By Master Sgt. Jay Bryant 314th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
It started 40 years ago. She’d get up at 5 am, and would walk with her 75-pound pet German Sheppard dog from her neighborhood in North Little Rock to McCain Mall and then back home without stopping.
Willie Mae Neely was born four blocks from her current home in North Little Rock. She said that she has never had any serious health problems and that she simply enjoys exercising, being mobile and helping folks.
“One day I woke up and I felt like going for a walk, so I did – I’ve never looked back since then,” she said with a big smile. Neely works out three days a week at the base fitness center by lifting weights using the Nautilus equipment to gain body strength and stamina.
Her workout includes performing two sets of at least 20 repetitions on each of the 17 pieces of gym equipment. She then goes upstairs and rides the stationary bicycle for 30 minutes. She has been coming to the base fitness center for more than 20 years and has no plans of stopping any time soon.
Oh, by the way, Willie Mae Neely is 80 years old.
She said that, in addition to working out at the gym, she takes care of a very moderate sized garden in her back yard. She grows mustard and collard greens, okra, green peppers, cucumbers, squash and cantaloupe. She also cans fruit, beans, peaches, green beans and tomatoes. And, she makes her own jelly and pickles.
“I have three deep freezers in my house and all three are full,” she said enthusiastically. “If anyone needs food, I can and will feed them,” she said.
She said that although she does eat healthy, she still likes to eat good foods like ice cream, pound cake and other baked goods.
“I maintain my body weight of 158 pounds and I try not let it get higher than that,” she said. “When I see it rising to 160 or more, I cut back on my eating and work out even harder at the gym.”
Neely said that being healthy enables her to be mobile and to get around so that she can do things she likes, like taking care of her husband and helping to raise her 12-year-old grandson.
“I have buried quite a few of my family members," Neely said. “I took care of my son for eight months when he had a tumor on his brain and cancer on both lungs. He died in April 2004,” she said.
“Four months later, my husband had a heart attack. I have been taking care of him ever since.
“I also took on the responsibility of helping care for my grandson. He is a handfull, but I can handle him too," she said. “She is simply an amazing woman,” said 67-year-old retired Air Force member Tracy Nieser.
“There is a bunch of us senior citizens who come here to the gym three times a week to stay fit, but she is the main one who is always here, no matter what,” he said. “She and I swap recipes and she has a great sense of humor,” he said. “She is awesome.”
Echoing those statements, retired Air Force member Robert Radford, 53, said, “She is truly an inspiration. I just hope I’m in as good as shape as she is when I reach her age.”
Personal hair stylist and 20-year friend Robert Stencil said, “At age 80, there is nothing she cannot and will not do. She is one of the most outstanding senior citizens I have ever met in my life."
“Through God’s grace, I have been blessed with good health” she said. “I feel He wants me to use that good health to help others.
“I have been an active member of my church, 8th Street Baptist Church in Little Rock for over 50 years and the Lord has blessed me in many ways,” Neely said.
“As long as He enables me to get up every morning, take my walk, get my workout in at the gym and be able to take care of others, that’s what I will do,” she said smiling.
“She helps people at her church, she feeds strangers and she takes care of children or anyone who needs a helping hand.” Stencil added, “If there is such a thing as having a heart of gold, then she surely has it.”
Neely said that she does not want anything in return for the good deeds she does. She said that God is the reason she is able to do everything, so all of the praise and glory goes to him.
THE DROP ZONE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT will take ads by phone from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 982-9421, or you may mail your ad to 404 Graham Rd., Jacksonville, AR 72078. You may also email them to dropzoneclassifieds@arkansasleader.com Deadline to advertise in Friday issue is 5 p.m. Tuesday.
MEN'S BASEBALL league base team. Looking for players. Contact George DiBello. Work 743-4815, home 605-9272. Practice starts Saturday, 3 March 2/16
THRIFT SHOP open to the public. MWF, 10 am to 2 pm, first Saturday monthly. Great bargains. All revenues used to support mission. Volunteers and donations welcome. Jacksonville Care Channel, 201 Elm, 982-4647.
ALLIED REV Group Inc. is hereby offering classes in Phlebotany and certification. Medical billing and coding. Clinical hypnosis. Reduce weight. Hurry up-Limited Seat only. Call 982-3517.*
COOKIE SWAP: Everyone is invited. 101 Maryland. July 15, 2007 @ 2:00pm. Please contact Amy @ 501-542-4779 or Amm_117@yahoo.com for details. Come and make new friends!
YARD SALES
AFTER YOUR YARD SALE, bring your leftover donations to TKO's Thrift Shop for Needy & Homeless People! TAX DEDUCTIBLE. 515 South James, Jacksonville (open 10-4 except Wed. & Sun.) &1212 South 2nd, Cabot (10-4 Tues.- Sat.) Volunteers needed! SUPPORT OUR CHARITY BINGO. (501) 773-7712
GARAGE SALE: Kids toys, furniture, clothes & more. 115 Coty Court, Jacksonville, 7 am til ? Sat., June 30th.
GARAGE SALE- 141 Birchwood Circle, Cabot. 7-12, Saturday, June 30th.
YARD SALE- Friday, June 29th at 5802 Batesville Pike NLR. 8:00 - 3:00 Lots of items for everyone.
PCS Sale! DVDs, books, baby stuff, clothes, small furniture, toys. Too much to list. 202 Delaware Cir. 30 Jun - 1 Jul 8am-??
GARAGE SALE - Saturday, June 30, 2007. 7:30am-1:00pm. 72 Magness Creek Drive, Cabot. Baby items, furniture, clothes, miscellaneous items.
HELP WANTED
ARE YOU from Miami? Military member needs reliable person to drive car from Miami to Little Rock in July. Contact Scott for details. 501-628-4237.
JANITORIAL. Part-time positions available in Vilonia and Beebe areas. Top pay and medical insurance. Background check will be required. Call 501-791-2900 or 1-800-791-2902 Mon-Fri. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. *
HORSES
HORSES: Lucky Acres Boarding Stable, TLC for your horse, box stalls and paddocks, clean pastures, indoor and outdoor arenas, riding instruction and training program. Dressage our speciatly. (501) 988-2458.*
PETS
FREE TO good home, 2 kittens, black. 1 boy & 1 girl. 501-607-5490.
LOST GREY cat with white on nose and under chin. Neutered male. Friendly. Skittish of males. Missing in Ward Area on May 1st. Contact 992-5294 with any information.
2yr. old ferret with large cage and all supplies. Has all shots and scent gland removed. Friendly and cute. Free to good home. (501)554-4181
FREE black Lab/golden retriever to good home. Angel is 8 months old and current on all shots. Call 501-796-3898 if interested.
FREE KITTENS 8 weeks old 4 white 2 white and black. call anytime (210)296-6932 or (501)773-3717.
FREE ADORABLE Kittens! 5 weeks old. Ready to go. Multi color striped. Really Cute!! Ward Area 501-259-6993.
COCKATOO- Male triton, beautiful, talks, in excellent cond., 12 yrs. young. $600. Cabot. 843-8024
FREE TO A good home: half springer Spaniel & half golden retriever, 6 male 2 female, 7 1/2 wks old, 1st set of shots, have been wormed. 501-849-2928 or 501-358-0077
FREE ADORABLE Kittens! 7 weeks old. Litter box trained,flea free. Ready to go. Multi color striped. Really Cute!! 501-259-6993
FURNITURE
COUCH WITH recliners on each end, coffee table, 2 end tables $175.00. Kitchen table with glass tabletop and 4 rolling chairs $125.00. All in very good condition. Call 501-843-5501.
SECTIONAL - 6 months old $650; black teak wood dining table w/ six chairs & 2 leaves $450. All less than 1 yr old. Call 501-796-3898.
BEDROOM FOR sale, 4 drawer chest, 5 drawer armoire, matches 2 drawer night stand, if interested call 240-285-4749.
CHINA HUTCH, light oak, 3 drawers, 3 glass doors, mirror, two lights. $200. Nice. 352-7016 on base. PCSing.
NEUTRAL COLORED couch, loveseat, coffee & 2 end tables, $300. Good cond. 850-855-6866.
CORNER desk w/ Hutch, Dark Honey in color. Less than a year old, $50 obo. Jacksonville 501.985.5634
BLACK Metal Futon with Mattress-$75 OBO Living room set, paid -$1800, selling for only $400, oversized chair, ottoman, couch and loveseat. Wood Dining room set, 4 chairs - $150. Call Simone 501-240-8112.
ITALIAN Microfiber couch, dark blue, less than 2 years old. Made and purchased in Italy, perfect condition. Paid 600 Euro ($830), asking $550. Includes extra material. Recliner chair. Navy blue, less than 2 years old. $125. 731-3737
SHOPPING FOR FURNITURE! Warehouse Furniture in Beebe is the largest furniture store in 5 surrounding counties. Ashley, Bassett, Lane, La-z-boy factory direct. 882-6638.*
LA-Z-BOY, LANE & Ashley recliners all at factory discount prices. Large microfiber recliners starting at $299.00 payments as low as $12.00 per month. Warehouse Furniture Beebe 882-6638.*
WAREHOUSE FURNITURE in Beebe does custom picture framing too meet all your needs. Largest display of framed art in Arkansas. Discount pricing! 1/2 price sale on select inventory! 882-6638*
ASHLEY FURNITURE Factory Direct, Ashley sofa's starting at $399.00. Payments as low as $15.00 per month. Warehouse Furniture Beebe. 882-6638*
SHOPPING for furniture? Get the lowest prices possible! Warehouse Furniture in Beebe will meet or beat any advertised price on exact brand and model. Recliners low as $239.00. 882-6638*
HOWARD MILLER Grandfather Clocks at 1/2 manufacturers retail price! Warehouse Furniture Beebe, 882-6638.*
NEED A NEW MATTRESS? Memory foam Mattress sets- Full Set $499.00, Queen Set $599.00, King Set $699.00. Warehouse Furniture 882-6638.*
NEED FURNITURE? Oak pedestal dining table with leaf, 4 press back chairs. Retail $499.00 Special $329.00. Warehouse Furniture Beebe. 882-6638*
NEED FURNITURE? Farmhouse Dining Table with 4 matching chairs. Retail Value $499.00 Special Pricing $369.00 Warehouse Furniture Beebe. 882-6638*
SHOPPING FOR NEW Furniture? Warehouse Furniture in Beebe is your factory direct source for La-z-boy, Lane, Bassett, Ashley all at discount prices! Lowest prices in Arkansas. 882-6638*
RECLINERS $299.00, Sofa's $399.00, 5 pc. Dining sets $329.00, 5 pc. Bedroom by Ashley $699.00 Warehouse Furniture Beebe 882-6638. Largest store in 5 counties.*
TRADE IN- Need new furniture? - Trade your old furniture in at Warehouse Furniture in Beebe! -0- Interest 1 full yr. 882-6638*
DON'T THROW your old furniture away! Trade it in! Warehouse Furniture in Beebe will allow you a trade in on new furniture! La-z-boy, Ashley, Bassett, Lane, low payments! 882-6638*
TRADE YOUR OLD FURNITURE for new! Warehouse Furniture in Beebe will come and look at your old furniture in on trade for new! Financing available! 882-6638*
SHOPPING FOR New Furniture? Trade in your old for new at the largest furniture store in 5 surrounding counties! Warehouse Furniture in Beebe 882-6638.*
WHY SHOP ELSEWHERE, when you can trade your old furniture in at Warehouse Furniture in Beebe! Ashley, Lane, La-z-boy, Bassett factory direct discount prices! 882-6638*
SUEDE COUCH AND CHAISE LOUNGE, light brown, excellent condition, a steal for $350! Call 501-412-0063.
DORA the Explorer toddler bed for sale. $25. Call 605-8005.
ARMOIRE, solid wood, cherry finish, Queen Anne style w/one storage drawer. Fits TV up to 38 inches. Excellent condition. $350. Cabot area. 843-8024.
CORNER Computer desk with one file drawer $50. 870-405-2439
WHIRLPOOL Washer and dryer for sale 125 for both. Both run good, bought new ones. Call after 5:00 pm. Phone number 501-247-3726.
ASHLEY sofa, 1yr old, red and gold with nail head accents. $375 Cabot 628-4150
BLACK METAL bunk bed, twin/full combo. $50 or $75 with full mattress. Call 988-9722.
BEAUTIFUL formal dining room set; includes table, 6 chairs (cream colored cloth seats) and 2-piece hutch. Good quality, great shape, walnut finish. Central Cabot. First $500. 843-9055/628-4765.
RECTANGULAR (42" x 68") glass top patio table with six chairs. Excellent shape, although chair pads need cleaning. Moving, must sell. First $100.00. Central Cabot. 843-9055/628-4765.
COFFEE TABLE and two end tables solid oak, MSTA $150.00. Couch reclines, love seat rocks and reclines excellent condition $150.00. 412-2855
LOST & FOUND
LOST grey/brown tabby with dark stripes. Neutered male. Friendly. Missing in Ward Area on May 1st. Contact 992-5294 with any information.
WANTED
COLLECTOR buying older board war games. Avalon Hill, SPI, GDW...etc. Call 501-454-8762.
WANTED: Moving boxes. Please call 843-9055 or 425-1566.
BABYSITTER, needed for 2 toddlers, good summer job for mature responsible Junior or Senior; must have transportation. Call 247-8130.
NEED outdoor toddler toys, race car twin bed, playhouse etc.. reasonable sale or giveaway. Call 247-8130.
WANTED: soccer players wanted to play on base, all levels welcome. Once or twice a week. Contact at chaconmitre@yahoo.com
WANTED: Need outdoor toddler toys, race car twin bed, playhouse etc.. reasonable sale or giveaway. Call 247-8130.
WANTED: BabySitter, needed for 2 toddlers in Jacksonville, good summer job for mature responsible Junior or Senior; must have transportation. Call 247-8130.
ITEMS FOR SALE
BOSE SOUNDBOCK fits all types of iPods. Brand new condition, comes with remote $200 obo. If interested call 240-285-0910.
PORTABLE dishwasher, like new $200 - Infinity SM155 speakers; $100 ea. - microwave ovens; $20 ea. - baby exersaucer; $40 - baby/women's clothes; $1 ea. - mtn bike $50 - oak T.V trays set (4); $40 all excel cond. Call 501-983-4932.
DISHWASHER GE built in. White, multi cycle, ex condition. $75.00. 985-0599 Jax. lv msg.
2 SEASON passes to Wild River Country, valued at $144.28 will sell for $125.00. Call 501-772-2257 leave message.
2 COMPAQ desktop computers with 15 inch monitor all for $25. Call 960-4791.
GIRLS SMALL bike w/ training wheels - $10; Inflatable pool w/ cover - 8ft wide by 8ft wide by 16in. high -$12. 983-0037.
DEAN 5-string fretless bass guitar, $225. Has new Rotosound strings and gigbag. Call 988-9821.
ASHDOWN MAG300 Bass Amplifier, $450. Absolutely awesome sound, but 300 watts of power is too loud for neighbors. Call 988-9821.
2 COMPAQ desktop computers with 15 inch monitor all for $25. Call 960-4791.
COMPUTER PARTS: 2 desktop computers, a 15 inch CRT monitor, speakers, extra cd-rom drive and a 64mb NVIDIA PCI video card new in box. All for $50 call 960-4791.
NORDIC Track CX985 Elliptical. 1.5 yrs old. Over $700 new. Barely used $500 firm. 501-676-5313, if no answer pls lv msg.
TRIPLET infant stroller with bracket and seats, rocking chair, Neosure Formula, call 247-8130
2004 Lexus IS 300 41,000 mi Silver/black leather int., 5 spd, 6 disk cd changer, power everything $20,700 Contact Ken at (501)259-2313.
$750.00 1966 Impala 2 Door need complete restoration inside no motor. For more information call (501)605-0663 Ward , AR.
2000 HONDA Accord EX 2dr, White, 155k miles, sunroof, keyless, very good condition inside and out. $8000 (OBO) 870-547-3654 or (870) 904-7381.
2005, Cadillac CTS, Black, Wood grain, 42K miles, leather interior, great car, $20K- can't beat the price. Call 247-8130.
2003 Cadillac CTS, One time owner - 69,000, Bose stereo/with CD, nor star, new tires, Asking $18,000- or make a reasonable offer. 501-605-3073/ Wayne Robinson
2003 SUZUKI VL800, many extras, 4,120 miles, $5,000.00. Call (501) 988-1118 leave msg if no answer.
1994 GMC SIERRA, 6.5L Turbo Diesal, 267,000 miles, $3,700.00. Call (501) 988-1118 leave msg if no answer.
1994 ISUZU RODEO 4WD, V6, Great service history, Clean, New A/C, 143K Miles; $2,000. CALL 843-7633.
2004 YAMAHA V-Star 650 Motorcycle, less than 1000 miles, windshield, Black Chrome-$4500. OBO 231-3914
2005 VULCAN Classic 1600, windshield, saddlebags, floor boards, Black and Chrome, 4700 miles, Luggage Rack-$7750. OBO 231-3914
MUST SELL boat due to move! Fast fish and ski boat, fuel efficient 75HP Johnson outboard. Life vests, 3 new tires, new trailer, 2 fuel tanks, skis, fish finder, etc.... Was $3,600 now $3,000 or best offer. Call 425-7015.
HOUSES FOR RENT
3 AND 4 BR homes for rent in Cabot, starting at $700 per month. The Blackwood Team Realtors 501-843-0780. *
3 BR homes for rent, starting at $700. Call Century 21 Real Estate Unlimited at 501-843-4473 for details. *
CABOT 3 bedroom 2 Bath, office, fridge, washer/dryer, Central Heat & Air, large fenced yard with kennel. Pets allowed with deposit. $900 month & deposit. RE/MAX Real Estate Connection. 501-843-3067.*
JUNE SPECIAL - NO Application Fee! Deposit Only $87.50! Holding Fee Only $135! Call Overbrook Apartments (501) 758-3053 for details. No Appointment Necessary. Office hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30-5:30 & Sat. 9-1.*
For Rent: Newly built home, Magness Creek North, split plan, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1850 sq/ft, 2 car garage, $1,150.
