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FCP Visions

To serve and support the men, women, families and mission of Luke Air Force Base

Supplement to The Glendale Star and Peoria Times

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Luke Air Force Base members assist a wounded warrior pack for a move to San Antonio. Participating were Senior Master Sgt. Eric Culver, 56th Force Support Squadron superintendent, who handled the volunteer tasking; Tech. Sgts. Lyndsey Lemus and Carolyn Russell, 56th FSS Airman Leadership School; Staff Sgts. Brian Tisdall, 56th FSS ALS, Gerard Tilley, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, Daniel Bays, 56th FSS Honor Guard and Clinton Wellman, 756th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron; Senior Airmen Darryl McNeil, Travis Grasmick, 56th EMS, Caleb Odom, 756th AMXS, William Canfield, 56th AMXS, Andrew Leaver, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron, and Kory Hitchens, 56th Operations Support Squadron; and Airmen 1st Class, Brian Speaks, 56th EMS, and Benjamin McCloud, 607th ACS.

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When one hears of all the wars, crime and political strife, it easy to feel a sense of hopelessness, but there are a lot of good things happening that can restore hope. One such event took place on a sweltering late-August day at Luke Air Force Base. "I received a call from Jenny Voss, a retired Air Force major, who was a combat nurse in Iraq, asking for help in finding volunteers to help her load boxes into a U-Haul truck," said Vickie Muniz, 56th Force Support Squadron Airmen and Family

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Ten years of Cactus League baseball at the beautiful Surprise Recreation Campus is like having your cake and eating it too! Join us as we celebrate a decade with the Texas Rangers and the Kansas City Royals in Arizona’s premiere spring training complex. Games begin March 4th, with our BBQ festival on March 3rd.

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Winter 2011

From the desk of Fighter Country Partnership

A time for thanks and recognition

These times around the base are extra special. The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays bring together the Airmen and their families more than any other time of the year. This is also the time when particular programs and services are critical, like Operation Thunderbox, Chaplain’s monthly deployed family dinners, Operation Warmheart – Angel Tree, Airmen Against Drunk Driving and Luke Airmen’s Fund. While most families at Luke will experience an enjoyable holiday season, there are also those families that will utilize these programs and services to secure a comfortable holiday for them and their families as well. Currently there are 224 Luke Airmen deployed which equates to many families going through a situation most are not familiar with during the holidays. We are proud at FCP to shoulder part of the responsibility to assist Luke in ensuring every family at Luke AFB enjoys the holidays. FCP provides funding to these areas so the base has Ron Sites, President and Executive Director of Fighter Partnership, stands in front of a tailfin of the resources they need to accomplish those Country an F-16 aircraft at Luke Air Force Base. goals. Let us also mention another fact that often ployed, their mission here at Luke doesn’t go away; their roles and responsibilities get gets overlooked. When an Airman is deaka

absorbed by the dedicated Airmen doing their mission here at home. So while these 224 Airmen are deployed during the holidays, you also have a minimum of 224 Airmen (if not 448) who have increased workloads in order to accomplish those missions at Luke AFB during the seasons for giving and thanks. So, two things to remember during the holidays: 1),be thankful and proud of the support you provide FCP, because that support is passed through to the areas that need them most at the most appropriate times 2),and as you celebrate these special days with your family, remember to thank the men and women in uniform for the service they provide so we can enjoy the privileges we have. That “thank you” might just be the expression of gratitude the airmen, soldier or seamen need to continue to maintain their high morale as they perform their missions for our country. Thanks for the support you provide to FCP and have a happy holidays. Respectfully, Ron Sites President / Executive Director Fighter Country Partnership

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FCP Visions is the official publication of Fighter Country Partnership 500 Estrella Parkway Suite B2, PMB #479 Goodyear, AZ 85338 Ron Sites, Executive Director and CEO (623) 695-9244 Delivered quarterly by direct mail and as a special supplement to The Glendale Star and Peoria Times. Also posted on Fighter Country Partnership website: www.fightercountry.org FCP Visions is produced, published and distributed exclusively by Pueblo Publishers, Inc. Owners and operators of The Glendale Star and Peoria Times Submit news and information to William E. Toops [email protected], Fax to (623) 842-6017 or mail to FCP Visions, 7122 N. 59th Avenue, Gendale, AZ 85301-2436

