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.
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.
YARD SALES
2 FAMILY MOVING Sale Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 7am - ? 203 Merganzer Dr. in Jax off North Lake. Furniture, clothes, etc. 590-9453.
FULL TIME Hair stylist needed in Gravel Ridge. Family owned salon. Call Tina (501) 834-2204.
SERVICES
ENG Lending: The Future of Finance: Over 100 years of home purchasing & refinancing. Contact Lynell Hopson, our VA specialist in Little Rock 501-687-4569 or email -lhopson@englending.com or www.Englending.com
In-Home Childcare. Located Less that 5 miles from Main Gate. Large fenced backyard. Open Monday-Friday 6am - 6pm. References available. 50% off 1st week with enrollment. Call (501) 982-1077.
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 specialty. (501) 988-2458.*
PETS
Free Cat 2yrs old, spayed, up to date shots, litter box trained, indoor/outdoor, very sweet. Call 501-940-9258.
COCKATIELS. Hand fed babies. 4 months old. $45 each. 501-985-1304.
FURNITURE
Vermont Maple desk, great for kids, very sturdy. 7 roomy drawers. Can be refinished if desired. $100 OBO. 819-0350.
SOFA AND loveseat $350, soft blue fabric, good condition. Call for info. Vincent 753-3261.
DINING ROOM Table with 4 chairs $20. Entertainment center $40. Call (305) 505-5792.
Twin bed with frame/brass headboard. Denver mattress/ boxspring included. Only 1 year old! Excellent condition. $225.00. 501-605-1192.
WASHER & DRYER, newer Kenmore deluxe, large capacity, perfect condition. Moving-must sell! $385 cash for both. (501) 612-3521.
ASHLEY COUCH, sage, like new $400 . 314-623-9122.
ELECTRIC DRYER, $50. 314-623-9122.
FOR SALE: Couch, small entertainment center, grill with utensils, wooden TV trays & play station w/games. Call 914-309-2626.
TRADITIONAL couch, chair & ottoman in neutral color,ticking type fabric. Good condition. $350 982-1881/920-5356
3-piece Oak Entertainment Center with 32" color TV; like new $700.00. Call: 501-827-0955 or 501-827-6251.
Dining Table, solid oak with 6 chairs; like new $500.00. Call: 501-827-0955 or 501-882-6251.
COUCH, HUNTER green with matching swivel rocker, leather lounger/recliner and leather swivel rocker. Excellent condition; all for $325.00. Call: 501-827-0955 or 501-882-6251.
Total Gym SupraPro $200 firm. New, used several times (no box). Medical condition can't use. Jacksonville. 501-425-6665.
SONY VAIO 15" CRT MONITOR w/built in speakers and microphone. Model # CPD100VS. Excellent condition. Still have box and manual. Paid $550 asking $20. Call afternoon 982-1882.
FENCE: 280+ feet of chain link fence all poles and hardware included $250. Michael at Phone # 247-3654.
TOSHIBA Satellite notebook A105-S171 $400 still in box accessories included.Please Call 501-554-4361.
BIG SCREEN T.V. - Just like new, floorstanding 52'' RCA, PIP, built in t.v. schedule. There is a spot for 2 different components can hooked up, S-video connection. $500 O.B.O. 501-983-8030
LAWN & FARM EQUIPMENT
AUTOS/ACCESSORIES
FORD PROBE 1989, runs great, looks so- so. Low mileage. New battery, good tires and gas mpg. $2000 obo. 309-5713.
1999 Honda Civic EX, 2 Dr. Coupe, 100K, tricked out, 18" Rims, lowered, ground effects, sun roof, stereo, Mercedes white paint, $7,450 obo. Must see. Call 773-7741.
2000 Honda VT1100T Cruiser. Black. Corbin custom seat. Fun to ride while saving gas! $6500. 628-1333.
1997 Dodge Neon, 4 DR Highline, Automatic, White, 160k Miles, Great Gas Mileage, $1,500 Or Best Offer. Call (501)912-2474.
2000 Honda VT1100T Cruiser. Black. Corbin custom seat. Fun to ride while saving gas! $6500. 628-1333.
Dodge 1999 Dakota Sport, red, 5 spd man trans, bedliner, towing pkg, new ac, 75k miles, $4,900. Call 960-3457.
Original 1965 Chevrolet Impala. Factory 327 V8 w/Double Hump Heads and 2 sp powerglide Transmission. Factory AC. Powder Blue. 93,000 original miles. Factory interior with star headliner. Asking $10,000.00 for serious inquiries. Call SSgt Hernandez @ 551-9854.
Original 1965 Chevrolet Impala. Factory 327 V8 w/Double Hump Heads and 2 sp powerglide Transmission. Factory AC. Powder Blue. 93,000 original miles. Factory interior with star headliner. Asking $10,000.00 for serious inquiries. Call SSgt Hernandez @ 551-9854.
3 Spd C 6 transmission out of a 65 thunderbird with a 429 Cobra Jet. Old but still puts power to the ground. Asking $500.00. Call SSgt Hernandez @551-9854.
3 Spd. C 6 transmission out of a 65 thunderbird with a 429 Cobra Jet. Old but still puts power to the ground. Asking $500.00. Call SSgt. Hernandez @551-9854.
Freshly Rebuilt 3 Spd 200C transmission. Taken from 84 Camero with 307 V8. Bolts direct to 350 V8 Blocks. Has maybe 300 miles on it. Asking $350.00. Call 551-9854.
Various parts for Honda VTX 1800. Stock Seat, Air Cleaner Box, Brake Calipers, Brake Lines, Turn Signals, Handle Bar risers, Triple Tree, etc. Call for info @551-9854.
Various parts for Honda VTX 1800. Stock Seat, Air Cleaner Box, Brake Calipers, Brake Lines, Turn Signals, Handle Bar risers, Triple Tree, etc.. Call for info @551-9854.
PCSING MUST Sell! 2005 Mitsubishi Galant GTS 4 door sedan, dark grey, black leather interior, heated front seats, infinity 6 disk CD system, 15700 miles, take over payments $16000. Tech Sgt. Bryan 501-658-8911 or 501-987-6502.
22" chrome rims with tires with 85% tread, 5 lug-universal, asking $1000 obo. Call 326-1180 or 317-2107.
2000 model Z..R.X - 1100, great shape black & gold good bike, must sale, $3200.00. O.B.O. 501-628-2476
2001 Yamaha 125 CC dirt bike $900.00 or best offer. Call 501- 554- 4402.
1989 HONDA VTR 250 Sport Motorcycle. Great condition. 67mpg. $1800 obo. Call for details 816-210-7079.
1978 Honda CX500 Motorcycle, New Tires, New Battery, New Carb Rebuild, excellent condition with windshield. $1500 OBO. Call 501-743-6575.
2001 Yamaha TTR 125 CC dirt bike $900.00 or best offer. Call 501 554 4402.
Honda Goldwing 2006- GL1800 Premium Audio Package, 25,000 miles, lots of added chrome and extras. MUST SEE* $14,800.00. Call 501-258-8216 or 501-416-4368.
2005 Honda Foreman 500 4X2. It is in great condition. I am asking $3,000, OBO for it. 501-350-2906.
HOUSES FOR RENT
FOR RENT: nice 2 & 3 Bedroom Mobile Homes on large lots in Quiet safe park close to LRAFB. New carpet and appliances. Starting at $300 per month plus deposit. HUD accepting. Call today and get TWO WEEKS FREE RENT. (501) 835-3450.
VILONIA- Dove Creek Subdivision- " Great Schools". 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 2 car, brick, 1500 + sq. ft., wood, tile, carpet floors. Approximately 20 minutes to back gate. $850 month. (501) 514-0909/ 5253.
House for Rent (Sherwood) Close to LRAFB & Camp Robinson. Very clean 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath with carport, 2 living spaces (den), fenced backyard & storage building, washer/dryer, microwave & refrigerator included - Plenty of in-house storage. $950 month, $550 deposit. Call Sam or Pam (501) 253-7033 or 766-0347.
Available Now! New 4 bedroom 2 bath, double garage, nice neighborhood in Ward, $950 month, $500 deposit. No Pets. Call (501) 605-3557 or (501) 605-2162.
Available Now! Brand New 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, double garage, on 1 acre, Austin, country living. $900 month, $500 deposit. Call (501) 605-3557 or (501) 605-2162.
Great Neighborhood, Gap Creek, Sherwood. 2400 sq. ft., 4 bedroom + office, 2 bath, 2 car garage, washer/dryer, walking trails & neighborhood park. Covered back porch, partially fenced. Discount for first 2 months - 1/2 price rent. $1425 a month. Call Sam (505) 442-3894.
For Rent: 3 bedroom 2 bath, 2200 sq. ft. home in Sherwood. $950 month. Call 978-269-4453 or 978-269-4425 for info.
For Rent: Nice 2 bedroom 1 bath remodeled home. Central Heat & Air. Large fenced-in backyard. Cabot city limits. Call 425-2008.
For Rent: Extra nice 3 bedroom 2 bath 1800 sq. ft., 2 car garage. Approximately 7 miles from Air Base. Sits on secluded 2 1/2 acres. Lots of privacy. Call (501) 425-2008.
Vilonia - Quail Hollow - brick, 1900 sq. ft., 3/2/2, breakfast bar, oak cabinets, gas fireplace, marble vanities, jetted tub, privacy fence, 12X20 shop. $1050 month. (501) 941-1996.
3 bedroom 2 full bath Mobile Home for Rent. Central Heat & Air. Cabot area. No Pets. $525 month. Ready now! (501) 680-4427.
Jacksonville- 42 Wright Cir, 4 bed /1 1/2 BA, large kitchen, laundry room, blinds, fans $790. 609 Pamela, 3 bed /1 1/2 BA, family room, large living room, laundry room, blinds, fans $780. Call 501-985-1177.
HOUSES FOR SALE
BEAUTIFUL Cabot home . Built in 2005. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 1924 sq. ft., hardwood floors, gorgeous crown molding, fireplace, all stainless steel appliances, jacuzzi tub, 2 car garage, privacy fence. $184,900. Call (501) 554-4767, (501) 554-4766.
Builder must sell!! $25,000 below appraisal! 6 bedroom 4 bath, 6 wooded acres, country setting. $235,000. Builder to pay closing costs up to $5000. Call Brenda Burnell (501) 514-2250. Pam McDowell Properties.
Vilonia - 3400 sq. ft., 4 or 5 bedrooms, 2 master bedrooms, 3.5 bath, formal dining, safe room, granite tops, tile & hardwood. 1 acre lot, panoramic view, close to LRAFB, 15 minutes drive to Cabot supercenter. 95 Overland Park Road off Hwy 107. 1 mile north of county line. Price reduced to $299,000. Call Philip Davis 247-1137.
Vilonia Schools - 3 BR / 2BA 1775 sf. corner lot. Large kitchen, walk-in closets, new floor covering, and two car garage. Reduced to $142,500. Call Jill at Vilonia Realty (501) 472-6158 or (501) 796-8530.
Vilonia Schools - New Construction 3BR / 2BA, gas/rock fireplace, accent lighting, corian countertops, tile in wet areas. $149,900. Call Jill at Vilonia Realty (501) 472-6158 or (501) 796-8530.
MOBILE HOMES
Mobile Home - Must Sell! - Will Owner finance - 14X70 - Like New - Cabot Schools - On 1.5 acres - too much to mention - Call (501) 266-0045.
Since 9/11, Arkansas men and women have risked their lives for our country. Some have given the ultimate sacrifice. To honor and remember these brave men and women, the Jacksonville Museum of Military History will host the Arkansas Fallen Hero Memorial. The 100x100 foot walk through memorial contains an American flag for each Arkansan that has given their life in service to this country since 9/11. Along each flag will stand a post that will feature a picture of each fallen hero and a short biography. The memorial will be on display from thru Sunday. Please take time this Christmas to “Honor those who died in conflict so that we could live in peace.”
Area cities planning Christmas parades
Brig. Gen. Rowayne Schatz will marshal "Jacksonville's Golden Christmas" parade, beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday. The parade will begin at Sharpe and will proceed on Main to Second Street.
“Christmas from around the world” is the theme of this year’s parade in Ward planned at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. A tree lighting will immediately follow the parade at the city complex. For more information, call Jo Ann Brooke at 743-1092.
Beginning a 5:30 p.m. will be the annual chili cook-off in the dining facility at the city complex. The three top competitors will receive a prize. There will also be a cakewalk, silent auction, pictures with Santa, a coloring contest and Aunt Blueberry the Clown. All proceeds benefit the Ward Animal Shelter.
The cost is only $5 for adults and $3 for children age 10 and under.
Sherwood’s Advertising and Promotion Commission-sponsored parade will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday on Kiehl Avenue and will travel from Lantrip to Oakbrook Street. Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Rita Gruber is the parade’s grand marshal and Frannie, a dog rescued by the Sherwood animal shelter. Sherwood’s parade is the only one which allows candy to be thrown to onlookers.
Cabot’s parade will travel West Main Street for one mile beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9. This year’s theme is “All I Want For Christmas Is…” Spectators are encouraged to bring out their lawn chairs. Concessions will also be available. Awards will be presented at 6 p.m. in the Veterans Park Community Center parking lot. Entertainment will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Caroling in the Caverns
Caroling in the Caverns will run through Dec. 16 at Blanchard Springs Caverns, near Mountain View. Marvel at the beauty of astonishing formations coupled with the sounds of caroling resounding through the caverns as musicians perform your favorite old-time Christmas songs.
Admission is $17. For more information visit www.yourplaceinthemountains.com.
The 189th Airlift Wing’s annual Christmas Toy Drive benefiting Arkansas Children’s Hospital is underway. Collection boxes are located in each 189th AW building and unit. For a list of recommended items, go to www.archildrens.org/pdf/volunteer/Wish_List.pdf.
Please remember
Due to infection control policies, they are unable to accept used items. Avoid toys with sharp edges, or toys made of glass or brittle plastic. The hospital does not accept toys that depict violence in any way. No guns, swords, “action” or fighting figures will be accepted. Only non-toxic paint, glue or craft supplies can be used. They do not accept Latex balloons.
MOWW to meet
The Central Arkansas Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars will meet at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 5 at Western Sizzlin in Jacksonville. Garrick Feldman, owner/publisher of The Leader, will be the guest speaker. Three local high school students who recently graduated from the Youth Leadership Conference at the Space and Rocket center in Huntsville, Ala., will also be in attendance. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call Carter Burwell at 247-9181, Stanley Warrick at 868-8211 or Jim Elmer at 771-4106 or jimelmer@swbell.net.
Studies available
Airframe and Powerplant certification exam preparation is available on-base via on-line study modules plus college courses. For more information contact the Little Rock Education Center in Bldg. 840 Leadership Drive, Room 102, or call 987-3417.
Change of venue
The time and location of Senior Master Sgt. David A. Bryan’s retirement ceremony have changed to the Thomas Community Activities Center Nov. 30 at 2:30 p.m.
Spouses set to host holiday luncheon
The Little Rock Air Force Base Spouses’ Club will host a Holiday Luncheon at 11 a.m. Dec. 13 at the Little Rock Air Force Base Chapel Annex. All spouses of Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Retiree and DoD employees are invited. Social and childcare begin at 10:30 a.m. A pot-luck lunch will be provided with a $2 donation. Please bring a holiday item for the drawing and receive 10 free tickets. Additional tickets will be available for purchase at the event. Melissa Matus from the Junior Auxiliary of Jacksonville will be our guest speaker. Children’s playgroup will be available at the TCAC for $4 per child. For more information and to RSVP please visit www.littlerockspouses.com or contact Rachel Kreps at 765-0316. RSVP is required by 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10.
Commissary holiday hours set
The following is the Holiday Hours Schedule for Little Rock Commissary:
Open today, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. hours Open Dec. 24 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Dec. 25 Christmas Day Open Dec. 31 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Jan. 1, 2008 New Year’s Day Retirement A retirement ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 30 at Little Rock Air Force Base Conference Center for Chief Esparza.
Chapel seeking musician
The Little Rock Air Force Base Chapel has a position open for a musician for the 6 p.m. Contemporary Protestant service. The individual needs to be a committed, mature Christian who works well with others. Applicants must have the ability to read music with proficiency in playing piano or keyboard. A copy of the statement of work, explaining other details, can be obtained from Staff Sgt. Terry Mueth, at the chapel located at 950 Arnold Drive, Little Rock Air Force Base. Resumes and sealed bids must be submitted no later than Nov. 30. For more information, contact the Chapel at 987-6014.
Chapel will close
The Chapel will be closed Dec. 4 for offsite training.
DTS changes
Defense Travel Service no longer displays availability for Southwest Airlines; however, travelers who would still like to utilize Southwest due to cheaper flights and/or better availability can request the Commercial Travel Office to make reservations with Southwest Airlines. For more information, call Wing Gate Travel at 987-6568.
NAF openings
The following nonappropriated-fund jobs are available: Outdoor Recreation recreation aid, NF-I, flexible hours and Golf Course recreation aid, NF-I, flexible hours. All federal NAF employees are required by Public Law 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit. For more information call 987-6440.
New counselor for active-duty Airmen
The Little Rock Air Force Base Education Center has a new Community College of the Air Force counselor for active duty Airmen. Please call 987-3417 to sign-up for an appointment to have your records updated and to select classes for the January-March term. The college schedules are out and registration has begun. For details call 987-3417 or DSN: 731-3417.
Nonhousehold goods claims now by appointment
To better accommodate the customer, beginning Dec. 3 the legal office will take in non-household good claims (damages not related to a permanent change of station move) by appointments only. To schedule an appointment, call 987-6154, 987-3803 or 987-6140. Additionally, claimant’s who are filing their household good claim will continue to process their claim through the Air Force Claims Service Center on-line at http://claims.jag.af.mil or by mail at AFCSC/JAD, Attn: Claims Processing,1050 Forrer Blvd, Dayton OH 45420-1472. Claimants can also call the AFCSC at DSN 986-8844 or 1-877-754-1212 for assistance.
