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Photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Allenj Senior Airman Mubarak Rashid, a fuels laboratory technician from 314th Logistics Readiness Squadron, places a seperatory funnel in a Fuel Systems Icing Inhibitor (FSII) shaker to test for for FSII content in the fuels laboratory Jan. 24. The Fuels Management Flight was recently presented the Roy Bateman Award as the best fuels flight in Air Education and Training Command.

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Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley speaks to Airmen of the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Feb. 5 in Southwest Asia. Chief McKinley spoke to Airmen about changes in the Air Force that will be implemented in upcoming months.

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Fuel distribution operator Airman First Class Alexander Andreassi, monitors the fuel volume control panel for fuel being pumped into a C-130 Jan. 24.

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Little Rock Air Force Base


February 9, 2007

Deployments, total force concept discussed
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AFNEWS) — The Air Force has been deployed to the Middle East in one fashion or another for more than 16 years and, according to the service’s top officer, Airmen should expect this trend to continue for at least the next 10. read more...

LRS fuels flight honored with AETC's top award
The 314th Logistics Readiness Squadron was recently named Air Education and Training Command’s 2006 Roy Bateman Award, recognizing them as the best fuels management operation in the command. read more...

Military OneSource offers free online tax filing
WASHINGTON — Since the Air Force started manning convoy operations in support of the war on terror, more Airmen have had an opportunity to put their rifle training to use in real-world scenarios. read more...

Assistance Fund campaign begins Feb. 12
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AETCNS) — Every year around this time Air Force members get a great opportunity to take care of their own during the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign. read more...

Briefs

February 9, 2007 Issue
This weeks current news briefs and important events happening around LRAFB. read more...

Movies

LRAFB shows movies through AAFES. For more information on this service please call 987-6461. Adults are $3.50, 12 and under are $1.75. To see what movies are playing this week click on this link...

Commentary

A tradition worth celebrating
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFNEWS) — Promotion — what a momentous occasion for any individual. read more...