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recommendations on issues regarding military installations, training routes and restricted airspace. Members are charged with coordinating efforts to protect our current military missions; managing installation issues such as property encroachment; handling quality of life issues for servicemen and women; and recommending modifications and responses to the State’s military missions. The 13 Governor-appointed members to the Military Affairs Commission include:

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From the desk of the Wing Commander

Luke community thankful for your support At Luke Air Force Base, we’re proud to be part of the community in the West Valley. We recognize that the support of surrounding communities is vital to our success as we carry out our mission of training the world’s greatest F-16 pilots and maintainers. We’ve had an outstanding year at Luke. This year, we graduated 372 pilots, 529 crew chiefs, and 68 intelligence specialists. We deployed 484 Airmen in support of U.S. operations overseas, while continuing to accomplish the mission at home. We also earned a rating of “Excellent” on the Unit Compliance Inspection conducted by Air Education and Training Command. This is a major inspection conducted every two years which assesses our compliance with

regulations. The results validated what I have seen over the past 14 months as the wing commander here and are a testament to the professionalism of our men and women at Luke. As we carry out our mission, we strive to be good neighbors in the West Valley. Last year alone, Luke Airmen volunteered more than 100,000 hours in the local community. We conducted dozens of flyovers in support of community events and had the privilege of our Airmen speaking to thousands of people at school and civic functions in the region. We also make every effort to be good stewards of the environment and our resources. Work continues on a 15 megawatt solar array,

out-of-pocket expense to the Air Force for construction of the actual array, and long-term electricity cost savings over the next 20 years are expected to exceed $15 million. Also on the environmental front, the Maricopa County Air Quality Department has renewed a Title V air permit for Luke, reestablishing the framework for the base’s Brig. Gen. JD Harris continued compliance Commander with federal and local air 56th Fighter Wing regulations. We’re committed to doing our part to located on 106 acres of protect the environment, undeveloped land in the and we value the guidsouthwest corner of the base. When completed, the ance of the county in that regard. array is expected to proThe Navy Operational vide up to 50 percent of Support Center, previously the base’s normal electrilocated in Phoenix, is cal needs. According to relocating to Luke as well. EPA estimates, this will The new 32,055 square avoid 19,000 metric tons foot building has its own of carbon dioxide emissions annually. There is no 67 kilowatt solar array for

providing renewable energy and is an exemplary model of sustainability. The building is on track to receive certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. By being located within the perimeter of Luke, the NOSC benefits from the base’s secured perimeter and abundance of parking, while redeveloping an older section of the base. Once again, I am extremely grateful for the support of communities around the base. I think I speak for all the men and women at Luke when I say we’re honored to have the opportunity to live and work here. I’d like to wish all our neighbors in the West Valley happy holidays and a safe and prosperous New Year! It is good to be back home in the West Valley.

Thanks Luke! The city of Glendale is proud to be the home of Luke Air Force Base. We value Luke’s vital contributions to our national defense, its significant economic impact, and the contribution the base and its personnel make to our community. We urge you to join with us in supporting Luke. Please visit our website at www.glendaleaz.com/lukeafb for more information.

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Air Force civilian workforce restructuring impacts Luke Air Force officials announced several adjustments to the civilian workforce today, including the elimination of approximately 9,000 civilian positions. The local impact at Luke Air Force Base will be the loss of 46 civilian authorizations for Fiscal Year 2012, 15 authorizations for FY 2013 and 7 authorizations for 2014. The positions are in a variety of fields. To help mitigate these cuts, the Air Force offered eligible employees the Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Program. Ten civilian employees from Luke AFB were approved for these programs. “Our people are our greatest asset, and we’ll do everything we can to take care of our civilian employees who may lose their positions in this restructuring,” said Brig. Gen. Jerry D. Harris Jr., 56th Fighter Wing commander. “The reality is in this fiscally constrained environment, we have to find more efficient ways of doing business. Team Luke will continue our mission of training the world’s greatest F-16 fighter pilots and maintainers, while deploying missionready warfighters.” These personnel adjustments reflect several initiatives designed to align

“We are making difficult choices about how to deliberately restructure and posture the force and will continue to look for new ways of accomplishing the mission. We can’t afford business as usual.” - Michael B. Donley, Secretary of the Air Force.

limited resources based on Air Forces priorities. This process is an ongoing effort to increase efficiencies, reduce overhead and eliminate redundancy. “We can’t be successful without our talented and experienced civilian workforce,” said Michael B. Donley, Secretary of the Air Force. “We are making difficult choices about how to deliberately restructure and posture the force and will continue to look for new ways of accomplishing the mission. We can’t afford business as usual.” For more information, see the following article from SAF/PA, located at http://www.af.mil/news/story.