DUPLEX-new-North Pulaski. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, all appliances including washer & dryer. All electric. Quiet country. $550 month, $250 deposit. (501) 413-9876 *
3 BEDROOM HOUSE, close to Air Force Base. Good neighborhood. Available now! $525 month. Call 982-4257.*
2 1/2 miles north of LRAFB. 2 Bedroom (in triplex). Washer/ dryer connections. Kitchen appliances provided. All bills paid except for electricity. References needed. $500 month, $200 deposit. (501) 988-4782
FOR RENT: Spacious newly built home, 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1850 sq. ft., split floor plan. Fenced yard, 2 car garage. $1,150.00 per month. Magness Creek North, Cabot. Call Tony (501) 779-0049.
EXTREMELY NICE! Cabot 3 Bedroom 2 Baths, 16x80 like new Mobile Home. New porches, decks & sidewalks. Beautiful country settings, quiet & private. Cute yard with trees & nature trails, landscaping in progress. Household water, dishwasher/range/refrigerator furnished. Washer/dryer connections. New 3 ton Heat & Air. Carpet &/or yard work negotiable. No Smoking/No Pets. References/background checked. Limit 3. Military welcome. Rent starting @ $600 month with $600 deposit & 1 year lease. Call Justice (501) 68-7190.
HOUSES FOR SALE
BUILDER SPECIAL: 3 & 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Homes in new subdivision. Cabot Schools. Approximately 1 acre. About 1800 sq. ft. Builder will pay closing costs. $159,000. Call Scott (501) 605-2195.*
FSBO: BEEBE- 1100 sq.ft., 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath, hardwood floors, large lot & storage building. New heat, air & roof in 2004. $69,900. Call (501) 882-0562 for appointment.*
FOUR BEDROOMS 2 baths, 1850 square feet, electric, Vilonia Schools, city water/sewer, 20 minutes from base, $146K. 501-796-4662 or 501-517-1029
FSBO- CABOT, Beautiful new home/ New subdivision-Lakewood, 2351 Lakeshore Lane, 10 minutes from LRAFB, 1/3 acre, corner lot, across from lake, 2390 sq. ft., 4/2 + bonus room. Dream kitchen- Kraft Maid cherry cabinets with corian & GE Profile stainless steel appliances. Large covered patio wired for Hot Tub! Make it your home today! $249,000. Call (501) 563-0420 or check it out @ www.2351lakeshore.com
This weekend at the courthouse square in Jasper, come celebrate Newton County’s title of “Elk Capital of Arkansas.” You will find quality artists, crafters, other vendors showcasing their wares, as well as nature seminars, wildlife displays, a fishing derby, lots of children’s activities, great entertainment, a brilliant fireworks display and the infamous Elk Permit Drawings. Fun for all ages! Admission is free; contact Nancy Atkinson or Patti Failing at (870) 446-2455 for more information or visit www.theozarkmountains.com.
Listen to the Bats
Every Monday evening this summer at dusk, until Aug. 27, park interpreter “Batman” Harry of Devil’s Den State Park will present a unique program were participants will learn what bat species live at the park. Then, with the aid of a bat detector, listen to their echolocation calls as they forage for their evening meal over the lake. Contact the park at (479) 761-3325 for starting times. Admission is free, meet at the swimming pool boat house to participate.
Montgomery County Front Porch Pickin’
The Montgomery County Arkansas Frontporch Stage and Possums Unlimited is hosting an acoustic jam sessions and free concerts every Saturday through Oct. 27 in Mt. Ida. Jams start at 3 p.m.; concerts start at 6:30 p.m. Country, bluegrass and gospel bands perform from the Frontporch Stage on the courthouse lawn. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy music by some of the best bands in Arkansas! Admission is free. For more information visit www.frontporchstage.org.
Bull Shoals-White River State Park Programs
Experience the resources of Bull Shoals-White River State Park with an interpreter as your guide. Now through October, park interpreters offer daily guided trail walks, demonstrations, trout fishing seminars, evening programs and lake and river cruises. Contact the park at (870) 445-3629 for exact programs and times one week in advance. Admission is free, except for lake and river cruises. Cost for the lake cruises are $6.50 for adults and $3.50 for children ages 6-12. River cruises cost $10.
Cantata at First Church of the Nazarene
Sherwood First Church of the Nazarene, located on Hwy. 107 in Sherwood, will have a cantata called “songs of Faith and Freedom” during morning worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Vacation Bible school, “Tumbleweed Gulch – where God’s love changes everything,” will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 9-13.
Boating course tomorrow
The Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer a U.S. Coast Guard “certified” America’s Boating Course tomorrow from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Gander Mountain in Sherwood. The cost of the course is $25. Students can register by calling Joe Zehler at 501-834-6993 or at the beginning of the class.
The 463rd MOS will have a change of command at 10 a.m. Monday at the Conference Center Ballroom. Reception immediately following. Dress is uniform of the day or business attire. Contact 2Lt Knieff at 987-7050 for more details.
Clinics closing at noon July 6
The 314th Medical Group clinics, offices and facilities will close at noon July 6 for the 314th Medical Operations Squadron change of commander. Normal hours will resume July 9. Contact Master Sgt. David Dague at 987-5477 for details.
School, sports physicals available
School and sports physicals are now available now for the upcoming school year. Only children enrolled with a 314th Medical Group provider will be seen for physicals; all other children will need to be seen by their primary care physicians. Call 987-8811 to schedule an appointment for the physical. Bring any necessary, school or sports-required forms to the appointment. Contact the pediatric clinic at 987-7245 for more information.
Legal office closure
The 314th Airlift Wing legal office will close at noon Tuesday. Normal hours will resume July 6.
CGOC fund-raiser
The Litlte Rock Company Grade Officers' Association is hosting a fund-raiser at CiCi's Pizza in Jacksonville from 5-8 p.m. tonight. The CGOC gets 10 percent of all sales.
Thrift shop closure
The thrift shop will be closed for the entire month of July for cleaning and restocking. The store will re-open Wednesday, Aug. 1. Contact Diana Cease at 988-1191 before the closure for details.
Transcript assistance offered
If you have not graduated from the Community College of the Air Force, request your local colleges send your transcripts to CCAF at Maxwell AFB for any classes you finished recently. Officers’ transcripts are sent to Wright Patterson AFB upon degree completion. If you have questions walk-in assistance is available 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon.-Thur. and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays, or call 987-3417 for an appointment with an education counselor for transcript assistance.
NAF job available
The following non-appropriated-fund job is available: Lodging, custodial worker, NA-02, flexible hours. For more information call 987-6440.
By Tech. Sgt. Mike Hammond Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Pride is alive and well in the U.S. Air Force. I never really doubted it, because it’s easy to see examples of pride in service every day: freshly pressed uniforms, shiny boots, good customs and courtesies.
But like an excited kid conquering the latest and greatest video game, I just like to see the next level sometimes.
I didn’t think I’d ever personally meet a weapons system but the participants in the 2007 SERE Challenge, June 11-14, were just that: a weapons system called “Guardian Angel.”
The Guardian Angels are Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape specialists; Pararescuemen; and Combat Rescue Officers. Thirty such individuals voluntarily subjected themselves to a rigorous competition that seemed to require superhuman strength and stamina.
As I stood on top of Calispell Peak, the tallest mountain in that area of Washington, and looked at a panoramic view of territory the likes of which I’d previously seen only in movies and pictures it would have been natural to focus on the breathtaking vista. But it was impossible to miss the more inspiring work going on as I covered the work of the Guardian Angels surrounding me.
In the early light of morning, I watched Senior Airman Gailin Manzonie dress his teammate’s simulated wounds, pick him up, and not simulate carrying him about 60 yards up to the snow covered summit for a helicopter medical evacuation. Later that day, I heard Staff Sgt. Michael Garcia talking his teammate through a spot of pure mental fatigue as they tied logs together to form a raft and cross frigid, murky pond water.
I witnessed a real-life example of the wingman concept when Staff Sgt. Steven Raethel refused to leave his fallen teammate behind. He would not finish the competition without Staff Sgt. Brandon Klein, who would have rather applied duct tape to his blistered feet (and later painfully remove half the bottom of his foot in peeling it off) than quit trying to complete the challenge.
I heard competitors say, "Outstanding," and "Eat up!" with smiling faces as event organizers handed out plates of "stew" – made from a collection of foul-smelling castoffs from the local butcher shop -- during an exercise to overcome food aversions. I watched them encourage Staff Sgt. Matthew Zimmer to choke down the last of the unpleasant concoction (with great effort) only to learn he still had a two-course dessert of mealworm and cockroach to chew on. Food aversion seemed the only obstacle that gave Sergeant Zimmer much trouble on his way to winning the challenge with his teammate, Sergeant Garcia.
I watched 30 Air Force members voluntarily trek (carrying ruck sacks weighing 60 pounds dry and heavier when wet) through 45-degree water, over hills and ridges thick with downed timber and undergrowth, and arrive, smiling, at the next checkpoint - only to learn what grueling tasks awaited them next. I heard Sergeant Raethel's enthusiasm when he said "You can't beat getting paid to work in the great outdoors!" right after he scaled a 70-foot rock face and prepared to trust his life to a rope and a knot in rappelling down the other side.
I heard poetry in a group of tough guys known for surviving in the wild and rescuing others in combat environments. Upon reaching the top of a ridgeline, Staff Sgt. Sergio Avalos channeled Robert Frost, saying "And miles to go before I sleep ... and miles to go before I sleep!"
Finally, I peered over the edge of a bottomless well of resolve when I saw a group of young officers and enlisted members put aside their blistered feet, sore muscles, and exhausted minds to still crank out dozens of pull-ups and hundreds of push-ups and sit-ups before picking their gear up for a six-mile ruck march around the base.
Pride is alive and well in the Air Force. Thanks to the inspirational dedication of the teams competing in the inaugural SERE Challenge, I finally got to see that next level.
TOP STORY >>Exercise lifts opportunities for success
By Tech. Sgt. Arlo Taylor 314th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Little Rock’s 2007 Air Mobility Command Rodeo team has been working out in the hot Arkansas sun in preparation for the event’s Fit to Fight competition at McChord AFB Wash., because they are going to be carrying home a bunch of trophies. The Fit to Fight competition consists of the Rodeo team chief plus nine randomly selected team members to be tested on a 1.5 mile run, sit-ups and push-ups much like the Air Force fitness test.
Little Rock’s team has been getting ready for the events’ physical fitness competition with weekly team workouts. Little Rock’s Logistics Readiness Team has been tuning up for the competitions with rucksack marches twice a week in addition to team workouts focusing on the 1.5 mile run, sit-ups and push-ups.
“Rodeo requires stamina and we’re breaking up our workouts a little bit so we don’t get burned out,” said Staff Sgt. Lance Beaver, 314th Logistics Readiness Squadron.
“Everybody’s trying to get their stamina up. It’s about getting everyone up to the same speed, because it doesn’t matter who is the fastest or slowest. Your time doesn’t stop until the last person crosses the finish line. So we try to keep everyone at the same pace so we can finish at the same time.”
“It’s helped our teamwork also…everybody’s gotten a little closer,” said Sergeant Beaver.
The veteran of the 2005 championship Rodeo team said the stamina team members are sweating to build now will reap dividends at McChord. “You have to be on top of your game, because everything is fast-paced and timed,” Sergeant Beaver said.
“It’s requires a lot of attention to detail. When you get tired, you can get lax, but with good stamina you are able to deliver your top performance.”
The competition focuses on readiness, and features airdrop, air refueling, and other events showcasing security forces, aerial port, maintenance and aeromedical evacuation personnel.
There are 45 U.S. teams, including three from the Marine Corps and one from the Coast Guard, as well as international competitors from Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Egypt, Germany, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.
Nineteen other countries are sending observer teams.
TOP STORY >>Airlift upgrades possible for tactical workhorse
By Airman 1st Class Steele Britton 314th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The latest in modifications for the Air Force’s tactical workhorse, the C-130 Hercules, is set to debut with the installation of an improved landing gear, carbon brakes and a new anti-skid system.
A team of engineers and specialists from the 463rd Airlift Group here, Hill AFB, Utah, and Headquarters Air Mobility Command, spent three days recently discussing possible modifications and experimenting with braking systems on 21 different aircraft here.
The improvements will benefit the Air Force with a $250 million savings over the lifetime of the anti-skid system. The projected time-frame to begin this improvement is 2010 with a completion date of 2013.
“The current brakes can handle approximately 200 landings, but with the new system the C-130s will be able to land safely approximately 2,000 times,” said Master Sgt. Kurt Hinman, AMC aircraft hydraulics system manager.
“The wheels will have a longer life; maintenance Airmen won’t have to change systems as often and brake-fires will be greatly reduced. All of these benefits save the Air Force time and money in the long run," Hinman said.
“I have been with the team working on the project for about a year now and I see a high priority on this because the current system is the second oldest system in the C-130 right now,” said Jeremy Goldin, an anti-skid engineer from Hill AFB.
Approximately 600 aircraft will be a part of this improvement, according to Tech. Sgt. Mark Williams, 463rd AG anti-skid team leader.
Knowing that the project isn’t through the complete approval process, the installation won’t come for a few years, said Sgt. Williams; however this is one of the first steps in improving the maintenance side of operations, he said.
Editor’s Note: This is part one of a three part series focusing on deployment readiness.
Are you ready to deploy tomorrow? You should be. We are a highly mobile and deployable Air Force. You wouldn’t deploy without your M-16 or M-9, so don’t deploy without being prepared. This means having yourself, your family, and your professional skills in line.
Ready to fight means consistently participating in a fitness routine. Physical fitness is not something you should rely on gaining through group P.T. but instead something that is a personal responsibility.
It is important to realize that passing the annual fitness test is not the Air Force fitness goal. To successfully boost fitness levels, we must all make regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle a part of our daily regimen. Maintaining a lifestyle of healthy living and physical fitness also helps reduce the risk of injuries and therefore helps increase the readiness of our Airmen. Preparing for deployment means that your family is ready for you to deploy as well. Have a plan ahead of time for child care, your finances, and take the time to educate your family on the resources they have at Little Rock.
Your squadron commanders, First Shirts, spouses clubs, and family readiness center are all resources for your family members while you are deployed. It’s also useful to have a plan for staying in touch while away and giving your family realistic expectations about how often you will be able to communicate based on your job and deployed location.
Ensure that your professional skills are sharp. Executing the same job in wartime, in a stressful environment brings new challenges. Staying sharp while at home helps to ensure success on the job while deployed.
While we would never want a mishap at home, you can ensure that the stakes are even greater while deployed. You can make the most of your deployment by finding ways to develop yourself professionally while away. Take college courses online or sign up for Squadron Officer School by correspondence. Find some time for some professional reading. Above all, be ready to fight!
THE DROP ZONE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT will take ads by phone from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 982-9421, or you may mail your ad to 404 Graham Rd., Jacksonville, AR 72078. You may also email them to dropzoneclassifieds@arkansasleader.com Deadline to advertise in Friday issue is 5 p.m. Tuesday.
MEN'S BASEBALL league base team. Looking for players. Contact George DiBello. Work 743-4815, home 605-9272. Practice starts Saturday, 3 March 2/16
THRIFT SHOP open to the public. MWF, 10 am to 2 pm, first Saturday monthly. Great bargains. All revenues used to support mission. Volunteers and donations welcome. Jacksonville Care Channel, 201 Elm, 982-4647.
CHILD CARE opening, minimal slots available. Call Kim 501-676-6088.
ALLIED REV Group Inc. is hereby offering classes in Phlebotany and certification. Medical billing and coding. Clinical hypnosis. Reduce weight. Hurry up-Limited Seat only. Call 982-3517.*
YARD SALES
MOVING SALE - 117 Mayfair (off W. Kiehl), Sherwood. Lots of clothes - name brands, furniture, household items. Everything cheap! June 22-23, 7-11AM.
MOVING SALE - Sat - Sun, June 23 - 24, 7am - 2pm at 1503 Pine Crest Dr. Jacksonville off S. Eastern.
ARE YOU from Miami? Military member needs reliable person to drive car from Miami to Little Rock in July. Contact Scott for details. 501-628-4237.
SALES MANAGER & Sales People needed for selling puppies at Arky Barky. Must have sales experience. P/T or F/T. Apply in person at Arky Barky in Jacksonville, next to Lowes. Ask for Pat. *
JANITORIAL. Part-time positions available in Vilonia and Beebe areas. Top pay and medical insurance. Background check will be required. Call 501-791-2900 or 1-800-791-2902 Mon-Fri. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. *
DATA ENTRY POSITIONS- Full or part time direct hires. Requires minimum of 11,000 key strokes. For more information or apt. call 501-392-1500 or toll free 866-538-1500.*
CDL DRIVERS-Class A-Local and same day runs. Sunday thru Thursday, 2nd shift. Clean MVR, clean background. Perfect candidate lives in or around Pine Bluff. For more information or apt. call 501-392-1500 or toll free 866-538-1500.*
ZELLA'S TRASH Service is Now Hiring Full Time Positions for growing Lonoke County Trash Service. Experienced Drivers and Pickers are encouraged to apply by calling 501-843-5551.*
HORSES
HORSES: Lucky Acres Boarding Stable, TLC for your horse, box stalls and paddocks, clean pastures, indoor and outdoor arenas, riding instruction and training program. Dressage our speciatly. (501) 988-2458.*
PETS
1 YOUNG dachshund with all it's shots, free to good loving home. Loves children and cuddling. Not registered. Call Kim @ 501-676-6088.
