performance. A $20 per youth nonrefundable fee is due at sign-up no later than June 14. Some cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal following the audition. Youth Programs membership is required.

Home-buying seminar

The Luke Housing Management Office and Airman and Family Readiness Center is sponsoring a home-buying seminar for military members, retirees, Defense Department civilians and their families. A Veterans Affairs representative will explain how to obtain a VA loan and the benefits and details of the VA loan program. The financial aspects of home buying will be briefed. The class is 9 to 11 a.m. June 28 at the A&FRC, Bldg. 1113. Space is limited. To register, or for more information, call the housing management office at (623) 856-7643.

Boots to business

The Luke Air Force Base Airman and Family Readiness Center is featuring a two-day transition assistance program self-employment See BRIEfS, Page 8

SPOTLIGHT

June 7, 2013

THUNDERBOLT Staff Sgt. Aaron Anstrom

56th Force Support Squadron

Readiness and Mortuary Affairs NCO Hometown: Bradley, Ill. Years in service: Four Family: Father, Mike; mother, Madonna; sister, Kelsie; and brother Luke Education: Community College of the Air Force in restaurant, hotel and fitness management Inspirations: My father has always pushed me to do my best; he keeps me on track with advice and guidance Goals: To consistently find challenges and new things to learn; make rank on the first attempt Famous last words: “Adapt and overcome.” Off-duty interests: Online gaming, driving my Mustang Commander’s comments: “Aaron’s mission-first attitude and focus is unparalleled,” said Lt. Col. Timothy Farr, 56th FSS commander. “In the absolute toughest of circumstances, I can 100 percent count on his professional and positive attitude. He is a true wingman to himself and those for whom he serves. He is a stellar ambassador-in-blue to countless families who have been touched by tragedy. His steadfast professional demeanor and attention to detail have paid homage those families who have lost loved ones.”

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SALUTES AND AWARDS ALS graduates 31 in class 13-4 AETC officials The 56th Fighter Wing Airman Leadership School graduated one staff sergeant and 30 senior Airmen May 9 from class 13-4. The students are senior airmen unless otherwise noted.

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Award winners

756th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

John L. Levitow: Jesse Auman, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron Distinguished graduates: Christopher Brite, 162nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and Michael Pessefall, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Commandant: Troy Eisenbeisz, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron Academic Achievement: Christopher Brite, 162nd AMXS

Physical training Most improved: Angela Saralequi, 56th Medical Operations Squadron Fire breather: Troy Eisenbeisz, 56th LRS Other graduates are:

56th Operations Support Squadron Nicole Hess and Anthony Meadows

56th Maintenance Operations Squadron Tracy Bravo and Curtis Shearer

56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Carynne Duryea, Ryland Huffman,

56th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

announce best Airmen of 2012

Joseph Garci and Roza Kowal

Paul Berry, Daniel Blair, Staff Sgt. Karl Burton, Jarod Davis, Aaron Kotz, Cheyenna Lee, Timothy Marr, Matthew McCave and Dustin McGee

56th Civil Engineer Squadron Troy Liniarski

56th Security Forces Squadron Donterian Oliver

56th Logistics Readiness Squadron Maria Abello and Timothy Brown

56th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Angelica Chacon

607th Air Control Squadron Sean Walls

162nd Communications Squadron

Airman: Senior Airman Casey Anderson, 59th Medical Operations Group, JBSA-Lackland, Texas NCO: Tech. Sgt. Christopher Calo, 14th Medical Support Squadron, Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Senior NCO: Senior Master Sgt. Felix Bradford, HQ AETC/ A4, JBSA-Randolph, Texas First sergeant: Master Sgt. Jamie Williams, 342nd Training Squadron, JBSA-Lackland Honor Guard member: Senior Airman Kyle Wisecarver, 756th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Luke AFB Honor Guard program manager: Tech. Sgt. David Teets Jr., JBSA-Lackland Military training instructor: Staff Sgt. Joshua Hite, 322nd TRS/MTI, JBSA-Lackland Military training leader: Master Sgt. Tamara Knause, 344th TRS, JBSA-Lackland Recruiter: Master Sgt. Derick Heflin, 342nd Recruiting Squadron, Del City, Okla.

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InfLuEnCE

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ing a bad day is probably the concept they were getting to. But perhaps it’s something more. Every individual emanates or radiates an influence on those around him. It is one of the beautiful things of being human. I found a quote by a revered leader name David O. McKay which delineates this idea; “There is one responsibility which no man can evade; that responsibility is his personal influence. Man’s unconscious influence is the silent, subtle radiation of personality – the effect of his words and actions on others. This radiation is tremendous. Every moment of life man is changing, to a degree, the life of the whole world. Every man has an atmosphere which is affecting every other man. He cannot escape for one moment from this radiation of his character, this constant weakening or strengthening of others. Man cannot evade the responsibility by merely saying it is an unconscious influence. Man can select the qualities he would permit to be radiated. He can cultivate sweetness, calmness, trust, generosity, truth, justice, loyalty, nobility and make them vitally active in his character. And by these qualities he will constantly affect the world. This radiation, to which I refer, comes from what a person really is, not from what he pretends to be. Every man by his mere living is radiating either sympathy, sorrow, morbidity, cynicism, or happiness and hope, or any one of a hundred other qualities. Life is a state of radiation and absorption. To exist is to radiate; to exist is to be the recipient of radiation.” Positive radiation, influence, energy, or qi (chee) if you desire, is a contagious, and powerful force in strengthening, and fostering successful relationships. It is only one element or attribute of a leader in the overall picture of leadership talent, techniques and attributes, but the force multiplying effect of positive radiation has a pow-