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Glendale firefighters team up with Luke AFB By KATHRYN STAFFORD STAFF WRITER The Glendale Fire Department recently joined forces with Luke Air Force Base to provide enhanced fire and advanced life safety protection for the base and West Glendale. The two agencies have begun a pilot program in which the Glendale Fire Department will provide a fire truck and two trained paramedics at Luke’s Fire Station 362 to provide advanced emergency medical services to the area. The program, which launched Dec. 6, is grant funded thanks to the Governor’s Office of Economic Recovery, Public Safety Stabilization Program. Because Luke is located in a remote area, the nearest Glendale fire station was approximately seven miles away. Luke already had its own fire department, which would respond to calls in the area. However, by partnering with each other, the Glendale Fire Department will be able to provide extra firefighters and paramedics trained in advanced life support for enhanced protection and improved response time at Luke and West Glendale.

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Members of the Glendale Fire Department and Luke Air Force Base’s Fire Department get acquainted with each other before they get to work. Glendale firefighters will be stationed with one of their loaned fire trucks atLuke as part of the city’s partnership.

Glendale’s city council recently approved a proposal allowing for a partnership between the city and the military base. The program will allow Glendale firefighters, paramedics, and a fire truck at the Luke fire

station for 40 hours a week each week, during peak time calls, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The pilot program will run for a six-month period. After the pilot program ends, the department will review the success rate and future costs

to fund it. Assistant Luke AFB Fire Chief Tony Robanza said the program really is a win-win for both parties involved. “The Glendale Fire Department is allowing us to expose

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Glendale Fire Chief Mark Burdick stands with Assistant Luke AFB Fire Chief Tony Robanza. The two chiefs will work more closely with one another as their departments begin working together.AFB’s fire department.

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residents in the area.” Burdick said his department is happy to be able to use Luke’s facility so they will be closer to calls within a five-mile radius from the base. “We will have a much

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Operation Thunderbox serves all military families gram. It relies solely on donated items and money from local charitable organizations and retired communities. With more than 280 “Operation Thunderbox Thunderbolts currently de- was originally created to ployed around the world, support our deploying Operation Thunderbox Thunderbolts,” said Chief focuses on sending care Master Sgt. Rory Wicks, packages to deployed 56th Fighter Wing comLuke Air Force Base Air- mand chief. “Many of our men. teammates were being The program started sent to austere locations around 2004 by a former without the ability to Luke command chief, obtain some of the basic Scott Dearduff and his niceties that provide a wife. sense of home. Operation “They wanted to ensure Thunderbox also serves Luke personnel received as an opportunity to thank a taste of home and to them for their service as let them know that Luke well as let each Airman leadership was always know they are not forgotthinking about its deten.” ployed Thunderbolts,” In the beginning, there said Master Sgt. Evelyn were few organizations Proctor, 56th Security that donated to the proForces Squadron logistics gram, which made it difsuperintendent. ficult, but every effort was Operation Thunderbox made to provide packages is a self-sustaining proto deployed Thunderbolts. By SENIOR AIRMAN DARLENE SELTMANN 56TH FIGHTER WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

“We also want to pass on to Luke personnel that “Operation when they are given a Thunderbox also deployment tasking, they serves as an don’t need to buy travel opportunity to thank toiletries; they can contact them for their service us to get a travel toiletry as well as let each kit,” Evelyn Proctor said. “The most important Airman know they are thing we’d like to get out not forgotten.” to the Luke community - CMSGT RoryWicks is that we need regular 56th Fighter Wing updates from unit deployCommandChief ment managers about their deployed personnel,” she said. “The success of the Evelyn Proctor and her only our great men and program depends on the husband, retired Master women from all services Sgt. Stewart Proctor, have that deploy to contingency most up-to-date information.” been running the program operations,” Wicks said, Operation Thunderbox for the last four years and “it also supports in the is always looking for it has grown to the point surrounding community volunteers. Assistance is where every Thunderbolt families in need.” needed with packing and gets at least two packages. The program also transporting care packAccording to Evelyn donates to Luke families, Proctor, the program creshelters and churches that ages and moving to a new location. ates new, and enhances assist homeless veterans Anyone interested existing, relationships throughout the Valley. It can contact the unit first throughout Arizona. has provided Eagle Scouts “Operation Thunderand various Valley schools sergeant, or e-mail the Proctors directly at OTbox is a pillar within our with community service Visions Ad copy.pdf 9/12/2011 1:32:30 PM [email protected]. wing that supports not opportunities.

