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Thunderbirds to headline open house Luke AFB will host “Luke Days 2014,” an open house and air show, March 15 and 16. The U.S. Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team, the Thunderbirds, will headline the weekend’s activities with performances both days. A static display of Luke’s newest aircraft, the F-35A Lightning II, should also be available for viewing. Previous base open houses have averaged more than 100,000 spectators each day. There will be food, games and
attractions for the whole family. The event is open to the public and admission is free. The event website is the best place to visit for daily updates. Some of the information that will be on the website will include a full list of expected aerial acts, prohibited items, points of contact and information for media outlets. The site will be updated as information becomes available. For more information, visit www.luke. af.mil.
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From the Desk of Fighter Country Partnership
Luke Forward … now what?
We have heard from many that have assumed Luke Forward is no longer “needed” because the Record of Decision regarding the F-35 Training Mission has been decided. This assumption could not be further from the truth. The reality is that the premise of “mission sustainability” for Luke Air Force Base existed before Fighter Country Partnership (FCP) or Luke Forward had their names. Decades ago, when encroachment concerns were identified, there has always been a large group of concerned citizens standing by to support Luke and the mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots. The “Talons” and the ”White Knuckle Squadron” are a few
of the names from the past that assisted with that role. This group of concerned citizens ultimately formed Fighter Country Partnership. FCP facilitated the formation of Luke Forward to work in concert with our West Valley cities and Maricopa County to gain support for the F-35 program at Luke AFB. Luke Forward’s initial campaign was the F-35 campaign, but once again, the main point to focus on is “Mission Sustainability.” The ability to “bed down” the training mission for the F-35 does more for Mission Sustainability than any other campaign that has ever been created. The focus of Luke Forward changes once again with the needs of the
Ron Sites President and Executive Director Fighter Country Partnership
future. FCP partners with the Community Initiatives Team at Luke AFB, along with Luke Forward. Each quarter, Luke Forward and a partnering city host a planning and
development meeting to discuss future development in the West Valley. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss how the West Valley can collectively work together to grow
without negatively affecting the mission of Luke AFB. Additionally, Luke Forward has the capability to assemble our cities and counties should any major issue or potential project present itself. Luke Forward is also the agent for mass communication that needs to be delivered to our beloved Luke AFB supporters. One example of information that will be released soon will be the upcoming Luke Days Open House - so stay tuned! The importance of Mission Sustainability will never go away, so Luke Forward will always have a purpose. If anything, Luke Forward will only grow in its importance. As Luke grows with the F-
35 squadrons, the need for the community to be educated and made aware of the unique ways it can support FCP in its role will grow with it. It has been relatively quiet since second Record of Decision that was released announcing that Luke will be receiving six squadrons, as opposed to the initial three squadrons. Be assured that FCP and Luke Forward have been working behind the scenes to ensure we will do everything we can to support the men, women, families and mission of Luke AFB. I can’t disclose what some of those initiatives are right now, but I promise you they are big. And for those of you who know me … big means BIG.
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Community support vital to F-35 training mission In the next few months, West Valley residents will start seeing a new aircraft in the skies overhead: the F-35 Lightning II. As I’m sure many of you are aware, it was announced in June that Luke AFB was selected as the training location for a total of six squadrons of the Air Force’s newest fighter jet, the F-35A. Our first jet is expected to arrive early this year, and construction is underway on an Academic Training Center and operations and maintenance facilities to prepare for the arrival of the aircraft, and eventually, the pilots who will fly them. We expect to do some flying and informal training likely a month or so after the first jet arrives, and formal syllabus
training is projected to begin in 2015. This will occur after construction of the ATC is complete and we receive the F-35 simulators we need to conduct formal training. The decision to base the aircraft here followed a nearly four-year process that included an extensive environmental impact analysis that examined impacts on air quality, noise, land use and socioeconomic issues. There were many reasons Luke was the Air Force’s choice, including facility and ramp capacity, access to the Barry M. Goldwater Range, weather, and capacity for future growth. Another important factor that set Luke apart was the tremendous community and
The F-35’s beddown at Luke is great news not just for the base, but for all our community partners, since our new mission ensures the long-term presence of Luke as a community partner and an economic engine in the West Valley. - Brig. Gen. Mike Rothstein, 56th Fighter Wing commander
local government support we enjoy here. For example, potential noise impacts of the F-35 are uniquely well-suited to be managed at Luke due to proactive land-use planning and mandatory noise attenuation requirements adopted by the State of Arizona and the communities around the base. The F-35’s beddown at Luke is great news not just for the
The City of Peoria is a champion of Luke Air Force Base and works hard to protect the Base to ensure their mission’s viability for years to come.
