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FCPVisions To serve and support the men, women, families and mission of Winter 2016 F-35 academic training begins at Luke By STAFF SGT. Mayer, 56th Fighter GRACE LEE F-35 Program Integration Chief. “Specifically over PUBLIC AFFAIRS the past several years, the Luke F-35 team has taken It was a historic mo- delivery of the world's ment as the first class of newest leading edge com- undergraduate pilots began bat aircraft. They put it training through the newly through the wringer to written F-35 Lightning II fully understand its ca- syllabus Monday in the pabilities then based on F-35 Academic Training lessons learned, designed Center at Luke Air Force a training program to pro- Base. duce world class F-35 pi- The day was long lots and support personnel awaited as Luke personnel for decades to come. This worked to create the sylla- was no easy task. Many bus for several years. traditional '4th Generation' “The start of the F-35 support, maintenance and B-course class today is operations methods and the culmination of years procedures needed up- of work by thousands of dating, modifying, or all U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Lee U.S. and partner active together recreation. Many Brig. Gen. Brook Leonard, 56th Fighter Wing commander, welcomes the first class of F-35 Lightning II duty, civilian, industry open minds have engaged student pilots to train under the newly made F-35 syllabus Dec. 5 in the F-35 Academic Training Center and government person- auditorium at Luke Air Force Base. The syllabus was created to teach pilots without prior fighter jet ex- nel,” said Maj. Matthew MORE TRAINING ON 7 perience how to fly the F-35.

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From the Desk of Fighter Country Partnership What I’m thankful for As is common this time of year, I was recently thinking of what I’m The communities that surround Luke Air Force Base are like thankful for. I’m healthy, I’ve got a no other and I am thankful Fighter Country Partnership has so great family, and I’ve got a cool job. many supporters that feel as passionate about supporting the My son started at ASU this fall and men, women, families, and mission of Luke Air Force Base as I do. is getting ready to change his major and pursue his dreams. It’s because of those supporters that we could have a fantastic My daughter has fi nished her Operation Thunderbox this year. schooling and has recently gotten married. Her husband graduated at this year. We’ll be holding our an- as winning the lottery. I’m thankful the top of his class at Army Basic nual dorm dweller holiday party that the mission of Luke Air Force Training and Advanced Infantry and another Blue Blazer Squadron Base is ever-expanding to include Training. I’m thankful and excited mentoring session with a group of more and more international part- for them to start their adventure junior and senior Noncommissioned ners and the positive effects that we together. Offi cers in just a few weeks. I’m have on the entire Phoenix Valley. My wife and I are about to cel- thankful for our deployed family’s I’m thankful that we have senior ebrate 24 years of being married. dinners and the Finance Expo that leadership in the Air Force that sees We’ve had our fair share of ad- we’ll be part of in a few months. I’m Fighter Country Partnership for ventures together and I’m thankful thankful for all the programs that what it is - the platinum standard of about the opportunities and experi- support Luke Air Force Base. military support organizations. ences that are to come for us in the Bill Johnston I’m also thankful for the more Finally, when I was in uniform, future. Program Director, than 5,500 men and women of Luke it was not uncommon for random I’m thankful that I’m part of an Fighter Country Air Force Base. Every day, those people to come up to me, extend Partnership organization that is so full of intel- active duty, reserve, contractor and their hand and thank me for my ser- ligent and compassionate people. Country Partnership has so many federal civilian employees go to vice. Now that I’m on the other side, I’m thankful that I can be part of supporters that feel as passionate work to make good on their promise I make a point of doing the same something bigger than myself and about supporting the men, women, to deliver fully-trained fi ghter pilots thing when I see a service member I feel like I’m making a positive families, and mission of Luke Air to the Air Force. within the local community to show impact. The communities that sur- Force Base as I do. It’s because of I’m thankful that the Air Force my appreciation for them and how round Luke Air Force Base are like those supporters that we could have Reserve part of Luke Air Force Base thankful I am for what they do each no other and I am thankful Fighter a fantastic Operation Thunderbox call being assigned to Luke the same and every day.

