NEWS BRIEFS >> 08/24/07

Popeye’s closed

The Popeye’s restaurant at the Main Shoppette is closed for repairs. The reopening date is not know at this time, but other Army and Air Force Exchange eateries and Hangar 1080 are available for dining during the construction project.


Nurses needed

The Air Force needs nurses. Enlisted members who have completed their pre-nursing curriculum are urged to apply for Oct 13-25 NECP board. Notification of intent to apply is due no later than Sept. 24.

Transcripts are due Oct. 4 and completed applications no later than Oct. 15.

Applicants must be active duty minimum grade of E-4, be able to be commissioned by age 42, meet the academic criteria, posses a letter of acceptance from a 4-year nursing (B.S.N.) program and have a Chief Nurse Interview in order to apply. Academic criteria includes 59 SH of graded college course work to include college chemistry I and II with labs, general psychology, human anatomy and physiology I and II with labs, microbiology with lab,  nutrition, college algebra, statistics plus additional English, humanities and social sciences.

For details, call for an appointment with an Education Center counselor at 987-3417.


UM rep on base

Representatives from Air Force ROTC Det. 785, University of Memphis, will be available to meet interested Airmen at 3 p.m. Monday. The representives will answer questions on programs available in the Memphis area. The informal meeting will be at the Education Center, Bldg. 840 Leadership Drive.


Retirement ceremony

Master Sgt. Cefus Benner III retires today at 2 p.m. at the Little Rock AFB conference center. All are invited to attend.
Call Master Sgt. Ronny Standish at 987-8677 for more information.


NAF jobs available

The following non-appropriated-fund jobs are available: Lodging, custodial worker, NA-02, flexible hours; Youth Center, school age program assistant, CC-01, flexible hours and recreation aid, NF-1, flexible hours and Skills Center, tools and parts attendant, NA-04, flexible hours. For more information call 987-6440.


Trivia night set

The Little Rock AFB Spouses’ Club hosts a “Trivia Night” Sept. 8 at the Hangar 1080.

The event consists of teams of 10 and the cost is $20 per person or total of $200 per table. The entry fee is $20 per person and includes entry to play, heavy appetizers and drinks.

Door prizes will be awarded as well as prizes for the most creative table decorations and best team costumes. Appetizer stations and the bar opens at 6:30 p.m., with the game starting promptly at 7 p.m.

Proceeds benefit the Little Rock Spouses Club Welfare Fund. Entry forms and further information available at http://www.littlerockspouses.com.

For details, call Lisa Hersant at 835-1522.


SNCO induction today

A senior NCO induction banquet and three-day seminar has been set for the base's new master sergeant selectees. The banquet is slated for today at Chenal Country Club, turn off of 430 at exit 9, then turn right onto AR-10.

The banquet costs $27.50 and dress is semi-formal or mess dress. Contact Senior Master Sgt. Angela Catchings at 987-3583 or Master Sgt. Oreon Brown at 987-5650 for details. Sign up for the event with unit first sergeants.

Due to lack of participation, busses will no longer be available. Persons needing a map, please contact unit first sergeant.