U-Haul VP Steve Dudley Named Honorary Commander at Luke AFB

Steve Dudley, Vice President of Retail Sales, U-Haul

“I come from a military family. And U-Haul itself was founded by veterans. While I have never served, I’ve always respected the commitment that comes with serving our country, which makes being welcomed into the Air Force family a special experience for me.”

Nicholas Ihde, 56th Fighter Wing commander, Luke Air Force Base

“The 56th Fighter Wing wants to continue to build mutually beneficial relationships based on trust with community leaders”

Nicholas Ihde, 56th Fighter Wing commander, Luke Air Force Base

“The Honorary Commander program is integral to that mission. This program pairs community leaders with unit commanders for a two-year immersion, where they will exchange ideas between their professions, and receive unparalleled access to behind-the-scenes base operations. It’s an opportunity to build a lasting, supportive partnership between the Air Force and our community.”

Steve Dudley, Vice President of Retail Sales, U-Haul

“I was surprised by just how many parallels there are between U-Haul and the 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron. We may have very different missions, but both organizations depend on logistics, transportation, fleet management, supply chains, readiness and, most importantly, people.”

Steve Dudley, Vice President of Retail Sales, U-Haul

“At U-Haul, our responsibility is to make sure customers have the equipment and resources they need for moving and storage, while the 56th LRS has the critical responsibility of making sure Airmen have what they need to accomplish their mission. I’m looking forward to becoming immersed in their mission, meeting the Airmen who make that mission possible, and developing the kind of lasting relationships this program is built around.”