FREE TO Good Home, 1 1/2 yr old Female Beagle Mix, Spaded & up to date on shots, Good with kids, 501-255-6736.
FREE TO good home, 2 kittens, black. 1 boy & 1 girl. 501-607-5490.
LOST GREY cat with white on nose and under chin. Neutered male. Friendly. Skittish of males. Missing in Ward Area on May 1st. Contact 992-5294 with any information.
2yr. old ferret with large cage and all supplies. Has all shots and scent gland removed. Friendly and cute. Free to good home. (501)554-4181
FREE black Lab/golden retriever to good home. Angel is 8 months old and current on all shots. Call 501-796-3898 if interested.
FREE KITTENS 8 weeks old 4 white 2 white and black. call anytime (210)296-6932 or (501)773-3717.
FREE ADORABLE Kittens! 5 weeks old. Ready to go. Multi color striped. Really Cute!! Ward Area 501-259-6993.
SHELTIE PUPPIES, 5 wks old. $300.00 each, mom and dad sheltie $175.00 each or $300.00 for both. Registered. Call James at 941-9975.*
FURNITURE
COUCH WITH recliners on each end, coffee table, 2 end tables $175.00. Kitchen table with glass tabletop and 4 rolling chairs $125.00. All in very good condition. Call 501-843-5501.
SECTIONAL - 6 months old $650; black teak wood dining table w/ six chairs & 2 leaves $450. All less than 1 yr old. Call 501-796-3898.
KENMORE COLD spot refrigerator, excellent cond. Less than 4 years old, $250 obo. Leather couch & loveseat, no tears. $250 obo. 658-9413.
COFFEE TABLE and two end tables solid oak, MSTA $150.00. Couch reclines, love seat rocks and reclines. Excellent condition $150.00. 412-2855
UPRIGHT Freezer, about 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Good condition. Asking $50.00. 412-2855
FURNITURE- King size bedroom set- hdbrd/ftbrd, mattresses, large dresser, two night stands. Light oak, like new, beautiful. $750. Call after 4pm. 940-3415
BEDROOM FOR sale, 4 drawer chest, 5 drawer armoire, matches 2 drawer night stand, if interested call 240-285-4749.
CHINA HUTCH, light oak, 3 drawers, 3 glass doors, mirror, two lights. $200. Nice. 352-7016 on base. PCSing.
NEUTRAL COLORED couch, loveseat, coffee & 2 end tables, $300. Good cond. 850-855-6866.
CORNER desk w/ Hutch, Dark Honey in color. Less than a year old, $50 obo. Jacksonville 501.985.5634
BLACK Metal Futon with Mattress-$75 OBO Living room set, paid -$1800, selling for only $400, oversized chair, ottoman, couch and loveseat. Wood Dining room set, 4 chairs - $150. Call Simone 501-240-8112.
ITALIAN Microfiber couch, dark blue, less than 2 years old. Made and purchased in Italy, perfect condition. Paid 600 Euro ($830), asking $550. Includes extra material. Recliner chair. Navy blue, less than 2 years old. $125. 731-3737
SHOPPING FOR FURNITURE! Warehouse Furniture in Beebe is the largest furniture store in 5 surrounding counties. Ashley, Bassett, Lane, La-z-boy factory direct. 882-6638.*
LA-Z-BOY, LANE & Ashley recliners all at factory discount prices. Large microfiber recliners starting at $299.00 payments as low as $12.00 per month. Warehouse Furniture Beebe 882-6638.*
WAREHOUSE FURNITURE in Beebe does custom picture framing too meet all your needs. Largest display of framed art in Arkansas. Discount pricing! 1/2 price sale on select inventory! 882-6638*
ASHLEY FURNITURE Factory Direct, Ashley sofa's starting at $399.00. Payments as low as $15.00 per month. Warehouse Furniture Beebe. 882-6638*
SHOPPING for furniture? Get the lowest prices possible! Warehouse Furniture in Beebe will meet or beat any advertised price on exact brand and model. Recliners low as $239.00. 882-6638*
HOWARD MILLER Grandfather Clocks at 1/2 manufacturers retail price! Warehouse Furniture Beebe, 882-6638.*
NEED A NEW MATTRESS? Memory foam Mattress sets- Full Set $499.00, Queen Set $599.00, King Set $699.00. Warehouse Furniture 882-6638.*
NEED FURNITURE? Oak pedestal dining table with leaf, 4 press back chairs. Retail $499.00 Special $329.00. Warehouse Furniture Beebe. 882-6638*
NEED FURNITURE? Farmhouse Dining Table with 4 matching chairs. Retail Value $499.00 Special Pricing $369.00 Warehouse Furniture Beebe. 882-6638*
SHOPPING FOR NEW Furniture? Warehouse Furniture in Beebe is your factory direct source for La-z-boy, Lane, Bassett, Ashley all at discount prices! Lowest prices in Arkansas. 882-6638*
RECLINERS $299.00, Sofa's $399.00, 5 pc. Dining sets $329.00, 5 pc. Bedroom by Ashley $699.00 Warehouse Furniture Beebe 882-6638. Largest store in 5 counties.*
TRADE IN- Need new furniture? - Trade your old furniture in at Warehouse Furniture in Beebe! -0- Interest 1 full yr. 882-6638*
DON'T THROW your old furniture away! Trade it in! Warehouse Furniture in Beebe will allow you a trade in on new furniture! La-z-boy, Ashley, Bassett, Lane, low payments! 882-6638*
TRADE YOUR OLD FURNITURE for new! Warehouse Furniture in Beebe will come and look at your old furniture in on trade for new! Financing available! 882-6638*
SHOPPING FOR New Furniture? Trade in your old for new at the largest furniture store in 5 surrounding counties! Warehouse Furniture in Beebe 882-6638.*
WHY SHOP ELSEWHERE, when you can trade your old furniture in at Warehouse Furniture in Beebe! Ashley, Lane, La-z-boy, Bassett factory direct discount prices! 882-6638*
SUEDE COUCH AND CHAISE LOUNGE, light brown, excellent condition, a steal for $350! Call 501-412-0063.
DORA the Explorer toddler bed for sale. $25. Call 605-8005.
LOST & FOUND
FOUND: MALE kitty found at St. Judes Catholic Church on May 24. Call 941-7800 to identify.
LOST grey/brown tabby with dark stripes. Neutered male. Friendly. Missing in Ward Area on May 1st. Contact 992-5294 with any information.
WANTED
WANTED: BABYSITTER needed, reliable mature adult to care for toddlers, full time, must have transportation. Call 247-8130 good summer job. Also for a Senior.
WANTED: BabySitter, needed for 2 toddlers, good summer job for mature responsible Junior or Senior; must have transportation. Call 247-8130.
COLLECTOR buying older board war games. Avalon Hill, SPI, GDW...etc. Call 501-454-8762.
WANTED: Moving boxes. Please call 843-9055 or 425-1566.
BABYSITTER, needed for 2 toddlers, good summer job for mature responsible Junior or Senior; must have transportation. Call 247-8130.
NEED outdoor toddler toys, race car twin bed, playhouse etc.. reasonable sale or giveaway. Call 247-8130.
WANTED: soccer players wanted to play on base, all levels welcome. Once or twice a week. Contact at chaconmitre@yahoo.com
WANTED: Need outdoor toddler toys, race car twin bed, playhouse etc.. reasonable sale or giveaway. Call 247-8130.
WANTED: BabySitter, needed for 2 toddlers in Jacksonville, good summer job for mature responsible Junior or Senior; must have transportation. Call 247-8130.
ITEMS FOR SALE
OUTDOOR toys for twin toddlers, Little Tykes, push cars, jumpers, slides at reasonable price or give away. Call 247-8130.
MOVING BOXES; used OK; will break down and haul. 501-843-9055/501-425-1566
CASIO Portable Piano w/bench used twice. Still new and in excellent shape! Asking $150.00. 412-2855
WASHING MACHINE- Whirlpool HD Large Capacity. Old but works great. $100.00. Cell 314-623-9122.
PING ZING 2 3-pw irons. Excellent shape with new ping grips. $250, Medicus dual-hinged 5 iron $50. Call 960-4791.
GUITAR and AMP Fender guitar/with case and Crate AMP/Twin Crate Custom L 12" speakers, 120 watts RMS, comes with distortion pedal. $400. (501)259-6198.
INFLATABLE POOL w/ cover - 8ft wide by 8ft wide by 16in. high-$12; 983-0037.
PS2 w/ 7 games, 2 controllers and 1 memory card, $150. 27" color tv $75, 19" color tv w/ wall mount $60, both w/ remotes. 600 watt surround sound system $75. 276-389-9124
PORCH/lawn swing w/ matching table and chairs set $75, swing set, $50. U-Haul please. 940-3415
DEAN 5-string fretless bass guitar, $225. Has new Rotosound strings and gigbag. Call 988-9821.
ASHDOWN MAG300 Bass Amplifier, $450. Absolutely awesome sound, but 300 watts of power is too loud for neighbors. Call 988-9821.
BOSE SOUNDBOCK fits all types of iPods. Brand new condition, comes with remote $200 obo. If interested call 240-285-0910.
PORTABLE dishwasher, like new $200 - Infinity SM155 speakers; $100 ea. - microwave ovens; $20 ea. - baby exersaucer; $40 - baby/women's clothes; $1 ea. - mtn bike $50 - oak T.V trays set (4); $40 all excel cond. Call 501-983-4932.
DISHWASHER GE built in. White, multi cycle, ex condition. $75.00. 985-0599 Jax. lv msg.
2 SEASON passes to Wild River Country, valued at $144.28 will sell for $125.00. Call 501-772-2257 leave message.
2 COMPAQ desktop computers with 15 inch monitor all for $25. Call 960-4791.
GIRLS SMALL bike w/ training wheels - $10; Inflatable pool w/ cover - 8ft wide by 8ft wide by 16in. high -$12. 983-0037.
DEAN 5-string fretless bass guitar, $225. Has new Rotosound strings and gigbag. Call 988-9821.
ASHDOWN MAG300 Bass Amplifier, $450. Absolutely awesome sound, but 300 watts of power is too loud for neighbors. Call 988-9821.
2 COMPAQ desktop computers with 15 inch monitor all for $25. Call 960-4791.
COMPUTER PARTS: 2 desktop computers, a 15 inch CRT monitor, speakers, extra cd-rom drive and a 64mb NVIDIA PCI video card new in box. All for $50 call 960-4791.
NORDIC Track CX985 Elliptical. 1.5 yrs old. Over $700 new. Barely used $500 firm. 501-676-5313, if no answer pls lv msg.
TRIPLET infant stroller with bracket and seats, rocking chair, Neosure Formula, call 247-8130
LAWN & FARM EQUIPMENT
2001 MURRAY riding mower, 38" w/ or w/out bagger, serviced last year. Moving, need to sell. Runs well. No problems. $275 obo. 276-389-9124.
2002 Craftsman riding mower, 42 inch cut, 16.9 Briggs and Stratton engine. $450.00. Moving overseas must sell. 412-2855
21" MTD 4.5HP pushmower (barely used) ($125), TORO leave blower ($25), GrassHog Elec/Weedeater ($25), or all 3 for $150. Contact Greg at (501) 940-7282
AUTOS/ACCESSORIES
2000 CHEVY Silverado, 4 door, extended cab, bed liner, bed canvas cover,wheel trim, bug guard, cd player, white exterior w/ grey interior, $12000 obo. 982-9018 after 6 pm.
2004 Lexus IS 300 41,000 mi Silver/black leather int., 5 spd, 6 disk cd changer, power everything $20,700 Contact Ken at (501)259-2313.
$750.00 1966 Impala 2 Door need complete restoration inside no motor. For more information call (501)605-0663 Ward , AR.
2000 HONDA Accord EX 2dr, White, 155k miles, sunroof, keyless, very good condition inside and out. $8000 (OBO) 870-547-3654 or (870) 904-7381.
2005, Cadillac CTS, Black, Wood grain, 42K miles, leather interior, great car, $20K- can't beat the price. Call 247-8130.
2003 Cadillac CTS, One time owner - 69,000, Bose stereo/with CD, nor star, new tires, Asking $18,000- or make a reasonable offer. 501-605-3073/ Wayne Robinson
2003 SUZUKI VL800, many extras, 4,120 miles, $5,000.00. Call (501) 988-1118 leave msg if no answer.
1994 GMC SIERRA, 6.5L Turbo Diesal, 267,000 miles, $3,700.00. Call (501) 988-1118 leave msg if no answer.
1994 ISUZU RODEO 4WD, V6, Great service history, Clean, New A/C, 143K Miles; $2,000. CALL 843-7633.
PAIR of 1998 Kawasaki 750 sea do's, excellent condition with trailer, two seaters, just serviced for summer. Moving to Germany must go. 412-2855.
2006 POLARIS 700 ATV, Mint condition, true AWD, 222 miles with 29 hrs, comes with Onyx 5x8 tilt trailer, gun boot and Polaris full face helmet. PCSing must sell. Asking $6000.00 Call Russ at 366-0954.
1974 HD sporster parts or partial bike, 1000cc, have title 217-823-2183 ask for Mark
BASS BOAT King Fisher w/90HP Johnson, trolling motor, fish finder RUNS GREAT 3 life jackets included Must sell $3500 983-1993
2004 HONDA Shadow Sabre 1100 factory paint, black w/ grey ghost flames, $5900. Ask for Victor at 501-352-7586.
1997 HARLEY DAVIDSON Fatboy: Platinum silver on black, lots of chrome, under 2,500 miles! Excellent condition. $12,500. Call 773-3301.
1994 SUZUKI Intruder 1400, 29,000 miles, needs battery, $1,500.00. Call (501) 988-1118 leave msg if no answer.
30' CAMPER, $18K, used 2 times, brand new. Call 985-5680 and leave message.
2001 LARSON 210LXI with 100 hrs- only $21,000. 5.0 L V8 EFI Volvo engine. 'U' shape seating w/ stowable table, swim platform ski's, tub, life jackets, ropes, knee board, dual batteries, AM/FM cd stereo, bimini top, ez load trailer w/ dual axle & hyd. brakes. Call 501-231-0286.
COACHMAN 1994 Santara MH, 29' sleeps 5, twin beds in back, lots of cabinets, 38K miles, self conained, $13,500.00 843-7338.
HOUSES FOR RENT
3 AND 4 BR homes for rent in Cabot, starting at $700 per month. The Blackwood Team Realtors 501-843-0780. *
3 BR homes for rent, starting at $700. Call Century 21 Real Estate Unlimited at 501-843-4473 for details. *
FOR RENT in Ward: 3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath duplex, all electric, washer/dryer connections, $575 month and $325 deposit. No pets. No smoking. Available now. Call (501) 590-0538.*
CABOT 3 bedroom 2 Bath, office, fridge, washer/dryer, Central Heat & Air, large fenced yard with kennel. Pets allowed with deposit. $900 month & deposit. RE/MAX Real Estate Connection. 501-843-3067.*
FOR RENT in Cabot. 4 Bedroom 2 Bath home near Central Elementary, on cul-de-sac, with large backyard. $670 month, $500 deposit. Call Kathy 501-941-1705.*
JUNE SPECIAL - NO Application Fee! Deposit Only $87.50! Holding Fee Only $135! Call Overbrook Apartments (501) 758-3053 for details. No Appointment Necessary. Office hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30-5:30 & Sat. 9-1.*
2 BEDROOM 1 Bath duplex - Stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer hookup, new carpet - 81A Liberty in Cabot - $425 monthly, $400 security deposit. 501-849-2512.*
For Rent: Newly built home, Magness Creek North, split plan, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1850 sq/ft, 2 car garage, $1,150.
CUTE 3 BD/ BA House for rent off J.P. Wright Loop in Jacksonville. 1120 Ruth Ann, $650/ mo., $650 Dep. Available now. 541-0479*
DUPLEX-new-North Pulaski. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, all appliances including washer & dryer. All electric. Quite contrary. $550 month, $250 deposit. (501) 413-9876 *
CABOT AREA: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Central Heat & Air, screened porch, deck, fenced yard, all electric, refrigerator, microwave & range furnished. (501) 843-7124.*
3 BEDROOM HOUSE, close to Air Force Base. Good neighborhood. Available now! $525 month. Call 982-4257.*
SHERWOOD, Austin Lakes Point subdivision- 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2152 sq. ft., convenient to AFB & Little Rock, quiet street. $1000 deposit, $1350 month, 1 year lease required. 334-358-4011 or 334-235-0887. *
FOR RENT: nice 2 & 3 Bedroom Mobile Homes on large lots in quiet safe park, close to LRAFB. New carpet & appliances. Starting at $395 per month plus deposit. HUD accepted. Call today & get TWO WEEKS FREE RENT. 501-835-3450.*
HOUSES FOR SALE
BUILDER SPECIAL: 3 & 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Homes in new subdivision. Cabot Schools. Approximately 1 acre. About 1800 sq. ft. Builder will pay closing costs. $159,000. Call Scott (501) 605-2195.*
FSBO: LAKEWOOD, 1505 Circledale Dr., NLR. 3,200 sq. ft., Tri-level, formal living & dining room, den with FP, 4 BD, 2 1/2 BA, 2-car garage, $147,900. Appointment only (501)-837-5334.*
CABOT OPEN House this Sunday 2pm-4pm. Home located at 20 Corvette Drive. Built in 2005. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 1230 sq. ft., 2 car garage, tile, tray ceilings. Call Shay at (501) 626-6875.*
CABOT FSBO. 4 BR All Brick 2100 sq ft home in Magness Creek. A Must see, this home has it all including a unique all glass fireplace, 2 car garage, tons of storage space and Fence Yard. $189,500 Call Bill Carter 501 912 8804 *
FSBO: BEEBE- 1100 sq.ft., 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath, hardwood floors, large lot & storage building. New heat, air & roof in 2004. $69,900. Call (501) 882-0562 for appointment.*
CABOT: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath -1239 sq. ft., 2 car garage, brand new hardwood floor in living room, fresh paint throughout- in Magness Creek subdivision, nice neighborhood, good school - $115,000. (501) 605-8292, (501) 743-112, (501) 743-1121.*
FSBO: Cabot, 4 bedroom 1800 sq. ft. brick home. 1/2 acre lot, office, family room, formal living room, fireplace, large screened in patio, fenced yard, pleasant subdivision. $105,000. (501) 542-0016*
RELAX AND FISH WHILE YOUR PROPERTY MAKES MONEY FOR YOU! 190' of lake front on Lake Conway's Green Lake. Property includes a 1050 sf house, a detached garage, storage building and another 2 room building at the water that would be perfect for bait shop, etc. 40 ft concrete boat ramp with public launching permit from Game and Fish. Private dock. Plenty of room for day parking. Also includes 6 RV sites, all with electric and water hook-ups, 3 with sewer. Bath and shower house for campsite guests. Lots of income potential! $225,000. Call Jamie and Tracy at 501-908-1028 for more information. MLS#10150380 RE/MAX of Conway.*
Irish Music and Dance with St. Louis Irish Arts will be held today and Saturday at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View. There will be concerts each evening with a matinee performance at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday featuring the former winners of All-Ireland Championships. Admission is $9 for adults and $6 for children ages 6 to 12. Visit the Web site www.ozarkfolkcenter.com for more information.