Finally, the Department of Defense Form 1840 and 1840/R, also referred to as the pink shipping form, is accepted by the legal office on a walk-in basis on Tuesdays, (8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.), and Wednesday and Thursdays (12:30-3:30 p.m.). However, if you are at 70 days from the date of your delivery of your household goods, contact the legal office so arrangements can be made to have your form processed to the carrier in a timely fashion. For more information, call 987-6154, 987-3803 or 987-6140.
Full-time employment
Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass., is seeking a military pay technician, series/grade GS-0545-6. Salary is $34,971 to $45,462. Those interested can check out job No. 08-104/105 at www.mass.gov/guard.
Hunting rules, safety briefing
The next hunting rules/safety briefing is at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the large conference room in Bldg 528.
Services new hours, offerings
Starting Monday, the bowling center snack bar will begin offering breakfast from 6-10 a.m., seven days a week.
Hangar 1080’s hours of operation will also shift Monday to lunch and dinner hours during the week. The new hours are: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday 4-7:30 p.m., Friday 4 p.m.-midnight. During the football season we’ll also be open Sunday 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. and Monday 4-11 p.m.
Hangar 1080 will still offer the Wednesday 2-for-1 steak and Texas Hold ‘em Poker night. In addition, there is a Thursday evening buffet that is a great way to enjoy a family dinner at a reasonable price.
There will be the free membership breakfasts (the next one is 6:30-8:30 a.m. Tuesday) and Sunday brunches.
TOP STORY >>Security Forces member receives Bronze Star
By Staff Sgt. Juan A. Torres 314th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
A 314th Security Forces Squadron member was presented the Bronze Star Medal during a ceremony Nov. 20 at the 314th SFS headquarters.
1st Lt. George L. Hern was presented the medal by Brig. Gen. Rowayne A. Schatz, the 314th Airlift Wing commander, for his exceptional leadership, guidance and direction which enhanced the combat effectiveness of joint forces charged with protecting the largest Theater Internment Facility in the Department of Defense with more than 14,000 detainees and a Logistical Support Area with more than 3,000 Coalition Forces while deployed to Camp Bucca, Iraq.
This award is presented to a military member who has distinguished himself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service while serving with the armed forces of the United States while in a combat theater or engaged in military operations with an opposing foreign force.
“I know you’re proud of your husband and dad for what he has accomplished, and we are proud as well,” said General Schatz to Lieutenant Hern’s family. “Thank you for all your great support. We all know that when we wear the uniform we can’t do our job without the great support of our family.”
As flight commander security operations for the 586th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, Lieutenant Hern led a joint service flight comprised of 78 Soldiers, Airmen and interpreters conducting combat missions “outside the wire.”
From September 2006 to June 2007, Lieutenant Hern was responsible for executing more than 1,100 combat patrols, which included both mounted and dismounted presence patrols, improvised explosive device and wire sweeps, personnel security details, listening and observation posts, and vehicle checkpoint operations of the main supply routes into and out of Iraq.
When his forces were struck by an IED on the main supply route, Lieutenant Hern was one of the first back-up patrols to arrive on-scene where he re-established a security cordon, conducted secondary sweeps for IEDs and coordinated with British explosive ordnance disposal teams to clear the area.
“As a leader with candor, he insured the troops in his command had the best equipment and training possible,” said General Schatz. “When placed in a tough situation, his calm collective leadership brought it under control and successfully completed the difficult task.”
“In this job we do, people’s lives are at stake and it is a big responsibility that we all take very serious,” said Lieutenant Hern to a group of his fellow security forces members. “I’ve never been more proud to be part of the Air Force after witnessing the professionalism in which the Airmen deployed to Camp Bucca conducted business.”
TOP STORY >>Officials announce new selective reenlistment bonus list
WASHINGTON (AFPN) — Following a selective reenlistment bonus review, Pentagon officials have released the latest SRB list, effective Dec. 15, containing 43 Air Force specialties.
“Our SRB analysis process proved invaluable, and we were able to modify the list to apply bonuses to our most critical needs,” said Senior Master Sgt. Douglas Byrd, manager of enlisted force management at the Pentagon. “Balancing the enlisted force is a constant challenge, and the SRB is the most effective program we employ to retain our number one priority...our Airmen.
“The SRB analysis process objectively identifies SRB candidates and recommends the best allocation of funds while staying within budgetary constraints,” said Sergeant Byrd.
The process, which also includes a “human-in-the-loop” review, ensures the right skills are targeted with the most cost-effective multiples. All enlisted skills were reviewed. The new program has about the same budget — approximately $46M — as the previous program, which necessitated careful application of Air Force dollars to shore up critical AFSCs. As a result, Air Force officials will offer bonuses to Airmen in 43 specialties versus 37 previously.
The criteria used to determine which enlisted skills will remain on or be added to the SRB list include current and projected manning levels, retention trends, career field force structure changes and career field stress level. Bonuses are authorized in 0.5 increments, or multiples, and in three re-enlistment zones for people with 17 months to 14 years of service. The Air Force also is testing a fourth zone, Zone E SRB for explosive ordnance disposal Airmen with 18 to 20 years of service.
“After careful analysis and consultation with career field managers, we added 15 zones, 22 zones increased, 75 zones remained unchanged, 18 zones decreased and 9 zones were removed,” said Sergeant Byrd. “While these changes do not take any money out of our Airmen’s pockets, they will affect how much those who are re-enlisting in the future will receive.
Some Airmen will receive higher bonuses under this new program while others will receive lower or no bonuses, compared to those in their specialty who re-enlisted under the previous program.
To view the SRB list, visit the http://ask.afpc.randolph.af.mil/ and type “SRB” in the search box, then select the “Updated — List of Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs) Receiving Selective Reenlistment Bonuses (SRBs).”
For more information, contact local military personnel flight reenlistment offices or the 24/7 Air Force Contact Center at (800) 616-3775 if you have questions regarding the SRB.
By Lt. Col. Al Fitts 314th Operations Support Squadron commander
Today’s Airmen are truly our nation’s treasure, and I am proud to have the opportunity to lead and to serve along side them. Over the years, the leadership advice I have been given most often has been, “Take care of your Airmen.” In the military we have come up with catchy slogans such as “Mission First, People Always” to describe the leader’s desire to achieve a perfect balance between getting the job done and taking care of personnel.
This advice seems simple enough, but in reality it can be difficult to do. So, what does taking care of Airmen mean to me? Simply put, taking care of Airmen means creating a disciplined environment where they can learn and grow. Supervisors must treat folks fairly, refuse to cut corners, share in their hardships and set the example at all times. We must hold the Airmen we supervise to high standards, and provide them the training to do their jobs so they can function in peace and win in war. Taking care of Airmen also means taking care of their families.
The unit and family relationship should be a partnership. An effective way for leaders to build this partnership is by developing a climate throughout the chain of command that encourages individual Airmen to put their families first. By putting families first I do not imply the mission should suffer as a result.
To the contrary, a unit with this type of climate is one where leaders and co-workers clearly recognize the importance and legitimacy of family needs and rally together when issues arise to ensure the mission gets done. Airmen who feel their leadership and co-workers care about them and their family will be much more likely to commit themselves to the unit’s goals and missions.
Throughout my career I have had the honor and privilege to lead Airmen, both in and out of the cockpit. They continue to excel everyday in hot spots around the globe because they have confidence in themselves, their buddies, their leaders, their equipment and their training.
There are leaders in every unit of Team Little Rock who are taking great care of our Airmen every day. No matter what your rank, it is a responsibility we all share. Let’s do it!
TOP STORY >>Using acceptance, tolerance in everyday life
By Brig. Gen. Wayne Schatz 314th Airlift Wing commander
As we wind down from Thanksgiving and head toward the December holidays, it’s time again for us to gather with those we hold most dear in our lives. This may mean family, close friends or the neighbors we have come to have over the years.
The Air Force way of life is unique in that we often do not get a choice in who we surround ourselves with. The Air Force mission dictates who you share a cockpit, hangar or office with. Military family housing chooses your neighbors and more often than not chooses your home for you as well. Deployments mean a roommate – or 11 other tentmates – is issued to you. And you don’t get a say.
This sometimes may seem difficult, but I’ve come to realize over the years that it’s actually a gift. As members of the Armed Forces, we are afforded the opportunity to travel the world. Our families are able to live with us overseas. We are able to experience people and cultures that our friends and family back home can only read or dream about. We are able to broaden our experiences through our interactions with others.
The Air Force has taught us from day one to treat everyone equally and value everyone the same. We are taught to keep an open mind and respect everyone’s rights and beliefs. These are lessons that we do not take for granted but can oft times cite verbatim.
But learning doesn’t just come from interacting with people of other backgrounds. And tolerance isn’t just reserved for people with different values. Sometimes, the people you need to show the most tolerance and respect for are those closest to you. It can be as simple as that aunt everyone secretly dreads seeing at the holidays. Maybe this year, it’s time to sit down with her and listen to her stories. Maybe she has something to share that you’ve never thought of before. Or maybe it’s the coworker who sits two desks down. His musical choices may have rubbed you wrong for the past year, but if you looked past that what might you learn?
This holiday season I ask that you take the time to reach out to someone and learn from them. Bring a little extra kindness into your everyday lives. It’s acts like these, and the millions of other acts of kindness I see you display each day, that make me proud to serve along side each of you. Combat airlift!
(Current as of Nov. 14) Rachelle Simonof 35 Hank Varner 33 Peter Urbach 33 Tim Thomas 27 Aaron Pohl 21 Dave Castro 17 Robert Lamkin 17 Ryan Milner 15 Jerry Kallam 13 Will Gradeless 13 Dave Rice 13 Adam Elerson 11 Octavis Valverdc 8 Eric Berg 8 Phillip Cantrell 8 Elbert Craver 8 Nick Navarro 7 Drew Sayson 4 Joseph Rose 3 Carol McKinney 1 Todd Levings 1 Danielle Levings 1 John Simonof 1 Heath Burns 1 Woody McEwen 1 Britnay Stuart 1
(Current as of Nov. 16)
Peter Urbach 34 Hank Varner 34 Tim Thomas 31 Angeline Prather 23 Drew Sayson 17 Phillip Cantrall 16 Dave Rice 16 Rachelle Simonof 16 Jerry Kallam 15 Doug Lingo 15 Aaron Pohl 15 Todd Levings 13 Bill Hodges 12 Robert Lamkin 11 Joseph Rose 10 Dave Castro 8 Danielle Levings 8 Ryan Milner 8 Ashley Diel 8 Steven Prather 8 Will Gradeless 6 Adam Elerson 6 John Simonof 4 Nicolas Navarro 3 Carol McKenny 3 Britnay Stuart 3 Fred Graves 3 Elbert Craver 2 Mike Steraberg 1 William Daivs 1 Christine Davis 1 Kyle Scott 1
An Eagle Watching Tour will be held Saturday at Lake Ouachita State Park in Mountain Pine. Lake Ouachita provides remarkable habitat for wintering bald eagles.
Take a ride aboard our covered tour boat in search of these magnificent raptors.
Dress warmly and bring your binoculars. Make your reservations and purchase tickets at the visitor center.
Admission is $6.50 adults, $3.50 children ages 6-12, under 6 free.
For more information e-mail lakeouachita@arkansas.com.
Santa Shack opens Nov. 23 in Cabot
Cabot City Beautiful announces its 11th annual Santa Shack at Cabot Wal-Mart today through Dec. 23. Bring the children to see Santa Claus to tell him what they’d like for Christmas.
Free candy canes for every child and photos will be available. Santa will be there Fridays at 6 to 8 p.m., Saturdays at 9 to 11 a.m., 12 to 2 p.m., 3 to 5 p.m., 6 to 8 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
World Mission Fair at Jacksonville
First Methodist Church of Jacksonville is sponsoring its annual World Mission Fair and Breakfast with Santa Dec. 1. Breakfast with Santa will be from 8-10:30 a.m. It is all you can eat pancakes and sausage.
Cost is kids 4 and under free, kids 5-12 $3, everyone else $5. Photos with Santa are $5 and can be taken until approximately noon.
All proceeds will be used by First United Methodist Church youth for their mission projects.
Lunch will also be served prices ranging from 50 cents to $3 (beverages, bowl of chili or soup, nachos and assorted deserts). Shopping will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Unique gifts can be purchased from Arkansas rice depot, Heifer International, Jackson Graves Foundation, Joseph Pfeifer Camp, The Smile Train, United Methodist committee on Relief (UMCOR), Harvesters Community Food Network, Habitat for Humanity, Fishnet Ministries, Nothing but Nets, United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, World Mission and the Red Cross Blood Mobile will be on site for blood donations.
All proceeds collected by these organizations will be used for their missions.
The event will be at the First Methodist Church of Jacksonville Family Life Center 220 West Main St.
Children's Theater performance slated
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus will be presented through Dec. 16 at Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theater in Little Rock.
Adapted from the book by L. Frank Baum, this play tells the story of where Santa came from, who the elves are and why Santa uses a sleigh and reindeer to make and deliver his gifts. This delightful story will fill your heart with holiday wonder! Admission is $14 adults and $11 children.
For more information, visit http://www.arkarts.com.
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.
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.
YARD SALES
Yard Sale: Nov 23 & 24 about eight miles North of Lonoke off HWY 31 N. Movies, Toys, Holiday Decor, Household Items, Jeans & clothes $.25. 7 am to 5 pm each day. Follow the signs from Hwy 31 N.
HELP WANTED
FULL TIME Hair stylist needed in Gravel Ridge. Family owned salon. Call Tina (501) 834-2204.
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Tech & Lube Tech. Excellent benefits & advancement opportunities. Apply in person at Jacksonville Firestone. (501) 982-1501.
LPN - Lonoke manufacturer - second shift - Monday thru Friday - no weekends or holidays. Must have CPR. For more information or where to apply, call 501-392-1500 or Toll free 866-538-1600.
SERVICES
ENG Lending: The Future of Finance: Over 100 years of home purchasing & refinancing. Contact Lynell Hopson, our VA specialist in Little Rock 501-687-4569 or email –lhopson@englending.com or www.Englending.com
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 specialty. (501) 988-2458.*
PETS
Free Cat 2yrs old, spayed, up to date shots, litter box trained, indoor/outdoor, very sweet. Call 501-940-9258.
FURNITURE
QUEEN bed frame and hb/fb, steel looks like beautiful wrought iron. No mattress or linens. $150 OBO. 819-0350
Vermont Maple desk, great for kids, very sturdy. 7 roomy drawers. Can be refinished if desired. $100 OBO. 819-0350.
SOFA AND loveseat $350, soft blue fabric, good condition. Call for info. Vincent 753-3261.
DINING ROOM Table with 4 chairs $20. Entertainment center $40. Call (305) 505-5792.
Twin bed with frame/brass headboard. Denver mattress/ boxspring included. Only 1 year old! Excellent condition. $225.00. 501-605-1192.
LOST & FOUND
LOST: older male dog, vizsla, golden rust color w/grey face, 50 lbs. goes by the name Matthew went missing Sept. 20th. Call 501-681-3516.
LOST: 3 month old puppy, last seen 11/9 in Macon area off 107, light brown & white, has red collar, limps slightly from hip fracture. 952-4189.
WANTED
ITEMS FOR SALE
(2) 4” thick full sized foam. Free 758-4486 or 912-0200.
YAKIMA ROCKET box, 6’, 2 locks with keys. Great condition. Call 658-9239.
1999 Honda Civic EX, 2 Dr. Coupe, 100K, tricked out, 18” Rims, lowered, ground effects, sun roof, stereo, Mercedes white paint, $7,450 obo. Must see. Call 773-7741.
2000 Honda VT1100T Cruiser. Black. Corbin custom seat. Fun to ride while saving gas! $6500. 628-1333.
1997 Dodge Neon, 4 DR Highline, Automatic, White, 160k Miles, Great Gas Mileage, $1,500 Or Best Offer. Call (501)912-2474.
2000 Honda VT1100T Cruiser. Black. Corbin custom seat. Fun to ride while saving gas! $6500. 628-1333.
Dodge 1999 Dakota Sport, red, 5 spd man trans, bedliner, towing pkg, new ac, 75k miles, $4,900. Call 960-3457.
Original 1965 Chevrolet Impala. Factory 327 V8 w/Double Hump Heads and 2 sp powerglide Transmission. Factory AC. Powder Blue. 93,000 original miles. Factory interior with star headliner. Asking $10,000.00 for serious inquiries. Call SSgt Hernandez @ 551-9854.
Original 1965 Chevrolet Impala. Factory 327 V8 w/Double Hump Heads and 2 sp powerglide Transmission. Factory AC. Powder Blue. 93,000 original miles. Factory interior with star headliner. Asking $10,000.00 for serious inquiries. Call SSgt Hernandez @ 551-9854.
3 Spd C 6 transmission out of a 65 thunderbird with a 429 Cobra Jet. Old but still puts power to the ground. Asking $500.00. Call SSgt Hernandez @551-9854.
3 Spd. C 6 transmission out of a 65 thunderbird with a 429 Cobra Jet. Old but still puts power to the ground. Asking $500.00. Call SSgt. Hernandez @551-9854.
Freshly Rebuilt 3 Spd 200C transmission. Taken from 84 Camero with 307 V8. Bolts direct to 350 V8 Blocks. Has maybe 300 miles on it. Asking $350.00. Call 551-9854.
Various parts for Honda VTX 1800. Stock Seat, Air Cleaner Box, Brake Calipers, Brake Lines, Turn Signals, Handle Bar risers, Triple Tree, etc. Call for info @551-9854.
Various parts for Honda VTX 1800. Stock Seat, Air Cleaner Box, Brake Calipers, Brake Lines, Turn Signals, Handle Bar risers, Triple Tree, etc.. Call for info @551-9854.
2001 Yamaha 125 CC dirt bike $900.00 or best offer. Call 501- 554- 4402.
HOUSES FOR RENT
FOR RENT: nice 2 & 3 Bedroom Mobile Homes on large lots in Quiet safe park close to LRAFB. New carpet and appliances. Starting at $300 per month plus deposit. HUD accepting. Call today and get TWO WEEKS FREE RENT. (501) 835-3450.
