b'lukeBase servicesU.S. Air Force photoNew Yearsbut holiday operating hours may be subject toCONSOLIDATED SUPPORT modification. Cash, check, debit and all major credit cards areFrom the time you arrive at Luke Air Force Base until your accepted, as are SNAP electronic cards (formerly food stamps)departure, nearly every aspect of your career is managed and and WIC vouchers. supported in one facility: Bldg. 1150, better known as the Commissary privileges are extended to all military personnel,blockhouse, located on the east side of Litchfield Road. This retirees, reservists and their family members. Visitors who areis the hub of personnel activity for military members, their accompanied by an authorized patron are welcome; however,families and civilian employees.guests may not make purchases. Authorized shoppers mustThis is where you inprocess and outprocess, update IDs and show their Uniformed Services ID at the checkout when makingreceive legal assistance, as well as where your pay is processed, a purchase.your military and civilian records are maintained, and free The commissary is a full-service grocery store with farm-freshincome tax assistance is offered. This is also where you can produce and meats. Its bakery offers freshly baked breads andsign up for college classes, apply for tuition assistance and custom cakes. The deli has ready-to-eat salads, made-to-ordertake entrance exams.sandwiches, hot rotisserie chicken and sushi. The produceThe blockhouse is home to the Military Personnel Section, department specializes in fresh fruit and veggie trays and fruit baskets. The meat department features a cut-to-order serviceCivilian Personnel Office, Traffic Management Office, Finance, at no charge. Ask any employee about special orders; someStaff Judge Advocate, Inspector General, AF Audit Agency and may require advance notice. many other support agencies.Case lot sales are in May and September as well as sidewalkEssentially, the blockhouse provides one-stop shopping for and seafood sales throughout the year. The savings on thesenearly all personnel support.items are up to 50 percent or more. CREDIT UNION The Luke AFB Commissary at 7175 N. 138th Ave. can be reached at 623-935-3822. Information on weekly sales andCredit Union West, in Bldg. 1535, just south of the base promotions is available at www.commissaries.com. exchange on Commissary Road, continues a 65-year tradition 30 LUKE AIR FORCE BASE THE Premier Fighter Wing'