Luke AFB hosts Retiree Appreciation Day

Jerry P. Weiers, Glendale mayor (right), presents a certificate of recognition to W. D. Moore, Retiree Activities Office director, at the Retiree Appreciation Day event, Oct. 19, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Moore received this certificate on behalf of the entire RAO in appreciation of their hard work to support veterans and retirees around Luke AFB. The 56th Fighter Wing keeps both its local community, and their retirees, involved in the mission at Luke AFB, to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Navy Seaman Recruit Pedro Castillo-Mendoza)

Luke AFB hosts Retiree Appreciation Day

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks with U.S. Navy Capt. Christopher Seely, Navy Reserve Center Phoenix commanding officer, and Master Chief Juan Ramirez, NRC Phoenix command master chief, before the Retiree Appreciation Day event, Oct. 19, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th FW keeps both its local community and their retirees, involved in the mission at Luke AFB, to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Navy Seaman Recruit Pedro Castillo-Mendoza)

Luke AFB hosts Retiree Appreciation Day

Lorraine Ahumada, Retiree Activities Office volunteer, and Tim Ahumada, RAO volunteer, provide program information during the Retiree Appreciation Day event, Oct. 19, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The RAD event is held annually to honor the service and commitment of prior service members regardless of branch and to bolster local community ties with the 56th Fighter Wing. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Navy Seaman Recruit Pedro Castillo-Mendoza)

Luke AFB hosts Retiree Appreciation Day

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard members perform during the Retiree Appreciation Day opening ceremony, Oct. 19, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The RAD event is held annually to honor the service and commitment of prior service members regardless of branch and to bolster local community ties with the 56th Fighter Wing. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Navy Seaman Recruit Pedro Castillo-Mendoza)

Luke AFB hosts Retiree Appreciation Day

Published Oct. 29, 2024
By U.S. Navy Seaman Recruit Pedro Castillo Mendoza
56 FW/PA

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Jerry P. Weiers, Glendale mayor (right), presents a certificate of recognition to W. D. Moore, Retiree Activities Office director, at the Retiree Appreciation Day event, Oct. 19, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Moore received this certificate on behalf of the entire RAO in appreciation of their hard work to support veterans and retirees around Luke AFB. The 56th Fighter Wing keeps both its local community, and their retirees, involved in the mission at Luke AFB, to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Navy Seaman Recruit Pedro Castillo-Mendoza)