VILONIA- Dove Creek Subdivision- “ Great Schools”. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 2 car, brick, 1500 + sq. ft., wood, tile, carpet floors. Approximately 20 minutes to back gate. $850 month. (501) 514-0909/ 5253.
3 BEDROOM 2 Bath- Furlow area- 10 minutes from Base. Country setting, all electric. $450 monthly. References, deposit & 1 year lease required. No indoor pets. (501) 676-2516
VILONIA, 2 homes, Quail Hollow, 1900 sq. ft., fence, 12x20 shop, breakfast bar, gas fireplace, jetted tub, $1150 monthly. Fox Run, 1630 sq. ft., gas fireplace, double sink & closet in master, $825 monthly. 501-941-1996
House for Rent (Sherwood) Close to LRAFB & Camp Robinson. Very clean 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath with carport, 2 living spaces (den), fenced backyard & storage building, washer/dryer, microwave & refrigerator included - Plenty of in-house storage. $950 month, $550 deposit. Call Sam or Pam (501) 253-7033 or 766-0347.
Available Now! New 4 bedroom 2 bath, double garage, nice neighborhood in Ward, $950 month, $500 deposit. No Pets. Call (501) 605-3557 or (501) 605-2162.
Available Now! Brand New 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, double garage, on 1 acre, Austin, country living. $900 month, $500 deposit. Call (501) 605-3557 or (501) 605-2162.
For Rent: Nice 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath remodeled home, central heat & air. Cabot city limit. Call 425-2008.
For Rent: Extra Nice 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 1800 sq. ft. + 2 car garage. Approximately 7 miles from Air Base. Sits on secluded 2 1/2 acres. Lots of privacy. Call (501) 425-2008
Great Neighborhood, Gap Creek, Sherwood. 2400 sq. ft., 4 bedroom + office, 2 bath, 2 car garage, washer/dryer, walking trails & neighborhood park. Covered back porch, partially fenced. Discount for first 2 months - 1/2 price rent. $1425 a month. Call Sam (505) 442-3894.
HOUSES FOR SALE
BEAUTIFUL home in Shiloh subdivision, Cabot. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 3 years old, 2300 sq. ft., large lot. Bargain priced at $215,000, appraises $234,000. Call (501) 680-0611.
MCRAE Quiet, 2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath. Cottage on 8 acres w/ pond, storage shed, work shed, barn central h/a city water. All appliances stay including washer/ dryer deep freeze. $80,000. 501-726-9624
BEAUTIFUL Cabot home . Built in 2005. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 1924 sq. ft., hardwood floors, gorgeous crown molding, fireplace, all stainless steel appliances, jacuzzi tub, 2 car garage, privacy fence. $184,900. Call (501) 554-4767, (501) 554-4766.
New Home for sale - $139,000 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath with whirlpool - 1600 sq. ft., 2 car garage, large kitchen, 1/4 mile from schools, Parkwood Meadows subdivision, Vilonia - 15 minutes from Air Base - Call Andria (501) 786-3121.
Must See! Sherwood, 4140 Austin Lakes Circle. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 1684 sq. ft., wood burning fireplace, 2 car garage, fenced backyard with shed. $168,500. (501) 350-2761.
Vilonia Schools - 3BR/2BA 1775 sf. corner lot. Large kitchen, walk-in closets, new floor covering, and two car garage. Reduced to $142,500. Call Jill at Vilonia Realty (501) 472-6158 or (501) 796-8530.
Vilonia Schools - New Construction 3BR/2BA, gas/rock fireplace, accent lighting, corian countertops, tile in wet areas. $155,900. Call Jill at Vilonia Realty (501) 472-6158 or (501) 796-8530.
Vilonia Schools - 3BR/1BA on 1/2 acre. Located in the heart of Vilonia. Only $79,900. Call Jill at Vilonia Realty today (501) 472-6158 or (501) 796-8530.
MOBILE HOMES
Cabot Schools, completely remodeled 14X70, 2 bedroom 2 bath, open floor plan, on 1.5 acres, corner lot with shade. $50,000. Owner financing with down payment. (501) 605-7200.
By Staff Sgt. Juan A. Torres 314th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
A 314th Airlift Wing member was presented the Bronze Star during a ceremony Nov. 14 at the 314th Operations Support Squadron.
Tech. Sgt. Jason L. Graves was presented the Bronze Star by Brig. Gen. Rowayne A. Schatz, the 314th Airlift Wing commander, for his leadership and analytical and organizational skills in a crucial role in direct support of the global war on terrorism.
This award is presented to a military member who has distinguished himself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service while serving with the armed forces of the United States while in a combat theater or engaged in military operations with an opposing foreign force.
“The Bronze Star is a very special award that Sergeant Graves has earned with the direct impact his hard work had in bringing the enemies of our nation in Iraq and Afghanistan to justice,” said General Schatz. “For that, your nation thanks you, and we at Team Little Rock are proud to call you one of our own.”
“Compared to my grandfather, who fought in the (World War II) Battle of Tarawa, I feel like I don’t deserve this medal,” said Sergeant Graves. “Perhaps it’s a sign of the changing times of war.”
TOP STORY >>What happens when you lose, damage or destroy an asset?
By Patty Webber 314th Logistics Readiness Squadron
Did you know that the Report of Survey (ROS) program is a procedure in which the government accounts for property that is lost, damaged or destroyed? If the loss, damage or destruction is a result of gross negligence on the part of the individual, then monetary liability may be assessed.
The 314th Mission Support Group commander is the official authorized to assess involuntary liability. Liability, in most cases, is limited to one month’s base pay or the actual loss, whichever is less. In certain cases, such as a fire in government housing or quarters or individual equipment, liability may be the actual amount of damage.
The commander of the owning unit is responsible for initiating the ROS by assigning an investigating official. The investigating official must be an officer, a senior NCO (E-7 or above), or a civilian employee (WG-9, WL-5, WS-1, GS-7 or above). The investigator must be a disinterested, impartial individual who has no interest or involvement in the custodianship, care, accountability, or safe keeping of the property in question.
The individual appointed should also outrank the person being investigated. If this is not possible, the unit commander must advise the approving authority in writing with the reason.
The ROS must be completed within 45 days of discovery of the loss, damage or destruction, and handcarried to the ROS program manager.
Before an ROS is initiated on lost property, ensure that a thorough search for the lost asset has been conducted. The owning unit should check with possible gaining units if the asset may have been transferred. Owning units should also check with the 314th LRS Flight Service Center or 314th Communications Squadron Equipment Control to see if the asset was turned in. If the asset is believed to have been stolen, notify the 314th Security Forces Squadron and include a copy of the police report with the ROS.
These steps may assist in locating the lost asset and prevent the need for an ROS. If the asset still cannot be located, initiate an ROS and document which steps have been taken to locate the asset.
An ROS may also be required for an accident with a fixed or moving object with a military or government service agency vehicle whether the damage is immediately noticeable or not. A report is likely to be issued if damage is caused by willful or neglectful acts of improper operation, by not turning vehicle in for scheduled maintenance or unreported accident damage has been detected.
A guide to assist in the preparation of Department of Defense Form 200, Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss, has been developed by the ROS program office and is located on the LRAFB web page. Additional information may also be found in Air Force manual 23-220, Reports of Survey.
If you have any questions about this program, please contact the 314th LRS ROS program manager at 987-3024.
The following is the Holiday Hours Schedule for Little Rock Commissary: Open today, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. hours Open Dec. 24 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Dec. 25 Christmas Day Open Dec. 31 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Jan. 1, 2008 New Year’s Day
Retirement
A retirement ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 30 at Little Rock Air Force Base Conference Center for Chief Esparza. A retirement ceremony is set for Senior Master Sgt. David A. Bryan, after 22 years of dedicated service to the U.S. Air Force, 10 a.m. Nov. 30 at Hanger 1080.
Flu vaccinations available
Flu vaccinations are currently available for active duty members only. Active duty personnel are highly encouraged to get their flu vaccinations at the scheduled squadron times or at the Thomas Community Activities Center from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monday and Tuesday. Unit deployment monitors and unit health monitors should call Staff Sgt. MacKenzie Savoy at 987-7312 for scheduling. Flu vaccinations will be available for high-risk patients and all other beneficiaries Monday.
Chapel seeks musician
The Little Rock Air Force Base Chapel has a position open for a musician for the 6 p.m. Contemporary Protestant service. The individual needs to be a committed, mature Christian who works well with others. Applicants must have the ability to read music with proficiency in playing piano or keyboard.
A copy of the statement of work, explaining other details, can be obtained from Staff Sgt. Terry Mueth, at the chapel located at 950 Arnold Drive, Little Rock Air Force Base. Resumes and sealed bids must be submitted no later than Nov. 30. For more information, contact the Chapel at 987-6014.
DTS no longer displays Southwest Airlines
Defense Travel Service no longer displays availability for Southwest Airlines; however, travelers who would still like to utilize Southwest due to cheaper flights and/or better availability can request the Commercial Travel Office to make reservations with Southwest Airlines. For more information, call Wing Gate Travel at 987-6568.
NAF openings
The following nonappropriated-fund jobs are available: Outdoor Recreation recreation aid, NF-I, flexible hours and Golf Course recreation aid, NF-I, flexible hours. All federal NAF employees are required by Public Law 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit. For more information call 987-6440.
Nonhousehold goods claims now by appointment
To better accommodate the customer, beginning Dec. 3 the legal office will take in non-household good claims (damages not related to a permanent change of station move) by appointments only. To schedule an appointment, call 987-6154, 987-3803 or 987-6140. Additionally, claimant’s who are filing their household good claim will continue to process their claim through the Air Force Claims Service Center on-line at http://claims.jag.af.mil or by mail at AFCSC/JAD, Attn: Claims Processing,1050 Forrer Blvd, Dayton OH 45420-1472. Claimants can also call the AFCSC at DSN 986-8844 or 1-877-754-1212 for assistance.
Finally, the Department of Defense Form 1840 and 1840/R, also referred to as the pink shipping form, is accepted by the legal office on a walk-in basis on Tuesdays, (8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.), and Wednesday and Thursdays (12:30-3:30 p.m.). However, if you are at 7- days from the date of your delivery of your household goods, contact the legal office so arrangements can be made to have your form processed to the carrier in a timely fashion. For more information, call 987-6154, 987-3803 or 987-6140.
Full-time employment
Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass., is seeking a military pay technician, series/grade GS-0545-6. Salary is $34,971 to $45,462. Those interested can check out job No. 08-104/105 at www.mass.gov/guard.
Hunting rules, safety briefing
The next hunting rules/safety briefing is at 4 p.m Tuesday, Nov. 27 in the large conference room in Bldg 528.
Services new hours, offerings
Starting Monday, the bowling center snack bar will begin offering breakfast from 6-10 a.m., seven days a week.
Hangar 1080’s hours of operation will also shift Monday to lunch and dinner hours during the week. The new hours are: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday 4-7:30 p.m., Friday 4 p.m.-midnight. During the football season we’ll also be open Sunday 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. and Monday 4-11 p.m.
Hangar 1080 will still offer the Wednesday 2-for-1 steak and Texas Hold ‘em Poker night. In addition, there is a Thursday evening buffet that is a great way to enjoy a family dinner at a reasonable price. There will be the free membership breakfasts (the next one is 6:30-8:30 a.m. Tuesday) and Sunday brunches.
By Lt. Col. Nate “A+12” Allerheiligen 314th Airlift Wing Readiness director
It can be said hundreds of ways: “Service before self,” “Love your neighbor as yourself,” “Help a fellowman” and “It’s amazing what can be done if you don’t care who gets the credit.” The idea is the same – our best work happens when we stop focusing on ourselves and start looking after each other.
Thanksgiving is the traditional start of the winter holiday season. Paired with the many religious holidays, the secular spirit of charity and outreach permeates our culture.
However, in the military, the sentiment runs much deeper than a few gifts or ringing the bell in front of the BX. Daily our fellow Airmen are serving in harms way. I was touched by the story of the elaborate armor cast around the bunk of one of my deployed squadron mates. Even locally, we have several organizations that have to consistently work 12-hour shifts in order to keep the base running.
Operational readiness inspection preparation isn’t an event or a surge – our readiness to execute our mission is built in to every Airmen. Our efforts to do things better aren’t an opportunity to get us accolades. It’s the opposite – we work to help our fellow Airmen, our community and our nation.
For my brethren serving in the combat zone: Well done and our prayers are with you. For those training future combat airlifters: Keep up the Outstanding work. For those supporting behind the scenes: Thank you for your selfless work. We are all better for your service before self.
This year I am most thankful for the sacrifices of our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines. How about you? Combat Airlift!
By Brig. Gen. Wayne Schatz 314th Airlift Wing commander
There is a school-age tradition that seems to transcend generational and gender lines. It occurs in schools across America, public and private, and happens regardless of social status, religious preference or income bracket.
It starts in first grade with a simple list and by middle school may very well become a full essay. And it’s a tradition that I think serves us well even as adults. It’s taking time out to focus on the things you’re most thankful for. People give thanks at different times and in different ways. But I believe it’s important for us all to remember the things that we’re blessed with in our lives. All too often it’s easy to think about what we don’t have or what we would like. It seems that no matter how much we might have at any point in life, there is a natural desire to push for more.
This week, I think it’s time to pause and think about those things in your life that really matter. For me, it’s the love of family and the warmth of a home.
I’m thankful for the chance to serve my country and for the daily opportunities to help make a difference in someone’s life. I’m truly grateful to serve alongside such dedicated professionals. I feel blessed to live in a nation where we are free to celebrate the holidays of our choosing with the people of our choosing.
And most of all, I am thankful to be home this holiday season because I know how many of our brethren will be marking this Thanksgiving from a foreign land.
As you pause to give thanks for the things you’re most grateful for, please remember those who are not as fortunate.
Take a second as well to give thanks to the Airmen, Marines, Soldiers and Sailors who are fighting the Global War on Terrorism. And please remember their families as well. I am proud of all of you, now more than ever. Combat airlift!
Rachelle Simonof 32 Hank Varner 29 Peter Urbach 27 Tim Thomas 27 Dave Castro 17 Aaron Pohl 16 Ryan Milner 15 Jerry Kallam 13 Will Gradeless 13 Adam Elerson 11 Robert Lamkin 9 Octavis Valverdc 8 Eric Berg 8 Phillip Cantrell 8 Dave Rice 6 Nick Navarro 5 Drew Sayson 4 Joseph Rose 3 Carol McKinney 1 Todd Levings 1 Danielle Levings 1 John Simonof 1 Heath Burns 1 Woody McEwen 1 Elbert Craver 1 Britnay Stuart 1
(Current as of Friday, Nov. 9)
Peter Urbach 33 Hank Varner 33 Tim Thomas 30 Angeline Prather 18 Phillip Cantrall 16 Dave Rice 16 Jerry Kallam 15 Doug Lingo 14 Rachelle Simonof 12 Bill Hodges 12 Todd Levings 12 Joseph Rose 9 Aaron Pohl 9 Drew Sayson 8 Dave Castro 8 Danielle Levings 7 Will Gradeless 6 Adam Elerson 6 Ryan Milner 6 Ashley Diel 5 John Simonof 4 Robert Lamkin 4 Nicolas Navarro 3 Carol McKenny 3 Britnay Stuart 3 Fred Graves 3 Mike Steraberg 1 William Daivs 1 Christine Davis 1 Elbert Craver 1
The semi-annual Chief’s Fun Run will be held at noon today at the small base lake. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the categories are: Ages 18-27, 28-35, 36-42 and 43+. Participants pledging $30 or more will receive a free T-shirt. Food and drinks will be served to all participants after the run. Proceeds support the enlisted community on base. For more info contact any Little Rock AFB Chief.
Varsity funds available
The fitness center has funds available for varsity teams. If there are any personnel interested in heading up a varsity team to represent Little Rock AFB, please contact Tech. Sgt. Tashon Velez at 987-5831. Teams may consist of active duty military, dependents (18 and above), civilians and NAF employees.
Volunteer officials needed
The fitness center is looking for volunteer officials for the intramural flag-football league. If you are interested please contact the Intramural Sports Director at 987-7716.
The Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame, One Convention Center Plaza, Pine Bluff, is open year round and holds exhibits of inductee’s personal career memorabilia.
The next induction ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. today. Inductees honored at this induction ceremony will be: Gail Davis, Sonny Burgess and The Pacers, Gil Gerard, Laurence Luckinbill, Jack Mitchell, B. J. Sams, Sarah Tackett and Beth Brickell. Admission is $50 (induction ceremony); no fee for the tour. For more information visit http://pinebluffcvb.org.
Cave tours offered
Dripstone Trail Tours are offered at Blanchard Springs Caverns through March 31, 2008.
The one-hour walking tour explores the upper level of Blanchard Springs Caverns in constant 58 degree temperature.
Visitors tour two huge rooms filled with awesome sparkling calcite formations. An educational movie and new exhibit hall clarify the underground wonders. Open year round; tours offered periodically, Wednesdays-Sundays, from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Days. Call (870) 757-2211 or (888) 757-2246 for tour times, rates, or reservations. Admission is $10 adult, $5 ages 6-15, $5 ages 62 and up with Senior Pass.
Santa Shack set to open Nov. 23 in Cabot
Cabot City Beautiful announces its 11th annual Santa Shack at Cabot Wal-Mart Friday, Nov. 23 to Saturday, Dec. 23. Bring the kids to see Santa Claus to tell him what they’d like for Christmas. There well be free candy canes for every child and photos will be available. Santa will be there Fridays at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Cancer support team will meet today
Care Cap Connections cancer support teams will meet today at Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville to knit more garments for balding women and children undergoing chemotherapy.
The meeting will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Deliveries of free care caps are made monthly to 16 major cancer centers. Interested women and men are invited to join the support team. Tasks include cutting, ironing, pinning, sewing and packaging the colorful head coverings.
