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Blue Blazer Squadron

Luke AFB Honorary Commander Alumni Group
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BBS Mission and Charter

The Blue Blazer Squadron (BBS), an Alumni Association of the Honorary Commanders Committee of Fighter Country Foundation (FCF), shall provide support for the men and women of Luke Air Force Base through FCF, and shall be the prominent volunteer force representing FCF in the community.  The highest priority for the BBS shall be to support the men, women, and families of those serving in the military at Luke Air Force Base through FCF.  The BBS is the next mission for Honorary Commander alumni who want to support Luke AFB through FCF. The BBS shall, at times, be called upon to provide their personal and professional resources and talents through FCF, as mutually agreed upon, and be ready to serve at a moment’s notice when the need arises. While BBS members may have continuing relationships with the base squadrons they were assigned to as Honorary Commanders, those relationships are not part of the mission of the BBS and are maintained at the personal or professional discretion of the current Luke Air Force Base commanders.

Leadership & Class Chairs

2025 FCF & BBS Leadership

Board of Directors

Bob Bambauer, Chairperson
Danny Ortega, Deputy Chairperson, Golf Chair

Staff

Ron Sites, President & CEO
Brooke Christianson, Program Director
Mary Dosch, Operations Support Specialist
Josh Abel, Digital Strategy, IT & Marketing (ex-officio)

BBS Leadership

Chair – Julie Calza
Vice-Chair – Chris Zilar

Communication Committee Chair

Chair – Staci Brown
Co-Chair – Steve Doolittle

Former BBS Chairs

Brian Cooper
John Pierson
Steve Hoover
Jason Klonoski
Daniel Ortega
Bruce Larson

BBS Class Chairs

Alpha Class

Chair: Darcie McCracken
Co-Chair: Clay Goodman
Immediate Past Chairs: Bill Pupo, Patrick McDermott

Bravo Class

Chair: Laura Etter
Co-Chair: Sam “Vandal” Mann
Immediate Past Chair: Bill Adams

Charlie Class

Chair: Gordie MacKenzie
Co-Chair: Tim Miller
Immediate Past Chair: Tim Miller

Delta Class

Chair: Chris Henrichsen
Co-Chair: Lisa Lundskow
Immediate Past Chair: Don Gleash, Steve Doolittle

Foxtrot Class

Chair: Tony Cerato
Co-Chair: Rory Collins
Immediate Past Chair: Chris Zilar, Staci Brown

Golf Class

Chair: David Marlowe
Co-Chair: Joe Turso
Immediate Past Chair: N/A

BBS Annual Giving Campaign

BBS Annual Giving Campaign

Welcome to the Annual Giving Campaign for the Blue Blazer Squadron!

As a proud member of the Blue Blazer Squadron (BBS), you are part of an incredible community supporting the men, women, and families at Luke Air Force Base. This year, we are asking for your generosity in lieu of the traditional dues. By contributing to this campaign, you help continue our mission of providing essential support and volunteer efforts through Fighter Country Foundation (FCF).

Why Your Donation Matters

Your support allows the Blue Blazer Squadron to:

• Fund programs and services that directly benefit military families at Luke AFB.
• Sponsor events and initiatives that honor the service of our airmen and strengthen the bond with the community.
• Provide critical resources to families who sacrifice so much for our country.

This is your chance to continue the legacy of helping those who serve.

Ways to Contribute:

• One-Time Donation – Make a one-time contribution of any amount to support Fighter Country Foundation’s mission.
• Recurring Donation – Set up a monthly donation to have an ongoing impact and continue supporting the military community throughout the year.

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference in the lives of those who serve.

Donations made to Fighter Country Foundation are tax-deductible due to our 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit status with the IRS. Please consult your tax advisor for more information.

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Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct

What sets us apart is what we do and how we do it. We are a unique organization that has the opportunity to serve the men and women that serve us.  We have unique access that allows us to be more effective than any other civilian military support organization.  With that unique access we also have incredible responsibility to our organization Fighter Country Foundation, the airmen we serve and operational security to the base.  For any reason or no reason our special relationship with Luke AFB can be terminated.  Participation in the organization’s programs is subject to the observance of the organization’s rules and procedures.

Please use the button below to read and sign the BBS Code of Conduct. This is mandatory for all members of Fighter Country Foundation’s Blue Blazer Squadron. Failure to sign the Code of Conduct may result in termination of your membership including any and all privileges.

Code of Conduct Form

BBS Member Invitation

BBS Membership Application

Enrollment is only open to Luke AFB Honorary Commander Alumni who have successfully completed their two-year term at Luke.  This “alumni organization” managed under the direction of Fighter Country Foundation (FCF) is a tremendous opportunity to become involved with FCF as it continues its unprecedented support of the men, women, families, and mission of Luke AFB.

We are not accepting applications at this time. Please e-mail [email protected] for more information about the program.

BBS Newsletter Archive

Newsletter Archives

BBS Facebook Group

BBS Private Facebook Group

This is the private FB Group for FCF and BBS to get information that isn’t necessarily published on our public pages. Items like event updates, calls to action and general sharing of ideas. This channel is for people that are officially part of Fighter Country Foundation (Board, Staff, Blue Blazers and any military members that are deemed necessary by FCF). Also, please be careful not to post anything that may be frowned upon if observed by military leadership and/or could be potentially damaging to a service member or their family.

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