base, but for all our community partners, since our new mission ensures the long-term presence of Luke as a community partner and an economic engine in the West Valley. The State of Arizona commissioned a study in 2005 to evaluate the economic impact of the base, and that study determined that Luke annually contributed $2.17 billion to the state’s
economy. We’re down slightly from that because we’ve closed two squadrons since that study was done, so we’re probably slightly under $2 billion, but that gives you an idea of the extent of what Luke AFB contributes to the economy. The basing of six F-35 squadrons here, and the associated personnel, will stabilize and even enhance
the base’s current economic impact. The good news, though, goes well beyond economics – our new mission continues our legacy of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots, which we’ve been doing here for seven decades. We’re truly honored to have the privilege of training the next generation of fighter pilots on one of the most sophisticated jets in the world. Again, this wouldn’t be possible without the tremendous support we enjoy from elected officials, business leaders, veterans and organizations like Fighter Country Partnership. We can’t thank them enough for their support. At Luke AFB, we’re truly lucky to be part of the community, not just in it. Serving this community for over 22 years
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A HELPING HAND. SRP has been a part of Arizona since before it was a state. So it’s no surprise that SRP employees happily support the communities we serve — and live in. Last year, we volunteered for 98 Valley nonprofits, gave to educational programs that had an impact on 200,000 students, donated 148,000 cans of food to local food banks and helped build houses for Valley families in need. To learn more about how SRP is lending a helping hand, visit srpnet.com/volunteers.
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Walls up at F-35 training centers By CAROLYN DRYER EDITOR While Lockheed Martin is busy in Ft. Worth building the next generation of fighter jets, workers in Arizona are just as busy pouring 12-inch-thick reinforced concrete walls and hallways for the pilots and mechanics who will train, fly and service the F-35A Lightning II. On the ground, personnel with the Los Angeles District of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) keep a watchful eye on every phase of the two projects under construction by Archer Western Contractors. Both the operations and academic training centers were designed by an architectural engineer with Burns and McDonnell. All administration of the structures fall under the Army Corps of Engineers. Daniel Calderon, public affairs specialist with the USACE Los Angeles, said he and his crew oversee the construction of the facilities to ensure the contractor performs all of the requirements of its defense contract.
Lt. Col. Mike Ebner Commander 61st Fighter Squadron
Lt. Col. Mike Ebner, commander, 61st Fighter Squadron, the group that will be occupying the facilities, said the scheduled move-in is approximately Jan. 6 for the squad operations. Ebner, who is certified in the F-35A, gave a tour of the operations training facility during a Dec. 4 visit. In the plane maintenance hangar, there is space for four F-35As. There, aircraft maintenance crews will thoroughly check the jets in an enclosed building. Immediately adjacent to the hangar is the operations academic training building, where 190 active duty air-
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The largest facility under construction at Luke AFB is the 145,195-square-foot academic training center, which should be ready for pilot training by late next year.
men, 20 Lockheed Martin employees and 22 U.S. Air Force, and two Royal Australian Air Force F-35A aircraft will be deployed. Other partner nations include Italy, Norway, Canada, Turkey, Netherlands, and Denmark The F-35 Squadron Operations Facility is 22,281 square feet, and houses flight planning, air crew briefing/debriefing and training, administration, storage and issue of flight
crew life support system equipment. The facility also includes general storage, mechanical, electric equipment and communications, fire protection, utilities and parking Ebner said 40 maintainers will be inbound sometime in January with an additional 20 between January and September 2014. The first aircraft arrival is sometime between January and February. The Autonomic Logistics In-
formation System (ALIS) has to be functional before aircraft arrives, Ebner said. The vault and the server it contains must be up and running. The goal is to fly the first sorties in March or April. By early 2015, the F35A simulators should be operational with April 2015 as the target date. This could be earlier or later. Bottom line: The goal to begin training is spring
2015. The base is scheduled to receive 17 U.S. Air Force aircraft and two Australian aircraft between now and November 2014. October 2014 is the target date for 15 pilots to be in place. Archer Western Contractors got the notice to proceed Nov. 5, 2012 on the $54 million operations and academic training center superstructure.