The number of hours worked and specific tasks are decided by each volunteer. Patterns, fabrics and sewing machines are provided. For more information contact CCC at (501) 253-1447 or maryphilips@artelco.com.
Flu vaccinations are currently available for active-duty members only. Active duty personnel are highly encouraged to get their flu vaccinations at the scheduled squadron times or at the TCAC from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, and Nov. 26, and 27. Unit Deployment Monitors and Unit Health Monitors should call Staff Sgt. MacKenzie Savoy at 987-7312 for scheduling. Flu vaccinations will be available for high risk patients and all other beneficiaries Nov. 26.
Chapel seeks musician
The Little Rock Air Force Base Chapel has a position open for a musician for the 6 p.m. Contemporary Protestant service. Individual needs to be a committed, mature Christian who works well with others. Applicants must have the ability to read music with proficiency in playing piano and/or keyboard. A copy of the Statement of Work, explaining other details, can be obtained from Staff Sgt. Terry Mueth, at the Chapel located at 950 Arnold Drive, Little Rock AFB AR. Resumes and sealed bids must be submitted no later than, Friday, Nov. 30. For more information, contact the Chapel at 987-6014.
Retirements
Master Sgt. Daniel Graham will retire at 3 p.m. today at Little Rock Air Force Base conference center.
Master Sgt. Monroe will retire at 2 p.m. Monday at Hangar 1080.
Scout work day
The Air Base Scout Hut will have a work day beginning at 8 a.m. for Saturday for those interested in helping improve this facility for Jacksonville and Air Base Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts of Troop 170 and Cub Scouts of Pack 170. Point of contact is Carol Weld at 988-9720, or Joe Morris at 606-6688.
Finance to be closed
Finance will be closed on from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday for a squadron function. If there are any emergencies please contact 501-425-7006.
Commissary holiday schedule
The following is the Holiday Hours Schedule for Little Rock Commissary: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19; Closed Thursday, Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Day; Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23; Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24; Closed Tuesday, Dec. 25 Christmas Day; Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31 and closed Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008 New Year’s Day.
Apply now for online class
Southern Illinois (SIU) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Universities are accepting applications for November and December on-line classes for bachelor’s degree programs. For more information call SIU at 988-1391 and ERAU at 987-5550.
Office closure
The 314 Logistics Readiness Squadron Customer Service Center, bldg 450 will be closed from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday for a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. John Monroe. Personal property/passenger services, bldg 1255 will be at minimum manning for the same function.
NAF openings
The following non-appropriated-fund jobs are available: Youth Center, secretary, NF-II, regular hours and Skills Center, recreation assistant (engraving), NF-II, regular hours. All federal NAF employees are required by Public Law 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit. For more information call 987-6440.
Thanksgiving service set
An Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service and Pie Social will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Base Chapel. Please bring a pie to share at the social immediately following the service in the Chapel Annex.
Thanksgiving dinner
The Razorback Cafe will serve a Thanksgiving lunch from 11 a..m to 3 p.m. Thursday. Retirees and family members are welcome. For more information call 987-3071.
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.
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.
YARD SALES
GARAGE SALE- Nov. 17, 8:00 a.m.-? Lot's of kids clothes, #3 Jo-Li Circle in Lonoke.
HUGE YARD SALE- Furniture, baby items, office items and much more. 8:00 a.m. until ? Friday and Saturday, 141 Rainey Rd. in Beebe.
YARD SALE- Nov. 16 , 6 A.M. - 2 P.M. Lot's of women's clothes, size 10-12, entertainment center, lots of nice stuff. 123 Shadow Lane, Austin, AR, Campground Rd.
YARD SALE- 107 N. Grand Avenue, McRae, Friday, Nov. 16 and Sat., Nov. 17, 8 a.m. -?
MULTI-ADDRESS carport sale, Carpenter Drive, Jacksonville. Sat. 11/17.
MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE- Nov. 16 and 18. Lots of items. Come check it out. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. 1608 East Justice Rd.
CARPORT SALE- PIpe dies, Harley parts, household miscellaneous, books and more. 8 a.m. -? Friday 11/16 & Sat. 11/17. 7113 Old Tom Box Rd., Jacksonville
YARD SALE- 419 Stratford, (Stonewall in Jacksonville) November 15, 16 & 17. 8 til 2. Quantity, variety and quality items at right price. Above average sale.
TWO FAMILY Garage Sale, Sat. Nov 17 at 34 Highway 321 (in the curve) in Cabot. Lots of toys, boys and women's clothes, household goods, tools, etc. Garage door opens at 8:00.
YARD SALE-Two family, Sat 11/17, 7 am, adult and boys clothing, bedding, toys, misc. household items. 1503 Pine Crest. Jacksonville.
GARAGE SALE, Nov 17 @ 14 Deerfield Dr, Ward, 8 till ?, clothes adults & children, Honda VTX & misc.
HELP WANTED
FULL TIME Hair stylist needed in Gravel Ridge. Family owned salon. Call Tina (501) 834-2204.
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Tech & Lube Tech. Excellent benefits & advancement opportunities. Apply in person at Jacksonville Firestone. (501) 982-1501.
SERVICES
ENG Lending: The Future of Finance: Over 100 years of home purchasing & refinancing. Contact Lynell Hopson, our VA specialist in Little Rock 501-687-4569 or email -lhopson@englending.com or www.Englending.com
In-Home Childcare - Now enrolling - good neighborhood in Jacksonville, large fenced backyard, meals provided. Open Monday-Friday 6am-6pm. References available. Call (501) 982-1077.
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 specialty. (501) 988-2458.*
PETS
CHAIN LINK dog run, apprx. 6ft tall, 10'X12', $150. Call 501-259-5437 or 501-650-0743. Leave message if no answer.
FREE TO good home: Adorable female black lab, 9 wks. old. 1st shots. Please Call (501) 438-1078.
LOST: 10 WK old kitten, orange w/brownish stripes. Went missing 10-21 on Pennsylvania Drive. Josh Graves 501-772-8538.
Free Cat 2yrs old, spayed, up to date shots, litter box trained, indoor/outdoor, very sweet. Call 501-940-9258.
FURNITURE
RED COUCH (almost new) $200. Black coffee and end tables $150 (large). Call 501-766-5067.
WASHER MAYTAG extra large capacity, perfect condition. moving, must sell $225 cash. 612-3521.
WASHER & DRYER newer Kenmore deluxe, large capacity. Moving, must sell $385 cash. 612-3521
REFRIGERATOR NEWER side by side, Kenmore, perfect condition. Moving, must sell $450 cash. 612-3521.
BROWN LEATHER couch with brass nail heads. $275. 501-366-7251.
QUEEN bed frame and hb/fb, steel looks like beautiful wrought iron. No mattress or linens. $150 OBO. 819-0350
Vermont Maple desk, great for kids, very sturdy. 7 roomy drawers. Can be refinished if desired. $100 OBO. 819-0350.
SOFA AND loveseat $350, soft blue fabric, good condition. Call for info. Vincent 753-3261.
LOST & FOUND
LOST: MAN'S gold ring, 9 diamonds. 10-23-07 near Marshall Rd. pharmacy or LRAFB pharmacy. sentimental value & reward. 988-5313.
LOST: older male dog, vizsla, golden rust color w/grey face, 50 lbs. goes by the name Matthew went missing Sept. 20th. Call 501-681-3516.
ITEMS FOR SALE
BRAND NEW Miller Light foosball table $200, brand new Miller Light bar table, chairs and mirror $150. Call Jessica (501) 658-3015.
GEORGE FOREMAN indoor-outdoor electric grill. $60 obo. Call 501-650-0743 or 501-259-5437.
ESTEBAN ELECTRIC Guitar, hard case & 10 watt amplifier. Instructional DVD tuner. guitar & case strap like new, ready for Christmas. $250. (501) 835-8978.
CUSTOM WEIGHT bench with squat rack, incline adjustable, full-size straight bar, curl bar, 300 lbs or 2.5 - 4.5 lb. plates. Best offer 210-488-7577.
BOSTON ACOUSTICS Microsystem 9500 Home Theater Speaker System. Gently used 5.1 package with awesome, quality sound. Must sell! $400 obo. (501) 749-4477.
DENON AVR-1803 A/V Receiver. Spectacular 6.1 channel home theater sound with Dolby Digital EX and DTS-EX decoding. Must sell!! $275 obo (501) 749-4477.
(2) 4" thick full sized foam. Free 758-4486 or 912-0200.
YAKIMA ROCKET box, 6', 2 locks with keys. Great condition. Call 658-9239.
NEW wood chipper, leaf mulcher 5.5 HP OHV Tecumseh engine. Great for fall clean up! $250. 815-488-1870
GAS LAWN Edger - Great condition. $35. Call 501-259-5437 or 501-650-0743. Leave message if no answer.
AUTOS/ACCESSORIES
ATV - '06 Yamaha Kodiak 450 4x4 Special Edition, about 100 miles, ONLY 24 hr. usage, EXCELLENT condition, 5 YR. WARRANTY started on 10/06. Contact: Cynthia 501-258-6057 / Thomas 501-609-5497.
1972 LAND ROVER Series 3, 109 model, 4X4, V8 Eng. Needs work. Right hand drive from England titled in AR. Asking $2,000. 501- 259 4994.
1998 DODGE Ram 1500 2X4 Quad Cab asking $4800 OBO PCSing need to sell quick. Call Brian at 240-9387 for any questions.
PORCH SWING $50, 12 MTX sub woofers in wedge boxes $100, Panasonic car CD Player has quick connect for Dodge vehicle $75, perfect condition. All items must sell quick PCSing, any questions call Brian 240-9387
1994 CHEVY 1500, V-6, 179k miles, good mechanical condition, new tires, new alternator. $2800 (501) 843-9456.
2005 NISSAN ARMADA SE. Great family vehicle! Black leather, auto everything, premium sound, tow package, 54K highway miles, $19,000. Call David 472-8944.
2001 BMW 325 Silver Metallic exterior, grey interior, premium package, sunroof, heated seats, auto with sport shift. 86K miles, $20K obo. 749-5662 evenings & weekends.
84 CHEVY SILVERADO w/toolbox, 305 $1500 obo. Mary 940-0758
2005 FORD F150 XL, 52K miles, regular cab with a long bed, spray in liner, tonneau cover, $10700. 501-366-7254.
PCSING MUST SELL! 2004 Ford F150 SXT $11500 obo. 74K. Call Joseph 586-943-5965.
PCSING MUST SELL! 2003 Ford Focus $8000 obo. 87K. Call Joseph 586-943-5965.
PCSING MUST SELL! 1995 Chevy Lumina, $1100 obo. 182K. 586-943-5965.
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, V8, 119K, leather, loaded, new tires, tow pkg, good clean condition, well maintained, 1-owner. $5,500 obo. (501) 749-4477.
FORD PROBE 1989, runs great, looks so- so. Low mileage. New battery, good tires and gas mpg. $2000 obo. 309-5713.
1993 FORD F-150, 4x4, 5 spd., long bed, straight, 6 cyl., runs great. $1,800 obo. 941-1194 or 606-2313.
1993 CROWN Victoria, well maintained, no known repair needed, 156,000 miles, $2,950. 501-985-0776 Jacksonville
1997 CHEVROLET Venture van, white, front end wrecked, parting out or whole vehicle. $500 running shape. 758-4486 or 912-0200.
1985 NISSAN 300ZX Turbo Needs work / Great fixer upper $1000 OBO. Call 501-952-4199 for more info.
GREAT WORK Truck, '85 Ford F250, 6 cylinder, manual transmission, 2 wheel drive, runs good, 150K miles, $1800.00 OBO. 501-258-8082 or 501-352-7339
1978 HONDA CX500 Motorcycle, New Tires, New Battery, New Carb Rebuilt, excellent condition with windshield. $1600. Call 501-743-6575.
1999 Honda Civic EX, 2 Dr. Coupe, 100K, tricked out, 18" Rims, lowered, ground effects, sun roof, stereo, Mercedes white paint, $7,450 obo. Must see. Call 773-7741.
2000 Honda VT1100T Cruiser. Black. Corbin custom seat. Fun to ride while saving gas! $6500. 628-1333.
1997 Dodge Neon, 4 DR Highline, Automatic, White, 160k Miles, Great Gas Mileage, $1,500 Or Best Offer. Call (501)912-2474.
2000 Honda VT1100T Cruiser. Black. Corbin custom seat. Fun to ride while saving gas! $6500. 628-1333.
Dodge 1999 Dakota Sport, red, 5 spd man trans, bedliner, towing pkg, new ac, 75k miles, $4,900. Call 960-3457.
Original 1965 Chevrolet Impala. Factory 327 V8 w/Double Hump Heads and 2 sp powerglide Transmission. Factory AC. Powder Blue. 93,000 original miles. Factory interior with star headliner. Asking $10,000.00 for serious inquiries. Call SSgt Hernandez @ 551-9854.
Original 1965 Chevrolet Impala. Factory 327 V8 w/Double Hump Heads and 2 sp powerglide Transmission. Factory AC. Powder Blue. 93,000 original miles. Factory interior with star headliner. Asking $10,000.00 for serious inquiries. Call SSgt Hernandez @ 551-9854.
3 Spd C 6 transmission out of a 65 thunderbird with a 429 Cobra Jet. Old but still puts power to the ground. Asking $500.00. Call SSgt Hernandez @551-9854.
3 Spd. C 6 transmission out of a 65 thunderbird with a 429 Cobra Jet. Old but still puts power to the ground. Asking $500.00. Call SSgt. Hernandez @551-9854.
Freshly Rebuilt 3 Spd 200C transmission. Taken from 84 Camero with 307 V8. Bolts direct to 350 V8 Blocks. Has maybe 300 miles on it. Asking $350.00. Call 551-9854.
Various parts for Honda VTX 1800. Stock Seat, Air Cleaner Box, Brake Calipers, Brake Lines, Turn Signals, Handle Bar risers, Triple Tree, etc. Call for info @551-9854.
Various parts for Honda VTX 1800. Stock Seat, Air Cleaner Box, Brake Calipers, Brake Lines, Turn Signals, Handle Bar risers, Triple Tree, etc.. Call for info @551-9854.
FOR SALE: Century bed cover, fits Toyota Tacoma 2006 & newer, 6 ft. long bed, like new. 834-8177. leave message.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
R/C BOAT (GAS) 'miss llumar' 1/8th scale showroom condition. Never Used! Anytime # (501)551-5556. $800 radio including.
TRAXXAS Nitro(gas) Rustler 2.5 2wd, 1 hour extra parts, push button start,radio included $150. Anytime # (501)551-5556.
TRAXXAS Nitro(gas) Tmaxx 2.5, 4wd, 2 spd w/reverse,radio, push button start & xtra parts 10 hrs. $100. Anytime # (501)551-5556.
ATV '06 YAMAHA Kodiak 450 4X4 Special Edition, about 100 miles/only 24 hours usage, excellent condition, 5 year warranty. Cynthia 501-258-6057, Thomas 501-609-5497.
HOUSES FOR RENT
FOR RENT: nice 2 & 3 Bedroom Mobile Homes on large lots in Quiet safe park close to LRAFB. New carpet and appliances. Starting at $300 per month plus deposit. HUD accepting. Call today and get TWO WEEKS FREE RENT. (501) 835-3450.
FOR RENT OR SALE- 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, split floor plan, privacy fenced rear yard, 2 car garage. Cardinal Valley area. Call Wayne Smith (501) 425-9291, James Greene Realty.
JACKSONVILLE, 1809 Craft Street- 3 Bedroom 1 Bath 4-plex. Completely remodeled. 7 minutes from LRAFB front gate. Refrigerator, dishwasher, stove- less than 1 year old. Washer & dryer connections. New paint, tile, carpet & doors. $550 month, $550 deposit. No Pets. (501) 749-6963 or (501) 352-1502.
GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD, Austin Lakes, Sherwood, 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 2 car garage, washer and dryer, backs up to walking trail and playground, no smokers, $1,200 monthly. Call Jason 501-247-1321.
VILONIA- Dove Creek Subdivision- " Great Schools". 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 2 car, brick, 1500 + sq. ft., wood, tile, carpet floors. Approximately 20 minutes to back gate. $850 month. (501) 514-0909/ 5253.
FOR RENT: 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 2200 sq. ft. Home in Sherwood. $1100 month. Call 978-269-4453 or 978-269-4425 for info.
3 BEDROOM 2 Bath- Furlow area- 10 minutes from Base. Country setting, all electric. $450 monthly. References, deposit & 1 year lease required. No indoor pets. (501) 676-2516
VILONIA, 2 homes, Quail Hollow, 1900 sq. ft., fence, 12x20 shop, breakfast bar, gas fireplace, jetted tub, $1150 monthly. Fox Run, 1630 sq. ft., gas fireplace, double sink & closet in master, $825 monthly. 501-941-1996
House for Rent (Sherwood) Close to LRAFB & Camp Robinson. Very clean 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath with carport, 2 living spaces (den), fenced backyard & storage building, washer/dryer, microwave & refrigerator included - Plenty of in-house storage. $950 month, $550 deposit. Call Sam or Pam (501) 253-7033 or 766-0347.
3/2 Fully Furnished home for rent in Sherwood for 6 months. 7 minutes from back gate. Available 11/18/07. No pets. $800 month. Call 706-505-9478.
For Rent Jax/Cabot area. 3 bedroom, 2 baths, 2 car garage, Fireplace on 1.5 acres. Aprox 5 MI from base. $795 mo $500 dep. New flooring. Call Chris 590-1667.
HOUSES FOR SALE
BEAUTIFUL home in Shiloh subdivision, Cabot. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 3 years old, 2300 sq. ft., large lot. Bargain priced at $215,000, appraises $234,000. Call (501) 680-0611.