erful impact for good on the entire family, organization or unit. So positive radiation comes from two sources; from the central core of whom and what a person really is, and their mental attitude of how they are going to reflect that core in any given situation at any time. I remember during my tenure as an emergency medicine resident pulling into the driveway after a rather taxing, stressful, 36-hour shift of giving my all in the way of life saving, compassion rendering, soul stretching experiences, and I was about to pass the threshold into the sphere of influence where I have a powerful impact as a father and husband. I had tried to develop the habit of taking a minute to mentally decompress, to leave everything outside before I entered the home and into another arena where leadership, compassion and kindness were likely to be needed and absorbed. Although difficult, I was grateful for that exercise which helped develop an awareness of the importance of radiating a positive, good influence to the members of my household. I wasn’t perfect at it, (to which my family can surely attest), but I became very aware of its importance which helped me keep the influence I was radiating squarely on my radar. In John C. Maxwell’s “Learning the 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader,” he quotes psychologist William James who says, “The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitude of mind.” So positive radiation doesn’t only exist in the heart, but also in the mind. Over time, a leader’s influence will start to be reflected in the composite attitude of those in their sphere of influence. I think this is why it was stressed to us that “you can never have a bad day.” In the realm of mission, leadership and community, the influence we radiate plays a larger role than one may realize. It says what you’re not saying. It is perceived and absorbed with or without your intention. Your personal radiation or influence is undertone to all you do, say, are, accomplish, lead and direct. How is your leadership radiating?

June 7, 2013

Fit Warrior of the week

Airman 1st Class Melissa Franks 56th Medical Operations Squadron Medical technician

1. How do you stay fit? I stay active and am aware of what I eat by planning meals. I mostly drink water to avoid sugars and calories and have a balanced diet. 2. What drives you to keep working out? I love food! As the saying goes, “I run so I can eat.” 3. Favorite music to work out to? I like to zone out for cardio workouts, so my go-to is acoustic music. For strength training, I often choose hip hop. Music is a nice distraction. 4. Favorite workout? It’s a love-hate relationship, but running it is. 5. What motivated you to become physically fit? It’s a lifestyle I developed at a young age. I followed that passion into college and ran competively. My bachelor’s degree is in exercise and wellness. 6. What advice do you have for others to score 100 percent on their PT test? First, you have to want it. Then, find a workout partner, talk about it every day, write it down in red pen on a calendar, do hourly pushups and sit-ups with coworkers. Do what it takes to make it a priority.

NEWS

June 7, 2013

Safety saves lives for Luke motorcyclists The Luke Air Force Base Exchange knows that safety is no accident. That’s why they are committed to providing a wide selection of personal protective equipment, which could make the difference between life and death for military motorcyclists. According to Army and Air Force safety centers, 65 Soldiers and Airmen lost their lives in motorcycle accidents in fiscal 2012. “Riding with the right safety equipment is extremely important,” said Pete Alaniz, Luke AFB Exchange general manager. “That’s why our motorcycle safety gear consists of sturdy helmets, gloves, vests and more, all designed to increase visibility and help protect riders.” The exchange PPE, located in the main store, includes high-quality motorcycle gear and an assortment of reflective products. Safety gear along with skills learned in motorcycle safety training classes combine to increase survival and prevent injuries. Motorcycle riders can browse the exchange’s PPE selection in store or online at www.shopmyexchange.com. Courtesy of AAFES

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Memorial ride

Airman 1st Class James Hensley

Luke Airmen and friends line up for a memorial ride Saturday at American Legion Post 61 in Avondale. The event was in remembrance of Staff Sgt. Matthew Dennison who recently passed away from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. The ride took four hours and covered more than 130 miles.

Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. “Cave Tonitrum”

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310th FS raises funds for leukemia awareness by Senior Airman DAVID OWSIANKA 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Members of the 310th Fighter Squadron raised money to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society May 20 at the Links Fore Leukemia Golf Tournament in Chandler. The LLS mission is to help cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life for patients with the diseases and their families. “It’s important for us to help with events like this because we need to be good stewards and support the community the same way they support us,” said Maj. Wyatt Morrise, 310th FS assistant director of operations. The squadron members made it a goal to have a volunteer project on a quarterly basis. “After talking with students in our new B-course class, I found out one of them (Capt. Dakota Olsen) is a lymphoma survivor,” Morrise said. “After learning more about his experience, I thought it would mean more to us and the members of his class to help out with an event that is more personal to us.” The 29 volunteers helped out with registration, selling raffle tickets and mulligan options, and running competition stations. They also helped set up a silent auction. Lt. Col. Jon Wheeler, 310th FS commander, said the squadron members decided they wanted to become more involved in the community at the beginning of the fiscal year.

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Members of the 310th Fighter Squadron register players for the Links Fore Leukemia golf tournament May 20 in Chandler. “I think we live a pretty good life in the military, so helping people who are less fortunate is a natural thing to do when you’ve been blessed with good fortune yourself.” he said. The squadron began this year by volunteering at a Habitat for Humanity event. The group spent the day refurbishing the inside of a house. “I think it was great to get involved with both the events we’ve done this year,” Wheeler said. “While giving back to the community, we were broken down into small teams and had to work together. This allowed us to learn more about each other and build a stronger team.”