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The masonry two-story academic training facility is built to last 50 years, project manager Craig Killmer said. It will be the site for training pilots and maintainers, and will house administrative, engineering and operations personnel. It has an atrium entryway, an amphitheater off the entry, wide hallways, two elevators, and a low-profile concrete roof. That is topped by a conventional roof that makes the building more aesthetically pleasing. The academic training
building is what Kilmer called “green,” LEED Silver certified. It uses a LEED Silver level air changer with a high-efficiency HVAC system. He said it is a healthy building for occupants, “no environmentally dangerous chemicals used.” It is spread out over 145,195 square feet. In the cockpit flight simulator wing of the building, raised floors leading to the 12 simulator pods permit access for updating down the line, and all concrete floors and walls in the flight
simulator rooms are black concrete to avoid reflection during flight simulation training sessions. Kilmer said the building itself is built to withstand anti-terrorism and security aspects in mind. Lockheed Martin employees will handle the simulator pod section, and the entire building has very high security and heavy electronics. In addition to flight simulation, it also houses academic training classrooms
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Longest-serving Air Force civil servant retires By SENIOR AIRMAN GRACE LEE
Most dream of crossing the retirement finish line after 20 to 35 years of service. For one civil servant, her date of retirement after 70 years wasn’t determined based on time, but on her ability to work. For 88-year-old Dorothy Rowe, 56th Comptroller Squadron financial analysis flight chief, going to work didn’t feel like an obligation because it was her passion. “I enjoy my job and the people I work with,” Rowe said. “They are excellent at their jobs, and I also see them as my family.” Rowe’s career began in 1943. She was 17 and worked as a clerk typist at the Columbus Army Depot, Ohio. After 10 years, she accepted a position at Luke Air Force Base as a military pay clerk. Since that time a lot has changed for Rowe, especially in technology. Her first assignment
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Dorothy Rowe, 56th Comptroller Squadron chief financial analyst, poses for a photo in 1979. She retires Tuesday as the longest serving civil servant working for the Air Force. Right: Dorothy 1964: Rowe has a passion for bowling and is seen in the Phoenix Woman’s Bowling Association yearbook for the 1964-1965 bowling season. Dorothy, 88, is scheduled to retire Nov. 5.
was to learn the Dewy Decimal System. She went from using five hard copy ledger books, a 10-key adding machine and filing
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The City of Phoenix Aviation Department Congratulates Luke Air Force Base on Landing the F-35 Luke, together with Phoenix Sky Harbor, Deer Valley and Goodyear airports, contributes billions of dollars to the local economy each year. The selection of Luke as the location of the Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II pilot training center means jobs and prosperity for Valley residents.
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for retirement 50 years ago, said she just knew it was time to retire. “I wasn’t ready to retire 50 years ago,” Rowe said. “I had started working for the government when I was 17. I know the time has come now because I don’t want to die sitting at my desk,” she chuckled. Elizabeth Garey, 56th CPTS budget analyst, who’s worked for Rowe since 1996, considers Rowe to be a mentor. “Ms. Rowe was always trying to help us better our skills and advance in our careers,” Garey said. “She was committed to her job and was even-handed and fair when it came to the budget and those she worked with. I think it’s absolutely amazing for her to put in so many years as a civil servant.” First Lt. Christopher Bennett, 56th CPTS budget analyst, considers it an honor serving alongside Rowe. “She is a very kind and generous woman,” Bennett said. “She gave her entire adult life to the service of her country,
not just because she’s a patriot, but because this became her family.” Maj. Scott Smith, 56th CPTS commander, recognizes the legacy Rowe leaves behind. “Ms. Dorothy Rowe has been a steadfast, vibrant part of the financial community at Luke,” Smith said. “We have mixed emotions as we celebrate her 70-year distinguished career, recognizing that Dorothy truly loved her job. Her dedication stands as an inspiration to everyone and serves as a reminder of how one Airman can profoundly impact countless others across our community. Dorothy will remain a treasured member of our Comptroller family.” Rowe leaves Luk e Thunderbolts with fond memories. “I have no regrets whatsoever, because I liked my job and the people I worked with,” she said. “If I could, I would do it all over again.” Rowe is scheduled to retire in a ceremony Tuesday.