MCRAE Quiet, 2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath. Cottage on 8 acres w/ pond, storage shed, work shed, barn central h/a city water. All appliances stay including washer/ dryer deep freeze. $80,000. 501-726-9624
BEAUTIFUL Cabot home . Built in 2005. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 1924 sq. ft., hardwood floors, gorgeous crown molding, fireplace, all stainless steel appliances, jacuzzi tub, 2 car garage, privacy fence. $184,900. Call (501) 554-4767, (501) 554-4766.
COUNTRY HOME FOR SALE. Beebe, $218,000. 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath, double car garage, 1850 sq. ft., brick, 4 + acres, workshop, shed, barn. All Reasonable Offers Reviewed! Call (501) 470-6601.
Builder to Sell! $25,000 below appraisal! 6 Bedroom 4 Bath, 6 wooded acres, country setting. $235,000. Builder to pay closing cost up to $5,000. Call Brenda Burnell (501) 514-2250. Pam McDowell Properties.
New Home for sale - $139,000 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath with whirlpool - 1600 sq. ft., 2 car garage, large kitchen, 1/4 mile from schools, Parkwood Meadows subdivision, Vilonia - 15 minutes from Air Base - Call Andria (501) 786-3121.
Open House Sundays - 2pm - 4pm - Must See! Sherwood, Austin Lakes Circle. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1684 sq. ft., wood burning fireplace, 2 car garage, fenced backyard with shed. $168,500. (501) 350-2761.
MOBILE HOMES
Cabot Schools, completely remodeled 14X70, 2 bedroom 2 bath, open floor plan, on 1.5 acres, corner lot with shade. $50,000. Owner financing with down payment. (501) 605-7200.
TOP STORY >>Former NCO chosen as 189th AW vice commander
By Master Sgt. Bob Oldham 189th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
A prior enlisted technical sergeant was named Nov. 7 to fill the No. 2 position in the Arkansas Air National Guard’s 189th Airlift Wing.
Col. Jim Summers, 189th AW commander, chose Col. Alice Sanders to fill the wing’s vacant vice commander position. Colonel Summers vacated the position when he took command of the wing Nov. 3.
Colonel Sanders, a former enlisted administrative clerk in the late 1970s and early 1980s, was the 189th Mission Support Group commander before being appointed to her new position. The wing’s vice commander position can be filled by a rated or non-rated officer.
“Colonel Sanders brings a wealth of experience and attention to detail to the vice commander office,” Colonel Summers said. While her Air Force roots are with the enlisted corps, her career has blossomed as an officer.
She was commissioned a second lieutenant in September 1983, progressing to be the state’s first female Air Guard colonel in January 2003.
With a background in disaster preparedness, personnel and logistics, the colonel is a good fit for the position as the wing prepares for an operational readiness inspection in April.
“I’ve been blessed throughout my career by working with great people, officer and enlisted,” the colonel said. “You don’t get here on your own. I’ve had a couple of good mentors who have helped guide my career.”
TOP STORY >>Air National Guard wing changes command
By Airman 1st Class Kayla Edwards 189th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Speaking the words “Sir, I assume command,” Col. Jim Summers took command Nov. 3 of the Arkansas Air National Guard’s 189th Airlift Wing.
With a gigantic American flag as a backdrop, the colonel firmly grasped the wing’s flag from Brig. Gen. Riley Porter, Arkansas ANG commander, and handed it off to Chief Master Sgt. Steve Arnold, the wing’s command chief, marking a new era in the wing’s leadership.
Colonel Summers replaced Col. Travis D. Balch, who served as the wing commander from August 2003 to November 2007. “Colonel Balch has done an outstanding job with the wing, and I have no doubt Colonel Summers will do a great job as well,” said General Porter.
Colonel Summers brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership experience to the office of wing commander. During his time at the 189th AW, he has served as squadron, group and vice wing commander, as well as chief of current operations. Colonel Summers, a former Marine helicopter pilot, also served as a C-130H aircraft commander while serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. He is a command pilot with more than 9,100 flying hours.
During the ceremony, Colonel Summers thanked the all of the members of the 189th AW for their hard work and dedication to the wing’s mission.
“The fact that you have chosen to wear the uniform and do the job you do indicates that you are true patriots,” said Colonel Summers.
He stated his anticipation of working with all the wing’s members, and he is positive this year’s operational readiness inspection will be successful.
“The ultimate measure of our success as a unit will be judged by our ability to safely and effectively execute our mission in support of national and state objectives,” said Colonel Summers.
The 189th faces its biggest challenge with the upcoming operational readiness inspection, but Colonel Summers said he believes the wing has a winning team.
“I consider it a great honor and privilege to serve with the most highly skilled, highly trained, and highly motivated group of individuals in the Air National Guard,” Colonel Summers said.
The purpose of the change of command is to allow subordinates to witness the formal transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from one officer to another.
The colonel took command at a busy time for the wing. Besides preparing for an ORI in April, roughly 10 percent of the wing’s 860 members are deployed to support operations in Iraq, Afghanistan or along the Mexican-American border.
Wing officials expect to pick up more state missions this winter as the Arkansas Army Guard’s 39th Brigade Combat Team mobilizes for its second one-year tour in Iraq. The 39th is the state’s largest unit and typically bears the brunt of winter storm and tornado recovery missions.
TOP STORY >>AF announces virtual selections to chief master sergeant
Three Little Rock Air Force Base members have achieved the military’s top enlisted rank, announced Air Force officials Wednesday.
Ernest J. Brown and William E. Wardell, both 314th Operations Group members, and Charles G. Smith, a 463rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron member, learned of their promotion at 8 a.m. Wednesday — the same time that everyone across the Air Force found out.
This is the first time that the 416 senior master sergeants Air Force wide received word of their promotion to chief master sergeant online as the Air Force moves to virtual promotions notification on the Air Force Personnel Center public Web site. Virtual notification is part of the Air Force’s personnel services delivery concept to provide Airmen the information they need when they need it.
“At the same time, commanders and supervisors should get out and congratulate their senior NCOs selected for promotion. We all know this is definitely a tradition worth keeping, when feasible, for honoring selectees and building Air Force morale,” said Chief Master Sgt. Rusty Nicholson, enlisted promotions branch chief at the Air Force Personnel Center here. The board, which convened Oct 15-25, considered 2,476 senior master sergeants for a 16.80 percent select rate. Last year’s selection rate was 16.85 percent.
The average score for those selected was 671.39 with an average time in grade and time in service of 3.04 and 23.49 years respectively.
The average score was based on the following point averages: 135 for enlisted performance reports; 27.75 for time in grade; 23.75 for time in service; 24.29 for decorations; 66.35 for Air Force supervisory examination; and 394.25 for board score.
Those selected will be promoted to E-9 beginning in January.
By Brig. Gen. Wayne Schatz 314th Airlift Wing commander
Recently, we held a town hall meeting to discuss the state of base housing here. I wanted to talk to you face to face to tell you we haven’t forgotten about the issues here. Just like you, I live in base housing and pay my rent each month to American Eagle.
Like you, I have been frustrated by the stalled progress in new construction and frankly, I’m disappointed in the entire process.
All is not lost. My goal has always been to provide you with safe, comfortable, affordable housing on the Rock. There are three different companies interested in buying our housing project. All three have made the trip to Little Rock Air Force Base and are excited about what they can do for our community. It’s not too optimistic on my part to say we’ll see dirt moving and construction resume by next summer.
In the meantime, there are some things I ask of you. First, your continued patience. Trust that we’re doing everything in our power to resolve the situation; you won’t be disappointed. Next, hold American Eagle to the terms of your lease. This means allowing them to handle maintenance issues the best they can before calling in someone else.
Keep track of work order numbers and other information related to the upkeep of your home. This allows our experts to track issues and gives us the leverage needed to help when we can’t resolve matters at the lowest levels available. As your commander, I can’t hold them to their end of the agreement unless you meet your end – and that means holding the company accountable every time.
Lastly, take pride in your homes. For the four months or four years that you have them, these houses are yours. I see the pride you take in your physical appearance, the appearance of your cars and your aircraft. Treat your home as if you own it. Today and tomorrow, we are hosting a base housing cleanup.
Mulch and weed cloth is available at the Town Hall. It’s time to mow, edge, clean up the carport clutter and make your homes ready for the spring.
Last week, we were asked by the Air Staff to summarize our town hall meeting. The one topic that came up repeatedly during this conversation was the professionalism and class our Combat Airlifters have shown during this entire process.
You are a true testament to getting the job done regardless of the obstacles – even when those obstacles are at home. I am extremely proud of the decorum you have shown and have come to expect nothing less of you. Combat Airlift!
By Staff Sgt. Juan A. Torres 314th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Running came naturally to Deborah Dusek when she began running at age 12, and soon it would become a major pastime for the 314th Communications Squadron commander.
Maj. Dusek’s passion took her from cross-country running in high school to participating in the prestigious Army Ten-Miler in Washington, D.C., Oct. 7.
The Army Ten-Miler is America’s largest 10-mile road race, second largest in the world, and the Army’s premier running event. But getting into the run was a bit of a challenge.
Registration for the race filled up in less than 46 hours, before Dusek was able to join. But fate would turn for the one-time Bataan Memorial Death March participant when at the last minute she was able to get a registration transfer from a participant who would not be able to attend the race. When Dusek first received word that she was going to run at the end of August she began preparing with pyramid training.
“Normally I would run six to seven miles a day,” said Dusek, “but with the pyramid training I began adding an extra mile every week and then as I got closer to the run, I cut back on my running and began biking and swimming more to lessen the impact on my knee.”
More than 17,500 people from around the world – including many different civilian, military and international teams – participated in the Army Ten-Miler.
Many military teams wore team shirts with the names of fellow soldiers to whom their participation was dedicated. Dusek also saw many disabled vets participating as well.
“One of the veterans I saw had lost both legs and was still participating with the use of prosthetics,” she said. “His dedication was motivation for all of us who ran.”
David Rozelle, an Army major who lost his right foot to an anti-tank mine in Iraq in June 2003, was one of those veterans. This run gave amputees recovering in the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and other centers something to look forward to during their months of rehabilitation, he said. “We’re running to show America that we aren’t beaten.”
Dusek also said the spectators who lined the streets all along the course were also huge motivators to completing the race. “I remember an Army member screaming ‘Alright lady in pink, you got a quarter of a mile left, keep going!’” she said smiling. That added encouragement helped Dusek finish the race 8,230 overall, 418th in her category, with a time of 1:37. (Lynne Bermel, RunnersWeb.com, contributed to this story)
The Wounded Warrior/Soldier Ride is coming to Arkansas. Wounded Warrior/Soldier Ride is a program established to provide modified bicycles and other rehabilitation programs for severely wounded soldiers coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan. The soldiers ride from the coast of California to the Capitol in order to build awareness and raise financial support for this wonderful program.
Come out Thursday, Nov. 11 to the USS Razorback to show your support to the riders. Arkansans and wounded warriors Cedrick Pippen and Kevin Parnnel will be guest riders. Community Bank and Twin City Bank are bringing out their grill. Food and drink will be provided for the riders and the supporters.
For more information on Wounded Warrior Project and Soldier Ride, visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Second Friday Art night downtown tonight
The monthly Second Friday Art Night is tonight in Little Rock. Enjoy a great night of art and history on the second Friday of each month.
Historic Arkansas Museum is one of several downtown locations that will keep its doors open to the public until 8 p.m. for an evening of culture, entertainment and shopping. Visitors can start at Historic Arkansas where there is plenty of free parking, and later catch the trolley to visit other participating venues. The Museum Store, featuring the best of Arkansas-made arts and crafts, will be open. Admission is free. For more information visit www.historicarkansas.org.
Holiday craft sale this weekend
A holiday craft sale is set for today and Saturday at Jacksonville Community Center in Jacksonville.
The annual craft sale features vendors from all over the state and nation. The sale is indoors. Admission is $2.
Barefoot performances
Barefoot in the Park, by Neil Simon, is slated for performances through Nov. 11 at The Rep. Neil Simon's first runaway Broadway hit follows the lives of newlyweds as they adjust to married life in a tiny Greenwich Village apartment.
In typical Simon style, all manner of comic chaos ensues as the young couple's marriage begins to collapse. Admission: $20-$35. For more information visit www.therep.org.
Santa Shack set to open Nov. 23 in Cabot
Cabot City Beautiful announces its 11th annual Santa Shack at Cabot Wal-Mart Friday, Nov. 23 to Saturday, Dec. 23. Bring the kids to see Santa Claus to tell him what they’d like for Christmas. There weill be free candy canes for every child and photos will be available. Santa will be there Fridays at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Cancer support team will meet Nov. 16
Care Cap Connections cancer support teams will meet Friday, Nov. 16 at Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville to knit more garments for balding women and children undergoing chemotherapy. The meeting will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Deliveries of free care caps are made monthly to 16 major cancer centers. Interested women and men are invited to join the support team. Tasks include cutting, ironing, pinning, sewing and packaging the colorful head coverings. The number of hours worked and specific tasks are decided by each volunteer. Patterns, fabrics and sewing machines are provided. For more information contact CCC at (501) 253-1447 or maryphilips@artelco.com.
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.
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.
YARD SALES
YARD SALE- Sat. 11/10, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.. 129 Minnesota Circle (across from hospital in new housing area). Lots of baby stuff to sell. For questions, call 310-1982.
MOVING SALE- Nov. 10, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Magness Creek North 41 Lakeland in Cabot, 72023.
GARAGE SALE- Saturday, November 10 from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. Lots of toys, clothes and misc. priced to sell fast. 173 Ohio Cr., LRAFB.
TWO FAMILY Garage Sale, Saturday, Nov. 10. Located at 34 Highway 321 North, Cabot - Right in the Curve Boys and women's clothes, tools, household goods, toys.
HELP WANTED
MAINTENANCE/ GENERAL Laborer's wanted for large mobile home park in Jacksonville. Pay ranges from $7.00 an hour to $12 BOE. Basic tools required. Must pass drug test. Call (501) 835-3450.
FULL TIME Hair stylist needed in Gravel Ridge. Family owned salon. Call Tina (501) 834-2204.
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 specialty. (501) 988-2458.*
PETS
FREE TO A GOOD HOME! Adorable 9 week old female black lab. First shots. Call 501-438-1078.
Free to a good home! Adorable 9 week old female black lab. First shots. Call 501-438-1078.
CHAIN LINK dog run, apprx. 6ft tall, 10'X12', $150. Call 501-259-5437 or 501-650-0743. Leave message if no answer.
FREE TO good home: Adorable female black lab, 9 wks. old. 1st shots. Please Call (501) 438-1078.
LOST: 10 WK old kitten, orange w/brownish stripes. Went missing 10-21 on Pennsylvania Drive. Josh Graves 501-772-8538.
FURNITURE
GAS DRYER, white, works great, $75.00 firm. 2 in. chrome truck bedrails $75.00 and full size diamond plate truck toolbox $75.00. 501-259-4154.
BRAND NEW Miller Light foosball table $200, brand new Miller Light bar table, chairs and mirror $150. Call Jessica (501) 658-3015.
CORNER COMPUTER desk in great condition $150 obo. 27" Sanyo TV $50 obo. Call 765-6300 or 765-6301.
ANTIQUE ROCKER $50, couch very good cond., $50. 501-676-0712.
(2) Large Refrigerators White/Almond. $375 obo. Upright/newer models Good condition. Can email pics Call 706-505-9478 Sherwood.
VERY NICE, King size, four-poster, cherry rice carved bed, asking 150.00, childs kitchen 10.00, lawn mower $35.00 works great. Call 833-0679.
VERY NICE, King size, four-poster, cherry rice carved bed, asking $10.00, lawn mower $35.00 works great. Call 833-0679.
RED COUCH (almost new) $200. Black coffee and end tables $150 (large). Call 501-766-5067.
WASHER MAYTAG extra large capacity, perfect condition. moving, must sell $225 cash. 612-3521.
WASHER & DRYER newer Kenmore deluxe, large capacity. Moving, must sell $385 cash. 612-3521
REFRIGERATOR NEWER side by side, Kenmore, perfect condition. Moving, must sell $450 cash. 612-3521.
BROWN LEATHER couch with brass nail heads. $275. 501-366-7251.
QUEEN bed frame and hb/fb, steel looks like beautiful wrought iron. No mattress or linens. $150 OBO. 819-0350
LOST & FOUND
MISSING ENGLISH BULLDOG-White with brown spots on ears: Dissapeared Oct. 2 from Base housing at the corner of Georgia and Florida. Answers to Lola-Call 520-780-0203.
LOST: MAN'S gold ring, 9 diamonds. 10-23-07 near Marshall Rd. pharmacy or LRAFB pharmacy. sentimental value & reward. 988-5313.
ITEMS FOR SALE
PCSING, need to sell, porch swing $50, 1993 Kawasaki KX500 $900 obo. and War Craft III PC game with Frozen Throne expansion set $30 for set.
SNARE DRUM $300, trumpet $200, like new, both with hard cases. Contact Barb at cell (618) 407-8920.
GREAT BABY ITEMS for sale! Bounce, Jumperoo, bathtub, Snugli, toys, bibs, monitor. Less than 1 year old. $125 for all OBO. 501-412-3148.
SOLID OAK Entertainment center $150, jogging/ bike stroller $20, baby clothes, breadmaker, VCR, toys. 834-2270
FENDER TELECASTER made in Mexico, barely used/ played, has hardcase $325. (501) 231-5632 ask for Mickey.
BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE carpet, 3'4" X 5'7" blue and cream silk on black wool. Asking $2,300 obo. Call Karen at 501-650-1836 to see.
COMPUTER DESK, like new $60, VCR $15, computer, grill (no tank) $40, roller blades $15 each. Call 773-7741.
FOR SALE: We have been cleaning out a storage shed. Lots of stuff good for yard sales, auctions, etc. (no furniture) Make an offer on it and it is yours. 501-726-3110
WOOD HEATER- Has glass door and heat shield. Heats great! Has some surface rust but that can be remedied and doesn't affect the stove's performance. $200 OBO. 501-726-3110
BRAND NEW Miller Light foosball table $200, brand new Miller Light bar table, chairs and mirror $150. Call Jessica (501) 658-3015.