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Japan Japan Air Self Defense Force rescue squadron crews safely recovered the pilot who ejected from a Kadena-based F-15 aircraft May 27 over the Pacific Ocean approximately 70 miles east of Okinawa. The pilot is in stable condition and was evaluated at a military medical facility. The cause of the crash is yet to be determined.

Alabama In a collaborative training effort May 22 through 23, a group of six American and international astronauts participated in an abbreviated version of the Air University Leadership Reaction Course at Maxwell Air Force Base.

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The Air Force appointed the service’s first female chief scientist to lead the way in the technology and science fields. Dr. Mica Endsley assumed her new duties and responsibilities as the 34th chief scientist Monday in support of Air Force senior leaders and Airmen across the service. “Having served on the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board for many years, I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with the current

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Afghanistan As the 2013 fighting season continues in Afghanistan, the Afghan National Security Forces can add yet another airpower capability to their ever increasing list: air attack from an Afghan air force Mi-35 HIND attack helicopter.

information, call Sheryl Bush at (623) 856-7471.

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A Luke Air Force Base blood drive will be June 24 through 28. Times and locations will be announced in future issues of the Thunderbolt. By donating blood at this drive, Luke members support the local community during summer months when more accidents happen.

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Children ages 6 to 18 can sign up to become Youth Program members at the 56th Force Support Squadron Youth Center. Membership of 50 entitles them to special benefits and access to events. Funtastic Friday Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration is May 3 for ages 6 to 12. Learn how to participate in the living wax museum presentation. For more

From across Afghanistan, 22 U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy medical professionals gathered for the Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations training. Collecting forensic evidence from patients reporting sexual assault is essential. It can be used to identify an assailant, recent sexual contact and support an individual’s report.

and several former Air Force chief scientists,” Endsley said. “I know this is a tremendous opportunity to help the Air Force excel in its goal of maintaining the critical technological edge that gives our Airmen a strategic advantage.” Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh III emphasized the important role she’ll play in continuing the Air Force’s legacy of innovation. “I’m pleased to have Dr. Endsley as a part of the Air Force team,” he said. “She follows in the footsteps of many superb minds that have advanced our technological edge and provided much-needed capabilities to our Airmen. Al-

Dial 9-1-1 in all emergencies including security, fire, medical, hazardous material, suspicious packages, active shooters, etc. All base emergency response agencies receive information from the emergency communication center located in the fire department including calls from cell phones. Cell towers pick up the location and route the call to dispatchers or in the case of cell tower saturation, the call is sent to Glendale then automatically rerouted to Luke without a noticeable time lag. For nonemergency events, call fire at (623) 856-6641 or security at (623) 856- 5970. For more information, call Chief Master Sgt. Charles Funkhouser at (623) 8567424.

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The Luke Toastmasters club meets noon to 1 p.m. Thursday in Room 3126 of Bldg. 1150. Toastmasters International is a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to improving communication and leadership skills in a nonthreatening environment. For more information, call Lynne Nutter at (602) 740-6124 or email lynne.nutter@yahoo.com.

though she arrives at a very challenging time, I’m confident she’ll continue a proud legacy of chief scientists who use innovation and strong leadership to keep our Air Force the world’s finest.” Successfully maintaining that technological edge Welsh mentioned is a key job, Endsley said, and she plans to use every available resource to effectively and cost efficiently get the job done in support of Airmen. http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123351006

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Col. Victor Mora, 56th Maintenance Group commander, passes the 756th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Dominick Martin May 23 during a change-of-command ceremony.

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Nation pours resources into mental health care for vets

The Veterans Affairs Department is improving access for veterans to mental health services, President Barack Obama said Monday in remarks that opened the National Conference on Mental Health. Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are hosting the conference at the White House as part of the administration’s effort to increase understanding of and awareness about mental health and reduce the associated stigma. Obama delivered opening remarks, and Biden delivered closing remarks at the conference later that day. “We’re ... doing more to support our troops and our veterans who are suffering from things like traumatic brain injury or PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder,” the president told the audience. “Today, we lose 22 veterans a day to suicide — 22. We’ve got

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The Air Force recently announced it expects to declare F-35A Lightning II initial operation capability in December 2016. The announcement was included in a joint report detailing service-specific IOC requirements and dates for each of the F-35 variants that was delivered to Congress today. “The Air Force has spent the last six months looking at our initial capability requirements and the expected availability date. This announcement is exciting news for the Air Force,” said Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley. “It highlights to members of Congress, our international partners, and the American public that the program is

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Oklahoma bases continue to help tornado victims

In addition to federal and state workers, more than 600 Airmen from three Oklahoma Air Force bases recently volunteered to assist residents in recovering some of their effects. Much of the Air Force had the day off to spend time with their families, but for volunteers in the greater Oklahoma area, the day served as a chance to help other families. “This was my chance to help the community,” said 1st Lt. Linna DeCuir, 964th Airborne Air Control Squadron air weapons officer, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. “The public is military friendly, and we want to give back to the community.” In addition to Tinker, Airmen from Altus and Vance, Okla., joined in the cleanup effort. “If I could find a memento or picture, it could mean a lot to the families,” said DeCuir, who is originally from Lincolnton, N.C. “Even something little can go a long way.” http://www.af.mil/news/story_print.asp?id=123350324

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“I would choose to be age 32 because that is still young enough to feel in your prime, but old enough to have a few years of sage wisdom.” Col. Daniel Smith 56th Aerospace Medicine Squadron

on track to bring the United States military and our allies this critical capability.” Congress directed the secretary of the Air Force and secretary of the Navy to provide a report that details the IOC dates, requirements and capabilities for each of the F-35 variants by June 1. The Air Force will achieve IOC when the first operational squadron has 12 or more aircraft and Airmen are trained and equipped to conduct basic close air support, interdiction, and limited suppression and destruction of enemy air defense operations in a contested environment

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STREET BEAT The 56th Security Forces Squadron handled the following incidents May 24 through 30:

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Security forces issued citations for 21 moving and seven nonmoving violations.