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By AIRMAN 1ST CLASS MELANIE HOLOCHWOST 56TH FIGHTER WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Dorothy Rowe, 56th Comptroller Squadron financial analysis chief, celebrated her 50th year of service with the Defense Department Oct. 17, 1993. And now, 17 years later, she is still working in the comptroller squadron with no plans to retire. “I plan on working here as long as I have my mind and health,” Ms. Rowe said. “I really enjoy my job and the people I work with. I consider them my family, because I don't have one of my own.” Ms. Rowe said she began her career as a clerk typist at the Columbus Army Depot, Columbus Ohio, in 1943 when she was 17-years-old. During the time she was there, she helped stand up the Air Force, as far as records were concerned. “I worked there for about 10 years before accepting a position at Luke Air Force Base as a military pay clerk,” she said. The finance career field has gone through some major changes
U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Melanie Holochwost
Dorothy Rowe, 56th Comptroller Squadron financial analysis chief, holds a photo of her 50th Anniversary luncheon in the October 9, 1993 edition of the Luke Air Force Base newspaper, then called the Tallyho. since Ms. Rowe started. “My first assignment was to attend school for a month and learn the Dewy Decimal System,” she said. “I went from having five hard copy ledger books, a 10-key adding machine and a lot of filing cabinets to having a
fancy computer with two flat-screened monitors.” Ms. Rowe said her 50th Anniversary luncheon was the most memorable moment of her career so far. “About 180 people attended the event, including a few generals,” she said.
“They gave me a flag, a gold pin, and a certificate. And, I still have everything, including the program and a copy of the Tallyho newspaper with my picture in it.” Lt. Col. Quy Nguyen, 56th CPTS commander, said Ms. Rowe is his definition of a great American hero. “At 85, she still has the passion and fire for service even though she has been at it for almost 67 years - longer than the Air Force has been an institution,” he said. “She has one of the toughest jobs on base, whether it's defending the base's budget to the Air Education and Training Command, providing guidance and training to 29 commanders at Luke, or briefing the wing commander at the financial management board every quarter.” Colonel Nguyen said the challenges that Ms. Rowe takes on are priceless. “She has such a strong impact on young people,” he said. “The wisdom, calm demeanor, experience, and love of the Air Force and its Airmen, displayed by Ms. Rowe, makes Luke very fortunate to have her. I for one appreciate her dependability and mentorship.”
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Credit Union West board member retires after 70 years of civil service “We are proud to have someone with Dorothy’s dedication and experience as part of our credit union official family.” - Robert MacGregor, President/CEO
on the Credit Union West voluntary board of directors. Her volunteerism began in 1966 for the credit union, then known as Luke Federal Credit Union. “We are proud to have someone with Dorothy’s dedication and experience as part of our credit
union official family,” said Robert MacGregor, President/CEO. Over the past 46 years, she has volunteered on several committees including 21 years on the supervisory committee and 25 years on the board of directors.
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Credit Union West was founded in 1951 and is an award-winning fi nancial cooperative. Today it serves over 50,000 members with more than $500 million in assets. The credit union’s core principles have guided its decisions, which in turn has ensured integrity and trusted member service. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works or worships in Maricopa or Yavapai counties and family members of current members. Credit Union West is federally insured by the NCUA and is an Equal Opportunity Lender. For more information, visit www.cuwest.org.
