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Areas to live in
Areas to live in
Litchfield Park
Litchfield Park
Distance from base: 5 min
Population: approximately 6,960
Litchfield Park offers a small-town atmosphere and a casual lifestyle, ideal for those who enjoy a slow, rural pace. It is a very safe area with a higher-than-average quality of life. The town is home to Luke Air Force Base, the Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa, a zoo, and parks for camping, golfing, and horseback riding.
Surprise
Surprise
Distance from base: 11 min
Population: approximately 154,198
Surprise is rapidly expanding, making it the second fastest-growing area in Phoenix and one of the fastest in the country. Residents love living in Surprise, Arizona, because it's beautiful and safe. House prices are affordable, with many property styles available. The city also offers excellent shopping, entertainment, and transportation options.
Goodyear
Goodyear
Distance from base: 12 min
Population: 105,406
Goodyear is famous for its professional sports venues, especially the Goodyear Ballpark, where the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds hold their spring training. The city also boasts several beautiful attractions, such as the Estrella Mountain Regional Park, Estrella Star Tower, and the White Tank Mountain Regional Park.
Glendale
Glendale
Distance from base: 17 min
Population: 252, 136
Glendale offers many fun activities and interesting sights, including two major sports venues: State Farm Stadium and Gila River Arena. Other attractions in Glendale are: Adobe Mountain Desert Park, Deer Valley Petroglyph Reserve, Annual events like the Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival, Chocolate Festival, and Folk & Heritage Festival, and Downtown Glendale, with its many shops and restaurants.
Buckeye
Buckeye
Distance from base: 29 min
Population: 105,567
Buckeye is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. It's a paradise for wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts, offering mountain bikers, hikers, campers, and equestrians plenty of trails to explore. Top attractions in Buckeye include the, Skyline Regional Park, White Tank Mountain Regional Park, Buckeye Hills Regional Park, and Historic Gillespie Dam Bridge.
Child care & Youth Center
Child care & Youth Center
Luke AFB CDC:
Luke AFB CDC:
623-856-6339
Luke AFB Youth Program:
Luke AFB Youth Program:
623-856-7470
623-856-7470
Car Transportation
Car Transportation
These are a few car transportation companies that other military families have recommended. Feel free to look up reviews online before booking!
(360-210-7665)
(941-914-7373)
(224-220-0221)
(800-792-2160)
Tricare
Tricare
You have 90 days from the date of your address change to change your TRICARE health plan.
If you are moving from the west region to the east region or vice versa, you can call Tricare to make the change.
Tricare East: 1-800-444-5445
Tricare West: 1-844-866-9378
If you are pcsing to the same regions, simply log on to MilConnect and change you PCM on the Beneficiary Web Enrollemnt tab (BWE). This is also where you can view your Tricare enrollment card.
https://www.tricare.mil/GettingCare/VirtualHealth/SecurePatientPortal/SecureLogin/AllLogins
(If you don’t have a login, follow the new user prompts).
Jobs/Careers
Jobs/Careers
Check out these Facebook groups & websites:
Luke AFB - HOH Military Spouse Professional Network
https://www.hiringourheroes.org
Community Support
Community Support
Luke AFB Thrift Shop - $20 monthly voucher
Luke AFB Thrift Shop - $20 monthly voucher
All those currently serving at Luke AFB are eligible, simply Stop by the Thrift Shop when they are open (Wednesday’s & Friday’s 10am-2pm and the first Saturday of the month 9am-1pm) and ask the volunteers at the front for a voucher before you shop!
Uniform Closet
Uniform Closet
There is a uniform closet located inside the Luke AFB Thrift Shop. This closet is filled with gently used uniforms and accessories, including stripes, hats, boots, and more! Everything in this room is FREE of charge for all those currently serving stationed at Luke.
Oasis Meals
Oasis Meals
Every first Tuesday of the month the LSC sponsors a home cooked/catered meal to the oasis. The oasis is located in one of the dorm day rooms and is offered to those living in the dorms.
Food Pantry Contributions
Food Pantry Contributions
The food pantry on Luke AFB is currently under construction, but an interim spot is located within building 465. The Luke AFB Thrift Shop houses a donation drop off from which donations are then transported to the food bank. The LSC also supplies a monetary donation to the pantry twice a year.
Cinderella’s Closet
Cinderella’s Closet
The Cinderella's closet is a FREE service for the Luke AFB community. From here you are able to borrow from a plethora of dresses ranging in all sorts of colors, sizes and lengths! Purses, jewelry and suits are also available to borrow. Only fee is to bring them back dry cleaned for the next borrower.
MyCAA
MyCAA
The My Career Advancement Account Scholarship is a workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 in financial assistance to eligible military spouses for the pursuit or maintenance (including continuing education courses) of a license, certification, or associate's degree necessary to gain employment.t in an occupation or career field.
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