Traffic-related incidents

May 28: Security forces responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident in Bldg. 1130 parking lot. There were no injuries. May 28: Security forces responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident adjacent to Bldg. 920. There were no injuries. May 29: Security forces responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident in the Bldg. 161 parking lot. There were no injuries.

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Nonemergency responses May 25: Security forces responded to a report of shoplifting at the base exchange. Glendale police took control. May 28: Security forces responded to a report of shoplifting at the commissary. Glendale police arrived and took control.

Alarm activations Security forces responded to one alarm activation.

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April 1953

FROM LEFT: Capts. Robert Kanaga and Charles Pattillo; Maj. Richard Catledge; Capts. Robert McCormick and Cuthbert Pattillo, the original Thunderbirds pilots.

Thunderbirds birthed at Luke by RICK GRISET Jr. 56th Fighter Wing Historian

Sixty years ago on May 25, 1953, the 3600th U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Flight activated. The history of the now famous Thunderbirds began at the end of World War II. The U.S. Army Air Forces’ fighter arm only had piston engine aircraft. The first jet fighter was just coming into the inventory. After the war, a number of commands decided to develop teams to demonstrate the capabilities and flying precision of their pilots and new jet aircraft. In 1948 in Europe, Capt. Charles Pattillo, a WWII 352nd Fighter Group fighter pilot, helped organize the U.S. Air Force aerial demonstration team, the Skyblazers, where he flew left wing. His twin brother, Capt. Cuthbert Pattillo, flew in the same WWII group until he was shot down and became a prisoner of war. Starting in 1948, he was assigned to the same fighter wing as his brother and also helped organize and fly in the Skyblazers. In August 1952, Charles Pattillo was assigned to Air Training Command’s 3600th Combat Crew Training Wing at Luke Air Force Base. The following March, his brother arrived. Catledge, a WWII fighter pilot and POW, also arrived at Luke about the same time as Charles Pattillo to command one of the training squadrons. Capts. Robert Kanaga, William Brock and Robert McCormick were also on base. McCormick had been a member of Air Defense Command’s Sabre Dancers demonstration team. First Lt. Aubry Brown arrived at Luke in March 1953 to be an instructor pilot. Both McCormick and Brown were Korean War fighter pilots. Given the large number of

aircraft at Luke, flying more than 400 sorties per day, Air Training Command chose the base for its aerial demonstration team. Flying the subsonic, straight-winged Republic F-84G Thunderjet, Maj. Richard Catledge flew lead. Charles Pattillo flew left wing, and his brother flew right wing. Kanaga flew the difficult slot position. The diamond shape was the team’s basic formation. McCormick was the spare pilot and could fly slot. Brown served as the maintenance officer, and Master Sgt. Earl Young handpicked the team’s 21 maintenance technicians. Brock served as the narrator and information officer. Three weeks later, they gave their first performance to the chief of staff of the Air Force. Prior to Kanaga’s reassignment in September, McCormick moved to slot and the team used the spare aircraft to conduct some solo maneuvers. Catledge selected Brown for that task. The team stayed together until February 1954 when Charles Pattillo became a squadron director of operations and later squadron commander. In May 1954, Brown went back to being an instructor pilot. A month later, Cuthbert Pattillo became a squadron commander. All three stayed at Luke. In the fall, Catledge left for Randolph AFB, Texas. McCormick was the last of the original flyers to leave the team in November 1954. In 1955, to show off the most advanced fighters, the team switched to the sweptwing Republic F-84F Thunderstreak. In 1956, the team switched aircraft again to the super-sonic North American F-100C Super Sabre. To simplify maintenance and logistics, the team moved to Nellis AFB, Nev., where it has remained.

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Capt. Cuthbert Pattillo, left; 1st Lt. Aubry Brown, standing; Capt. Robert McCormick, middle, Maj. Richard Catledge, front middle; and Capt. Charles Pattillo

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aBOve: Staff Sgt. Chad Copeland, 56th SFS patrolman, instructs an individual via loud speaker to put his hands in the air after exiting his vehicle during a training exercise april 23 at Luke air Force Base. One of security forces responsibilities is to prevent unauthorized entry to the flightline.