Butterfly Festival this weekend
The 11th Annual Butterfly Festival is today and Saturday at Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 Hwy. 309 South in Paris. There will be activities for butterfly lovers of all ages. Guest speakers and park interpreters will lead walks and talks exploring butterfly biology and gardening.
Hiking Hint: People usually see more butterflies and other wildlife when they explore on their own in quiet groups of three to five, as butterflies are startled easily. Children will enjoy make-and-take crafts. There will be handmade arts and crafts and other festival activities held simultaneously down the mountain in Paris. Admission is free. For more information visit www.butterflyfestival.com.
Blues Festival set in Ft. Smith
The 17th Annual Riverfront Blues Festival is today and Saturday Harry E. Kelly Park in Fort Smith. This year’s line up is top-notch with headliners Indigenous on Friday and Kenny Wayne Shepherd performing on Saturday. Festival line-up, blues in the schools and other information can be found on the Web site www.riverfrontblues.org.
Admission is $5 adults; kids under 12 free with an adult.
Bluegrass music slated at park
The 26th Annual Summer Bluegrass Festival runs through Saturday at Lester Flatt Memorial Park, 50 Lester Flatt Drive, Vilonia. There will be bluegrass and gospel music, food vendors, concessions, jam sessions, arts and crafts, swimming and fishing. Showers, restrooms, dumping station, park security are available. No alcohol permitted. Admission is $10 daily; $25 3-day pass and $8 to camp.
Opera in Ozark ends July 20
The 57th Annual Opera in the Ozark 2007 Summer Festival runs through July 20 at Inspiration Point Fine Arts Center, 16311 Hwy. 62 West, Eureka Springs. The 2007 season operas are “Falstaff” by Verdi, “The Marriage of Figaro” by Mozart, “Susannah” by Floyd, and “Little Red Riding Hood” by Barab. Tickets are $15 and $20. Call 479-253-8595 or visit www.opera.org for more information.
TOP STORY >>E-mail-for-Life now available at Little Rock
By Master Sgt. Mitch Gettle Air Force Print News
The Air Force began the first phase of a new e-mail system recently to enhance communication of Airmen worldwide. AF eMail, known as eMail-for-Life or E4L, is a single, static e-mail address that will not change during the career of an Airman or Air Force civilian employee and is available to all Little Rock Air Force Base personnel.
The current e-mail system, rapid mobility of the force and frequent assignments and career development opportunities outside the Air Force can make it difficult for Airmen to communicate.
“At any given time, we can only reliably connect and communicate with 79 percent of our force through e-mail,” said Capt. Kirk Phillips, information technology division chief at the Air Force Senior Leader Management Office.
“eMail-for-Life” can be obtained at https://imp.afds.af.mil/e4ls/e4laddress.jsp. Once a user is assigned an e-mail address with the @us.af.mil ending, the user will have this address for the duration of their career.
Address formats will not differ much from already established e-mails. For example, 1st Lt. Cory Garcia, stationed at Little Rock AFB, currently has the e-mail address of cory.garcia@littlerock.af.mil. Under E4L, that address will most likely be cory.garcia@us.af.mil. Because many people in the Air Force have the same name, numbers may be added in the order e-mails were obtain.
So, if Lt. Garcia were the third person with that name in the Air Force to reserve his account, his address would then be cory.garcia.3@us.af.mil.
“E-mail is the most critical communication tool that we’re using to implement force development and transform our personnel process. Industry-standard e-business solutions require static e-mail addresses, and that is the direction the Air Force is headed,” Captain Phillips said.
Airmen will be able to complete personnel actions in minutes through e-mail and the Internet, along with other benefits, he said.
“Not only is there a huge potential for Air Force cost avoidance, but mission support will be greatly enhanced by empowering every member to reliably connect and communicate with each other without worry about changing e-mail addresses every couple of years,” Captain Phillips said. “We’ll be able to transform personnel processes under the Air Force directorate of personnel’s personnel service delivery model and empower members and databases to connect and communicate through e-business applications instead of local personnel flights.”
Those personnel processes include: official personnel notifications and announcements; command, promotion and professional military education candidacy and selection; and retirement, assignment, evaluation, feedback and decoration processing.
Frequently asked questions regarding E4L are available at https://imp.afds.af.mil/e4ls/faqs.jsp.
By Staff Sgt. Kati Garcia 314th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
With exactly 30 days left, training at Little Rock Air Force Base is in full force for the 2007 Air Mobility Command Rodeo. Roughly 55 teams from around the world will take part in the 2007 Rodeo July 22 through July 28 at McChord AFB, Wash. “Everyone competing is highly skilled, highly trained and highly motivated,” said Capt. Robert Shaw, 314th Security Forces Squadron operations officer. “Our goal, going into this, is to bring the trophy back to Little Rock, and bring the Rodeo back as well.”
The competition, sponsored by AMC, is a Mobility Air Forces readiness competition. This competition focuses on improving worldwide air mobility forces’ professional core abilities.
And the Little Rock community has been very vocal about their desire to host Rodeo here in 2009.
“We would love nothing more than to host the entire competition right here beginning in 2009,” said Chris Roberts, head of the Airpower or Arkansas committee. “We are sending a team of community leaders to McChord Air Force Base during this year’s Rodeo to campaign this cause.”
Rodeo showcases airdrop, air refueling, aeromedical evacuation, security forces competitions, short field landings and related group operations, and provides an opportunity for the world’s aerial refuelers and airlifters to demonstration capabilities, improve procedures, compare notes and enhance more 50 teams from the active duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command and Air National Guard unites as well as Allied Nations, according to the official Rodeo website.
Team Little Rock is sending two teams to compete – one from the 314th Airlift Wing and one from the 463rd Airlift Group. “We’re taking both the old and the new from Little Rock,” said Maj. Thomas Rogers, 62nd Airlift Squadron and the pilot in charge of the C-130E team.
And some think that might make for more difficult competition.
“Our biggest competition, honestly, is going to be the C-130Es from right here,” said Capt. Perry Goebel, 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Gold aircraft maintenance unit officer in change and the chief for the C-130J maintenance team. “We are going to win the entire competition, but we’re facing some tough competition.”
The confidence that Capt. Goebel has is prevalent among the entire Little Rock AFB Rodeo community.
“Our maintainers are the best in the business and they’re doing a great job for us,” said Maj. Rogers. “We’re looking forward to bringing back some hardware. My expectation is that we’ll win it all!”
1st Lt. Jason Purcell, 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintenance officer and the C-130E team chief, said morale is very high, the teams are very motivated and “they are ready to get out there and defend out title.”
Rodeo training for all competitors will continue around base until the teams depart next month.
Air Force Instructions mandate the use of a hands free device when using cell phones while driving. Violators will be cited and face loss of driving privileges on Little Rock Air Force Base. Contact Mr. Jeffery Bardsley, 314th Security Forces Squadron, at 987-6294 for details.
Finance will close temporarily
The Finance Office will be closed temporarily from 1:30 to 3 p.m. July 3 for a change of command ceremony. The Customer Service counter will reopen at 3 p.m.
Drinking water reports available
The 2007 Little Rock Air Force Base drinking water consumer confidence reports are now available. A copy will be provided to all base housing residents. Anyone residing off base and desiring a copy should contact the 314th Civil Engineering Squadron bioenvironmental engineering flight at 987-7398.
48th AS Change of Command
Lt. Col. Todd Pavich will assume command of the 48th Airlift Squadron from Lt. Col. Patrick McLeod today at 10 a.m. in Hangar 276. Contact Capt. Jason Abbott at 987-4803 for details.
Registration in progress
College registration is in progress for online Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) courses. Southern Illinois University (SIU) is registering students now for computer aided manufacturing. ERAU, SIU, Park University, Arkansas State University-Beebe, Webster University and University of Arkansas-Fayetteville will have schedules available next week for Fall Term I starting in August 2007. For more information, visit the colleges at the Education Center, Bldg 840 Leadership Drive.
Retirement today
Master Sgt. W. Keith Alexander, 29th Weapons Squadron, retires today at 2 p.m. after 24 years of service to the Air Force. Lt. Col. John Gordy, 29th WS commander, will preside over the ceremony, which takes place at the conference center.
Refreshments will be served at a reception immediately after the ceremony. Contact 1st Lt. Samuel Spiwak at 987-6219 for details.
Greens grand opening today
Base officials will hold a ribbon cutting at 3:30 p.m. today at hole 9, adjacent to the former clubhouse. Refreshments will be available after the ceremony. For more information contact the Golf Pro Shop in Hangar 1080 at 987-6825.
TOP STORY >>Guard battles aggressors, heat in Hog Heaven
By Master Sgt. Bob Oldham 189th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Fighting off enemy attacks and the humid Arkansas heat, about 230 Airmen from the Arkansas Air National Guard’s 189th Airlift Wing proved they were combat ready last weekend.
Airmen from across the wing packed up their gear, shuffled through a mobility processing line, hopped on C-130s and landed at the Christmas tree area of the base for a two-and-a-half day mobility exercise, called Hog Heaven.
“I think the wing did very well,” said Lt. Col. Louis Teer, a 154th Training Squadron pilot and deployed commander for the exercise. “We got a lot of good practice for the [upcoming operational readiness inspection next April.”
A highlight, the colonel said, was seeing the 189th Security Forces Squadron incorporate with a New Zealand security forces team to help defend the deployed location from aggressors. The New Zealand forces were here at the base for a Joint Readiness Training Center exercise. The timing of both exercises allowed the Guard and the New Zealand forces to work together.
The New Zealand security forces, coupled with aggressive tactics, kept the base from being overrun on the last day. “We talked about this during a 45-minute meeting [Sunday] night,” the colonel said. “I called all of the commanders from the different sections in and we just sat down and talked. The theme of that talk was, defend the Alamo, and we did it. We did it very well.”
Between attacks, members focused on accounting for personnel, self aid and buddy care and doing their Air Force-trained job.
Part of their job was to build a tent city from the ground up on day one. As temperatures climbed into the 90s in the afternoon heat, Airmen buckled but didn’t falter as tent after tent was erected. The colonel called a 30-minute time out, allowing Airmen to catch their breath and recover from the humid heat.
A dedicated team of support personnel ensured the Airmen in the exercise had plenty of water to stay hydrated and a medical team was on site to tend to any real world incidents.
One Airman on Saturday was taken from the play area by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment of chest pains. He was released from the hospital later that evening. A couple others required intravenous fluids to facilitate re-hydration. “People learned a lot about a deployment,” the colonel said.
He said he enjoyed the opportunity to work with all the different organizations from services and security forces to personnel and communications.
As a pilot, he doesn’t interact with those organizations on a daily basis. He relied on an aircrew term — crew resource management and situational awareness — to help guide him through the deployment.
From an evaluator’s perspective, Maj. Daren Dickson, the wing’s plans chief, said the Guard Airmen were effective. He acknowledged that day one was brutal. Airmen showed up for work at 6 a.m. and were in the field shortly after Noon on Saturday. By Saturday evening, the day’s activities combined with the heat had taken their toll.
Sunday morning brought cooler temperatures and a renewed spirit among the deployed members. Later that day, rain showers and lightning moved in, halting the exercise for about an hour and a half.
On Monday, the scenario called for a chemical attack with an all-out assault to follow. The chemical attack caused members to don their chemical warfare defense suits.
Once the chemical threat was gone, the assault was on. The colonel’s plan to neutralize the aggressors was successful; allowing some in the play area not normally tasked with base defense a chance to fire their M-16 rifles. For those who hadn’t fired, their chance came when they had to expend blank rounds before they could clean their rifles and turn them back in for storage.
Exercise Hog Heaven showcased the teamwork and talent of the 189th AW, how it integrates into the Air Force as a whole, and its contributions to the war on terror by providing mission ready people.
Team Little Rock, over the past several weeks, we've had a rash of poor judgment. Drinking and driving incidents are on the rise.
Because I'm concerned for the safety and well-being of our Airmen, families and neighbors, I've asked our Vice Wing Commander, Col. Dave Watson, to lead a task force that will develop a campaign plan to promote responsible alcohol use. You will hear more about the actions we'll take to discourage drinking and driving after the team finishes its work. Drinking and driving while impaired is unacceptable and is a crime on and off base. Let me be absolutely clear – drinking and driving is not a mistake or simple mis-judgment of the situation.
A mistake is an incorrect, unwise act or decision caused by bad judgment or a lack of information or care. We're all human, we all make mistakes. We learn from our mistakes, grow from them and move on. That's how we become better Airmen. It is a proven fact that drunken drivers put themselves and others at serious risk of injury and death. It is simply not acceptable in our wing, on our base, or in our Air Force. Anyone convicted of drinking and driving will be punished to the full extent of the law.
If my designated driver – my Wingman – left me behind, my plan failed. Airmen Against Drunk Driving is there in case your plan fails; our first shirts and squadron commanders are there to provide trusted counsel and support if needed. Every unit on base hands out cards that list phone numbers to call in case your responsible alcohol use plan fails. Use these resources. Don't put yourself or others at risk.
Make the right decision for you and for your family. We lose service members everyday to IED attacks in Iraq and to insurgent uprisings in Afghanistan.
Service dress-clad commanders and chaplains deliver the most horrible news a family would ever imagine to hear when an Airman is killed.
Don't put your family through this same grief by something you have complete control over. Stay smart, use good common sense, and practice sound personal risk management when drinking alcohol. Be safe and be responsible. Your life, and the lives of others, depends on your good judgment. Don't drink and drive.
THE DROP ZONE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT will take ads by phone from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 982-9421, or you may mail your ad to 404 Graham Rd., Jacksonville, AR 72078. You may also email them to dropzoneclassifieds@arkansasleader.com Deadline to advertise in Friday issue is 5 p.m. Tuesday.
MEN'S BASEBALL league base team. Looking for players. Contact George DiBello. Work 743-4815, home 605-9272. Practice starts Saturday, 3 March 2/16
THRIFT SHOP open to the public. MWF, 10 am to 2 pm, first Saturday monthly. Great bargains. All revenues used to support mission. Volunteers and donations welcome. Jacksonville Care Channel, 201 Elm, 982-4647.
CHILD CARE opening, minimal slots available. Call Kim 501-676-6088.
ALLIED REV Group Inc. is hereby offering classes in Phlebotany and certification. Medical billing and coding. Clinical hypnosis. Reduce weight. Hurry up-Limited Seat only. Call 982-3517.
YARD SALES
AFTER YOUR yard sale, bring your leftover donations to TKO's Thrift Shop for Needy & Homeless PEOPLE! TAX DEDUCTIBLE. 515 South James, Jacksonville (open 10-4 except Wed & Sun) & 1212 South 2nd, Cabot (10-4 Tues-Sat). Volunteers needed! SUPPORT OUR CHARITY BINGO. 501-773-7712.
HUGE RUMMAGE Sale at Hope Lutheran Church. 1904 McArthur by the Airbase. Sat, June 16th, 7-2.
Garage Sale! 104 Montana Circle, LRAFB. Saturday, June 16th ONLY! 8am - 2pm. Baby girl clothes, toys, lots of odds and ends.
YARD SALE-105 Massachusetts Lane Saturday 8am till 2pm. Homeschooling, baby girl stuff, books, pc games, household items, toys, and much more!
FPMI is seeking to fill the position of T-1A SME, UFT courseware developer at Randolph AFB. Responsible for providing detailed technical on various military and corporate aircraft systems, including communication, navigation and electronic countermeasuers systems. Visit http://jobsearch.fpmi.newjobs.com/ to apply or fax your resume to 256-382-0291. EOE.
ARE YOU from Miami? Military member needs reliable person to drive car from Miami to Little Rock in July. Contact Scott for details. 501-628-4237.
BABYSITTER NEEDED for infant. Must have own transportation. 10-20 hrs weekly. 501-988-1141 ext. 8217.
SALES MANAGER & Sales People needed for selling puppies at Arky Barky. Must have sales experience. P/T or F/T. Apply in person at Arky Barky in Jacksonville, next to Lowes. Ask for Pat.
SERVICES
WILL DO minor computer maintenance & repair. Call 501-517-0529 after 5:30 pm.
