Operation Kids 2008 Luke AFB, Glendale

Pictures & Write-Up by Department MAP Chairman

PDC Vinny “Crash” Rigo


VFW & Ladies Auxiliary members handing out Backpacks to the kids. 

 

 

 

 

VFW Department of Arizona State Commander, Chris Kozakiewics handing out Backpacks to the kids.

 

 

Brig Gen Kurt Neubauer, 56th FW Commander speaks to the kids before they board the bus to go to Camp Thunderbolt for their training.

 

 

 

The kids on the climbing wall, this was one of the most popular attractions at Camp Thunderbolt Training Base.

 

 

 

The Operation Kids participate in receiving a Hero’s welcome from VFW and Ladies Auxiliary members on the Flight line.

 

 

 

 

VFW Department of Arizona State Commander, Chris Kozakiewics, TSGT Michael A. Skinner, Luke Readiness NCO, Brig Gen Kurt Neubauer, 56th FW Commander Luke AFB, Geno Riccoli, Retired Command Chief, Friends of Military Families Chairman, and PDC Vinny “Crash” Rigo, Department MAP Chairman.  Our Department Commander presented extra check from our VFW Posts, Ladies Auxiliaries, and members that donated to the program.