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‘Fast & Furious 6’

‘The Internship’

by Grace Lee

by Macario Mora

’ve always been a fan of the “Fast & Furious” movie franchise. After hearing how great the sixth movie is, I had to see it. “Fast & Furious 6” is about a team of criminal gang members led by Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) who retired after their heist in “Fast Five” (2011). While Toretto and his gang remain inactive, another group of skilled mercenaries led by Owen Shaw (Luke Evans) are wanted for destruction of a Russian military convoy. Unable to catch Shaw and his crew, Diplomatic Security Service agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) turns to Toretto and his team for help. To convince Toretto to join in, Hobbs shows him a recent picture of Letty (Michelle Rodriguez), Toretto’s presumed dead girlfriend. Dominic brings his crew together, and they agree to the mission in exchange for full amnesty for their past crimes, allowing them to return to the United States. After finding one of Shaw’s men, the team is led to Shaw’s hideout where Shaw speeds off, blowing up the entire complex. As Shaw races off, Toretto and his crew are given the go to chase him down. Toretto’s team quickly realizes that it’s going to be harder to catch Shaw than expected. Though each team member is given a BMW M5, it is no match in comparison to Shaw and his crew’s customized race cars. It seemed that every time Toretto’s team would get closer to Shaw, Shaw’s crew had another trick up their sleeve. First, one of Shaw’s crew members would flip incoming cars up in the air with their specially designed ramp in the front end of the car, further deterring Toretto from catching up. And when Toretto would be at Shaw’s heels, Shaw’s crew would shoot hockey puck-like chips onto the M5s, disabling the BMW’s steering in the right wheel. Though Toretto’s main job was to catch Shaw, he spots Letty in one of the vehicles then quickly steers away from the chaos to chase her down. Once Toretto corners Letty, she gets out of the car shooting him without hesitation below the collar bone before driving off. Toretto is left shocked and finds that Letty may not remember him, but he still persists in fighting Shaw to get Letty back. After failing to catch Shaw, Toretto’s crew investigates one of Shaw’s men who reveals Shaw’s connection to Arturo Braga (John Ortiz), a drug lord imprisoned by Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker), Toretto’s right hand man. To unveil more information, Brian returns to the United States as a prisoner to get to Braga. He learns that Letty had survived an explosion that was supposed to have killed her. When Shaw discovered she wasn’t dead, he went to finish the job, but after learning she had lost her memory, he recruited her. “Fast & Furious 6” isn’t about a group of wannabe street racers as in previous editions. This time the emphasis is on the storyline. It was packed with action and a little romance. Additionally, Diesel is great as Toretto, playing a cool, calm but tough guy no one wants to mess with. Surprisingly, Johnson was great at playing a cop who was polite but could be physically forceful. To anyone who loves cars, romance and action, this is a must see. This film is rated PG-13.

he Internship” is hilarious. Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson team up again, this time as Billy and Nick, a couple of recently fired salesmen who appear as relics trying to find employment but without the requisite tech skills necessary for the digital age. But despite this, with a dream and an abundance of charisma, Billy and Nick goofily talk their way into an internship with Google. So, with nothing to lose, the pair makes their way to California optimistically hoping to finally break free from their lifelong regret of never taking a chance on doing the impossible. However, it is soon readily apparent the duo are completely out of their element, but they remain undauntedly optimistic and refreshingly upbeat – Vaughn and Wilson’s characters are so charming I had a difficult time wiping away my dimwitted grin after the movie. After a brief orientation by Mr. Chetty (Aasif Mandvi) and the Google crew, the interns are broken into teams to compete against each other throughout the summer and for eventual employment. It’s obvious from the get-go that Billy and Nick don’t belong and are grouped with outcasts that include a list of typical loners: the cool kid who cares about nothing; Yo-Yo, an Asian kid with Tiger-mom issues; an Indian girl who talks provocatively but is in fact still a geeky, Cosplay virgin and a nerdy Google employee who is charged with leading the group. The disgruntled team finds a difficult time coming together and falls woefully behind a group led by Graham (Max Minghella) a Harvard-grad Alpha male and grade-A dirtbag. However, Billy is soon able to corral his group of oddballs using a list of 80s references, often referring to the protagonist’s plight in “Flashdance,” which of course is often lost on the 20-year-olds, but the message nonetheless gets through. Through the course of a series of challenges, the team finds itself neck-and-neck with Graham’s group of A-list techies. The rest of the film plays out in typical fashion as the plotline really offers nothing new. As an aside, Nick falls for one of the beautiful Google executives played by the always gorgeous Rose Byrne. Their brief courtship is rather charming and provides for plenty of laughter. But, really the film revolves around the older Billy and Nick providing their younger cohorts life lessons and opening them up to a life the younger team members initially perceive as a bit gloomy – provided they’re unable to land a job at Google. Unfortunately it’s true. Currently, employment prospects for recent college graduates are quite bleak as the young interns allude to. Any viewer who has watched a happy-go-lucky comedy can probably guess what happens at the end; everyone wins out – well with the exception of Graham. Director Shawn Levy (Date Night) could probably have shaved off a half hour or so from this almost two-hour-long film, especially the strip club scene that seemed out of place in this PG-13 comedy. But, overall I couldn’t keep myself from laughing throughout, and if the rest of the audience was any indication, neither will you. This film is rated PG-13.

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elcome to the Fly Over, Luke’s source for movie, book, video game, music and all things entertainment reviews. Using a four-point scale, the Thunderbolt staff provides in-depth reviews allowing the viewer an opportunity to decide what new and classic entertainment options are worth their time. The Know a Critic section helps the reader choose critics who have tastes similar to their own.

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Grace Lee is a public affairs journalist who loves watching documentaries such as “Supersize Me.” She enjoys watching food shows where people try strange, exotic or oversized meals. Her favorite types of movies are romance and comedy; she’s currently watching Lee “Pasta,” a Korean drama. In her spare time, she loves singing, playing guitar, writing songs or reading self-help books. Macario Mora believes there are two types of movies — those that are intellectually stimulating and those that were made for pure entertainment value. His favorite movie is “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” directed by MiMora chel Gondry and written by Charlie Kaufman. Gondry and Kaufman are also his favorite director and writer.