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New federal program offers help to Iraq and Afghanistan veterans The new “Gold Card Initiative“ establishes this help at 3,000 Department of Labor offices across the country. “We really believe this will help these young men and women receive the tools they need to navigate a difficult labor market and help translate their military experience to civilian employers,” said Danielle Gray, deputy director of the National Economic Council. The program will provide six months of personal case management job services at local labor centers to military personnel who are leaving the military for the civilian world. The help includes: • Counselors who will help navigate and coordinate job searches. • Connections to employers and job banks. • Help in translating the specialties learned in the military specialties into civilian skills. • Guidance on access to training and GI Bill benefits. Unemployment among veterans who have served since the Sept. 11 attacks is about 11.5 percent, or about two percentage points higher than within the general population, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Luke Air Force Base celebrates holiday with seasonal activities Luke Air Force Base hosted Kris Kringle Market Dec. 10. The event offered balloon candy canes and animals, visits with Santa, crafts, cookie decorating, and refreshments. Children were also given the opportunity to have their faces painted and received a Teddy Bear after visiting with Santa Claus.

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AF instant messengers shutting down The Air Force will shut down the Air Force Instant Messenger and Friends and Family Instant Messenger service by Dec. 31. AFIM and FFIM is a subset of AFIM that allowed AF Portal users to chat with up to five friends or family members. The cost of the services, combined with waning interest in the services, Air Force focus on migrating to Department of Defense enterprise capabilites, and availability of other social networking options, led to the decision to eliminate the services. The cost to maintain AFIM and FFIM was about $228,000 per year, including the license cost and engineering support.

Air Force lifts hiring freeze Air Force Personnel Center officials announced the hiring freeze implemented in August was fully lifted Dec. 15. The freeze was implemented to bring manning down to mandated 2010 levels. In addition, voluntary separation incentives were recently offered, with employees expected to separate by Dec. 31. “We have made significant progress in reducing manning levels through various programs,” said Michelle LoweSolis, the AFPC, civilian force integration director. “But in some areas we are still short of the goal, so the freeze was extended in those targeted areas to help us work toward that end. “Even with the freeze being lifted

Dec. 15, budget and funding issues are still fluid, so major command and wing leaders must be alert to changing conditions as they’ll have the responsibility to control hiring to stay below targeted levels,” LoweSolis said. The director said, since the spring, nearly 9,000 positions have been trimmed from Air Force manning levels, but an additional 4,500 are necessary to reach required levels. Many of the potions identified for elimination are already vacant, and the hiring freeze resulted in more vacant positions, which will help the Air Force reach its goals.

AFIT seeks advanced degree applicants The Air Force Institute of Technology is offering enlisted applicants an opportunity to pursue advanced academic degrees in management or engineering. Nominations are due to AFPC by Dec. 31, with the selection board slated to convene Jan. 20. Primary and alternate selectees will be notified by Feb. 15, said George McKey, AFPC officer developmental education deputy chief. In addition to the application package, candidate will need to apply for academic eligibility directly through AFIT by Dec. 31. They will need to provide official transcripts and test scores from heir graduate entrance exam, or schedule and take the entrance exam, if they have not already done so. There are only five openings for academic year 2012.

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Glendale rededicates Air Force F-100 jet at park By BETTE SHARPE COURYGRAPH PRODUCTIONS An F-100D Super Sabre Air Force jet that served at Luke Air Force Base 1962 to 1969 was used to train young pilots. The jet was retired from use by United States Air Force and placed into the National Museum of United States Air Force Static Display Program in 1971. In 1973, the jet was installed at Bonsall Park, 59th Avenue and Bethany Home Road, Glendale. Visitors to the park and passers by might not realize that the plane was piloted by retired Lt. Col Warren H. Rice, who had more than 200 missions with the F-100D during the Vietnam War. The Dec. 15 rededication ceremony presented the F-100D or the “Hun” as it was nicknamed, in its newly painted exterior and new identification numbers. This year marks the 40th anniver-

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Vet’s life great ride, full of adventure By STEPHEN DELGADO THUNDERBOLT STAFF WRITER LUKE AIR FORCE BASE