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Your LIFESTYLE FURNITURE Store 4 FCP Visions Winter 2016 Luke Airman uses SABC to save hit and run victim Nov. 30, an Airman had retirement and separations and immediately started to the sidewalk. I dialed 911 was. The exercises from a choice between being technician. "When I went to panic. I informed her I was and stayed with her to my last base at Osan Air a bystander and letting investigate, I saw a woman a military member and was keep her calm until the Base in South helped someone else take care of laying across the ground." just making sure she was ambulance arrived. She me tremendously, because a situation or responding His Self-Aid Buddy okay." told me she didn’t need SABC was one of the main immediately. He chose to Care training immediately The woman told Sparks medical attention, but I topics we trained on. When respond, and his actions crossed Sparks’ mind as she believed she was a called anyway because you taking the SABC online possibly helped save a he ran over to assist the victim of a hit-and-run, but never know what could be training, make sure to pay life. woman. had she had little memory wrong." attention, you never know "As I was pulling into "I asked her if she was U.S. Air Force photo by Senior of what happened. Sparks knew what when you'll have to put the the parking lot, I saw a okay, but received no Airman Devante Williams "I had her wiggle her needed to be done and training to use." purse with all items out of it response," Sparks said. Senior Airman Veron hands, feet and legs to took initiative to help the Sparks did what he Sparks, 56th Force Sup- and I thought, ‘This doesn’t "I checked her vitals and make sure she had a full woman. was trained to do, and his port Squadron retirement seem right’," said Senior found a steady pulse. As and separations techni- range of motion," Sparks "I was scared," he said. decision to help is one Airman Vernon Sparks, 56th I was performing SABC, cian, used SABC to help said. "Then I assisted her "At fi rst I thought she wasn't example of being a good Force Support Squadron she regained consciousness a victim of a hit-and-run. off the ground and onto alive, but I'm thankful she wingman. What’s the difference between credit unions and banks? When you walk into the lobby, or call cally controlled fi - ucts and services to publications to keep you advised of rates, a loan offi cer, what makes a credit union nancial institutions make a profi t. loan sales, and fi nancial trends that affect different from a bank isn't immediately ap- in the United States. Credit union you. Credit unions stress education, pro- parent. While the two fi nancial institutions Members elect a loan rates are often viding materials and conducting classes on may offer similar products and services, volunteer board of better than banks. fi nancial planning, car, and home buying the similarities stop there. Crucial differ- directors to oversee Money market, to help you make informed buying deci- ences exist--in ownership, in cost of bor- the credit union. savings, and check- sions. Many banks simply advertise their rowing money, and in use of services. The president/chief ing accounts pay rates and sell their services. * Members own credit unions. Credit executive officer higher dividends- Credit Union West has a 65-year his- unions are member-owned non-profit reports to this board. Bank directors, -giving back more to members. Interest tory of providing fi nancial services and fi nancial cooperatives dedicated to im- however, are paid and legally bound to rates on credit cards and auto loans average education to military members and their proving members' lives. More than 106.1 make decisions that benefi t stockholders, more than one percentage point lower than families. Their goal is to be a trusted million members own 6,009 U.S. credit not customers. bank rates. Credit unions make consumer fi nancial partner to their members and unions with combined assets of $1.2 tril- * Credit unions typically offer bet- loans and some member business loans. fi rmly believe in the philosophy of “people lion. Stockholders own banks. Banks ter rates. Credit unions price loans, pay Banks offer consumer loans, but really helping people.” To learn more about the make money for stockholders, not for dividends on funds you've deposited, and emphasize business loans. products and services available at Credit customers. charge fees to provide you with high-qual- * Credit unions educate members about Union West, visit www.cuwest.org. Feder- Credit unions are the only democrati- ity, low-cost services. Banks price prod- money matters. They provide various ally insured by NCUA.