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Safety fair heats up critical days of summer by Staff Sgt. NESTOR CRUZ 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Thunderbolts brought the sizzle into summer fun with a safety fair May 23 inside the former officer’s club. The safety fair, hosted by 56th Fighter Wing Safety, featured information booths, equipment demonstrations and interactive activities. “The purpose of the safety fair is two-fold: to place an emphasis on general safety awareness and to kick off the Critical Days of Summer,” said Ben Bruce, 56th FW Ground Safety manager. Organizations from both on and off base participated in the safety fair to chat with Luke’s military and civilian Airmen, and to offer free information to help get the most out of summer fun while minimizing risks. Safety fair vendors

included representatives from the wing safety office, family advocacy, Airman and Family Readiness Center, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program, and Luke Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club. Russell Wilson, Luke Green Knights MMC public affairs officer, said he was glad to be part of the safety fair and promote safe riding with other motorcycle enthusiasts. During the event, he offered motorcycle riders a few helpful tips. “People in cars do not look for motorcycles, so be defensive,” he said. “Also, stay hydrated but stay away from soda and alcohol. And take lots of breaks.” ADAPT technicians conducted mock sobriety tests during the safety fair with “beer goggles,” devices that simulate the effects of drinking. Goggles ranged from .06 blood alcohol content, the equivalent of three standard drinks, to .17 BAC, the equivalent of nine drinks. After donning one of

the goggles, volunteers were asked to walk a duct tape line. The ADAPT booth also featured props showing what standard drinks look like and a liver chart display showing the effects of alcohol on a human liver. Senior Airman Alexander Collier, 56th MDOS ADAPT technician, guided Luke members through the sobriety test and displays and offered some helpful advice on responsible drinking. “Be aware of the options available to you when you go out, including Airmen Against Drunk Driving and calling a taxi,” Collier said. “Don’t go out without a plan and make sure you have a backup plan as well.” The safety fair proved to be an overall success in reminding Luke members to keep safety in mind in a fun and informative environment. “Mishap prevention is what the safety fair is all about,” Bruce said. “It’s about saving lives.” LEFT: Staff Sgt. Marquita Magee, 56th Force Support Squadron flight kitchen supervisor, rides a motorcycle simulator while wearing “beer goggles” May 23 during a safety fair at Luke Air Force Base. The event featured interactive information booths with an emphasis on general safety awareness. FAR LEFT: Staff Sgt. Zach Sekula, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal, demonstrates the Air Force medium-size robot. The AFMSR is used as basic support for finding improvised explosive devices and also searching suspicious vehicles. In dangerous situations the EOD technician can be replaced by the robot. BELOW: Staff Sgt. Jason DeJesus, 56th Fighter Wing Ground Safety craftsman, tests a virtual driver interactive module the safety fair. The driving simulator shows how difficult driving is while under the influence. The safety fair kicked off the Critical Days of Summer campaign, which goes from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

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607th ACS to become AETC unit by Staff Sgt. NESTOR CRUZ 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Changes are on the horizon for the 607th Air Control Squadron as members prepare to switch from Air Combat Command to Air Education and Training Command next month. Lt. Col. Charles Jones, 607th ACS director of operations, said the switch in major commands will reflect the squadron’s expanded mission. “Our mission is to train control and reporting center operators and deploy warfighters,” he said. “We take the baseline students and provide them with initial qualification training. With the 107th Air Control Squadron closing their doors by the end of the fiscal year, it’s ideal for us to absorb their mission of training weapons directors and reorganize ourselves under the MAJCOM of our host unit.” The 107th ACS is an Arizona National Guard unit. Squadron leaders are excited about the upcoming changes in MAJCOM and mission. “We’ve always felt welcome here with the 56th Fighter Wing as a great host wing, and it makes for a smooth transition,” said Lt. Col. Sean Slaughter, 607th ACS commander. “My goal is to make this transition as smooth and seamless as possible with no delays or degradation in our mission.” Slaughter also recognizes potential chal-

lenges in aligning his squadron’s role with the 56th FW. “The biggest challenge is how we’ll set ourselves up to meet new tasks and how we’ll integrate with changes in the Luke mission as the wing moves from the F-16 to the F-35,” he said. The 607th commander is confident his squadron members will rise to any challenges the future may bring. “We’ve already started to implement plans and solutions for the transition period,” Slaughter said. “We have a great squadron doing great things for the Air Force.” The squadron currently offers five initial qualification training courses and one undergraduate course. The courses include surveillance technician, electronic protection technician, interface control technician, weapons director and air weapons officer. The undergraduate course is offered for weapons director students. Approximately 200 members comprise the 607th ACS, deploying to various locations around the world or training more than 300 students per year with up to 90 students in the squadron at any given time. “We are constantly deploying our people, cycling them back and forth from the area of responsibility,” Slaughter said. “Deployments help our instructors and in turn our courses because they bring back experience and keep the training relevant.”

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Maj. Chris Satkowski, 607th Air Control Squadron air weapons officer, simulates controlling a mission in Sells, Ariz., airspace Tuesday from a mobile operations unit at Luke Air Force Base. The 607th ACS mission is to train control and reporting center operators and deploy warfighters. The squadron is scheduled to transition from Air Combat Command to Air Education and Training Command by July.

