Luke Editorial Staff
Commander…………………………………………Brig. Gen. JD Harris
Public Affairs chief………………………….Capt. Tristan Hinderliter
Public Affairs deputy chief……………………1st Lt. Ryan DeCamp
Editor…………………………………………………..Deborah Leuthold
Staff writer…………………………………………………Steve Delgado
Staff writer………………………..Airman 1st Class David Owsianka
Designer………………………………………………………Erika Kendra
Editorial Information
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The 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office prepares all editorial content for the Thunderbolt. The editor will edit or rewrite material for clarity, brevity or to conform with Air Force style as required by Air Force Instruction 35-101. Submission deadline is at noon Thursday the week prior to the desired publication date. Contributions for the Thunderbolt can be made to the Public Affairs office, 14185 West Falcon Street, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., 85309 or through e-mail to luke.thunderbolt@luke.af.mil. The editor can be reached at (623) 856-5998 and the fax number is (623) 856-6013.
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Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public Affairs office of Luke AFB, Ariz. All photographs are Air Force photographs unless otherwise indicated.
ACTION LINE
Brig. Gen. JD Harris, 56th FW commander
56fw.pa@luke.af.mil
(623) 856-7011
The commander’s Action Line is your direct line to me with questions or suggestions about subjects of concern to the entire Luke Air Force Base community.
I appreciate your feedback. Your ideas and concerns help build a stronger foundation on which we can successfully complete our mission and take care of our people.
To receive a response, leave your name and telephone number. Action Lines of general interest are printed in the Thunderbolt. Remember, the quickest and most efficient way to resolve a problem is to talk directly to the responsible agency or through your chain of command.
The Action Line isn’t just for complaints. Send along your kudos when someone provides exceptional service, goes out of their way to help or deserves a kind word.
PHONE NUMBERS
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