GEORGE FOREMAN indoor-outdoor electric grill. $60 obo. Call 501-650-0743 or 501-259-5437.
ESTEBAN ELECTRIC Guitar, hard case & 10 watt amplifier. Instructional DVD tuner. guitar & case strap like new, ready for Christmas. $250. (501) 835-8978.
CUSTOM WEIGHT bench with squat rack, incline adjustable, full-size straight bar, curl bar, 300 lbs or 2.5 - 4.5 lb. plates. Best offer 210-488-7577.
BOSTON ACOUSTICS Microsystem 9500 Home Theater Speaker System. Gently used 5.1 package with awesome, quality sound. Must sell! $400 obo. (501) 749-4477.
DENON AVR-1803 A/V Receiver. Spectacular 6.1 channel home theater sound with Dolby Digital EX and DTS-EX decoding. Must sell!! $275 obo (501) 749-4477.
(2) 4" thick full sized foam. Free 758-4486 or 912-0200.
YAKIMA ROCKET box, 6', 2 locks with keys. Great condition. Call 658-9239.
1992 MAZDA MIATA, white, 94,000 miles, great condition, P/W, P/S, cold a/c, new soft top, new tires, new brakes, new water pump, in dash GPS stereo. Real gas saver. Maintenance up to date. Asking $4,200.
1997 FORD ESCORT, 158,000 miles, runs but needs work. $700. 259-6321
1997 SATURN SLI, 183k, $1,100 obo. 501-626-3904
1984 CHEVY Silverado, 305 engine, great work truck, $1,800. 501-940-0758
1980 Corvette, Rally Sport. $8,500.00 or best offer. Call 501 554 4402.
2000 CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 LT 2WD, 70K Miles, Runs Great $10,500 obo. 501-786-1587 cell or 501-796-3725 home
1996 Toyota Camry, motor/trans both recently replaced. AC, PW, PL, 4 door. CD/MP3. $3,500/best offer. 501-837-1561
'85 FORD F-250, runs good, great work truck, 2 wheel drive, 6 cylinder, white w/ red interior, $1800 OBO. 501-258-8082 or 501-352-7339
1992 Chevy 4.3L TPI V-6 engine complete A/C to exhaust with computer Ran when pulled out. $400 OBO Call 743-6575
ATV - '06 Yamaha Kodiak 450 4x4 Special Edition, about 100 miles, ONLY 24 hr. usage, EXCELLENT condition, 5 YR. WARRANTY started on 10/06. Contact: Cynthia 501-258-6057 / Thomas 501-609-5497.
1972 LAND ROVER Series 3, 109 model, 4X4, V8 Eng. Needs work. Right hand drive from England titled in AR. Asking $2,000. 501- 259 4994.
1998 DODGE Ram 1500 2X4 Quad Cab asking $4800 OBO PCSing need to sell quick. Call Brian at 240-9387 for any questions.
PORCH SWING $50, 12 MTX sub woofers in wedge boxes $100, Panasonic car CD Player has quick connect for Dodge vehicle $75, perfect condition. All items must sell quick PCSing, any questions call Brian 240-9387
1994 CHEVY 1500, V-6, 179k miles, good mechanical condition, new tires, new alternator. $2800 (501) 843-9456.
2005 NISSAN ARMADA SE. Great family vehicle! Black leather, auto everything, premium sound, tow package, 54K highway miles, $19,000. Call David 472-8944.
2001 BMW 325 Silver Metallic exterior, grey interior, premium package, sunroof, heated seats, auto with sport shift. 86K miles, $20K obo. 749-5662 evenings & weekends.
84 CHEVY SILVERADO w/toolbox, 305 $1500 obo. Mary 940-0758
2005 FORD F150 XL, 52K miles, regular cab with a long bed, spray in liner, tonneau cover, $10700. 501-366-7254.
PCSING MUST SELL! 2004 Ford F150 SXT $11500 obo. 74K. Call Joseph 586-943-5965.
PCSING MUST SELL! 2003 Ford Focus $8000 obo. 87K. Call Joseph 586-943-5965.
PCSING MUST SELL! 1995 Chevy Lumina, $1100 obo. 182K. 586-943-5965.
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, V8, 119K, leather, loaded, new tires, tow pkg, good clean condition, well maintained, 1-owner. $5,500 obo. (501) 749-4477.
FORD PROBE 1989, runs great, looks so- so. Low mileage. New battery, good tires and gas mpg. $2000 obo. 309-5713.
1993 FORD F-150, 4x4, 5 spd., long bed, straight, 6 cyl., runs great. $1,800 obo. 941-1194 or 606-2313.
1993 CROWN Victoria, well maintained, no known repair needed, 156,000 miles, $2,950. 501-985-0776 Jacksonville
1997 CHEVROLET Venture van, white, front end wrecked, parting out or whole vehicle. $500 running shape. 758-4486 or 912-0200.
1985 NISSAN 300ZX Turbo Needs work / Great fixer upper $1000 OBO. Call 501-952-4199 for more info.
GREAT WORK Truck, '85 Ford F250, 6 cylinder, manual transmission, 2 wheel drive, runs good, 150K miles, $1800.00 OBO. 501-258-8082 or 501-352-7339
1978 HONDA CX500 Motorcycle, New Tires, New Battery, New Carb Rebuilt, excellent condition with windshield. $1600. Call 501-743-6575.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
1997 YAMAHA Banshee, very fast, new crank and rod after market jugs, 427 cc, DMC pipes. Too many parts to list. Asking $3,200. 304-389-0332 or 987-8574
1999 KAWASAKI 650 Enduro, 9,250 miles, rides and looks like new, 2 new tires, $2000 obo. 501-982-5333 or cell 501-837-8973.
2005 KAWASAKI STX-12F, low hours, garage kept, extra seat and trailer, $6500 obo. 501-944-7811.
R/C BOAT (GAS) 'miss llumar' 1/8th scale showroom condition. Never Used! Anytime # (501)551-5556. $800 radio including.
TRAXXAS Nitro(gas) Rustler 2.5 2wd, 1 hour extra parts, push button start,radio included $150. Anytime # (501)551-5556.
TRAXXAS Nitro(gas) Tmaxx 2.5, 4wd, 2 spd w/reverse,radio, push button start & xtra parts 10 hrs. $100. Anytime # (501)551-5556.
ATV '06 YAMAHA Kodiak 450 4X4 Special Edition, about 100 miles/only 24 hours usage, excellent condition, 5 year warranty. Cynthia 501-258-6057, Thomas 501-609-5497.
HOUSES FOR RENT
FOR RENT: nice 2 & 3 Bedroom Mobile Homes on large lots in Quiet safe park close to LRAFB. New carpet and appliances. Starting at $300 per month plus deposit. HUD accepting. Call today and get TWO WEEKS FREE RENT. (501) 835-3450.
1502 FIRST STREET #B Cabot, available now, all electric, 2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath, new kitchen appliances, new floors, new bathroom. $500 month. Call (501) 259-8931.
3 BEDROOM 2 full, Bath Mobile Home for Rent. Cabot area. No pets. $500 month, $500 deposit. Ready now!! (501) 680-4427.
CLOSE TO AIRBASE- 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, living room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, den, covered parking, fenced yard. Pets allowed with deposit. $800 month + deposit. (501) 664-0440 or (501) 529-7624.
CABOT, House for Rent, Good Location, Available 12/1. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 2 car garage, fenced backyard, just off freeway. $1000 month, $1000 deposit. Lease & references required. 12 Nevada Lane. (501) 796-6322, (501) 837-4879.
GREAT LOCATION. 10 miles from back of Air Force Base (off Hwy 107), 10 Cardinal Valley Drive, Sherwood. 3 Bedroom 2 full Bath, 2 car garage. $750 deposit, $750 rent. Call (501) 247-6366.
FOR RENT OR SALE- 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, split floor plan, privacy fenced rear yard, 2 car garage. Cardinal Valley area. Call Wayne Smith (501) 425-9291, James Greene Realty.
JACKSONVILLE, 1809 Craft Street- 3 Bedroom 1 Bath 4-plex. Completely remodeled. 7 minutes from LRAFB front gate. Refrigerator, dishwasher, stove- less than 1 year old. Washer & dryer connections. New paint, tile, carpet & doors. $550 month, $550 deposit. No Pets. (501) 749-6963 or (501) 352-1502.
GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD, Austin Lakes, Sherwood, 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 2 car garage, washer and dryer, backs up to walking trail and playground, no smokers, $1,200 monthly. Call Jason 501-247-1321.
HOUSES FOR SALE
BEAUTIFUL home in Shiloh subdivision, Cabot. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 3 years old, 2300 sq. ft., large lot. Bargain priced at $215,000, appraises $234,000. Call (501) 680-0611.
MCRAE Quiet, 2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath. Cottage on 8 acres w/ pond, storage shed, work shed, barn central h/a city water. All appliances stay including washer/ dryer deep freeze. $80,000. 501-726-9624
OPEN HOUSE Sundays, 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. Must See! Sherwood, Austin Lake Circle, 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 1684 sq. ft., wood burning fireplace, 2 car garage, fenced backyard with shed, $172,000. (501) 350-2761.
NEAR SCHOOL & hospital. 514 East Beverly Ave., Sherwood. 1850 sq. ft., large family room, 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath. See at your convenience. (501) 835-2627.
BEAUTIFUL home close to LRAFB. 4 Bedroom 2 Bath, 1728 sq. ft., 2 car garage, on a .75 acre lot, outdoor storage, Sherwood address (off Batesville Pike) $144,900. Call (501) 247-2834.
BEAUTIFUL Cabot home . Built in 2005. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 1924 sq. ft., hardwood floors, gorgeous crown molding, fireplace, all stainless steel appliances, jacuzzi tub, 2 car garage, privacy fence. $184,900. Call (501) 554-4767, (501) 554-4766.
CABOT MAGNESS Creek Subdivision, 2 car garage, 3 BR 2 BA, approx. 1700 sq. ft. $147,900. www.17twinlakesdrive.com 501-827-4568.
VILONIA SCHOOLS- 3 BR/ 2 BA 1775 sf. corner lot. Large kitchen, walk-in closets, new floor covering, and two car garage. Reduced to $142,500. Call Jill at Vilonia Realty (501) 472-6158 or (501) 796-8530.
VILONIA SCHOOLS- New Construction 3 BR/ 2 BA, gas/ rock fireplace, accent lighting, corian countertops, tile in wet areas. $155,900. Call Jill at Vilonia Realty (501) 472-6158 or (501) 796-8530.
VILONIA SCHOOLS- 3BR/ 1BA on 1/2 acre. Located in the heart of Vilonia. Only $79,000. Call Jill at Vilonia Realty today (501) 472-6158 or (501) 796-8530.
COUNTRY HOME FOR SALE. Beebe, $218,000. 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath, double car garage, 1850 sq. ft., brick, 4 + acres, workshop, shed, barn. All Reasonable Offers Reviewed! Call (501) 470-6601.
MOBILE HOMES
CABOT SCHOOLS, completely remodeled, 14x70, 2 Bedroom 2 Bath, open floor plan, on 1.5 acres, corner lot with shade. $50,000. Owner financing with down payment. (501) 605-7200.
MOBILE HOME 1993, 16x80, 3 Bedrooms, 2 full baths. Needs cosmetic work. New furnace, c/a unit and water heater, $10,000. Call 501-982-9279 or 501-580-2462.
The 314th Airlift Wing is hosting a Veterans Day retreat ceremony at 1:30 p.m. today at Heritage Park. Gov. Mike Beebe will be the guest speaker.
All Airmen not performing mission-essential or command-directed duties are required to attend in their uniform of the day to pay respect to our veterans past and present.
Parking will be limited and lots adjacent to Heritage Park will be closed for distinguished visitors and community guests. Base personnel attending the event are highly encouraged to car pool and must park in other locations such as the conference center, TCAC or dinning facility lots.
Giving Thanks for Our Freedom dinner Nov. 13
Giving Thanks for Our Freedom, a free dinner for all families of Team Little Rock service members who are deployed, on remote tours of duty or on an extended TDY, will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Thomas Community Activity Center.
There will be family activities and door prizes. Contact the chapel at 987-6014, the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 987-6801 or your first sergeant to sign up. Deadline is Nov. 1.
Thanksgiving service slated for Nov. 21
An Ecumenical Thanksgiving service and pie social will be held at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 21 in the Base Chapel. Please bring a pie to share at the social immediately following the service in the Chapel Annex.
Retirement scheduled
A retirement ceremony will be held at 4 p.m. Nov. 19 at Hangar 1080 for Master Sgt. John Monroe.
Estate claim
Anyone having claims or indebtedness to the estate of Tech. Sgt. Aaron McCoy, 62nd Airlift Squadron, should contact Capt. Bryan Aulner, summary court officer, at 987-5079 or 501-442-6435.
Joint Intro program for new arriving spouses
All newly arrived spouses are cordially invited to attend our Joint Intro program, formerly called “Right Start” from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Thomas Community Activities Center, bldg 868 across from the chapel.
Each spouse attending will receive a special welcome package designed specifically for them with lots of information concerning resume and jobs, Heart Link (Air Force Spouse Orientation), child care, community interest, etc.
The following are dates of our upcoming Joint Intro Nov. 14, 21 and 28 and Dec. 5, 12, and 19. Please call Airman and Family Readiness Flight 987-6801 to reserve a seat now.
Coordinator, committee members sought
The Military Equal Opportunity Office is looking for a program coordinator and committee members for the 2008 Martin Luther King, Jr Birthday, and Black History Month Observances.
The Little Rock AFB Special Observance Program is a wing program carried out by special observance committees. These committees come together for a limited time to plan, organize, and execute events and activities for DoD recognized special observances.
The LRAFB special observance committees are not private organizations and any person assigned to Little Rock AFB (i.e. active duty, retiree, family member, DoD civilian) has an opportunity to be appointed Program Coordinator and participate as a member of any special observance committee.
The meeting will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 the MEO classroom, bldg 842, behind the Education building.
Retirement slated
A retirement ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. Nov. 13 in the 53rd Conference Room for Master Sgt. Earl Sadewasser from the 53rd Airlift Squadron.
Training offered
The 314th Logistics Readiness Squadron offers training on the following subjects: Block I, General Supply Indoctrination, Block IIA, Bench Stock Management, Block IIB Repair Cycle Management, Block III Equipment Management, and Deployed equipment Management Training. For additional information on who should attend training, please contact Customer Service at ext. 7-3034 or 7-7837.
DRMO free issue
The Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office is a source of supply for reusing assets that have becom surplus to the need of the DOD, and they are free issue.
There must be a valid unit requirement. If the items are accountable pieces of equipment coordination with unit equipment custodians is required to determine if there is an authorization to have the equipment.
Check out DRMO inventories on the Internet by going to www.drms.dla.mil and using the Reutilization/Transfer/Donation Customers, then “DOD Property Search” option. For more information, call 987-6620 or 987-7837.
TMO holiday schedule
The holiday season is fast approaching; so, if you are departing Little Rock AFB, keep in mind that our local movers are closed on Holidays. Specifically, local agents and carriers won’t be providing any pack, pick-up, or delivery services on Nov. 22-23 and Dec. 24-25. Please come by the Traffic Management Office, Bldg 1255, or call at 987-3582 to schedule services around these days.
NAF jobs available
The following non-appropriated-fund jobs are available: Lodging, custodial worker, NA-02, flexible hours and Bowling Center, laborer, NA-03, flexible hours. For more information call 987-6440.
Cub Scouts to hold food drive Nov. 17
The Airman and Family Readiness Center needs your support this holiday season. The Little Rock AFB Cub Scouts Pack 170 will be sponsoring a food drive at the Commissary from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17. The troop will be onsite to provide you a list of much needed items for our military families. Donations will be accepted as you leave the Commissary. If you have any questions or need information contact Jayly Jackson at 985-5725.
Commissioning Briefing slated
The November Commissioning Briefing will be held at 1 p.m. Nov. 15 in Bldg 842, Rm 110. Bring a notebook and pen. No appointment is necessary. For details call 987-3417.
TOP STORY >>Air Force changing details for retiree funerals
By Staff Sgt. Madelyn Waychoff Air Force Honor Guard Public Affairs
BOLLING AIR FORCE BASE, D.C. (AFRNS) — Manpower cuts and a high operations tempo, plus more retiree funerals than ever in Air Force history, mean base honor guards Air Force-wide will change the way they perform retiree funerals starting Nov. 1.
The formal 10-person funeral will no longer be authorized for retiree funerals. The funeral detail will now consist of seven people who will serve as pall bearers, flag folders, flag presenter, bugler, spare, and firing party. This is to provide a 30-percent manpower relief for retiree funeral details, and 21-percent manning relief for overall funeral details, according to Pentagon air staff officials. “The main concern people had in the change of the funeral procedures was that we wouldn’t be keeping with past traditions,” said Staff Sgt. David Little, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard course supervisor for base honor guards.
“Originally, the number of (Airmen) was going to be lowered to five, but we didn’t want to lose the pall-bearing aspect so we determined that seven people would still be able to carry on all aspects of the funeral.”
This new funeral sequence has three major differences: the noncommissioned officer in charge of pall bearers also will be the NCO in charge of the funeral, the number of firing party members will be reduced to three, and a spare position will be added. The new sequence begins with the NCO of pallbearers assuming the position of NCO in charge to ensure the casket and flag are situated properly in the hearse. He or she will then join the pallbearers and call commands to carry the casket to gravesite, and finally present the flag to the family while the other team members assume their roles as either the bugler, spare or firing party. The final sequences are the same. A video was released Sept. 24 documenting the new funeral, and is available on the Air Force Honor Guard Web site.
“Another concern we’ve heard is that people think we’re taking away the ‘21-gun salute’ by having only three people fire,” said Sergeant Little. “But what people don’t realize is that we’ve never done a 21-gun salute during military funeral honors. What we do is fire three volleys in unison. Only the president receives a 21-gun salute, and only the Navy and Army have ever performed this.