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Practicing safety around water makes for fun, avoids mishaps by SHARON KOZAK 56th Medical Operations Squadron

When the weather turns hot many people head for water. It’s a good way to beat the heat. Yet, because of all the activity going on, people can forget about water safety. Playing in and around water comes with risks. Every day, about 10 people die from unintentional drowning. Of these, two are children age 14 and younger. For every child who dies from drowning, another five receive emergency care for nonfatal submersion injuries. More than half of drowning victims require further care compared to a 6 percent hospitalization rate for unintentional injuries. These nonfatal drowning injuries can cause severe brain damage that may result in long-term memory problems, learning disabilities and permanent loss of brain function, according to a 2005 to 2009 drowning study conducted by O. C. Laosee, J. Gilchrist, and R. Rudd. Drowning ranks fifth among the leading causes of unintentional death in the United States, the study said. However, most water-related accidents can be avoided. Learning how to swim is essential. “Buddy up!” Always swim with a partner, whether in a backyard pool or lake. Even experienced swimmers can become tired or get muscle cramps. When people swim together they can help each other or go for help in case

posted with “No Diving” or “No Swimming” of an emergency. Get skilled. Learn life-saving skills, such signs, swimmers should heed them. Watch the sun. Sun reflecting off water as CPR and rescue techniques, which can or sand can intensify burning rays. Apply save a life. Know your limits. Swimmers often want sunscreen frequently and cover up most of the to stay in the water as long as possible. Each time. Wear a hat, UV protection, sunglasses person should know their limits. Those who and protective clothing. Drink plenty aren’t good swimmers of fluids. Keep or are just learning up with fluids — should avoid deep waparticularly water ter and swimming with — to prevent deskilled swimmers. hydration. DizziSwim in only safe Available through: ness, feeling lightareas. Swim in places · American Red Cross at 2725 E. headed, or nausea supervised by lifeCamelback Road in Phoenix, (602) can be signs of guards who are trained 336-6490 dehydration and in rescue techniques. · YMCA at 2919 N. Litchfield Road in head-related illSwimming in ocean Goodyear, (623) 935-5193 ness. currents or rip cur· Aqua-Tots at 21505 N. 78th Getting too rents or where sudden Avenue in Peoria, (623) 376-6554 cool. Staying in storms or other hidden very cool water for dangers arise requires long periods can greater strength and energy. When planning to swim in an open lower body temperature. Body temperature body of water, first take swimming lessons drops more quickly in water than on land. that provide tips on handling unexpected While swimming, the body is using energy and losing heat faster than when keeping still. hazards. Alcohol and water never mix. Alcohol is Be careful about diving. Diving injuries can cause permanent spinal cord damage, involved in numerous water-related injuries paralysis and sometimes even death. Dive and up to half of all water-related deaths. One only in areas known to be safe such as the half of all adolescent male drownings are tied deep end of a supervised pool. If an area is to alcohol use.

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At the water park. Swimmers should know their skill level. They should read and obey warnings and other signs. Those who don’t know how to swim should wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket when necessary, and ensure there is lifeguard supervision. To avoid injury, do slide runs feet first. Boating safety. Make sure the captain or person handling the boat is experienced and competent. The Coast Guard also warns about boater’s fatigue, which means the wind, noise, heat and vibration of the boat combine to wear a person down while on the water. Weather. Ensure weather conditions are safe. Local radio and TV, and the Internet can provide updated forecasts. Personal flotation devices. Everyone on board should wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket no matter the boat size. The state may also require boaters to wear an approved life jacket for water skiing and other on-water activities. Stay in touch. Before going out on a boat, let somebody on land know where the boat is going and how long it will be out. Be alert, informed. Keep a radio on board to check weather reports. In the event of a storm warning, get off the water as quickly as possible. Jet skis. If using jet skis or personal watercraft, follow the same rules as for boating.

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‘Every dollar counts’ ushers in new savings culture WASHINGTON — With budgets shrinking, Air Force leaders are calling on Airmen to share their best moneysaving ideas through the “Every Dollar Counts” campaign. In the wake of sequestration, the initiative marks a cultural shift that empowers Airmen to find and recommend areas for savings that may be used to support readiness needs, said Air Force vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry Spencer. Airmen can now submit their cost-reducing ideas via the Airmen Powered by Innovation websites as of May 1 while at home, the office or via a smartphone. Links to those sites will be released soon. Both uniformed and civilian Air Force members can participate in the month-long open call for ideas and share their creative and efficient ways to save money and time. “When things get tough, Airmen figure out a way to get it done,” Spencer said. “We have some of the most innovative folks in the world, so I know there are ideas about how we can do things better.” Spencer’s resource management and budget-related background amplifies the urgency to mine those ideas. “We stopped flying one-third of Air Force active-duty combat-coded fighter squadrons in April, and we’re projected to slow down or stop the flow of aircraft and engines in the depots,” Spencer said. Furthermore, he said, the Air Force must trim about $11 billion in the last half of fiscal 2013. Additionally, our overseas contingency operations funding is almost $2 billion short so we have to make up that difference as well. And the challenge is compounded by the sequester timeline, which officially began March 1. “We have to squeeze a year’s worth of cuts into about six months,” Spencer said of the Air Force budget. “So there’s a lot of money to be taken out of our budget in a short period of time ... I’ve never seen anything quite like it.”

