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Thunderbolt of the Week

Posted February 15, 2013 by timchisham

Airman Joshua McDaniel 56th Communications Squadron Airfield Systems Technician Hometown: Springfield, Ill. Years in service: One Family: Father, Chris; mom, Luann; and brother, Daulton Inspirations: Uncle Larry Bilyeau who served three tours in Vietnam Goals: Pursuing a Community College of the Air Force degree, seeking a career with the Federal Aviation Administration Greatest feat: Living…

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ALS graduates 42 Thunderbolts

Posted February 15, 2013 by

The 56th Fighter Wing Airman Leadership School graduated three staff sergeants and 39 senior airmen Feb. 7 from class 13-2. Graduates are senior airmen unless otherwise noted. The award winners are: John L. Levitow: Jeremy Trowbridge, 56th Operations Support Squadron Distinguished graduates: Shawn Hanger, 56th OSS; Sandrene Mc Farlane, 56th Aerospace Medical Squadron; and Semmi…

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Fit Warrior of the Week

Posted February 15, 2013 by

Airman 1st Class Kyle Young 607th Air Control Squadron Cyber transport systems apprentice 1. How do you stay fit? I vary activities throughout the year so that I don’t become bored or complacent. They include weights, running, swimming, push-ups, pull-ups and abdominal exercises. 2. What drives you to keep working out? My personal desire to…

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EOD Airman receives Purple Heart

Posted February 8, 2013 by STEPHEN DELGADO

Airman 1st Class James Hensley Tech. Sgt. Michael Pasley, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal utilities superintendent, receives a Purple Heart at Luke Air Force Base Jan. 31. He received the award for when an improvised explosive device hit his vehicle injuring him during a deployment to Afghanistan January 2012. For Tech. Sgt. Michael…

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EMS wins AF-level award

Posted February 8, 2013 by Staff Sgt. C.J. HATCH

There are many levels of recognition for Airmen from unit level awards all the way up to Air Force level, and nothing is better than knowing your unit is at the top of the heap. That is how the 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron felt Jan. 25 when it was announced they had won the Air…

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Thunderbolt of the Week

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Staff Sgt. Jessica Barraza 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Munitions Information Technician Hometown: Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Years in service: 10 Family: Husband, Jose; sons, Gabriel, 5 months; and William Holzgartner, 6 Education: Community College of the Air Force associate degree in munitions systems technology Previous assignments: Hill Air Force Base, Utah; Kunsan Air Base, Republic…

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Thunderbolt of the Week

Posted February 1, 2013 by

<h3Staff Sgt. Haley Mestey 56th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Aerospace Medical Craftsman Hometown: Decatur, Ill. Years in service: Six Family: Husband, Jose; and son, Adrian Education: Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration at the University of Florida Previous assignments: Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Inspirations: 2nd Lt. Kelly Sampson (previously Staff Sgt. Sampson) showed me…

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AF, AETC name annual winners

Posted February 1, 2013 by

Air Force The following individuals or units are 2012 Air Force award winners: Aircraft maintenance effectiveness 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Air Education and Training Command The following individuals or units are 2012 AETC award winners: Maintenance Daedalian 56th Fighter Wing Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Aircraft maintenance Civilian manager: Paul Shows, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron Munitions/missile…

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Honoring Luke’s best

Posted February 1, 2013 by 2nd Lt. CANDICE DILLITTE

Photos by Senior Airman Sandra Welch The 56th Fighter Wing 2012 Annual Awards were presented Saturday. Annual award recipients gather for a group photo with Luke leadership and the guest speaker. FROM LEFT: Chief Master Sgt. David Staton, 56th Fighter Wing command chief; Brig. Gen. Mike Rothstein, 56th FW commander; Susan Andrews, category I civilian;…

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56th MXG announces awards

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2012 Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Award The following individuals are Gen. Leo Marquez Award winners and will compete at the Air Education and Training Command level: Aircraft technician Airman: Airman 1st Class Henry Eichorn, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit Supervisor: Staff Sgt. Derek Kreiner, 310th AMU Supervisor manager: Master Sgt. David Justice, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron…

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