LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Military discipline in regards to diet and weight control went out the window during the Unit Training Assembly in March.
Girl Scout Troop 1308 was given a tour of the 944th Fighter Wing and brought over 240 boxes of Girl Scout cookies for Airmen to enjoy.
“Everyone was so welcoming to all of us,” said Ms. Sherry Conway, troop leader.
During the tour they visited as many sections as possible and welcomed the opportunity to show and tell the Airmen how much they appreciate their service.
The group was given colorful hands-on presentations and shown a glimpse of what being a United States Air Force Reservist entails.
“We thought it was great that some of the ladies talked to the girls about their duties as Airmen,” said Conway. “They all were quite impressed and had that, ‘wow girls can do that too’ feeling.”
The sections that participated in giving presentations included security forces, emergency management, the development and training flight, detachment 1 maintenance, and the tour ended with a visit and group photo with Col. Kurt Gallegos, 944 FW commander.
“We aren’t going anywhere and you are always welcome to come back,” said Gallegos when asked by a Girl Scout if they could come back to visit again.
Girl Scout troop 1308 is located in north Peoria.
“One of the mom's in the troop who has been to Luke AFB during a Girl Scout tour said that this was the best one,” said Conway. “Thank you for everything you all do each and every day to protect our freedoms.”