If one were to write a book about Dr. Don Lubin, it would have to be called Don Lubin’s Wonderful Adventure. His adventure began in New York in 1925 and has let him experience a plethora of activities from flying in the skies far above the earth in numerous types of aircraft to earning a college degree to having a successful 37-year career as an optometrist. Dr. Lubin’s flying experience began in the Army Air Corps as an 18-year-old trainee. He was flying a B24 Liberator by age 20. His service from 1943 to 1946 includes training stops in Texas, Kansas, and Arizona at Williams Field, and a short tour at Luke Air Force Base. “I was on a flying-practice mission at Williams

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he has been married for 59 years. They have three children and five grandchildren. Their son lives in Sitka, Alaska, and they have a daughter who lives in California and a daughter who resides in Phoenix. He also went back into the Reserve, attached to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., retiring in 1963 with 20 years of service and more than 5,000 hours in the air. During his flying career, he flew the B-24, P51, B-25, C-46, C-119 and the F-84. Dr. Lubin had a successful optometry practice in McLean and Leesburg, Va. He retired in 1987. However, Dr. Lubin and Sybil weren’t about to sit around and watch television. There were places to see and people to visit. “We left Virginia in 1994 and moved to Florida,” Mrs. Lubin said. “Before we moved to Florida, we took three cross-country

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Credit Union West receives award for financial education Credit Union West continues to build its long and unwavering commitment to the Luke Air Force Base community. This is evident in the cooperative relationship they have developed over the years with the Airmen and Family Readiness Center. In collaboration with the Airmen and Family Readiness Center, Credit Union West conducts two of the required four hours of financial education during FTAC. They equip young airmen with the tools necessary to make sound financial decisions. The goal is to provide basic education to minimize the missteps that can so easily divert families from achieving financial success. For their dedication to education Credit Union West received First Place at the State level competition for the 2011 Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award. Other financial briefings on topics ranging from Understanding Your Credit Score to Avoiding Credit Pitfalls are also presented on a monthly basis. Credit Union West understands that an airman worried about financial matters is not focused on the mission. In addition to the many financial education classes the credit union conducts, they participate each year with the Military Saves Week Campaign

and other financial related programs. They also support local scholarship programs that focus on military members and their families. For more than six years, Credit Union West has partnered with the Peoria Chamber of Commerce to provide two scholarships of $2,000 each to JROTC Cadets from the Peoria Unified School District. In support of the Officers Spouses Club and the Enlisted Spouses Club, the credit union provides $3,000 in scholarships to dependents of active duty military. Other military-connected grants go to support various organizations on base including the Luke Chapter of the American Society of Military Comptrollers. According to an MSNBC report, many Americans will spend up to $250,000 too much in interest over their lifetimes due to their unhealthy credit scores. This year Credit Union West made a hard push to save members money by refinancing their high-interest debt from other lenders. As of December 4, 2011, Credit Union West members saved nearly $9.5 million in interest over the previous eleven months. Credit Union West understands that freedom isn’t free! For over 60 years the credit union has been honored and privileged to serve the men and women of Luke Air Force Base. CW10234 3x8 12_2011 FCP Ford Travel.indd 1

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Phoenix's U.S. VETS compete for $25,000 in Home Depot Facebook contest Voting ends Dec. 30 - anyone can cast their vote U.S.VETS in Phoenix has been selected as a finalist for Aprons in Action, The Home Depot Foundation’s unique Facebook voting program, and now has the opportunity to win a $25,000 gift card from The Home Depot. Voting begins Dec. 1 and runs through Dec. 30 at www.facebook.com/homedepotfoundation. The organization with the most votes will win the $25,000 prize, and be in the running for the grand prize of $250,000 at the end of the year-long program. The runner-up organizations from each month will receive $5,000 in The Home Depot gift cards. During the Aprons in Action Contest, which began in April 2011, 11 monthly winners are being selected. In March 2012, Facebook fans will have the chance to help one of those 11 winners win the $250,000 grand prize. The organization that receives the second and third most votes will receive $150,000 and $100,000 from The Home Depot, respectively. In the December round of the competition, U.S.VETS-Phoe-

nix is competing against three other nonprofi t organizations from across the country including LifeBUILDERS of Detroit, Sebastian River Area VFW Post 10210 in Sebastian, Fla., and Lighthouse for Women & Children in Oxnard, Calif. “Being selected for the Aprons in Action Program is an honor, and we are so thankful for the recognition,” said Hank Doss, Site Director of U.S.VETS-Phoenix. “If we actually win the $25,000 Home Depot gift card, we will be able to continue to build and improve our programs and services for veterans in need. So we encourage everyone to go to Facebook and vote for us!” Wo r k i n g t o g e t h e r, U.S.VETS-Phoenix and Team Depot volunteers have already started work on renovating the U.S. VETS property called Grand Veteran Village, which is a facility that will ultimately house 134 veterans in an effort to help eradicate veteran homelessness in Maricopa County. Across the country, The Home Depot Associates give back to their communities by volunteering their time and