“The three volleys come from an old battlefield custom where the two warring sides would cease hostilities to clear their dead from the battlefield, then would fire three volleys to alert the other side their dead had been properly cared for and they were ready to resume the battle,” he said. “The fact that we had seven people firing the three volleys was a coincidence.” Overall, the reaction has been positive, Sergeant Little said.
“Retirees are grateful; they knew the Air Force was going to make changes, so they’re happy we kept all aspects,” he said. “The bases have been having a hard time supporting the 10-person funeral so this eases their personnel strain, and the base honor guards are happy with the new sequence.”
For more information or questions regarding funeral policy or protocol, call the Pentagon air staff at (703) 604-4928. (Courtesy of Air Force Print News)
By Capt. Mark Sargent 314th Logistics Readiness Squadron
The men and women of Little Rock Air Force Base are constantly deploying around the world in support of the Global War on Terrorism whether it is by driving convoys, flying missions or performing mitigation.
Nonetheless, despite the uniqueness of the jobs each of them is required to perform, one of the things all of them have in common is the basic requirements needed to deploy. For most Airmen, the final stop before farewells and airplane food is the Quickfire deployment processing line.
Through air expeditionary force cycles, rotations of airlift groups and various preparations for the operational readiness inspection, almost every Airman on Little Rock has or will go through “the line” at one time or another, although many deployers won’t see the purpose beyond another box to be checked.
The average deployer has a few weeks of preparation before deployment followed by a few days of rushing to complete the last final requirements before leaving. The Quickfire line serves to speed the completion of the deployment checklist provided by the personnel readiness unit, fulfilling the requirement to get orders and tickets to proceed down range.
Therefore, like most of the Air Force, Little Rock processes “by exception” – meaning the ideal plan is for each deployer to have their items checked so they may proceed to the next station without interruptions or delays. However, it’s rare to have “no discrepancies” on the line, so the Quickfire line offers the opportunity to fix anything that would keep the deployer from going.
Quickfire has saved us numerous man hours and allows us to focus more on the deployer,”said Staff Sgt. Rena Odom, a 314th Logistics Readiness Squadron unit deployment manager.
So, how quick is it? The members of the 314th Mission Support Squadron and 314th LRS who run the line and the deployment process strive to make it as quick as possible. A line that processes by exception though, slows itself down with every exception. So, every deployer that needs support beyond just having the box checked requires more time and considering exceptions are not a rare occurrence that ends up taking an ample amount of time in the deployment process as a whole.
There are also more than forty checklist items to review before deployment, stacked against pages of reporting instructions that change depending on where you’re going and how you’re getting there adding to the complexity of the all ready chaotic deployment process.
Yet, Quickfire strives to consolidate some of these checklist items by providing experts from legal, finance, Airman and Family Readiness and other base agencies to remedy most of the glitches that can appear.
So, how can you make it faster? Individual readiness is vital to faster processing, so by keeping your personnel readiness folder up to date will have half your checklist done before you start.
Knowledge is the next most important tool in the box. Knowing your unit line number (the five character code that ties you to your deployment), your final destination (the city or base, not the country) and any transient or training locations before you get there will speed you through the process and will expedite solutions to any issues.
Your UDM can give you all of that information and can assist you with all the other items on the checklist.
In addition, your UDM will also advise you of when you’re required show time is at your unit. Woody Allen is quoted as saying, “eighty percent of success is just showing up.” The same is true for our line, you can’t process if you’re not there. Unfortunately, Quickfire isn’t as quick as we all would like, so we ask for your patience, attention and understanding, which not only help speed the process along, but can also help make that time go by easier.
Sergeant Odom probably sums it up best by saying; “The Quickfire line provides a one-stop shop. This allows more family time for the individual which is the most important thing before each deployment and more time for the UDM to ensure everything is correct.”
TOP STORY >>Record-breaking funds raised for charity
Members of Little Rock Air Force Base shattered last year’s contributions to the Combined Federal Campaign by raising more than $246,600 for charities, announced base CFC officials Nov. 2.
The campaign wrapped up its 6-week drive raising money for thousands of local, national and international charities and organizations with the record-setting results. Every year, the CFC provides an opportunity for federal employees to give to any number of these charities.
Little Rock AFB falls under the offices of the CFC of Greater Arkansas, which collects donations across the entire state. In 2005, the CFC of Arkansas raised over $843,000; in 2006 they raised an all-time record of $863,000, according to CFC of Arkansas officials.
“Little Rock AFB has a long tradition of donating more than any other organization in Arkansas,” said Maj. Bradley M. Littleton, Little Rock Air Force Base Combined Federal Campaign coordinator, “contributing more than 29 percent of the total in 2005 and 27 percent in 2006.”
This year’s LRAFB campaign, which began on 24 Sep, was led by Major Littleton, 53rd Airlift Squadron, and Master Sgt. Eric Johnson, 314th Civil Engineer Squadron. Together, they led a team of more than 70 wing, group and unit key workers in this record-braking effort.
“Brigadier Gen. Rowayne Schatz, 314th Airlift Wing commander, set our goal at $220,000 – which we shattered by collecting 112 percent of that goal for a total of $246,612,” said Major Littleton. “(By doing so,) we beat last year’s collection by $10,825 despite having almost 6 percent fewer members on base.”
In addition, Little Rock AFB achieved the highest participation rate in the last ten years with 44 percent of all base personnel giving to the CFC.
“Although the participation goal was set at 50 percent, we eclipsed the Greater Arkansas’ participation rates of 35 percent in 2005 and 36 percent in 2006,” he said.
To top it all off Little Rock AFB’s 314th Airlift Wing topped the chart with 2,089 donations, more than any other wing in the command according to the most recent numbers, announced 19th AF officials.
“In total money collected, we were second only 12th Fighter Training Wing at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas,” said Major Littleton. “Though they collected more money than us, they had to extend their campaign to do it. Even so, according to the most recent numbers, they have still only reached 88 percent of their monetary goal, with only 30 percent participation.” Major Littleton said he believes that without the help of several units, that achievement couldn’t have been accomplished.
“Several units on base deserve special recognition for putting up stellar numbers,” he said. “The monetary goal for each group and squadron was based on the number of people in each unit. The far and away best group was the wing staff agencies, headed by Capt. Everett Eavenson and Master Sgt. Jennifer Breton, who collected 259 percent of their goal.
That was followed closely by the 314th Operations Group, led by Master Sgt. Angelo Enciso, who raised 237 percent. The 314th OG had the best participation rate of 70 percent, just eking the wing staff agencies that had 69 percent. Several squadrons achieved an amazing 100-percent participation rate including: 314th Airlift Wing Chaplain’s Office, 314th Mission Support Group staff and Air Force Audit Agency, Detachment 15.”
But it was a combined effort that gave the base the final success. “Congratulations to all of you for making this the most successful CFC ever,” said Major Littleton. “Your contribution will change the lives of thousands, possibly millions, of men, women and children around the nation, and the world.”
Since its inception in 1961, the CFC has raised more than $5.71 billion in charitable donations. (Courtesy of Little Rock Air Force Base Combined Federal Campaign)
By Brig. Gen. Wayne Schatz 314th Airlift Wing commander
We will pause Sunday to pay tribute to America’s veterans. We will take time to personally and publicly thank the men and women who have selflessly served this great nation to project the freedoms we hold so dear.
For most of us, the word “veteran” conjures up thoughts of the men from America’s “Greatest Generation.” These were our grandfathers and their fathers, our uncles, and the gentlemen we see at the local VFW wearing their caps adorned with campaign pins. These great heroes are dying at a rate of almost 1,200 a day, and we are running out of time to pay tribute and show our gratitude.
We are Combat Airlifters and these men truly paved the way for us. Because of them, we are able to uphold our nation’s ideals today. But when you think “veterans” I want you to pause and think again. We are a new generation of American veterans. The 21-year-old Airmen you see in uniform at the grocery store, the young mother pushing her child on a swing and that captain reporting for C-130J upgrade training are all veterans too. This new generation is from an all-volunteer force, choosing of their own volition to serve and then raising their right hands and choosing to serve yet again.
The best way every one of us can give thanks to the legions of veterans who served before us is to strive to become an even greater generation. It is a tall challenge – to serve more honorably than the most honorable, to be more selfless than those who sacrificed before us, and to give even more to ensure a better tomorrow.
But I know you – you are Combat Airlifters. You are more educated, more dedicated, better equipped and more focused than any force that has come before.
And because of this, there is no doubt in my mind that the veterans I proudly serve with today will be the ones who will go down in history as the greatest generation yet!
Walking With Dinosaurs – The Live Experience and Alltel Arena are offering a $10 discount to all Military personnel and family. Performances will be held Wednesday, Nov. 7 through Sunday, Nov. 11 at Alltel Arena. Internationally renowned designers have worked with scientists to create 15 life-sized dinosaurs, including the terror of the ancient terrain, Tyrannosaurus Rex. Hear them roar. Be there as they fight for survival and supremacy. Go to www.ticketmaster.com/promo/cfmvc6 and enter the password TREX to receive $10 off each regular priced ticket. Regular priced tickets are $46.75 and $31.75. With this discount tickets are $36.75 and $21.75.
Discount not available on VIP seating. For more information on the show visit www.dinosaurlive.com.
'Nina' docks in North Little Rock
Discover the “Nina,” docked at the Salty Parrot, 100 Riverfront Dr., North Little Rock, Nov. 23 through 26. The “Nina” was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools.
Archaeology magazine has called the ship “the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built.” While in port, the general public are invited to visit the ship for a walk aboard self-guided tour. The “Nina” is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and $3 for students.
No reservations necessary. Teachers or groups wishing to schedule a 30-minute guided group tour with a crew member can call the ship directly at 787-421-0402 or email columfnd@surfbvi.com. Minimum of 15.
Visit www.thenina.com for additional information.
Moscow Ballet to perform Nov. 23
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Robinson Center Music Hall. Tickets are $25-$63 and are available through TicketMaster locations, charge by phone 501-975-7575 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. For more information visit www.nutcracker.com.
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.
YARD SALES
GARAGE SALE: 12805 Hwy 31 N, Ward, 10/27, 7am - ? & 10/28, 10am-2pm Cancel if rain.
YARD SALE- in Vilonia, 20 Hummingbird Dr., Saturday 11/03. Items must go or will be donated to Good Will, so make an offer!!
MULTIFAMILY YARD SALE Fri & Sat (Nov 2-3): electronics, leather & wood furniture, toys, dvd's & cd's, crafts & more.Southfork in Cabot off Hwy 367. Call Tom or Betty 941-1653.
GARAGE SALE: 105 Foxcrest Cove, Jacksonville. Saturday 11/03, 7am-? No early birds please. Computer scanner, TV, Fax, craft kits, books and more!
HELP WANTED
MAINTENANCE/ GENERAL Laborer's wanted for large mobile home park in Jacksonville. Pay ranges from $7.00 an hour to $12 BOE. Basic tools required. Must pass drug test. Call (501) 835-3450.
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 specialty. (501) 988-2458.*
PETS
FREE TO good home. Female, black, lab mix. 8 to 10 months old. (501) 796-3637
ADORABLE CALM TERRIER- 5 month old female, about 4 lbs. AKC Registered. $200. All shots, new crate. Call 501-416-2086.
FREE TO A GOOD HOME! Adorable 9 week old female black lab. First shots. Call 501-438-1078.
Free to a good home! Adorable 9 week old female black lab. First shots. Call 501-438-1078.
CHAIN LINK dog run, apprx. 6ft tall, 10'X12', $150. Call 501-259-5437 or 501-650-0743. Leave message if no answer.
FREE TO good home: Adorable female black lab, 9 wks. old. 1st shots. Please Call (501) 438-1078.
LOST: 10 WK old kitten, orange w/brownish stripes. Went missing 10-21 on Pennsylvania Drive. Josh Graves 501-772-8538.
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.
CORNER COMPUTER desk in great condition
GAS DRYER, white, works great, $75.00 firm. 2 in. chrome truck bedrails $75.00 and full size diamond plate truck toolbox $75.00. 501-259-4154.
BRAND NEW Miller Light foosball table $200, brand new Miller Light bar table, chairs and mirror $150. Call Jessica (501) 658-3015.
CORNER COMPUTER desk in great condition $150 obo. 27" Sanyo TV $50 obo. Call 765-6300 or 765-6301.
ANTIQUE ROCKER $50, couch very good cond., $50. 501-676-0712.
(2) Large Refrigerators White/Almond. $375 obo. Upright/newer models Good condition. Can email pics Call 706-505-9478 Sherwood.
VERY NICE, King size, four-poster, cherry rice carved bed, asking 150.00, childs kitchen 10.00, lawn mower $35.00 works great. Call 833-0679.
VERY NICE, King size, four-poster, cherry rice carved bed, asking $10.00, lawn mower $35.00 works great. Call 833-0679.
RED COUCH (almost new) $200. Black coffee and end tables $150 (large). Call 501-766-5067.
WASHER MAYTAG extra large capacity, perfect condition. moving, must sell $225 cash. 612-3521.
WASHER & DRYER newer Kenmore deluxe, large capacity. Moving, must sell $385 cash. 612-3521
REFRIGERATOR NEWER side by side, Kenmore, perfect condition. Moving, must sell $450 cash. 612-3521.
BROWN LEATHER couch with brass nail heads. $275. 501-366-7251.
LOST & FOUND
MISSING ENGLISH BULLDOG-White with brown spots on ears: Dissapeared Oct. 2 from Base housing at the corner of Georgia and Florida. Answers to Lola-Call 520-780-0203.
FOUND: One year old male Vizla dog found on 10-25-07. Please contact jegaiser@hotmail.com.
LOST: MAN'S gold ring, 9 diamonds. 10-23-07 near Marshall Rd. pharmacy or LRAFB pharmacy. sentimental value & reward. 988-5313.
ITEMS FOR SALE
PCSING, need to sell, porch swing $50, 1993 Kawasaki KX500 $900 obo. and War Craft III PC game with Frozen Throne expansion set $30 for set.
SNARE DRUM $300, trumpet $200, like new, both with hard cases. Contact Barb at cell (618) 407-8920.
GREAT BABY ITEMS for sale! Bounce, Jumperoo, bathtub, Snugli, toys, bibs, monitor. Less than 1 year old. $125 for all OBO. 501-412-3148.
SOLID OAK Entertainment center $150, jogging/ bike stroller $20, baby clothes, breadmaker, VCR, toys. 834-2270
FENDER TELECASTER made in Mexico, barely used/ played, has hardcase $325. (501) 231-5632 ask for Mickey.
BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE carpet, 3'4" X 5'7" blue and cream silk on black wool. Asking $2,300 obo. Call Karen at 501-650-1836 to see.
COMPUTER DESK, like new $60, VCR $15, computer, grill (no tank) $40, roller blades $15 each. Call 773-7741.
FOR SALE: We have been cleaning out a storage shed. Lots of stuff good for yard sales, auctions, etc. (no furniture) Make an offer on it and it is yours. 501-726-3110
WOOD HEATER- Has glass door and heat shield. Heats great! Has some surface rust but that can be remedied and doesn't affect the stove's performance. $200 OBO. 501-726-3110
BRAND NEW Miller Light foosball table $200, brand new Miller Light bar table, chairs and mirror $150. Call Jessica (501) 658-3015.
GEORGE FOREMAN indoor-outdoor electric grill. $60 obo. Call 501-650-0743 or 501-259-5437.
ESTEBAN ELECTRIC Guitar, hard case & 10 watt amplifier. Instructional DVD tuner. guitar & case strap like new, ready for Christmas. $250. (501) 835-8978.
CUSTOM WEIGHT bench with squat rack, incline adjustable, full-size straight bar, curl bar, 300 lbs or 2.5 - 4.5 lb. plates. Best offer 210-488-7577.
BOSTON ACOUSTICS Microsystem 9500 Home Theater Speaker System. Gently used 5.1 package with awesome, quality sound. Must sell! $400 obo. (501) 749-4477.
DENON AVR-1803 A/V Receiver. Spectacular 6.1 channel home theater sound with Dolby Digital EX and DTS-EX decoding. Must sell!! $275 obo (501) 749-4477.
LAWN & FARM EQUIPMENT
NEW wood chipper, leaf mulcher 5.5 HP OHV Tecumseh engine. Great for fall clean up! $250. 815-488-1870
GAS LAWN Edger - Great condition. $35. Call 501-259-5437 or 501-650-0743. Leave message if no answer.
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.
2000 PONTIAC TRANS AM, W56, 6 speed, good condition, minor scratches, t-tops, loaded, 137K, $9,500 obo, black, performance package, 18 mpg, purchased from Evans Motors. Well maintained, 501-960-6897.
2000 TOYOTA Avalon, excellent leather, sunroof, silver, loaded with options, $9,600. 501-843-2123. Cabot
1992 MAZDA MIATA, white, 94,000 miles, great condition, P/W, P/S, cold a/c, new soft top, new tires, new brakes, new water pump, in dash GPS stereo. Real gas saver. Maintenance up to date. Asking $4,200.
1997 FORD ESCORT, 158,000 miles, runs but needs work. $700. 259-6321
1997 SATURN SLI, 183k, $1,100 obo. 501-626-3904
1984 CHEVY Silverado, 305 engine, great work truck, $1,800. 501-940-0758
1980 Corvette, Rally Sport. $8,500.00 or best offer. Call 501 554 4402.
2000 CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 LT 2WD, 70K Miles, Runs Great $10,500 obo. 501-786-1587 cell or 501-796-3725 home
1996 Toyota Camry, motor/trans both recently replaced. AC, PW, PL, 4 door. CD/MP3. $3,500/best offer. 501-837-1561
'85 FORD F-250, runs good, great work truck, 2 wheel drive, 6 cylinder, white w/ red interior, $1800 OBO. 501-258-8082 or 501-352-7339
1992 Chevy 4.3L TPI V-6 engine complete A/C to exhaust with computer Ran when pulled out. $400 OBO Call 743-6575
ATV - '06 Yamaha Kodiak 450 4x4 Special Edition, about 100 miles, ONLY 24 hr. usage, EXCELLENT condition, 5 YR. WARRANTY started on 10/06. Contact: Cynthia 501-258-6057 / Thomas 501-609-5497.