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Dorothy Rowe, a longtime Credit Union West board member, retired from the Department of the Air Force after 70 years of civil service. Rowe was recruited for civilian service after passing a War Department administered test at her high school. After graduating in 1943, she began her career at the Army Columbus Quartermaster Reserve Depot in Ohio. Since 1989, she has served as the Financial Analysis Chief, 56th Comptroller Squadron at Luke Air Force Base but started at Luke in 1953 as the Comptroller Secretary. Through the years, she continued her education and elevated her career serving in all areas of base-level financial management. Oct. 17, 2013, she completed her 70th year of federal service. A retirement ceremony, held in her honor at the 56th Fighter Wing, was presided over by Acting Secretary of the Air Force, Eric K. Fanning. Rowe currently serves
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Kellis High School goes extreme for a day By AYLA HOPPER EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Students at Raymond S. Kellis High School can really say they had an extreme lunch Nov. 21, and it wasn’t large portions of food that made their lunch so grand. It was the ASA (Action Sports Association) Tour. As students started pouring out of their classrooms for lunch, they gazed upon the courtyard, where they
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Lt. Col. Patrick Launey, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, returns fire to the opposing team during a paintball game Nov. 25 at Fighter Town Paintball in El Mirage. Luke Air Force Base commanders participated to build camaraderie and esprit de corps.
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briefs Peoria City Council on FCP mission Breakdown of the F-35 Sites By CAROLYN DRYER E5 and below. FCP sponsors a successE program – how it began ful Base Honorary ComDITOR
Following an intense four-year competition, Oct. 26, 2001, the U.S. Department of Defense named the Lockheed Martin lead Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) team as the winner of the contract to develop the F35 Lightning II. The F-35 team immediately entered the program’s 10-year System Development and Demonstration (SDD) phase. The SDD period involves the development and testing of the entire aircraft system, including its manufacture. During SDD, the team will build a total of 22 test aircraft. Fourteen will undergo flight-testing, seven will be used for non-airborne test activities, and one will be used to evaluate the F-35’s radar signature. Nine nations are partnering in the F-35’s SDD phase: the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, the Netherlands, Turkey, Canada, Denmark, Norway and Australia. Partnership in SDD entitles those countries to bid for work on a best value basis, and participate in the aircraft’s development. Additionally, Israel and Singapore have agreed to join the program as a Security Cooperation Participants. Lockheed Martin is the F-35 prime contractor, while Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems are principal partners in the project. Final assembly of the F-35 takes place at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company in Fort Worth, Texas. Northrop Grumman Corporation in Palmdale and El Segundo, California will manufacture the center-fuselage, and the aft fuselage and tails will be manufactured by BAE Systems in Samlesbury, England. Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth will manufacture the forward fuselage and wings. Flight-testing will be conducted at Fort Worth, Edwards Air Force Base, and Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Additionally, the STOVL and CV variants will undergo sea trials aboard American, British and Italian aircraft carriers.
After he thanked Peoria City Council for being “an example of support,” Fighter Country Partnership President/Executive Director Ron Sites said FCP collaborates with several municipalities. Then, he delivered a comprehensive briefing on FCP’s mission: “To support the men, women, families and mission of Luke Air Force Base.” He said, “We do and say what Luke Air Force Base is not allowed to say.” One of the main purposes in his address to the council was to tell where all of the FCP dollars go. It is a nonprofit 501c(4) organization that advocates on behalf of Luke AFB, and it has the flexibility to accomplish a wide array of goals. The FCP Foundation is a non-profit 501c(3) that allows for donations to be tax-deductible. Funds are restricted in how they can be utilized. In 2012, Sites said $166,000 came in for support to Luke AFB. The top areas of support are as follows: Health and human ser-
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vices: $72,500 Culture and tradition: $71,000 Mission sustainability: $22,500 Total: $166,000 In-kind support: $112,000 plus Sites said, “The great thing is an organization like ours exists to fill those gaps. Programs under the
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ASA TOUR: Students go extreme, From 14 Boykin said, “The Mobile Experience is a way for them to tie the information together and be a part of it with a game, making it a little more fun for the kids.” As for what the guardsmen hope students take home with them, Boykin said, “I hope they get a better idea of what the Air National Guard is all about. On the journey, we are trying to show them a specific aspect of what the Air National Guard is so they can see what it is like a little bit. We hope they will come out with a better understanding and grasp of
what it is all about to be in the Air National Guard.” Kellis High School student Douglas Milam participated in the Mobile Experience and said, “It is a very interesting course and it is a nice experience for you to go look ahead at everything they have to offer, but with the few things they had, you might need a little more information if you are interested.” Milam mastered the recon game, while he did not do so well on the medics game. As for seeing a future in the guard, he said, “I see a future in the guard. I think
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