talents with local nonprofit organizations, like U.S.VETS. The Aprons in Action Program recognizes these successful partnerships and gives each of the featured nonprofits the opportunity to do additional work with Team Depot volunteers to better their communities. “Aprons in Action is our $1 million effort to support the most active and engaged nonprofit organizations across the country,” said Kelly Caffarelli, president of The Home Depot Foundation. “Over the course of this program, we’ll distribute $1 million to 48 deserving organizations from across the nationwide Team Depot network, allowing them to continue their great work serving our communities.”

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Ministry helps homeless veterans By CAROLYN DRYER EDITOR Rev. Tom and Valerie Steinhagen are sponsoring a special event to help homeless veterans. They call it a motorcycle ministry. Tom is an ordained minister, but does not pastor at a church. Instead, the couple hosts a motorcycle ride every year, the second week of January. This year, the ride occurs Jan. 14 at Superstition Harley Davidson, which is just past Signal Butte on Main Street in Mesa. Tom said last year, there were about 300 motorcycles participating in the ride, and about 1,000 people in attendance. “This event can be a monumental event if we receive the appropriate news coverage given the significance of our objectives and our methods and efforts,” Tom said. “We have the support of the Coalition to End Homelessness, the City of Mesa, Statewide American Legions, and VFWs, as well as hundreds of others who understand that service to

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this country does not end once the uniform has been taken off. “Many of our veterans need our support and almost every evening there are thousands of veterans who go homeless … many with Purple Hearts, Bronze Stars and other emblems of their call to duty for this country.” See flier below for details.

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COMMISSION: From Page 3 County Supervisor Bryan Martin - Pinal County Mayor Al Kreiger – Yuma County as well as; • Three members who represent private property interests: Michael Francis – Maricopa County Priscilla Storm – Pima County Edward Duppstadt Yuma County The governor’s appointees will serve six-year terms, and will join two additional members appointed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate. The Commission also includes four statutorily-mandated nonvoting advisory members listed below: • The Adjutant General – Major General Hugo Salazar • A representative from a Military Installation ap-

pointed by the Governor – Brig. Gen. J.D. Harris, Commander, 56th Fighter Wing, Luke AFB • A representative from a federal agency involved in land use issues who is appointed by the Governor – Michael Werner, BLM • The State Land Commissioner – Maria Baier “As the Department of Defense determines how and where to make cuts to the military, it is imperative that Arizona present a unified front that highlights our successes and protects the installations and training areas that are critical to the military’s presence in the state,” Brewer said. “I look forward to seeing these individuals help to accomplish this significant task.” The Military Affairs Commission was created March 2, 2004, by Executive Order 2004-04.

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Fighter Country Partnership is the leading community support and advocacy group for Luke Air Force Base. Our exclusive mission is to serve and support the men, women and mission of the nation’s premier F-16 pilot training facility. Luke trains the world’s greatest F-16 fighter pilots and maintainers, while deploying mission ready warfighters. The protection and preservation of Luke’s operative land and air space, as well as the aid, care and support of base personnel and their families are Fighter Country Partnership’s top priorities. Our membership consists of business professionals, elected officials, military retirees and active citizens who collectively support the men and women of Luke and work to insure its future viability in Arizona. Fighter Country Partnership is actively recruiting individual and business members throughout the state to build one strong voice of support to preserve the mission of Luke Air Force Base and its significant contribution to our national security. If you would like to learn more about Fighter Country Partnership or if you are ready to take an active role in the protection of Luke and its troops, please call Ron Sites, President and CEO at (623) 695-92441, or log on to www.fightercountry.org for more information.

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If you would like to make a tax deductible donation directly to the men and women of Luke Air Force Base, you may contribute to the Fighter Country Foundation. The Fighter Country Foundation is a 501(C)3 organized to honor, serve and support the men and women of Luke Air Force Base with programs designed to aid, educate and integrate them for the duration of their stay in our community. Please make your check payable to Fighter Country Foundation and mail it to Fighter Country Partnership, 500 N. Estrella Parkway, Suite B-2, PMB #479, Goodyear, Arizona 85338.

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