BROWN'S LAWN Care - standard lot $30 & up. Includes mowing & trim. Bushes, hedges & raking extra. 658-8572.
YOUR ULTIMATE Cleaning Service - 10 year experience in residential cleaning - references available - 501-352-7551 or 501-988-4022. call today for your free estimate.
HORSES
HORSES: Lucky Acres Boarding Stable, TLC for your horse, box stalls and paddocks, clean pastures, indoor and outdoor arenas, riding instruction and training program. Dressage our speciatly. (501) 988-2458.
PETS
FREE to Good Home, Border Collie and Corgi purebreds, females 10 months old, housebroke, Call 517-404-5303 or 517-403-1994 for more information.
1 YOUNG dachshund with all it's shots, free to good loving home. Loves children and cuddling. Not registered. Call Kim @ 501-676-6088.
FREE TO Good Home, 1 1/2 yr old Female Beagle Mix, Spaded & up to date on shots, Good with kids, 501-255-6736.
FREE TO good home, 2 kittens, black. 1 boy & 1 girl. 501-607-5490.
LOST GREY cat with white on nose and under chin. Neutered male. Friendly. Skittish of males. Missing in Ward Area on May 1st. Contact 992-5294 with any information.
2yr. old ferret with large cage and all supplies. Has all shots and scent gland removed. Friendly and cute. Free to good home. (501)554-4181
FREE black Lab/golden retriever to good home. Angel is 8 months old and current on all shots. Call 501-796-3898 if interested.
FREE KITTENS 8 weeks old 4 white 2 white and black. call anytime (210)296-6932 or (501)773-3717.
FREE ADORABLE Kittens! 5 weeks old. Ready to go. Multi color striped. Really Cute!! Ward Area 501-259-6993.
FURNITURE
COUCH WITH recliners on each end, coffee table, 2 end tables $175.00. Kitchen table with glass tabletop and 4 rolling chairs $125.00. All in very good condition. Call 501-843-5501.
SECTIONAL - 6 months old $650; black teak wood dining table w/ six chairs & 2 leaves $450. All less than 1 yr old. Call 501-796-3898.
KENMORE COLD spot refrigerator, excellent cond. Less than 4 years old, $250 obo. Leather couch & loveseat, no tears. $250 obo. 658-9413.
LARGE MOHOGANY ent. center $100.00. Tony Little Gazelle $40.00, Trimrider $20.00. All new condition. 988-9596 or 779-0008.
WASHER AND DRYER for sale $100 for both. Both run good. Call after 6:30. Phone number 501-247-3967. Ask for Josh.
SOFA, highback chairs, lamps, end tables and sofa table all for $425.00; Sleeper sofa $150.00; Bar with chairs $50.00. Call 241-2591. Leave message
SONY VAIO 15" CRT MONITOR w/built in speakers and microphone. Model # CPD100VS. Excellant condition. Still have box and manual. Paid $550 asking $45. Call afterrnoon 982-1882.
COFFEE TABLE and two end tables solid oak, MSTA $150.00. Couch reclines, love seat rocks and reclines. Excellent condition $150.00. 412-2855
UPRIGHT Freezer, about 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Good condition. Asking $50.00. 412-2855
FURNITURE- King size bedroom set- hdbrd/ftbrd, mattresses, large dresser, two night stands. Light oak, like new, beautiful. $750. Call after 4pm. 940-3415
BEDROOM FOR sale, 4 drawer chest, 5 drawer armoire, matches 2 drawer night stand, if interested call 240-285-4749.
CHINA HUTCH, light oak, 3 drawers, 3 glass doors, mirror, two lights. $200. Nice. 352-7016 on base. PCSing.
NEUTRAL COLORED couch, loveseat, coffee & 2 end tables, $300. Good cond. 850-855-6866.
CORNER desk w/ Hutch, Dark Honey in color. Less than a year old, $50 obo. Jacksonville 501.985.5634
BLACK Metal Futon with Mattress-$75 OBO Living room set, paid -$1800, selling for only $400, oversized chair, ottoman, couch and loveseat. Wood Dining room set, 4 chairs - $150. Call Simone 501-240-8112.
LOST & FOUND
FOUND: MALE kitty found at St. Judes Catholic Church on May 24. Call 941-7800 to identify.
LOST grey/brown tabby with dark stripes. Neutered male. Friendly. Missing in Ward Area on May 1st. Contact 992-5294 with any information.
WANTED
WANTED: BABYSITTER needed, reliable mature adult to care for toddlers, full time, must have transportation. Call 247-8130 good summer job. Also for a Senior.
WANTED: BabySitter, needed for 2 toddlers, good summer job for mature responsible Junior or Senior; must have transportation. Call 247-8130.
COLLECTOR buying older board war games. Avalon Hill, SPI, GDW...etc. Call 501-454-8762.
WANTED: Moving boxes. Please call 843-9055 or 425-1566.
BABYSITTER, needed for 2 toddlers, good summer job for mature responsible Junior or Senior; must have transportation. Call 247-8130.
NEED outdoor toddler toys, race car twin bed, playhouse etc.. reasonable sale or giveaway. Call 247-8130.
ITEMS FOR SALE
BOYS Clothing for sale - 6 months to 4 years (gymboree and gap clothing). Toddler bed for sale (like new). Call 501-952-4684.
LADIES HARLEY Davidson boots 71/2 black never worn. $100.00. Call 843-7777 after 5:00pm.
ABOVE GROUND pool. 18ft X 4ft circular pool w/Chemicals, ladder and pump/filter. Good condition, Bought last year. $150. 707-761-3139
REFRIGERATOR- Maytag 24 cubic foot, white, SxS, icemaker, 2 water filters. Still under warranty. $500 OBO. PCSing. Must sell. 952-9866.
CHILD'S WHEELCHAIR. Like new w/custom cushion seat. $150 OBO. 501-732-0200
OUTDOOR toys for twin toddlers, Little Tykes, push cars, jumpers, slides at reasonable price or give away. Call 247-8130.
MOVING BOXES; used OK; will break down and haul. 501-843-9055/501-425-1566
CASIO Portable Piano w/bench used twice. Still new and in excellent shape! Asking $150.00. 412-2855
WASHING MACHINE- Whirlpool HD Large Capacity. Old but works great. $100.00. Cell 314-623-9122.
PING ZING 2 3-pw irons. Excellent shape with new ping grips. $250, Medicus dual-hinged 5 iron $50. Call 960-4791.
GUITAR and AMP Fender guitar/with case and Crate AMP/Twin Crate Custom L 12" speakers, 120 watts RMS, comes with distortion pedal. $400. (501)259-6198.
INFLATABLE POOL w/ cover - 8ft wide by 8ft wide by 16in. high-$12; 983-0037.
PS2 w/ 7 games, 2 controllers and 1 memory card, $150. 27" color tv $75, 19" color tv w/ wall mount $60, both w/ remotes. 600 watt surround sound system $75. 276-389-9124
PORCH/lawn swing w/ matching table and chairs set $75, swing set, $50. U-Haul please. 940-3415
DEAN 5-string fretless bass guitar, $225. Has new Rotosound strings and gigbag. Call 988-9821.
ASHDOWN MAG300 Bass Amplifier, $450. Absolutely awesome sound, but 300 watts of power is too loud for neighbors. Call 988-9821.
BOSE SOUNDBOCK fits all types of iPods. Brand new condition, comes with remote $200 obo. If interested call 240-285-0910.
PORTABLE dishwasher, like new $200 - Infinity SM155 speakers; $100 ea. - microwave ovens; $20 ea. - baby exersaucer; $40 - baby/women's clothes; $1 ea. - mtn bike $50 - oak T.V trays set (4); $40 all excel cond. Call 501-983-4932.
DISHWASHER GE built in. White, multi cycle, ex condition. $75.00. 985-0599 Jax. lv msg.
2 SEASON passes to Wild River Country, valued at $144.28 will sell for $125.00. Call 501-772-2257 leave message.
2 COMPAQ desktop computers with 15 inch monitor all for $25. Call 960-4791.
GIRLS SMALL bike w/ training wheels - $10; Inflatable pool w/ cover - 8ft wide by 8ft wide by 16in. high -$12. 983-0037.
DEAN 5-string fretless bass guitar, $225. Has new Rotosound strings and gigbag. Call 988-9821.
ASHDOWN MAG300 Bass Amplifier, $450. Absolutely awesome sound, but 300 watts of power is too loud for neighbors. Call 988-9821.
2 COMPAQ desktop computers with 15 inch monitor all for $25. Call 960-4791.
LAWN & FARM EQUIPMENT
2001 MURRAY riding mower, 38" w/ or w/out bagger, serviced last year. Moving, need to sell. Runs well. No problems. $275 obo. 276-389-9124.
2002 Craftsman riding mower, 42 inch cut, 16.9 Briggs and Stratton engine. $450.00. Moving overseas must sell. 412-2855
21" MTD 4.5HP pushmower (barely used) ($125), TORO leave blower ($25), GrassHog Elec/Weedeater ($25), or all 3 for $150. Contact Greg at (501) 940-7282
AUTOS/ACCESSORIES
2000 CHEVY Silverado, 4 door, extended cab, bed liner, bed canvas cover,wheel trim, bug guard, cd player, white exterior w/ grey interior, $12000 obo. 982-9018 after 6 pm.
2004 Lexus IS 300 41,000 mi Silver/black leather int., 5 spd, 6 disk cd changer, power everything $20,700 Contact Ken at (501)259-2313.
$750.00 1966 Impala 2 Door need complete restoration inside no motor. For more information call (501)605-0663 Ward , AR.
2000 HONDA Accord EX 2dr, White, 155k miles, sunroof, keyless, very good condition inside and out. $8000 (OBO) 870-547-3654 or (870) 904-7381.
2005, Cadillac CTS, Black, Wood grain, 42K miles, leather interior, great car, $20K- can't beat the price. Call 247-8130.
2003 Cadillac CTS, One time owner - 69,000, Bose stereo/with CD, nor star, new tires, Asking $18,000- or make a reasonable offer. 501-605-3073/ Wayne Robinson
2003 SUZUKI VL800, many extras, 4,120 miles, $5,000.00. Call (501) 988-1118 leave msg if no answer.
1994 GMC SIERRA, 6.5L Turbo Diesal, 267,000 miles, $3,700.00. Call (501) 988-1118 leave msg if no answer.
1994 ISUZU RODEO 4WD, V6, Great service history, Clean, New A/C, 143K Miles; $2,000. CALL 843-7633.
1989 CHEVY Silverado 350 engine lots of extras call for details. $3500 or B/O 247-0299.
2006 SUZUKI GXSR 1000 Motorcycle, Red & Black, with matching helmet, gloves & jacket. $9000. Firm. Call 501-773-6153.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
2000 SPORTSER Hugger 883, 7,000 iles, forward controls, extra chrome, custom seat & bars, spoke wheels. $5500 obo. Call Sean at 501-941-7730.
2006 POLARIS 700 ATV. Mint condition, true AWD, 222 miles with 29 hrs, comes with Onyx 5x8 trailer, gun boot and Polaris full face helmet. PCSing must sell. Asking $6000.00 Call Russ at 366-0954
1998 POLARIS SLXH Jetski. 3 cylinder 120hp w/trailer. Only 112hrs on it. Runs great 60mph. Several new parts. Call 501-779-1555. Must sell.
2006 SUZUKI GSXR 1000 Motorcycle, Red & Black, with matching helmet, gloves & jacket. $9000.00 Firm. Call 501-773-6153.
2006 1100 Vstar chopped, single seater, custom paint, black w/ red flames, vance & hines pipes w/ baffels, 21" front wheel, $11,000 obo. 501-749-9012 or 501-749-9018
PAIR of 1998 Kawasaki 750 sea do's, excellent condition with trailer, two seaters, just serviced for summer. Moving to Germany must go. 412-2855.
2006 POLARIS 700 ATV, Mint condition, true AWD, 222 miles with 29 hrs, comes with Onyx 5x8 tilt trailer, gun boot and Polaris full face helmet. PCSing must sell. Asking $6000.00 Call Russ at 366-0954.
1974 HD sporster parts or partial bike, 1000cc, have title 217-823-2183 ask for Mark
BASS BOAT King Fisher w/90HP Johnson, trolling motor, fish finder RUNS GREAT 3 life jackets included Must sell $3500 983-1993
2004 HONDA Shadow Sabre 1100 factory paint, black w/ grey ghost flames, $5900. Ask for Victor at 501-352-7586.
1997 HARLEY DAVIDSON Fatboy: Platinum silver on black, lots of chrome, under 2,500 miles! Excellent condition. $12,500. Call 773-3301.
1994 SUZUKI Intruder 1400, 29,000 miles, needs battery, $1,500.00. Call (501) 988-1118 leave msg if no answer.
HOUSES FOR RENT
3 AND 4 BR homes for rent in Cabot, starting at $700 per month. The Blackwood Team Realtors 501-843-0780.
GAP CREEK Subdivision. Gorgeous 3 year old home with space galore: 3400 sq. ft., 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath; wonderful open floor plan. Only 8 minutes to LRAFB back gate. $1800 month obo. 501-920-7028.
3 BR homes for rent, starting at $700. Call Century 21 Real Estate Unlimited at 501-843-4473 for details.
FOR RENT in Ward: 3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath duplex, all electric, washer/dryer connections, $575 month and $325 deposit. No pets. No smoking. Available now. Call (501) 590-0538.
FSBO: CABOT, 4 bedroom, 1800 sq. ft., brick home. 1/2 acre lot, office, family room, formal living room, fireplace, large screen-in patio, fenced yard, pleasant subdivision. $105,000. 501-542-0016.
CABOT 3 bedroom 2 Bath, office, fridge, washer/dryer, Central Heat & Air, large fenced yard with kennel. Pets allowed with deposit. $900 month & deposit. RE/MAX Real Estate Connection. 501-843-3067.
FOR RENT in Cabot. 4 Bedroom 2 Bath home near Central Elementary, on cul-de-sac, with large backyard. $670 month, $500 deposit. Call Kathy 501-941-1705.
JUNE SPECIAL - NO Application Fee! Deposit Only $87.50! Holding Fee Only $135! Call Overbrook Apartments (501) 758-3053 for details. No Appointment Necessary. Office hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30-5:30 & Sat. 9-1.
HOUSE FOR RENT! 3 bedrooms, 2 full bath, 1.0 acre & 1300 (SF) Cabot Schools Updates: new roof, new Heat & Air Unit, Extra Insulation & new Interior paint Small dogs are allowed (call for details!) Monthly Rent: $700.00 & Security Deposit $700.00 Call @ 501-605-2205 or 843-1985.
HOUSE FOR RENT! 3 bedrooms, 2 full bath, 1.0 acre & 1300 (SF) Cabot Schools Updates: new roof, new Heat & Air Unit, Extra Insulation & new Interior paint Small dogs are allowed (call for details!) Monthly Rent: $700.00 & Security Deposit $700.00 Call @ 501-605-2205 or 843-1985
2 BEDROOM 1 Bath duplex - Stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer hookup, new carpet - 81A Liberty in Cabot - $425 monthly, $400 security deposit. 501-849-2512.
For Rent: Newly built home, Magness Creek North, split plan, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1850 sq/ft, 2 car garage, $1,150.
BUILDER SPECIAL: 3 & 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Homes in new subdivision. Cabot Schools. Approximately 1 acre. About 1800 sq. ft. Builder will pay closing costs. $159,000. Call Scott (501) 605-2195.
FSBO: 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath house, Cabot, wood-burning fireplace, extra room/ office, 2056 sq. ft., big back deck. Great for entertaining, split floor plan, 2 car garage, quiet neighborhood. $172,900. (501) 941-1280
TARA MOUNT Subdivision- 10 Oak Ridge Drive, Jacksonville. 1600 sq. ft., 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, fenced backyard, great neighborhood, 5 minutes to LRAFB school gate. Call Twyla (501) 626-4600.
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SPORTS>>Karl Bolt selected by Phillies in 15th round
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. –
Recently graduated Air Force first baseman/outfielder Karl Bolt was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 15th round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft June 8.
Bolt is the second Air Force Academy baseball player ever drafted in the 51-year history of the program. A four-year letterwinner, Bolt was the 473rd selection in the draft. He joins Mike Thiessen as the lone two Falcons ever to be drafted.
Thiessen went in the 42nd round to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2001 draft. As a senior, Bolt led the Falcons in hitting (.349), hits (68), home runs (8), doubles (16), runs (34) and RBI (47). A first-team all-Mountain West Conference selection, Bolt also was selected as the team MVP for the second-consecutive season.
“It has been a dream of mine since I was a little kid to play pro baseball,” Bolt said.
“And to get the chance to fulfill my dream is incredible. I am really excited about this opportunity, but first and foremost, I look forward to my first assignment at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., as a logistics readiness officer.
“I fully intend to fulfill my commitment to the Air Force and look forward to serving my country. If somewhere down the road, there is an opportuntity to play professional baseball, I would certainly look into it,” he said.
“I also cannot thank Air Force Academy Super-intendent General Regni and Athletic Director Dr. Mueh enough for their guidance and support in this process.”
A native of Stockton, Calif., and a product of Lincoln High School, Bolt left his mark at the academy, ranking amongst the top 10 all-time in several categories.
A career .334 hitter, Bolt ranks fourth all-time in hits (232) and games played (200), seventh in home runs (33) and eighth in RBI (148).
He also ranks fourth in walks (93) and hit by pitches (35), fifth in total bases (390) and seventh in doubles (47).
By Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Blietz 4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron first sergeant
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – Throughout my almost 28 years in the Air Force, I have often heard the old adage that we are not a one-mistake Air Force.
If an Airman did something wrong, they typically would not be kicked out for that one mistake. They could recover and lead a productive, successful career.
