Airmen seize opportunity for mentoring, volunteering

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Barbara Plante
  • 944th Fighter Wing, Public Affairs
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. --  Well over 75 members of the 944th Fighter Wing took advantage of the Speed Mentoring and Volunteer Fair held in hangar 999 on Sunday. 

The event, which was presented by the Top Three and Human Resources Development Council, provided wing members with an opportunity to network, talk with subject matter experts and sign-up to volunteer their time with wing and local organizations. 

This is the second time the Top Three has been involved with hosting the fair for the wing, "currently we try to put this event on about every 18 months so we can ensure maximum participation.  This year's event was even better than the last because we were able to partner with the HRDC and add the volunteer side," said Senor Master Sgt. Kevin Perlak, Wing Inspector  General Inspection's office superintendent and current Top Three president.

With more than 20 booths set up at the fair, attendees were able to gather a lot of information in a short amount of time. "The volunteer side of the fair focuses on youth and education platforms and gives Airman the perfect occasion to learn about several volunteer programs in one place," said Staff Sgt. Perla Tapia Cordero, member of the 944 FW Commanders support staff and HRDC member.

As a brand new Airman to both the Air Force and 944 F W, Airman Christopher Straticoglu, 944th Medical Squadron medical technician, this was a perfect one stop shop for information from schools to wing support programs.  "It's been great; I got a lot more information here than I thought would be available.  I will definitely come back if they have another event."