NEWS BRIEFS >> 09/14/07

Dorm picnic

All dorm residents and their supervisors are invited to attend a picnic today from 3 to 6 p.m. at the outdoor basketball courts in the dormitory area adjacent to the bioenvironmental flight. Food and beverages for this event will be provided by the Little Rock Air Force Base first sergeant's council and chief's group. Contact supervisors and first sergeants for more information.


Retirement ceremony

A retirement ceremony will be held for Master Sgt. Benito Aviles at 3 p.m. Sept. 28 at the 53rd Airlift Squadron theatre. A reception will follow.


DRMO free issue

The Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office is a source of supply for reusing assets that have become excess/surplus to the need of the DOD, and they are free issue. There must be a valid unit requirement. If 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 http://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.


British Wife's Club now forming

Those interested in the British Wife’s Club can contact Rosanna at 515-2235 or e-mail buonocore2dunlap@yahoo.com.


Sergeants' Association meeting Thursday

Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 658 general meeting is set for 11 a.m. Sept. 20 at Hangar 1080. As a reminder, there will be a drawing for two free memberships to any Senior Airman or below and any staff sergeant or tech sergeant who is not already a member. The meeting is open for everyone.


Tea party slated

The Little Rock Air Force Base Spouses’ Club is hosting a Mad Hatter Tea Party Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. at the base conference center. Check in and daycare drop off begins at 10:30 a.m. Tjuana Byrd from the Susan G. Komen Foundation is scheduled to be the event’s guest speaker. The cost is $9.95 for club members and $10.95 for non-members.


Childcare available

Limited childcare is available at the Thomas Community Activities Center for $4 per child and must be paid in cash only. To reserve childcare or RSVP for the lunch, visit www.littlerockspouses.com or call Rachel Kreps at 765-0316.


Volunteers sought

The MEO office is currently seeking volunteers for the Special Observance Committee that is organizing events for Native American History Month (November). Meetings are currently held on Tuesdays at the MEO Office starting at 11:30 am. Feel free to bring lunch. For more information, call 501-987-8945.


NAF jobs available

The following non-appropriated-fund jobs are available: Lodging, custodial worker NA-II, flexible hours; Youth Center, recreation assistant NF-II, flexible; Hangar 1080, cashier/checker NF-I (must be 21 years of age), flexible hours and food service worker NA-II, flexible hours; Golf Course, recreation aid NF-II, flexible hours; Accounting section, accounting technician NF-II, temporary/regular hours and Skills Center, picture framer NA-05, flexible. For more information call 987-6440.