Now I hear that we are a one-mistake Air Force, and if you do anything wrong, you will be discharged. I want you all to know that is not a true statement!
The only difference is that crimes are no longer treated like mistakes. A mistake is something you did not do on purpose and will try not to repeat. A crime is something you know is illegal and choose to do it anyway.
Take drunken driving for example. For years, a person could recover their career if they had been charged with drunken driving – sometimes even after being charged twice! Society thought of it as a mistake.
Today, many troops and supervisors still consider it as only a mistake in judgment when they get charged with drunken driving. Society and the Air Force have since changed their views on drunken driving. Choosing to drink and drive is a dangerous crime, not a mistake in judgment. A person knows that it’s illegal to do, but still does it anyway, making it a crime.
In recent months the wing has adopted a zero-tolerance policy for drunken driving. Violators could be discharged, just like any other serious crime committed against the UCMJ. So don’t confuse a mistake with a crime.
A mistake, on the other hand, is something that was done unintentionally, but was wrong. A missed appointment for the first time would be a mistake. When it happens, you look at why it happened and implement some things that will prevent it from happening again. Being late for work because your alarm clock battery died is a mistake. So is failure to keep your uniform pressed and clean one day. These are mistakes because they are not routine happenings on your part. Now, if you consistently make these mistakes, then you are not showing an effort to improve. A pattern of misconduct can lead to more serious consequences for the member under the UCMJ.
Mistakes have become more costly to Airmen since the Air Force began trimming its numbers. Commanders, first sergeants and supervisors do not have time to deal with people who cannot obey simple rules and regulations. It does not take much to be discharged in this day and age.
Senior leadership asks that Airmen come to work on time, do their job to the best of their ability and behave in a sensible manner when off duty.
That doesn’t seem too difficult, does it?
But in fact, we have too many individuals who choose not to comply with one or more of those simple rules. If you sign a contract for four or six years, do your best during that contract. Once it is over, make an informed decision. If you can live up to the Air Force standard, then your continued service is welcome. If not, get out and move on with your life.
If you choose to not uphold that contract, then a pattern of mistakes will have a negative impact on your career, while committing a crime will probably cost you your career and have other life-long consequences.
The Air Force has provided a great life for me. I know the difference between a mistake and a crime. I have made plenty of mistakes that I’ve learned from, but I will not commit a crime.
Second Baptist Church at 1117 No. James Street in Jacksonville will host a community-wide cookout on the church grounds on Saturday, June 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be free food, inflatables and carnival games for the kids, live music and door prizes. It will be fun for the entire family. Everyone is invited to come and join the fun! For more information, call 985-2502.
Troutfest this weekend
Troutfest is today and Saturday at Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 129 Bull Shoals Park, Lakeview. The White River is one of the nation’s finest trout streams. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, there is something here for you. Activities include fly tying and fly fishing seminars, basic trout fishing classes, trout cooking demonstrations and fly casting clinics. Admission is free. For more information call (870) 431-5521.
Pow Wow slated at Eureka Springs
The 9th Annual Turpentine Creek Native American Pow Wow is today through Sunday at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, 239 Turpentine Creek Lane, Eureka Springs. This fun filled event is a treat for everyone. More than 100 dancers and drummers will compete for prize money while educating attendees about Native American heritage. Visitors are sure to find some favorites among a wide variety of craft booths and food concessions. Call (479) 253-3781 for event schedule. Admission is $10 advance sale for 3 day pass; $5 per day at gate and children 3 and under free. For more information visit www.turpentinecreek.org.
Music festival ends Sunday at Hot Springs
12th Annual Hot Springs Music Festival runs through Sunday at various venues in the historic downtown district at Hot Springs. Two hundred fifty international musicians will fill the Spa City with 19 performances and over 200 open rehearsals of symphony orchestra, chamber orchestra, chamber music, choral, opera and crossover concert music. Great concerts, open rehearsals, casual atmosphere, serious fun! Most events are free although some are $10-15. For more information visit www.hotmusic.org.
VBS scheduled at Cabot church
Our Savior Lutheran Church 301 S. Pine St. (S. Hwy. 89) in Cabot will present “Avalanche Ranch” vacation Bible school June 25-29 for ages 4-12. To register contact Melanie Potter (501) 941-0011 or (501) 425-5950.
TOP STORY >>Make a difference in gas station fires, safety
By Tech. Sgt. Arlo Taylor 314th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Fires at gas stations while pumping fuel are rare, but they do happen. The most effective way to prevent these tragic fires is by following a few safety and common sense steps, according to base fire department officials.
“When gasoline catches fire it is very difficult to extinguish even under perfect circumstances," said Fire Inspector Joe Willett. “The most practical thing people can do to avoid a gas station fire is to element all sources of ignition. Gas can fires are one of the most frequent types of fires; the person filling such a container must make the procedure as safe as possible by avoiding any possible build up of static electricity or open ignition sources.”
There was a report of a recent incident at a base shoppette involving the filling of a portable container and fire occurring. The source of ignition for the incident was not determined, but moving of the container while it was on fire did contribute to a minor injury, the fire inspector said.
“You should never try to move a burning item of any kind; just extinguish it in place with a fire extinguisher. In this incident, the employees of the gas station saved the day by turning off the master pump switch to the gas pumps, this stopped and de-energized all pumping stations, evacuating all personnel to a safe location, calling 911 to report the fire, and by using fire extinguishers to extinguish the fire.
Employees at gas stations are trained to take action when they see any unsafe condition around the pump area; smoking, cell phones, vehicle engine running, filling portable containers improperly, are all examples of what should not be happening near the fueling pumps.
Under the best circumstance, extinguishing a gas fire for most patrons can hinge on a lot of “what ifs,” the fire inspector said.
“If you can locate a serviceable fire extinguisher, if you know how to operate the fire extinguisher, if you can access the fire, and if you can do all that and not put yourself or others in danger, then hopefully you can act and save the day when such fires occur,” he said.
Safety officials said the best ways to prevent or lessen the chance of fire while pumping gas into a vehicle or portable container is to take action before the fire and don’t be afraid to assist or correct someone on a safer way to pump the gas. Here are a few fire safety guidelines to lessen the chance of fires at gas stations:
• Turn off your vehicle engine. • Put your vehicle in park and/or set the emergency brake. • Disable or turn off any auxiliary sources of ignition such as a camper or trailer heater, cooking units, or pilot lights. • Do not smoke, light matches or lighters while refueling at the pump or when using gasoline anywhere else. • Use only the refueling latch provided on the gasoline dispenser nozzle. Never jam the refueling latch on the nozzle open. • Do not re-enter your vehicle during refueling. If you cannot avoid re-entering your vehicle, discharge any static build-up before reaching for the nozzle by touching something metal with a bare hand – such as the vehicle door – away from the nozzle. • In the unlikely event a static-caused fire occurs when refueling, leave the nozzle in the fill pipe and back away from the vehicle. Notify the station attendant immediately. • Dispensing gasoline into a portable container (largest risk for fire) When dispensing gasoline into a container: • Use only an approved portable container and place it on the ground to avoid a possible static electricity ignition of fuel vapors. • Containers should never be filled while inside a vehicle or its trunk, the bed of a pickup truck or the floor of a trailer. • When filling a portable container, manually control the nozzle valve throughout the filling process. • Fill a portable container slowly to decrease the chance of static electricity buildup and minimize spilling or splattering. • Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the container opening while refueling. • Fill container no more than 80-90 percent full to allow for expansion. • Place cap tightly on the container after filling - do not use containers that do not seal properly. • Only store gasoline in approved containers as required by local, federal, or state authorities. • Never store gasoline in glass or any other unapproved container. • If gasoline spills on the container, make sure that it has evaporated before you place the container in your vehicle. (frequent cause of fires) Safety guidelines for fuel handling: • Do not over-fill or top-off your vehicle tank, which can cause gasoline spillage. • Never allow children under licensed driving age to operate the pump. • Avoid prolonged breathing of gasoline vapors. • Use gasoline only in open areas that get plenty of fresh air. • Keep your face away from the nozzle or container opening. • Never siphon gasoline by mouth nor put gasoline in your mouth for any reason.
TOP STORY >>Changes will ultimately benefit Airmen, Chief says
By Corey Dahl 21st Space Wing Public Affairs
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – An Air Force-wide plan to reduce the number of Airmen while saving money for equipment upgrades will be difficult but, ultimately, beneficial, said Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney McKinley. Stopping by Peterson June 6 for an enlisted call, Chief McKinley spoke with Airmen about the Air Force Shaping Initiative, which will reduce the service by 40,000 over the next three years at a savings of $6 billion per year.
The money, he said, will be used to modernize and recapitalize according to the service’s top five procurement priorities: replacing aging tankers, Combat Search and Rescue, space assets, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and a long-range bomber. “Force shaping will be difficult, and it’s going to take strong leadership to get there,” Chief McKinley told the crowded base auditorium. “But when we get through this, we’re going to be right-sized and we’re going to have much better capabilities.” Chief McKinley said the Air Force is working on ways to make sure the force reduction doesn’t add up to more work for the Airmen who remain.
Ancillary training will likely be drastically reduced, he said, and leadership is looking at ways to reduce additional duties. Chief McKinley also asked Airmen to offer any suggestions for increasing efficiency to their supervisors.
“We can not continue to do more with less,” he said. “We need to find ways to do less with less. If you can say, ‘There’s a smarter way to do this,’ then pass that on.”
The Air Force will also be looking at saving money in other areas, said the chief.
While most “quality of life” staples, such as family housing and child care, will remain, Airmen should be prepared for small cutbacks, such as the loss of towel service at some fitness centers, he said.
“The Air Force is absolutely committed to things like family housing, dormitories, fitness centers, the look of the base – those are all quality-of-life things,” he said.
“But sometimes we get used to things we think are quality of life, but they’re really just perks we can’t afford anymore.” Despite the loss of some perks, Chief McKinley said the Air Force’s top priorities right now are taking care of its Airmen and preparing them to win the Global War on Terror.
To help Airmen succeed, basic training is being extended from 6.5 weeks to 8.5 weeks, adding time to focus on warrior ethos and life-saving skills.
A deal with several colleges and universities nationwide will also allow Airmen to fully transfer their Community College of the Air Force credits now, which Chief McKinley said should make it easier to earn a degree.
Airmen will also see new uniforms in the coming months as well as improvements to physical training gear, which is being reworked to fit better and will contain wicking material to help with sweat.
He said the improvements should help the Air Force fulfill its goal of winning the war on terror by helping Airmen better prepare for deployment. But he reminded Airmen that preparation ultimately starts with them. He encouraged everyone to remain physically fit and properly trained – and to make sure their colleagues are, too.
“It’s your job to make sure all our Airmen are properly trained and equipped to do whatever our Air Force needs them to do,” Chief McKinley said. “The enemy – they have long-term goals of changing our way of life here in America, and that’s not going to change anytime soon.”
The 314th Civil Engineering Squadron’s pest management section will spray pesticides Monday through June 22 along the banks of the base lakes. The spray pattern will encompass a two to three foot strip of weeds around some of the banks of the lakes, reducing hiding places for snakes. Not all vegetation will be killed, as it prevents bank erosion and provides shelter for smaller fish. The pesticide will not harm fish or pets and any fish caught will still be safe to eat. Contact James Popham at 987-8327 for details.
Elite Communications Unit Now Recruiting
The Joint Communications Unit, Fort Bragg, N.C., with the reputation as “DoD’s Finest Communicator,” is seeking highly motivated volunteers in several 2E and 3C Air Force Specialty Codes. The unit prides itself in its ability to conduct missions on a variety of platforms within maritime, air and land domains.
For more information and to download the JCU application, go to www.jcuonline.org/portal and click “Recruiting” on the menu bar, or you may contact a JCU recruiter at DSN 383-0203 or (910) 243-0203.
Commissioning briefing held Thursday
A commissioning briefing will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Education Center, Bldg. 840, Leadership Drive. All interested active duty enlisted personnel are urged to attend. To sign-up for the briefing visit the Education Center or call 987-3417.
CCAF needs transcripts
Enlisted personnel who have not graduated from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) need to check their records. Unlike CLEP exams, college transcripts are not automatically sent to CCAF. If you have questions on procedures, walk-in assistance is available on a first come basis 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays. Or call 987-3417 for an appointment with an education counselor for transcript assistance.
Crossroads Cafe hours
Crossroads Cafe is open from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday in Bldg. 1030. E1-E5 welcome. For more information call 987-8772.
Visitor's Center
The Visitor’s Center located at the Vandenberg Gate is scheduled to be remodeled beginning today. The remodeling project will take 7-10 days to complete. During the project, a temporary facility will be established just outside of the Visitor’s Center. Visitors are asked to have patience during this time frame as they may experience additional delays. Please direct any questions to Mr. Jeff Bardsley at 987-6294.
NAF jobs available
The following non-appropriated-fund jobs are available: Outdoor Recreation, accounting clerk, NF-1, flexible hours; Lodging, custodial worker, NA-02, flexible hours; Skills Center, tools and parts attendant, NA-04, flexible and Golf Pro Shop, recreation aid, NH-1, flexible hours. For more information call 987-6440.
Estate claims
Anyone having claims against the estate or indebtedness to the estate of Staff Sgt. John. Self should contact 1st Lt. Harvey Catchings, summary court officer, at 987-6297 or via e-mail at harvey.catchings@littlerock.af.mil.
Bike safety briefing
A bike event will be held at noon June 29 at Hangar 1080, starting with a safety brief for all riders, a bike show and rodeo. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Christine McGinley at 987-1125 or Tech. Sgt. Sean McCormick at 987-5798.
TOP STORY >>Airmen put on rank as Tech, Master list announced
Tech. Sgt. selects
314th AW
Katherine Garcia Jennifer Hunt Rogelyn Jones
314th MSG
314th CES
James Bass Duane Mosqueda Adam Popp
314th MSS
Tara Coons Larry James Jr.
314th CS
Tommy Brown Jr. John Hupp Gary Sapone Joshua Shipman Donald Gray
314th SVS
Kristin Thompson
314th SFS
John Ballard Troy Glover
314th LRS
Sam Aubry Ryanne Campbell Lothlorien Ellis Ernie Gilmore Tobie Inman Daniel Ramsey Joseph Scalisi Craig Ezell
314th MXG
314th MXS
Joseph Alarcon Charles Bone Bradley Clark Glenn Cusac Christian Evans Roger Geiger Stephanie Greer Patrick Jam Hobson Stephen Hodges Alan Hollenbeck Jayson Huddleston Kelly Hutchinson Joshua Neece Martin Rasmussen James Sanders Willie Sharp Lejonique Trim James Wright Bobby Mckenzie
314th AMXS
Nicholas Baron John Brewer Jr. Christoph Chambers Douglas Deveney Jaison Gibson II John Hannah Michael Lapointe Louis Marcy Peter Mitchell John Naas II Jeffery Parker Robert Patzelt Danny Price Scott Ransier Lisa Reyes Michal Roth Thomas Stegeman George Terrell Timothy Tracey Kevin Wagers Nathan Walsh Randy Wilson
314th MOS
Michael Deiderich Denise Taylor Bryan Williamson
314th MDG
314th MDOS
Crystal Morton
314th MDSS
Jill Curbo Elizabeth Sanders
314th OG
62nd AS
Christian Chacon Dustin Grove Tracey Smith
53rd AS
Michael Archer Kenneth Hartsell Carlton Hughey Dets
737rd TRS
Jason Alder Bobby Jones III Stephanie Leisge James Polk David Snarr
29th WPS
Patrena Cherry Donald Hash William Hughes Scott O’Connor Afrotc sw rg Damita Wilson
348th rec sq
Joshua Johnson Tracy Laroche Keith Broyles Michael Eggleton Jason Powell Shell Sharkeydoran Corey Ketchum
714th trs
Todd Kohler
48th as
Michale Brinkley Zachary Wright
463rd ag
463rd AG
John Kiser Frank Palermo Jr.
463rd amxs
Shawn Armstrong Milton Beaver II Randy Cowardin Vincent Garcia Myron Grant Jeffrey Griffin Michael Henson Charles Jennings Michael Kennedy James Marx Michael Montes Brian Prentice James Wagner Kerry Cook Joseph Sharp James Henson Timothy Callahan Adam Reay Sean Hedrick Gregory Shadman
463rd MOS
Jeremy Grace Kevin Green Michael Heister Teddy Hernandez Justin Rust
463rd OSS
Justin Cooks James King Robert Seiler
50th AS
Michael Everts Ronald James Jr. Jesse Lemons Jose Davila
61st AS
Brandon Bowers Wilhelm Neshelaar
Master Sgt. Selects
314th MSG
314th MSS
Jennifer Bye William Kite Brian Seiffert Melissa Swanson
314th LRS
Warren Brockman Daniel Greene Terrence Miller Thomas Norman Jr. Robert Ray Thomas Smith Ray Sturgis Brian Temple Roger Walker
314th OG
53rd AS
Terrance Brown Steven Comeaux Andrew Hansen Scott Killoran Stephen Martin Gary Moon David Smith Jolly Tangog
62nd AS
Colleen Garra Lee Plekker Jr. Bradley Rhodes Randall Wheatley
314th MXG
Marvin Clark Donald Duwe Patrece Fernau Jay Hatler
314th MXS
Jimmy Boothe Daniel Davis Scott Eldridge Micheal Farthing Wilber Fryer Michael Rudisill Dewayne Sora Jermain Washington Michael Wright Brian Hornsby
314th MOS
Delven Brown Wayne McWilliams Andrew Melby Troy Miller
314th AMXS
Darren Bickers Martin Kayter Vincent Kozlowski Mark Norris Donald Wilson Jr. 314th MDG
314th MDSS
Margaret Mchugh DETS
373rd TRS
Guy Hamilton
29th WPS
Amy Barrio Michael Green Michael Paulsen
348th REC SQ
Darren Barry David Davis Bradley Burton Michael Johnson Milan Harring Jr.