Airmen at every level should feel less encumbered by perhaps dated or unnecessary Air Force Instructions or guidelines when brainstorming cost-cutting measures, the general said. “Airmen Powered by Innovation means go into that file of good ideas that were maybe ‘too hard to do,’ pull them out and submit them,” Spencer declared. “If it’s a good idea and requires an Air Force Instruction change, then we’ll see if we can do that.” Spencer wants Airmen to submit their ideas regardless of the idea’s potential savings. “Whether it’s $500, $1 million or $30 million, we want to hear it because those dollars add up,” he said. “We’re taking every angle we can to manage our money and ‘buy’ as much mission as we can,” he said. “In that sense, every Airman, whether they’re at a wing or headquarters can help.” Spencer said the “Every Dollar Counts” campaign does not just focus on our wings but includes those large centrally managed accounts as well. “The Centralized Asset Management Office at Wright Patterson AFB manages the money we spend on flying hours, sustaining space operations and depot operations — over $16 billion — so we’re taking a close review of that account to determine how we can stretch those dollars. “This is an opportunity to not only look at homegrown ideas, but broader ideas that affect the larger Air Force as well.” The general expressed optimism in quickly finding solutions through ideas. “Innovation is what we’re all about,” Spencer said. “This is our family and we’re going to get through this because we’ve got great Airmen to help see us through this.”

Chaplain’s thoughts ...

“There are no hopeless situations; there are only people who have grown hopeless about them.” ~ Clare Booth Luce, 20th century American congresswoman/playwright

Hopelessness among today’s service members continues to make headlines with ever increasing suicide rates. However, for every suicide there are countless others who feel hopeless. Two things we should remember: The first is there is a multitude of Air Force and civilian entities that can assist in almost any situation. The second is studies have shown that faith has a significant impact in one’s ability to process and deal with life situations. If you are feeling hopeless, reach out to someone. Life is precious and people really want to help. Courtesy of Chaplain (Maj.) David Barns, 56th Fighter Wing Chapel

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Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. “Cave Tonitrum”

June 7, 2013

V-ball with chiefs builds bonds Photo and story by Airman 1st Class PEDRO MOTA

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Warrior training classes are every 45 minutes continuously from 6 to 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Warrior Fitness Center. For more information, call (623) 856-6241.

56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Playing a sports game with or against the Air Force’s highest enlisted NCOs is always an honor, but the real reason behind these games is to build a strong camaraderie and esprit de corps. Chief Master Sgt. David Staton, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, together with the Luke Air Force Base Bryant Fitness Center staff hosted a chiefs’ challenge May 30. This was the beginning of a recurring event where the selected sport and teams of enlisted tiers vary. Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Aldridge, 56th Medical Group, teamed with Chief Master Sgt. John Craft, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron, to help Airmen see the Air Force as a community and not just another job. “It was a great opportunity to promote our base organization and to give Luke Airmen an idea of what they could take part in,” Aldridge said. The chief’s goal was to plan a sporting event and invite a combination of junior Airmen, NCOs and senior NCOs to participate. This month a team of junior Airmen and NCOs teamed to take on the chiefs in a few sets of volleyball. Although the team of Airmen and NCOs won 25 to 23 in the first round, and 25 to 13 in the final match, winning the game was not that important. “Chiefs sometimes get so caught up in their duties that showing Airmen they are people too and not just resources may be difficult at times,” Craft said. “Never confuse what you are with who you are — an Airman.”

Silver Wings Pool

Silver Wings Pool is closed for 2013. As an alternative, consider using the Northwest Valley YMCA pool near the intersection of Litchfield and Thomas roads or Surprise Aquatics Center on at 15831 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise. For more information, call Luke Air Force Base Outdoor Recreation at (623) 856-6267.

Salt River tubing

There will be a Salt River tubing day Aug. 10. Single Airmen get free roundtrip transportation and rental tube. For more information, call outdoor recreation at (623) 856-6267.

World Wide Bowling

The youth center is featuring World Wide Bowling through Aug. 31 at Thunderbolt Lanes. For more information, call (623) 856-7470.

Strike-4-the-gold

Thunderbolt Lanes is featuring the Strike-4-the-Gold summer bowling league through Aug. 18. Enter to win weekly, monthly and end-of-season prize drawings. For more information, call (623) 856-6529.

Spin to win Staff Sgt. Johnathan Martin, 56th Medical Operations Squadron, serves the ball in a game against Luke Air Force Base chiefs in the Bryant Fitness Center. The game helped to build a community relationship amongst members from the three enlisted force structure tiers.

Thunderbolt Lanes is featuring Spin the Wheel of Fortune to win prizes 3 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 29. For more information, call (623) 856-6529.

PICKS of the WEEK MLB Saturday Texas vs. Toronto Florida vs. N.Y. Mets Minnesota vs. Washington Pittsburg vs. Chicago Cubs Cleveland vs. Detroit Baltimore vs. Tampa Bay N.Y. Yankees vs. Seattle L.A. Angels vs. Boston Houston vs. Kansas City Philadelphia vs. Milwaukee San Diego vs. Colorado St. Louis vs. Cincinnati MLS Saturday New England vs. D.C. United Chicago vs. Portland Real Salt Lake vs. L.A. Galaxy Seattle vs. Vancouver Last week’s percentage Yearly percentage Trash talk

Airman 1st Class Kyle Reaves 56th Fighter Wing Texas N.Y. Mets Washington Chicago Cubs Cleveland Baltimore N.Y. Yankees Boston Houston Philadelphia Colorado St. Louis

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Airman 1st Class Robert Shilander 56th Maintenance Group Texas N.Y. Mets Washington Pittsburgh Detroit Baltimore N.Y. Yankees Boston Kansas City Philadelphia Colorado St. Louis

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