Whiteman AFB Spirit Award

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  • By Jennifer Greene
  • 509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. --  Staff Sgt. Heather Lukesh, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron received the Whiteman Spirit Award from Col. Robert Wheeler, 509th Bomb Wing commander, June 17.

Sandra Vance, 509th LRS, nominated Sergeant Lukesh for the award.

Sergeant Lukesh coordinated the 509 LRS fundraiser for the Show Me Christian Home in La Monte, Mo. The fundraiser consisted of both personal donations and "guessing" how many jelly beans or eggs were in a jar, raising $245 for a cash donation as well as money to create 30 Easter baskets for the children.

In addition to the donations, Sergeant Lukesh orchestrated a tour of the Show Me Christian Youth Home for 12 military and civilian personnel. She arranged for the visitors to meet the children and staff and have lunch with them.

"She is to be commended for her community spirit and leadership in representing the Air Force core value of 'Service before Self' and setting the example for others to follow," Ms. Vance said.

Personally Speaking

Go by name: Heather Lukesh


Duty Title: Asst. Non-commissioned officer in charge of Stock Control / LRS


Time on Station: 11 years


Time in Service: 13.5 years


Hometown: Hesperia, Calif.


Spouse: Tech Sgt. Michael Lukesh


Children: Alyssa (13), Caleste (7) and Sean (4)


Hobbies: Camping, riding, and four wheelers


Goals: To continue in my Air Force career while helping the base and its community


Best thing about Whiteman: It has become my home


Pet Peeves: None


What motivates your winning spirit? I enjoy helping people!


If you could change one thing about Whiteman, what would it be?
I cannot think of anything it has been a great 11 years.