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The to military housing in the save taxpayer money, rooftop installations will country, and has projects SUPPORT help build long-term total nearly 7 megawatts on 37 military bases in 12 sustainability into the (MW) of solar power states providing power base, and is strategically generation capacity— to tens of thousands of LUKE smart for our military, Luke AFB is the largest military personnel and our environment, and our of the installations with their families. nation.” approximately 3.5 MW AIR FORCE “I commend all parties of solar followed by About SolarCity involved, especially the Tyndall AFB at 1.4 MW, SolarCity (NASDAQ: leadership at Travis Air Sheppard AFB at 1.1 MW SCTY) provides clean Force, for prioritizing BASE and Travis AFB with just energy. 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By PETTY OFFICER important kind of visitor: during the attacks on Pearl 2ND CLASS the survivors of the Pearl Harbor and . Some JEFFREY TROUTMAN Harbor attacks and their weep openly, while others NAVY PUBLIC AFFAIRS families, here to honor the pray silently to their fallen SUPPORT ELEMENT 75th anniversary of one of friends. Others embrace DETACHMENT the United States’ darkest and share memories of how days. For the young Okla- much the area has changed homan, he expressed that since they were stationed “opportunity of a lifetime” here, all those years ago. “I’ve been looking for- doesn’t begin to justify the One survivor stands before ward to this moment for honor. the wall of names, at the quite a while now, and it’s “Every day, when I’m end of the memorial, and finally near,” says Petty driving one of these boats points out the names of Officer 1st Class Wren and we go by the resting men he may have known Pettett of Atoka, Okla. place of the USS Oklaho- during his time of service. “You always hear so much ma, the USS Utah and the U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Rebecca Wolfbrandt Nearly 75 years after a about the history of Pearl USS Arizona, the humbling Peter B. Dupre’, a World War II veteran, plays “America the Beautiful” at the USS day that would help define Harbor, but to actually be feeling of honor and privi- Arizona Memorial during a World War II veterans harbor tour of Pearl Harbor. their entire lives, these men a part of that history.” lege I feel to take people Dec. 7, 2016, marks the 75th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and came back to pay their re- His voice trails off as around this beautiful har- Oahu. As a Pacific nation, the U.S. is committed to continue its responsibility spects to those who never of protecting the Pacific sea-lanes, advancing international ideals and rela- he tries to find words that bor is indescribable,” said lived past that day. tionships, well as delivering security, influence, and responsiveness in the describe his emotions. Pettett. “But to have the region. “It’s surreal, when you Over his shoulder, the honor of driving a boat car- try to take it all in,” said sun begins to set behind rying survivors of the Pearl renders honors to a Medal coming to Pearl Harbor USS Utah Memorial. Chief Seaman Anthony Ruiz, of the Battleship Missouri Harbor attacks for the 75th of Honor recipient. He right out of basic training, I Petty Officer Michael Sears Lake Havasu City, Arizona, Memorial, and to his right, anniversary ... it brings a then helps a survivor in a was elated. I knew it meant from Clatskanie, Oregon, one of the ushers on the the USS Arizona Memo- new kind of self-worth to wheelchair get up the brow. I’d be here for the 75th an- the narrator for this tour, white boat tour. “This 75th rial. Each day, Pettett has this job. It makes me happy A gentleman’s wife appears niversary, and that’s a once immediately lets the sur- remembrance has given the honor of driving one to be alive in this moment, and he helps her aboard and in a lifetime opportunity for vivors know how grateful my career a new meaning of the white boats that tour to serve at this particular then to her seat. For him, anyone, not just a service the Navy is for their service going forward. These vet- the waters of Pearl Harbor, moment in history.” this isn’t his job or duty. It’s member.” and sacrifice. Sears has vol- erans are why we’re here as visitors from around the As the survivors and his way to say thank you Garrett, like Pettett, said untarily narrated this tour today, why this country is world come to pay their their family members make and pay his respects to the he needs a moment to take dozens of times in the past, as great as it is today and respects and learn about the their way onto a white boat, sacrifices these men and in the fullness of his day, but this one holds special why our Navy is the best history that lives in infamy moments from reuniting their families made almost with the survivors, before meaning. of its kind. It’s because of after that fateful December with the memories of a eight decades ago. he can accurately describe “I previously worked them, and the sacrifices day in 1941. day long past but never “This is my first duty its impact on him. in public affairs here in they’ve made. Today, Pettett drove forgotten, Seaman Erwinn station,” said Garrett. “If there’s one thing I’ve Hawaii and I’ve always "To just have the chance around perhaps the most Garrett of Houston, Texas, “When I found out I was learned from the survivors helped out with the white to show my appreciation here these last few days, it’s boat tour narration, because for that and to be a part of that there really is no ship- it’s a fun thing to do and this anniversary is some- mate that gets left behind,” the atmosphere is always thing I’ll remember for the said Garrett. “These men good,” said Sears. “I do rest of my life.” didn’t just work together; this because, to me, history As evening colors are they lived together and will be repeated if it’s not rendered and the sun dips died together. And for them known. The time we spend under the Pacific horizon, to come back year after with these survivors and the white boat eases off the year, decade after decade, learn about the things they dock of the memorial and to honor their fallen ship- had to endure in their time heads back to land. mates, it sets a precedent of service is the only way Survivors and active for any generation of our that we’ll ever honor their duty Sailors sit next to one Navy.” sacrifice and prevent this another and share some The survivors take their kind of attack from ever of their adventures. Some seats and the boat pulls happening again.” look back at the memorial away from the pier. A light At the Arizona Me- and wave to their fallen rain begins to fall as the morial, the survivors and shipmates. tour makes its way out their families return to the It isn’t goodbye. It’s past historic resting place of the 1,177 a salute to their timeless and heads first towards the Sailors who lost their lives sacrifice.

U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Aiyana Paschal Petty Officer 2nd Class Sarah Meadows, from Marion, Ill., talks with Pearl Harbor survivor Lou Conter, 95, of Grass Valley, Calif., during a scheduled meet and greet. Dec. 7, 2016, marks the 75th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Oahu. As a Pacific nation, the U.S. is committed to continue its respon- sibility of protecting the Pacific sea-lanes, advancing international ideals and relationships, well as delivering security, influence, and responsiveness in the region.

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