1972 LAND ROVER Series 3, 109 model, 4X4, V8 Eng. Needs work. Right hand drive from England titled in AR. Asking $2,000. 501- 259 4994.
1998 DODGE Ram 1500 2X4 Quad Cab asking $4800 OBO PCSing need to sell quick. Call Brian at 240-9387 for any questions.
PORCH SWING $50, 12 MTX sub woofers in wedge boxes $100, Panasonic car CD Player has quick connect for Dodge vehicle $75, perfect condition. All items must sell quick PCSing, any questions call Brian 240-9387
1994 CHEVY 1500, V-6, 179k miles, good mechanical condition, new tires, new alternator. $2800 (501) 843-9456.
2005 NISSAN ARMADA SE. Great family vehicle! Black leather, auto everything, premium sound, tow package, 54K highway miles, $19,900. Call David 472-8944.
2001 BMW 325 Silver Metallic exterior, grey interior, premium package, sunroof, heated seats, auto with sport shift. 86K miles, $20K obo. 749-5662 evenings & weekends.
84 CHEVY SILVERADO w/toolbox, 305 $1500 obo. Mary 940-0758
2005 FORD F150 XL, 52K miles, regular cab with a long bed, spray in liner, tonneau cover, $10700. 501-366-7254.
PCSING MUST SELL! 2004 Ford F150 SXT $11500 obo. 74K. Call Joseph 586-943-5965.
PCSING MUST SELL! 2003 Ford Focus $8000 obo. 87K. Call Joseph 586-943-5965.
PCSING MUST SELL! 1995 Chevy Lumina, $1100 obo. 182K. 586-943-5965.
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, V8, 119K, leather, loaded, new tires, tow pkg, good clean condition, well maintained, 1-owner. $5,500 obo. (501) 749-4477.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
1997 YAMAHA Banshee, very fast, new crank and rod after market jugs, 427 cc, DMC pipes. Too many parts to list. Asking $3,200. 304-389-0332 or 987-8574
1999 KAWASAKI 650 Enduro, 9,250 miles, rides and looks like new, 2 new tires, $2000 obo. 501-982-5333 or cell 501-837-8973.
2005 KAWASAKI STX-12F, low hours, garage kept, extra seat and trailer, $6500 obo. 501-944-7811.
R/C BOAT (GAS) 'miss llumar' 1/8th scale showroom condition. Never Used! Anytime # (501)551-5556. $800 radio including.
TRAXXAS Nitro(gas) Rustler 2.5 2wd, 1 hour extra parts, push button start,radio included $150. Anytime # (501)551-5556.
TRAXXAS Nitro(gas) Tmaxx 2.5, 4wd, 2 spd w/reverse,radio, push button start & xtra parts 10 hrs. $100. Anytime # (501)551-5556.
ATV '06 YAMAHA Kodiak 450 4X4 Special Edition, about 100 miles/only 24 hours usage, excellent condition, 5 year warranty. Cynthia 501-258-6057, Thomas 501-609-5497.
HOUSES FOR RENT
ONE BEDROOM House near AirBase, good neighborhood. $425 month and $300 deposit. Day # 982-4257, Evening # 605-0452.
FOR RENT: nice 2 & 3 Bedroom Mobile Homes on large lots in Quiet safe park close to LRAFB. New carpet and appliances. Starting at $300 per month plus deposit. HUD accepting. Call today and get TWO WEEKS FREE RENT. (501) 835-3450.
SOUTHBEND area, 2 miles east at Jacksonville. 3 Bedroom 1 Bath, Central Heat & Air, stove & refrigerator furnished. No Pets. $500 rental, $300 deposit, (501) 944-1905.
3 BEDROOM 2 Bath, fireplace, single car garage, privacy fence, corner lot. $500 deposits, $750 month. Will consider lease option. Ready 11/15. (501) 676-2374.
FOR RENT: 2 Bedroom 1 Bath home, deck on back, utility room with washer/dryer connections, single carport. 204 North 6th, Cabot. $550 month, $300 deposit. No Pets. Call (501) 843-5384.
NORTH PULASKI: Country Living! 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath, Central Heat & Air, 1 acre, shop, carport, paved driveway, big front porch with swing, fenced backyard for 1 horse. $575 month, $575 security. (501) 988-5817. Available 11/1!
1502 FIRST STREET #B Cabot, available now, all electric, 2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath, new kitchen appliances, new floors, new bathroom. $500 month. Call (501) 259-8931.
3 BEDROOM 2 Bath, washer/ dryer, new side by side fridge, newly repainted, large bedrooms. Nice neighborhood/ Sherwood area. $750 month + deposit. (501) 834-7254.
3 BEDROOM 2 full, Bath Mobile Home for Rent. Cabot area. No pets. $500 month, $500 deposit. Ready now!! (501) 680-4427.
CLOSE TO AIRBASE- 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, living room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, den, covered parking, fenced yard. Pets allowed with deposit. $800 month + deposit. (501) 664-0440 or (501) 529-7624.
HOUSES FOR SALE
BEAUTIFUL home in Shiloh subdivision, Cabot. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 3 years old, 2300 sq. ft., large lot. Bargain priced at $215,000, appraises $234,000. Call (501) 680-0611.
MCRAE Quiet, 2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath. Cottage on 8 acres w/ pond, storage shed, work shed, barn central h/a city water. All appliances stay including washer/ dryer deep freeze. $80,000. 501-726-9624
GREAT FOR FIRST TIME BUYER! 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath, split level home, 1750 sq. ft., located in North Little Rock, close to LRAFB. Home has neutral colors & a view of the river valley from master bedroom deck. Large lot, 1 car garage. Call Lanis Daniel, Coldwell Banker Advantage Realty at (501) 690-6111.
CABOT, 12 Sarah Beth Drive, North Magness Creek. 4 Bedroom 2 Bath, 1745 sq. ft., large living area, double tray ceilings. $149,900 or lease $1200. View on militarybyowner.com (501) 628-4885.
CABOT: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1,300 sq. ft., 2 car garage, fenced backyard, walking distance to city park, pool & baseball parks. Must see! $99,900. Call (501) 941-3098.
OPEN HOUSE Sundays, 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. Must See! Sherwood, Austin Lake Circle, 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 1684 sq. ft., wood burning fireplace, 2 car garage, fenced backyard with shed, $172,000. (501) 350-2761.
BUILDER MUST SELL! $25,000 below appraisal! 6 Bedroom 4 Bath, 6 wooded acres, country setting. $235,000. Builder to pay closing costs up to $5000. Call Brenda Burnell (501) 514-2250. Pam McDowell Properties.
NEAR SCHOOL & hospital. 514 East Beverly Ave., Sherwood. 1850 sq. ft., large family room, 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath. See at your convenience. (501) 835-2627.
BEAUTIFUL home close to LRAFB. 4 Bedroom 2 Bath, 1728 sq. ft., 2 car garage, on a .75 acre lot, outdoor storage, Sherwood address (off Batesville Pike) $144,900. Call (501) 247-2834.
OPEN HOUSE- Jacksonville- 11/4, Sunday 1-4 p.m. Collenwood Area. 987 Salem Court, 2200 sq. ft., 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath. Must see! All reasonable offers reviewed! Call 985-0342.
MOBILE HOMES
CABOT SCHOOLS, completely remodeled, 14x70, 2 Bedroom 2 Bath, open floor plan, on 1.5 acres, corner lot with shade. $50,000. Owner financing with down payment. (501) 605-7200.
Anyone having claims or indebtedness to the estate of Tech Sgt. Aaron McCoy, 62nd Airlift Squadron, should contact Capt. Bryan Aulner, summary court officer, at 987-5079 or 501-442-6435.
New arriving spouses wanted
All newly arrived spouses are cordially invited to attend our Joint Intro program, formerly called “Right Start” from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Thomas Community Activities Center, bldg 868 across from the chapel. Each spouse attending will receive a special welcome package designed specifically for them with lots of information concerning resume and jobs, Heart Link (Air Force Spouse Orientation), child care, community interest, etc. The following are dates of our upcoming Joint Intro Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28 and Dec. 5, 12, and 19. Please call Airman and Family Readiness Flight 987-6801 to reserve a seat now.
Turn back clocks
Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 a.m. Nov. 4. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour. Coordinator,
committee sought
The Military Equal Opportunity Office is looking for a program coordinator and committee members for the 2008 Martin Luther King, Jr Birthday, and Black History Month Observances. The Little Rock AFB Special Observance Program is a wing program carried out by special observance committees. These committees come together for a limited time to plan, organize, and execute events and activities for DoD recognized special observances. The LRAFB special observance committees are not private organizations and any person assigned to Little Rock AFB (i.e. active duty, retiree, family member, DoD civilian) has an opportunity to be appointed Program Coordinator and participate as a member of any special observance committee. The meeting will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 the MEO classroom, bldg 842, behind the Education building. Retirement slated
A retirement ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. Nov. 13 in the 53rd Conference Room for Master Sgt. Earl Sadewasser from the 53rd Airlift Squadron.
Training offered
The 314th Logistics Readiness Squadron offers training on the following subjects: Block I, General Supply Indoctrination, Block IIA, Bench Stock Management, Block IIB Repair Cycle Management, Block III Equipment Management, and Deployed equipment Management Training. For additional information on who should attend training, please contact Customer Service at ext. 7-3034 or 7-7837.
DRMO free issue
The Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office is a source of supply for reusing assets that have becom surplus to the need of the DOD, and they are free issue.
There must be a valid unit requirement. If the items are accountable pieces of equipment coordination with unit equipment custodians is required to determine if there is an authorization to have the equipment.
Check out DRMO inventories on the Internet by going to www.drms.dla.mil and using the Reutilization/Transfer/Donation Customers, then “DOD Property Search” option. For more information, call 987-6620 or 987-7837.
Bazaar Saturday
The Little Rock AFB Spouses’ Club is having a Holiday Craft Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Little Rock Air Force Base Conference Center from 9 am to 4 pm. The event is open to all military ID card holders and their guests. Local artists and craft vendors participating include: woodworking, jewelry, children’s gifts, metal artwork, cards, stationary, floral home décor, and much more. There will also be a food court and door prizes. Adult admission is a $2.00 donation, all kids get in free. For more information please contact Lisa Hersant at 835-1522.
TMO holiday schedule
The holiday season is fast approaching; so, if you are departing Little Rock AFB, keep in mind that our local movers are closed on Holidays. Specifically, local agents and carriers won’t be providing any pack, pick-up, or delivery services on 22-23 November and 24-25 December. Please come by the Traffic Management Office, Bldg 1255, or call at 987-3582 to schedule services around these days.
NAF jobs available
The following non-appropriated-fund jobs are available: Lodging, custodial worker, NA-02, flexible hours; Hangar 1080, waiter, NA-02, flexible hours and Bowling Center, laborer, NA-03, flexible hours. For more information call 987-6440.
By Lt. Col. Nate ”A+12” Allerheiligen 314th Airlift Wing Readiness director
A staff assistance visit is a great way to get a check-up for your shop and help ensure you are on the right track. During a SAV, an outside agency, such as your functional manager from higher headquarters, comes and reviews your programs and processes. The feedback is invaluable for ensuring your shop is good to go.
Several units across the base have already received SAVs, and a few more will be getting them in the next few weeks.
Unfortunately, it is too late to coordinate for a higher headquarters SAV prior to our operational readiness inspection, but you can coordinate a SAV with your counterparts here on base. In fact, the base will have a cross-command unit-compliance inspection SAV Nov. 13-16 to help us prepare.
When an inspector comes to visit you, it’s best to put your best foot (or boot) forward. It all starts from the initial contact. Make an appointment with your inspector, save them a place to park, meet them at the door and offer them some refreshments (if available). The key is to treat them with honor and respect — hopefully like you do every other visitor to your shop.
Get ready to brag on your shop once you start the interview. Give them bullet-background papers on your programs. Show them your strengths, how you do things well and teach them about your processes.
It is unwise to leave an inspector alone — it provides too much opportunity for them to dig. The better strategy is to overwhelm them with your expertise. They’ll stop and ask questions if they need other information. Once you are done, don’t just leave them. Rather, if practical, walk them to their next appointment.
The “SAV”y person will learn these techniques to “wow” their inspectors and be postured for that illusive “Outstanding” grade! Combat Airlift!
By Maj. John Franklin 314th Maintenance Squadron commander
Did you do right this past week? Did anyone notice?
My bet is that most of you did your job, did it well, and never got a pat on the back for your service.
Doing right is very commonplace and because of that it slips by our radar all too easily.
As a commander of a large organization, it’s easy to spend most of my time putting out fires, while all along missing the 99 percent of my squadron doing their job and doing it right.
I was reminded of this on an outing to one of my flights when a chief of mine was showing me the fine work his guys had accomplished and that he was simply looking for people “doing right.” I looked at him in amazement.
It was plainly obvious how simple it is yet so easy to forget. People are doing right all around us, but most of the time we wait for that next package or EPR to highlight it. Don’t wait. Recognize on the spot those with the quiet integrity to do their best all the time. Give them a pat on the back, an Atta Boy or Coin them. It doesn’t matter; just recognize them for their service and for doing right.
So I encourage you to try not to spend all your time on the fires or issues of the day. Instead get out to the trenches and look for those around you who are plugging along each and everyday and “Doing Right.”
Little Rock Air Force Base, the C-130 Airlift Center of Excellence, will expand its C-130J training responsibilities, including training international partners, announced Air Force officials Wednesday.
In addition, the 314th Airlift Wing will absorb the domestic training formerly done by the 94th Airlift Wing, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., and the center will continue to grow in aircraft numbers and manpower over the next four years.
“Our Combat Airlifters are known throughout the world for their excellence,” said Brig. Gen. Rowayne Schatz, 314th AW commander. “Expanding our operations is the next logical step in allowing us to share our expertise with airlift communities in the U.S. and across the globe. This partnership makes sense for the future of our Air Force.”
Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. T. Michael Moseley, also announced three other proposed initiatives concerning C-130 tactical airlift, each of which furthers the service’s vision for a seamless Total Force.
The initiatives, which would impact communities in Tennessee, New York, Georgia, in addition to Arkansas, are part of the Total Force Integration effort to create innovative organizational arrangements among Regular Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve components. The effort strives to leverage the strengths inherent within each of the three components.
The Tennessee Air National Guard’s 118th Airlift Wing has been selected for the proposed standup of a Formal Training Unit at Nashville International Airport. The unit’s day-to-day peacetime mission will be training allied Airmen from strategic partner nations to safely fly and effectively employ C-130s, which will simultaneously prepare the wing for its federal wartime mission of surge training additional U.S. Airmen.
This arrangement will fill a critical need for international training that has gone unmet in recent years. To meet the need, the Tennessee Air National Guard will acquire WC-130Hs, well-suited for the unit’s newfound training mission, while its current C-130H aircraft are scheduled for disbursement as a result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure, or BRAC, process.
The Chief of Staff also formally announced the strategy for Airmen in the New York Air National Guard to partner with the Air Force Reserve Command’s 914th Airlift Wing at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, as directed by the 2005 BRAC. Based on four decades of experience associating Regular Air Force and Reserve airlift wings, this Reserve/Guard association will be only the second such associate model ever established and the first-ever in combat delivery.
The 914th AW will continue to have primary responsibility for the unit’s C-130H airlifters, but will partner with the 107th Air National Guard Wing Airmen in employing these aircraft.
Such associations generate efficiencies by sharing resources and reducing duplication of effort, providing contingency surge capability, preserving a corporate body of knowledge and enhancing retention and recruitment for the Total Force through personnel cross-flow. They also help maintain aircrew and maintenance expertise and experience levels, and reduce peacetime training hours, thus saving money.
Also announced today, the 94th Airlift Wing, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., will convert from a domestic C-130 Formal Training Unit to a combat-coded unit, transitioning its C-130 crews into the Air Expeditionary Force rotation. The conversion will provide additional in-theater airlift while simultaneously reducing the deployment frequency of other Total Force C-130 units.
“Because today’s strategic landscape is dynamic and threatening, we have to ensure that, as a Total Air Force, we continuously search for and find innovative ways to leverage the limited resources we have available to increase our combat and homeland defense capabilities,” said Gen. Moseley. “These initiatives will strengthen an already powerful partnership, and I look forward to seeing the fruits of our collective efforts.”
TOP STORY >>What will your greatest contribution be?
By Brig. Gen. Wayne Schatz 314th Airlift Wing Commander
Recently, the Secretary of the Air Force addressed a series of concerns weighing on Airmen. Toward the end of the session, he was asked what he thinks his greatest contribution to the service has been during his tenure. This got me to thinking... When I retire, what legacy will I leave behind? Will I have made a difference to my base, my Air Force or my country?
It’s true that Secretary Michael W. Wynne’s contributions will be far greater than yours or mine. By virtue of his position, his scope of responsibility is greater and his ability to impact people is vast. But each of us is in a position to contribute to our organizations, starting right now. We may not be able to change the world, or even the Air Force, but we can change ourselves and impact the lives of those around us.
We all know we’re being asked time and again to do more with less. Every time you develop a way to work smarter rather than harder, you’re leaving a situation better than you found it. If you can show a fellow Airman how to do a job better, safer and faster, you’re improving your Air Force.
No matter the contributions I’ve made thus far in my career, I hope I’ve yet to achieve my greatest. I would like to believe we can always improve and that our next contribution will be our best yet. As I think about my actions, I consider how they will make a difference. And I focus on the changes that will leave a legacy for the Airmen who have yet to even join the ranks of our Air Force.
I challenge you to focus your actions. Find a way, no matter how small, every day to improve upon your legacy. Whether you choose to serve your country for four years or 24, leave your fellow Airmen with something greater than you began with. I have absolutely no doubt you can do it. Knowing what you are capable of makes me extremely proud to serve with you. Combat Airlift!