TOP STORY >>Team Little Rock: In the business of winning
By Col. Wayne Schatz 314 Airlift Wing commander
Editor’s Note: This is part three of a three-part series about the 314th Airlift Wing Goals, Vision and Mission.
The 314th Airlift Wing mission is to “Train and deploy the world’s premiere C-130 and C-21 combat airlifters.”
Training aircrews is what we do. Supporting the mission to provide ready, highly trained C-130 Airmen is vital to America’s defense. You all play a key part in getting the job done. I’ll depend upon your leadership and expertise to make us successful. We owe combatant commanders highly skilled Airmen; from the flightline to the front gate, our men and women have a vital role in ensuring America is always number one in combat.
I believe our outstanding people are what make our Air Force the best in the world. As we enter the summer months keep your Airmen and families in the forefront of your thoughts; ensure you are looking out for your Wingman. We cannot afford to lose one Airman to reckless boating incidents, DUIs, or safety mishaps.
THE DROP ZONE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT will take ads by phone from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 982-9421, or you may mail your ad to 404 Graham Rd., Jacksonville, AR 72078. You may also email them to dropzoneclassifieds@arkansasleader.com Deadline to advertise in Friday issue is 5 p.m. Tuesday.
MEN'S BASEBALL league base team. Looking for players. Contact George DiBello. Work 743-4815, home 605-9272. Practice starts Saturday, 3 March 2/16
THRIFT SHOP open to the public. MWF, 10 am to 2 pm, first Saturday monthly. Great bargains. All revenues used to support mission. Volunteers and donations welcome. Jacksonville Care Channel, 201 Elm, 982-4647.
6 AMERICAN Idol tickets for sale for concert on July 13 at Alltel Arena. 16th Row! Call now, 743-6699.
CHILD CARE opening, minimal slots available. Call Kim 501-676-6088.
ALLIED REV Group Inc. is hereby offering classes in Phlebotany and certification. Medical billing and coding. Clinical hypnosis. Reduce weight. Hurry up-Limited Seat only. Call 982-3517.
BIG Garage Sale lots of things, Saturday 2 June, 08:00-noon, 20 Forest Dr. Cabot
YARD SALES
HUGE MULTI-family sale, 2001 Hamilton, Jacksonville, Saturday, 7-?, June 2
YARD SALE- baby & toddler clothing/ items, women's clothing, books, furniture, lawn care & miscellaneous items. Sun, June 10. 6:30 am-? 100 Montana Circle (on base, Hospital side)
GARAGE SALE: Fri & Sat (6/8-9) 8-1. 122 Lariat Dr. Austin Exit 22 (from LR), left go over bridge and 2nd right (follow signs). Furniture, clothes, misc.
MOVING SALE, Friday and Saturday, Daybed, Wicker Rocker & Vanity, Lots of Stuff! 109 Kaitlyn Dr. Beebe, 601-416-8300
BIG yard sale Friday and Saturday June 8th and 9th. 889 Bowen Rd., Lonoke
GARAGE SALE: Fri & Sat (6/8-9) 8-1. 122 Lariat Dr. Austin Exit 22 (from LR), left go over bridge and 2nd right (follow signs). Furniture, clothes, misc.
GARAGE SALE-Friday & Saturday, 6/8 and 6/9, 8 am-1 pm. 122 Lariat Dr., Austin exit 22 (from LR) left, go over bridge, 2nd right, follow signs. Furniture, clothes, and misc.
HUGE multi-family GARAGE SALE! Furniture, babycrib, toys, clothing & plus size, homedecor, electronics, golf clubs MORE! Fri/Sat 6/15 8:00am 43 Bent Tree Dr, Cabot.
DOG GROOMER needed must be experienced. At Arky Barky in Jax. Guaranteed $$. Call 241-0341.
CHILDCARE Providers (2) needed for Little Rock Spouse's Club. Days or evenings. 2-3 hours a month. 1 provider must be certified. Contact Shayne Nichols 351-4683.
FPMI is seeking to fill the position of T-1A SME, UFT courseware developer at Randolph AFB. Responsible for providing detailed technical on various military and corporate aircraft systems, including communication, navigation and electronic countermeasuers systems. Visit http://jobsearch.fpmi.newjobs.com/ to apply or fax your resume to 256-382-0291. EOE.
SERVICES
TRAVELING LICENSED massage therapist will come to you. Chair $1/minute, Table $50/hour. Local. Call Brenda 912-1733.
WILL DO minor computer maintenance & repair. Call 501-517-0529 after 5:30 pm.
HORSES
HORSES: Lucky Acres Boarding Stable, TLC for your horse, box stalls and paddocks, clean pastures, indoor and outdoor arenas, riding instruction and training program. Dressage our speciatly. (501) 988-2458.
PETS
FEMALE HOLLAND Lop Ear rabbit with all accesories. Includes new indoor/outdoor wood cage from PetSmart (cost $100). $50 for all. 796-8597.
FREE PUPPY - 4 month old Corgi Mix, female. A real sweetheart, good with kids. 501-366-7795.
FREE to Good Home, Border Collie and Corgi purebreds, females 10 months old, housebroke, Call 517-404-5303 or 517-403-1994 for more information.
1 YOUNG dachshund with all it's shots, free to good loving home. Loves children and cuddling. Not registered. Call Kim @ 501-676-6088.
GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppy, $500. 1 male, AKC registered, parents from Germany, 1st set of shots complete. House training started. Available now 501-366-6239 or 501-542-4504.
FREE TO Good Home, 1 1/2 yr old Female Beagle Mix, Spaded & up to date on shots, Good with kids, 501-255-6736.
FURNITURE
COUCH WITH recliners on each end, coffee table, 2 end tables $175.00. Kitchen table with glass tabletop and 4 rolling chairs $125.00. All in very good condition. Call 501-843-5501.
SECTIONAL - 6 months old $650; black teak wood dining table w/ six chairs & 2 leaves $450. All less than 1 yr old. Call 501-796-3898.
QUEEN SIZEED cherry bed with dresser, great quality - $500. Couch, loveseat, chair and ottoman, beige Total set-$400. Contact Simone at 501-240-8112.
LOVESEAT - GREEN, gold, red striped $35; antique wardrobe $165; microwave cart $25; small bookcase $25. Jacksonville 985-5240 after 5:30.
BRAND NEW entertainment center- Paid $120, will sell for $50. Dark wood, with lots of storage. Already put together, will need truck to pick up. Call Michelle @ 501-908-1044.
HUGE WOODEN Hutch $425.00 Hallmark Crown store, other furniture, Lego Bionicles, Longaberger Pottery and more. See Saturday at 22 Timber Lane Cabot 7 am or call 605-8085.
4 PIECE Dresser Set For Sale, 2 Dressers, 1 night stand and 1 Mirror Good Condition. Light Green with natural wood top. Asking $300.00 OBO Call 605-431-6765.
COFFEE TABLE and end table (almost antique and in good condition). $15 for both. Call 833-8307. Leave message.
LARGE SOLID maple wood buffet with glass door hutch (great condition). Asking $150. Call 833-8307. Leave message.
4 ANTIQUE pressed back oak chairs, circa 1922, solid bottoms, asking $380. Call 833-8307. Leave message.
KENMORE COLD spot refrigerator, excellent cond. Less than 4 years old, $250 obo. Leather couch & loveseat, no tears. $250 obo. 658-9413.
LARGE MOHOGANY ent. center $100.00. Tony Little Gazelle $40.00, Trimrider $20.00. All new condition. 988-9596 or 779-0008.
WASHER AND DRYER for sale $100 for both. Both run good. Call after 6:30. Phone number 501-247-3967. Ask for Josh.
SOFA, highback chairs, lamps, end tables and sofa table all for $425.00; Sleeper sofa $150.00; Bar with chairs $50.00. Call 241-2591. Leave message
SONY VAIO 15" CRT MONITOR w/built in speakers and microphone. Model # CPD100VS. Excellant condition. Still have box and manual. Paid $550 asking $45. Call afterrnoon 982-1882.
COFFEE TABLE and two end tables solid oak, MSTA $150.00. Couch reclines, love seat rocks and reclines. Excellent condition $150.00. 412-2855
UPRIGHT Freezer, about 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Good condition. Asking $50.00. 412-2855
FURNITURE- King size bedroom set- hdbrd/ftbrd, mattresses, large dresser, two night stands. Light oak, like new, beautiful. $750. Call after 4pm. 940-3415
LOST & FOUND
FOUND: MALE kitty found at St. Judes Catholic Church on May 24. Call 941-7800 to identify.
WANTED
BABY SITTER NEEDED for 2 toddlers, good summer job for mature responsible Junior or Senior; must have transportation call 247-8130.
WANTED: BABYSITTER needed, reliable mature adult to care for toddlers, full time, must have transportation. Call 247-8130 good summer job. Also for a Senior.
WANTED: BabySitter, needed for 2 toddlers, good summer job for mature responsible Junior or Senior; must have transportation. Call 247-8130.
ITEMS FOR SALE
PCSING MUST sell Stainless stell Frigidaire refrigerator with ice maker and water with filter. Side doors. $700. Call 658-1206.
CHILD'S WHEELCHAIR. Like new. Custom w/Cushion seat. $150.
RCA FLOOR Model Color TV (good picture) $15. Call 833-8307. Leave message.
GOLF CLUB Set "Northwestern" (3 woods, 10 irons & bag). Fair condition. $25. Good starter set! Wheeled golf travel bag, $25. (Never used). Call afternoon 982-1882.
INFLATABLE POOL w/ cover - 8'wx8'wx16"h-$12; Crib/Toddler Bedding set - Lavender/White gingham $55; Leapfrog letter DVD's - $8 each; Bella Ballerina bar and DVD $9. 983-0037.
PRINCESS CUT .45 carat diamond engagement ring for sale paid 600 asking 400 obo call 501-249 -6011.
BOYS Clothing for sale - 6 months to 4 years (gymboree and gap clothing). Toddler bed for sale (like new). Call 501-952-4684.
LADIES HARLEY Davidson boots 71/2 black never worn. $100.00. Call 843-7777 after 5:00pm.
ABOVE GROUND pool. 18ft X 4ft circular pool w/Chemicals, ladder and pump/filter. Good condition, Bought last year. $150. 707-761-3139
REFRIGERATOR- Maytag 24 cubic foot, white, SxS, icemaker, 2 water filters. Still under warranty. $500 OBO. PCSing. Must sell. 952-9866.
CHILD'S WHEELCHAIR. Like new w/custom cushion seat. $150 OBO. 501-732-0200
FRIENDS DVD 10 season collectors set $135. 983-8082
OUTDOOR toys for twin toddlers, Little Tykes, push cars, jumpers, slides at reasonable price or give away. Call 247-8130.
MOVING BOXES; used OK; will break down and haul. 501-843-9055/501-425-1566
CASIO Portable Piano w/bench used twice. Still new and in excellent shape! Asking $150.00. 412-2855
WASHING MACHINE- Whirlpool HD Large Capacity. Old but works great. $100.00. Cell 314-623-9122.
PING ZING 2 3-pw irons. Excellent shape with new ping grips. $250, Medicus dual-hinged 5 iron $50. Call 960-4791.
GUITAR and AMP Fender guitar/with case and Crate AMP/Twin Crate Custom L 12" speakers, 120 watts RMS, comes with distortion pedal. $400. (501)259-6198.
INFLATABLE POOL w/ cover - 8ft wide by 8ft wide by 16in. high-$12; 983-0037.
PS2 w/ 7 games, 2 controllers and 1 memory card, $150. 27" color tv $75, 19" color tv w/ wall mount $60, both w/ remotes. 600 watt surround sound system $75. 276-389-9124
PORCH/lawn swing w/ matching table and chairs set $75, swing set, $50. U-Haul please. 940-3415
DEAN 5-string fretless bass guitar, $225. Has new Rotosound strings and gigbag. Call 988-9821.
ASHDOWN MAG300 Bass Amplifier, $450. Absolutely awesome sound, but 300 watts of power is too loud for neighbors. Call 988-9821.
LAWN & FARM EQUIPMENT
2001 MURRAY riding mower, 38" w/ or w/out bagger, serviced last year. Moving, need to sell. Runs well. No problems. $275 obo. 276-389-9124.
2002 Craftsman riding mower, 42 inch cut, 16.9 Briggs and Stratton engine. $450.00. Moving overseas must sell. 412-2855
21" MTD 4.5HP pushmower (barely used) ($125), TORO leave blower ($25), GrassHog Elec/Weedeater ($25), or all 3 for $150. Contact Greg at (501) 940-7282
AUTOS/ACCESSORIES
2000 CHEVY Silverado, 4 door, extended cab, bed liner, bed canvas cover,wheel trim, bug guard, cd player, white exterior w/ grey interior, $12000 obo. 982-9018 after 6 pm.
2003 CADILLAC CTS. White. One owner, pretty new tires, 69,000 car is in Excellent condition, nor star and Bose stereo asking $18,000 501-605-3073.
2005 HONDA Pilot with Navigation, sagebrush, 38K miles, with 6 disc CD changer and many extras, $25,000 obo, 501-247-0104.
1999 DODGE Ram for sale: 85k miles, good condition, new tires & brakes; KBB value $6275. Call Stephen (501)247-6043.
1997 SATURN SW2 79,000 miles one owner. RV ready. All power, cold air drives great. Call 831-3905.
2005, BLACK CADILLAC CTS, Wood grain, 42K miles, leather interior, great car, $20K- can't beat the price. Call 247-8130.
1997 HONDA Civic EX Coupe. Auto, 126K Miles, Red, Cruise, Runs great, Good gas mileage. $4500. Call (501) 812 5844
1997 DODGE NEON, Brand New Paint Tires, GREAT Gas Mileage. Very Clean $1200.00. Call Shawn @ 501-554-5167
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
FOR SALE: 30' campter, brand new/used 2 times, must sell, a bargain at $18k. Call 985-5680 and leave a message if no answer.
BASS BOAT King Fisher w/90HP Johnson, trolling motor, fish finder RUNS GREAT 3 life jackets included Must sell $3500 983-1993.
1997 SEADOO SPX 2 seater Jet ski Yellow in color, $1800,00 or best offer. Call Nathan @ 501-352-4356.
2000 SPORTSER Hugger 883, 7,000 iles, forward controls, extra chrome, custom seat & bars, spoke wheels. $5500 obo. Call Sean at 501-941-7730.
2006 POLARIS 700 ATV. Mint condition, true AWD, 222 miles with 29 hrs, comes with Onyx 5x8 trailer, gun boot and Polaris full face helmet. PCSing must sell. Asking $6000.00 Call Russ at 366-0954
1998 POLARIS SLXH Jetski. 3 cylinder 120hp w/trailer. Only 112hrs on it. Runs great 60mph. Several new parts. Call 501-779-1555. Must sell.
2006 SUZUKI GSXR 1000 Motorcycle, Red & Black, with matching helmet, gloves & jacket. $9000.00 Firm. Call 501-773-6153.
2006 1100 Vstar chopped, single seater, custom paint, black w/ red flames, vance & hines pipes w/ baffels, 21" front wheel, $11,000 obo. 501-749-9012 or 501-749-9018
PAIR of 1998 Kawasaki 750 sea do's, excellent condition with trailer, two seaters, just serviced for summer. Moving to Germany must go. 412-2855.
2006 POLARIS 700 ATV, Mint condition, true AWD, 222 miles with 29 hrs, comes with Onyx 5x8 tilt trailer, gun boot and Polaris full face helmet. PCSing must sell. Asking $6000.00 Call Russ at 366-0954.
1974 HD sporster parts or partial bike, 1000cc, have title 217-823-2183 ask for Mark
BASS BOAT King Fisher w/90HP Johnson, trolling motor, fish finder RUNS GREAT 3 life jackets included Must sell $3500 983-1993
HOUSES FOR RENT
3 AND 4 BR homes for rent in Cabot, starting at $700 per month. The Blackwood Team Realtors 501-843-0780.
LEASE WITH option to buy. Brand new 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 1361 sq. ft. lots of extras. Presently available in Withering Heights subdivision. Austin. $900 per month. Call Jim Coy (501) 843-0519.
MILITARY SPECIAL. Spacious duplex minutes from Base. 3/2, Washer & Dryer included, small fenced backyard. Certain pets allowed (ask for details). $700 month with $700 deposit - flexible. 658-6220.
GAP CREEK Subdivision. Gorgeous 3 year old home with space galore: 3400 sq. ft., 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath; wonderful open floor plan. Only 8 minutes to LRAFB back gate. $1800 month obo. 501-920-7028.
CABOT, 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. Office, fridge, washer/dryer, Central Heat & Air, large fenced yard. Pets allowed with deposit. $900 month & deposit. RE/Max Real Estate Connection. 501-843-3067.
FOR RENT: Cabot, Magness Creek,3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1530 sq. ft., garage, deck, storage shed, fenced. Pets with approval, $925, security deposit. Available late June. 501-749-3104.
3 BR homes for rent, starting at $700. Call Century 21 Real Estate Unlimited at 501-843-4473 for details.
AVAILABLE for immediate occupancy: Cabot, quiet cul-de-sac, $10.50 month plus security, deposit, 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, bonus room, gas fireplace, covered porch, pool, privacy fence, pets on approval. No Smoking. Contact Walt at wtomczak@earthlink.net or call 618-549-5705.
JACKSONVILLE, small 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath home w/ fenced yard. Storage bldg. CH/CA, $550 mo. 1 yr. lease. 501-255-2874.
FOR RENT in Ward: 3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath duplex, all electric, washer/dryer connections, $575 month and $325 deposit. No pets. No smoking. Available now. Call (501) 590-0538.
