National Nurses Week The 56th Medical Group is joining the American Nurses Association in celebrating National Nurses Week Monday through May 10. This year’s theme is “Delivering Quality & Innovation in Patient Care.” The purpose of the week-long celebration is to raise awareness of the value of nursing and help educate the public about the…

Airman 1st Class Adrian Moreno 56th Maintenance Operations Squadron>br/> Maintenance scheduler Hometown: Melrose Park, Ill. Years in service: One Family: Mom, dad and two brothers Education: Two years at Marquette University; would like to pursue a career in astronomy and physics Greatest feat: Traveled to Zambia, Africa, for humanitarian purposes Famous last words: “Better to…

The following individuals are Air Education and Training Command award winners: 2012 Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez Award winners Munitions missile maintenance Technician: Senior Airman Brian Runyan, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Civilian technician: Dale Wollschlager, 56th EMS Manager: Master Sgt. William McClannan, 56th EMS Civilian manager: Lester Alexander, 56th EMS Aircraft maintenance Civilian manager: Paul Shows,…

Airman 1st Class Yadira Chaidez 56th Medical Operations Squadron Aerospace medical technician Hometown: Torrance, Calif. Years in service: One Family: Single, two brothers Education: Community College of the Air Force associate degree in applied sciences Inspirations: My family in California, who continuously support me; the people I’ve met at Luke who encourage me daily. Goals:…

Staff Sgt. Vanessa Dickerson 56th Contracting Squadron Contract specialist Hometown: Slaton, Texas Years in service: Seven Family: Husband, Steven Education: Have completed a Community College of the Air Force degree in intelligence studies; pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting at the University of Maryland University College Previous assignments: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Kunsan Air Base,…

The following individuals are first quarterly award winners: Airman: Airman 1st Class Grace Lee, 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs NCO: Staff Sgt. Magen Baker, 56th Comptroller Squadron Senior NCO: Master Sgt. Matthew Pulsipher, 56th CPTS Company grade officer: 2nd Lt. Candice Dillitte, 56th FWPA Civilian (Category I): Beverly Dennie, 56th FW Staff Judge Advocate Civilian…

O-4, 5 promotion selects announced The following major was selected for promotion to: Lieutenant colonel David Hagerty, 56th Medical Support Squadron The following captains were selected for promotion to: Major William Andreotta, 56th Operations Group Joshua Arki, 62nd Fighter Squadron Joseph Ball, 56th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Brandon Baughman, 310th FS David Breuer, 756th Aircraft Maintenance…

Senior Airman Leonila Celestino 607th Air Control Squadron Command support staff Hometown: Oak Harbor, Wash. Years in service: Four Education: Pursuing a Community College of the Air Force degree in information management from Rio Salado Community College Previous assignments: Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea Inspirations: My parents taught me that nothing is free and…

Jesus Artesi 56th Medical Support Squadron Information systems technician 1. How do you stay fit? Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. 2. What drives you to keep working out? I keep training for competitions, the team I lead and being the best I can be. 3. Favorite music to work out to? Greydon Square. 4. Favorite workout? Grappling. 5….