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Troy Gilbert Elementary School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
WADDELL, Ariz. — U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas R. Ihde, 56th Fighter Wing commander, joins the family of Maj. Troy L. Gilbert, local school officials and students for the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony of Troy Gilbert Elementary School in Waddell, Arizona, 28 August 2026. The ceremony honors
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WADDELL, Ariz. — U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas R. Ihde, 56th Fighter Wing commander, joins the family of Maj. Troy L. Gilbert, local school officials and students for the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony of Troy Gilbert Elementary School in Waddell, Arizona, 28 August 2026. The ceremony honors the legacy of Gilbert, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot who was killed during combat operations in Iraq 27 November 2006, while supporting coalition ground forces. Speakers include Gilbert’s wife, Ginger Gilbert Ravlo, Litchfield Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Carter Davidson, Principal Luke Jankee and representatives who contributed to the school’s development. The ceremony also features a flyover by F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, commemorating Gilbert’s service and sacrifice while celebrating the connection between Luke Air Force Base and the surrounding community. (U.S. Air Force video by Daniel Eby)
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