EXTREMELY NICE! 3 Bedroom 2 Baths, 16x80 like new Mobile Home. New porches, decks & sidewalks. Beautiful county setting, quiet & private. Cute yards with trees & nature trails; landscaping in progress. Household water, dishwasher/rane/refrigerator furnished. Washer/dryer connections. New 3 ton Heat & Air. Carport &/or yard work negotiable. No Smokin/No Pets. References/background checked. Limit 3. Military welcome. Rent starting @ $600 month with $600 deposit & 1 year lease. Call Justice (501) 680-7190.
713 VINE Street, Jacksonville - "Great House, Great Location" - 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, formal livingroom, Central Heat & Air, approximately 1557 sq. ft. Call for appointment. 501-9822-6954 or 1-888-229-8973.
NEW HOUSE for Sale by Builder: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1330 sq. ft., new subdivision. 405 Franklin Street, Jacksonville. $130,000. 982-9440 or 749-4134.
BUILDER SPECIAL: 3 & 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Homes in new subdivision. Cabot Schools. Approximately 1 acre. About 1800 sq. ft. Builder will pay closing costs. $159,000. Call Scott (501) 605-2195.
FSBO: 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath house, Cabot, wood-burning fireplace, extra room/ office, 2056 sq. ft., big back deck. Great for entertaining, split floor plan, 2 car garage, quiet neighborhood. $172,900. (501) 941-1280
FSBO: Cabot, 4 Bedroom, 1800 sq. ft. brick home, 1/2 acre lot, office, family room, formal living room, fireplace, large screened in patio, fenced yard, pleasant subdivision, $105,000 (501) 542-0016
TARA MOUNT Subdivision- 10 Oak Ridge Drive, Jacksonville. 1600 sq. ft., 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, fenced backyard, great neighborhood, 5 minutes to LRAFB school gate. Call Twyla (501) 626-4600.
Ask anyone in the Arkansas Air National Guard’s 154th Training Squadron who he is, and they’ll point to the pilot’s section upstairs in Building 118.
Legend has it that he received the nickname from a TDY early in his career. A fellow aircrew member couldn’t hang with the Big Dog’s “social skills,” so he wrote in a log in the unit that he’d be better off staying on the porch instead of running from establishment to establishment.
His hair is silver now. Some say they can’t recall what color his hair used to be as a young pup, but Lt. Col. Steve Moore says it’s just a sign that time is passing him by.
It’s under that guise that he will retire on June 30. His retirement ceremony is June 17; his final flight is scheduled for June 14 — exactly 36 years to the date that he enlisted in the Arkansas Air Guard as a fire protection specialist.
He put a couple of stripes on his sleeves before he traded them in for lieutenant’s bars and a pilot position, flying the RF-101 Voodoo. He is the last active military pilot in the state to have flown the Voodoo. In fact, two of the planes he flew are on display in Central Arkansas. One is at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock. The other is on base, near the corner of Vandenberg Boulevard and CMSgt Williams Drive.
In the year and a half he flew the Voodoo, he recorded 232.6 hours in the seat.
“It got the name Voodoo because it killed so many test pilots,” he said. “We lost two pilots in this unit while I was gone to pilot training.”
The plane had plenty of power. In fact, pilots had to be careful on takeoff not to over-speed the gear. The landing gear folded forward, and if the plane was going too fast the gear wouldn’t fold away properly.
“I could be 500 miles an hour by the end of the runway,” the colonel said. “It could eat an F-4 up [in low-level maneuvers.]” During low-level flights over Arkansas, the RF-101 pilots would slice and dice the countryside at 540 knots. In comparison, today’s C-130s fly low-level missions at around 210 knots.
“It’s a good thing they paint city names on water towers,” he laughed, admitting that he’d been “temporarily disoriented” a time or two.
On one flight with then-Lt. Col. H. Lynn Wassell, the pair were in a two-ship formation near Hot Springs. Colonel Wassell directed him to roll out and read a sign near the interstate to help determine their location.
When Big Dog returned to the formation, he said Colonel Wassell asked, “What’d the sign say?”
Big Dog replied, “Exit.”
“Boy, you ain’t never gonna make captain,” the future two-star general and Arkansas Air Guard commander told him. In 1976, the Guard unit transitioned to the KC-135, refueling aircraft for Strategic Air Command’s bombers and Tactical Air Command’s fighters.
Colonel Moore was torn between flying the RF-101 and transitioning to the heavier, slower refueling aircraft. After some soul searching and guidance from his wife, Joyce, who had been an Air Force brat her whole life, he chose to keep his roots firmly planted in Jacksonville.
The KC-135 took him to five continents and nearly every state in the union. He’d touch down in every state once the unit converted to the C-130. As a traditional Guardsman, he also flew commercially for the airlines, spending eight years with Eastern flying to Miami, New York, the Caribbean and South America.
Ten years later, the unit transitioned to the C-130 and joined the 314th Airlift Wing training C-130 aircrew members. “We’ve gone through two transitions and every time we’ve transitioned I’ve lost half my air speed,” he said with a laugh. Of course, he admitted, getting older and flying slower isn’t necessarily a bad thing. “The C-130 is an old man’s fighter.” Legendary for his shenanigans on the ground in the pilot’s section, the colonel is all business when the plane is in the air. He has immense pride in his ability to fly and doesn’t have a lot of patience for those who don’t work hard to better their skills. “God blessed me to be able to fly a plane,” he said.
Over the years, times have changed though. The Air Guard is now used as an operational reserve instead of a strategic reserve.
“It’s a lot more of a professional organization than when I first got in,” he said. “The Air Force really didn’t have much to do with us.”
That professionalism along with experience is one reason the 154th now teaches the instructor syllabus of C-130 aircrew training. With more than 14,000 hours in the air — 7,500 military and 6,500 civilian — Guard pilots like Colonel Moore are hard to come by on active duty. But he relishes the opportunity to stretch the C-130s capabilities to the limits, forcing instructor pilot candidates out of their comfort zone.
And, of course, there’s the good-natured ribbing that occurs in the pilot’s section that doesn’t go unnoticed. “I can still kick any of their butts in there [in the pilot’s section],” he barked. “But I’ve got to work harder at it than I used to.”
His advice for current and future Airmen is simple: “Don’t take yourself too seriously, and if you don’t think that people helped you get where you’re at today, you’re wrong.”
The American Legion Post of Horseshoe Bend sponsors a three-person scramble June 23 at the golf course on Turkey Mountain. Cost is $120 per team.
Complementary coffee and donuts are served at 7 a.m. and a shotgun start to the tournament is at 8 a.m. Proceeds from the event are earmarked to build a Veteran Wall of Honor in the Horse Shoe Bend Veterans Park. For more information, call the Golf Course on Turkey Mountain at (501) 670-5252.
Colonel Martin Johnson, 314th Medical Group, chief of medical staff, will retire at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Conference Center. Dress is uniform of the day for military and casual for civilian. Call 1st. Lt. Shawn Horges at 987-7244 for more information.
Finance office closed today
The finance office will be closed from noon to 4:30 p.m. today for a squadron function. Please plan accordingly. Call 987-8294 for more information.
Sergeants Association to meet
Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 658 will meet at 11 a.m. June 21 at Hangar 1080. The meeting is open to everyone. As a reminder, there will be drawing for two free memberships to any senior airman or below and any staff sergeamt or tech sergeant who is not already a member.
VBS set for June 11-15
Avalanche Ranch Vacation Bible School runs Monday through June 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the base chapel. This school is open to children ages 4 through the completion of 6th grade. Early registration is recommended as space is limited. Contact the Little Rock Air Force Base chapel support office at 987-6014 for more information.
Estate claims
Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to the estate of Senior Airman Walter Willis should contact 1st Lt. James E. Hodges, 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Summary Court Officer, at ext. 987-4592
ID cards given by appointment only
Active duty members requiring a new ID card need to schedule an appointment prior to coming to MPF Customer Service. To schedule an appointment for a new ID card please call 987-6831 or 987-8228. If there are any questions concerning ID cards, please contact Senior Master Sgt. Anthony Creech at 987-8960. Representative to be on base
There will be a representative from American Military University available June 28 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Bldg. 840, room 121.
NAF jobs available
The following non-appropriated-fund jobs are available: Hangar 1080, food service worker, NA-02, flexible hours and Library, library aid, NF-1, flexible. Applicants must be 16 years of age to apply for positions. For more information call 987-6440.
The 4th Annual Heart of the Lake Hoopla Festival is today and Saturday at West Side School, Hwy. 92, Greers Ferry Road in Greers Ferry. This year’s festival offers plenty of crafters, good food and fun amusements rides. Admission is free. For more information visit www.greersferry.com.
Hot Rod Power Tour stops at state fairgrounds
Hot Rod Power Tour is today and Saturday at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds. Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour is the ultimate Hot Rodders’ vacation. The tour cruises across the country with the staff and editors of Hot Rod Magazine plus all the icons of the automotive industry. The seven-day tour has selected Little Rock as its finale city for the 2007 tour. Admission is to be announced. For more information visit www.bigcruisefest.com.
Pink Tomato festival set
The 51st Annual Pink Tomato Festival on the square in downtown Warren is today and Saturday. Among the activities slated are 5K run/walk, arts and crafts, street dance, tomato eating contest, Kidsland, free entertainment on the square and the All Tomato Luncheon Car show.
Admission is free.
Bat-O-Rama slated at Devil's Den State Park
Bat-O-Rama XVIII is today through Sunday at Devil’s Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 in West Fork. Enjoy a weekend of programs dedicated to one of nature’s least understood mammals, the bat.
Activities include slide programs, a bat house building demonstrations and crevice hikes. Don’t miss the special guest speaker Saturday night at the amphitheater. Admission is free.
Archeology Day Camp June 13-15
Archeology Day Camp is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 13-15 at Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Rd., Scott. Campers ages 8-12 will dig deeper into Arkansas’s past and learn that it is not what you find, but what you find out. Learn excavation and laboratory techniques and participate in a variety of fun archeology related programs and Native American crafts. Bring a sack lunch. Drinks, snacks and a camp T-shirt provided. Reservations required. Payment in advance confirms your reservation. Admission is $50 per child.
Showdown at Sunset re-enactment
The 20th Annual Showdown at Sunset runs through Aug. 4 in downtown El Dorado.
Every Saturday for 10 consecutive weeks, local actors re-enact the historic Tucker-Parnell feud in Union County. Each evening includes live entertainment starting at 6 p.m. preceding the drama, which starts at 7 p.m. Authentic costumes and staged guns which sound and smell like the real thing. Once the smoke clears, enjoy dining in one of several restaurants on the square.
Admission is free. For more information visit www.goeldorado.com.
By Staff Sgt. Monique Randolph Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
WASHINGTON (AFPN) — All Air Force “life skills support centers” will be renamed “mental health clinics” effective immediately.
After a poll of subject matter experts, first sergeants, command chief master sergeants and mental health patients, it was determined that the name “life skills” was confusing and did not appropriately reflect the mission of providing mental health services.
“To most people, and particularly to professionals, ‘life skills’ refers to youth programs and services for the developmentally disabled,” said Lt. Col. Steven Pflanz, the senior psychiatry policy analyst for the Air Force surgeon general. “Traditionally, ‘life skills’ refers to teaching people how to get dressed, prepare meals or balance a checkbook; not psychotherapy. “So, Airmen seeking counseling wouldn’t necessarily think to go to the life skills support center,” he said. “Likewise, when an off-base mental health professional wanted to speak with their on-base counterpart, they were confused when they were referred to the life skills support center.”
The name “mental health” was used prior to 2001, but was changed to “life skills” to combat the stigma associated with seeking and receiving mental health care, Colonel Pflanz said.
“But changing the name alone doesn’t eliminate the stigma,” he said. “Stigma is best addressed through ongoing education efforts. Changing deeply held societal beliefs about mental heath care takes time.”
Contrary to popular belief, only a small percentage of Airmen who seek mental health care actually experience adverse career outcomes or even unit notification of treatment, Colonel Pflanz said.
“The Air Force medical service must constantly work to overcome barriers associated with seeking treatment for behavioral and emotional problems,” said Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Charles Bruce Green, the Air Force deputy surgeon general.
“To address the concerns of Airmen about seeking treatment for mental health issues, it should be clear that privacy is the norm when their issue does not represent a danger to themselves, the mission or others,” the general said. The name change will be accomplished at Air Force installations within a few months, Colonel Pflanz said.
Although the change is immediate, practical details such as posting signs and updating regulations will take some time.
By Capt. Teresa Sullivan 379th Air Expeditionary Wing
SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) — A C-130 Hercules team flying a mission over Afghanistan had problems with engine No. 2 and was forced to land at an abandoned air strip in May outside Shindand, Afghanistan, but they were not left alone for long. In less than 50 hours, maintenance repair teams from Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, and the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing from Southwest Asia changed the engine under harsh conditions as security forces Airmen stood watch keeping the aircraft and crew safe from harm while at the deserted strip.
The C-130 was en route to Shindand on a combat mission when they began having engine trouble. The crew decided the safe thing to do would be to land and try to troubleshoot the issue.
“The No. 2 engine bogged down so it was determined that we needed to have a maintenance repair team change it out. Everyone showed extraordinary determination and ingenuity to overcome every obstacle considering the circumstances,” said Lt. Col. Kalen Jeffers, the 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron assistant deputy commander from Rayne, La. “Our Airmen are capable of anything.”
Shindand is in a remote area of the Herat Province in western Afghanistan, 70 miles from the Iranian border, and a long way from the support the Airmen are accustomed to. The Airmen had their work cut out for them at the abandoned air strip with no logistical or administrative support, billeting or other facilities.
“We knew this was going to be tough. Austere doesn’t even begin to describe this place,” the colonel said.
Despite the obstacles, the team came up with a plan to have a maintenance repair team from nearby Bagram AB deliver a new engine, power cart, engine stands and a light cart to help fix the aircraft. The maintainers from Bagram AB were able to troubleshoot the problem and relay the information back to the aircraft maintenance unit back at the wing.
What they found was a cracked tail pipe and a damaged fire wall around the engine diffuser, which was allowing compressed air taken from the engine to leak out. The Bagram AB maintenance team began preparations for repair until the 379th AEW maintenance team arrived on site.
“Once our maintainers arrived, they all worked together to replace the engine,” Colonel Jeffers said. “They re-hung the prop, ran the engines, packed everything up, loaded the Bagram team’s equipment onto their C-130 and our equipment onto the repaired C-130, and we all departed about an hour before sunset.”
Not only did the maintenance repair teams from Bagram AB and the 379th AEW contribute to the effort, forward-deployed security forces members were on hand providing aircraft security.
“My job was to protect personnel and resources on the ground to generate a safe and secure environment,” said Staff Sgt. Jonathan Elder, the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron installation response force leader, from Moultrie, Ga. “It makes me proud when I get back from a mission like this one to be a part of security forces and this great Air Force. The C-130 and its team has returned to flying airlift sorties daily.
TOP STORY >>Annual training to test Guard unit's skills
By Master Sgt. Bob Oldham 189th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Training for war and preparing for an operational readiness inspection are the focus of this year’s annual training, 189th Airlift Wing officials said.
Beginning Saturday, wing members better have their war game faces on.
Wing members will jump right into a deployment scenario that will last for three days. The exercise will be followed by an intense schedule of ancillary and war skills training. “We’re about a year away from our operational readiness inspection,” said Col. Dwight Balch, 189th Airlift Wing commander. “This is the perfect chance to fine tune our deployment processes. We might have some rough spots, but this will give us about a year to smooth those out so that we’ll shine when the ORI inspectors arrive.”
Just like last year, units will compete for commander cup points in various events, including a temper tent contest, pistol and rifle assembly and a fitness competition.
The first three days of annual training will be intense, said Lt. Col. Rick Oxner, 189th Mission Support Group deputy commander. The colonel said the deployment exercise will be event driven, meaning the next scenario won’t occur until the previous one is completed.
If tasks are completed in a timely manner, Airmen in the field will get to their bunks earlier in the evening. If tasks take longer, it could make for a long day and night.
Those who “deploy” will spend two nights in the field on Saturday and Sunday nights. Monday afternoon is when they are scheduled to return to their duty sections.
While Airmen are in the field, others will be expected to help support the exercise through logistical support and by playing aggressor roles.
TOP STORY >>Maintaining excellence: We each play vital role
By Col. Wayne Schatz 314th Airlift Wing commander
Editor’s Note: This is part two of a three-part series about the 314th Airlift Wing Goals, Vision and Mission. The vision for the 314th Airlift Wing is simple: “Team Little Rock: America’s combat airlift center of excellence.” The phrase “combat airlifters” doesn’t only apply to our students or aircrews flying missions over Iraq and Afghanistan, “combat airlifters” applies to the entire team — maintainers, logisticians, security forces, medics, comptrollers, and countless others. It takes the entire Little Rock team working hard together to maintain our reputation as the premiere C-130 base in the world.
In today’s wartime environment we all play a critical role in maintaining this wing and base as a center of excellence. We are a team engaged in the Global War on Terror fight. We currently have more than 700 Airmen from the base deployed throughout the world, all of them from varied career fields. What you do here day-to-day, in our training as well as our warfighting missions, has a big impact on our military’s success overseas.
We have quality Airmen maintaining a reputation of excellence Air Force wide. However, we must be vigilant in continuing to strive for excellence; whether it is the readiness of our aircraft, the care we provide to our Airmen and their families or in the customer service we provide—we must always strive for excellence!
Our nation is counting on us to defend our freedoms and way of life. In war there is no prize for second place. It is our duty to train and work hard so we win our nations’ wars.
We are all “combat airlifters” and we all should take personal responsibility and pride for serving at the world’s best C-130 base. You make the difference, so keep up the excellent work. I’m proud to serve with you!
