EVENTS >> 02-01-08

Tax center opens

Beginning today, the tax center will be opened. The tax center is located in the Billy G. Looper conference room of the TMO section in Bldg. 1255. To better assist you, make an appointment with the tax center by calling 987-1040.


State residents age 60 plus offered free classes

Arkansas residents age 60 and over may be eligible to audit or enroll in college on-base classes free with ASU-Beebe on a space available status. Residents must have proof of age and Arkansas resident status of a minimum of six months. For details, call 988-4151.


Civilian registration dates for courses slated

Civilian registration for March through May 2008 on-base college classes will be conducted off-base at the Jacksonville Community Center from 2:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 21 and 26. Registration is only for individuals who do not have a valid ID to enter the Base. For details call the universities: ASU-Beebe at 988-4151, Park University at 988-5624, Southern Illinois at 988-1391, Embry-Riddle at 987-5550, UA-Fayetteville at 988-2522 and Webster University at 988-5331.


Retirements

The retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. George Owens is scheduled for 2 p.m. Feb. 8 at Bldg. 216. Contact Tech. Sgt. Gregory Shadman at 987-6528 for more information.

The retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Keith Morris is scheduled for 10 a.m. Feb. 8 at the Little Rock AFB Conference Center Ballroom. Contact Master Sgt. Tracy Sisco at 987-6654 for more information.


Immunization clinic hours

The 314th Medical Group Immunizations Clinic hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. You are required to wait in the facility 15 minutes after receiving any vaccines. You must be signed in no later than 4:10 p.m. For more information, please call Staff Sgt. Savoy at 987-7312.


Civilian retires after 30+ years

Joseph W. Elkins, 314th Airlift Wing Public Affairs, will retire in the 314th AW Headquarters Conference Room (Bldg. 1250) at noon Feb. 8. Mr. Elkins has served as a base graphic artist for more than 37 years. For more details, call 987-6744 or 987-3601.


Quarterly BBQ set

Quarterly Dorm Residents BBQ is set for 1 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Thomas Community Activities Center. The barbecue is open to all base dormitory residents. There will be free hot dogs, hamburgers, sodas and chips. Mission Support Group senior NCOs are needed to help set up, serve food and drinks, and clean up. E-mail Master Sgt. Karl Mecca at karl.mecca@littlerock.af.mil to volunteer. Set up will take place at 11 a.m. Feb. 15.


Orientation for new AF spouses Feb. 8

A Heart Link orientation for spouses new to the Air Force will be held at 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 at the Health and Wellness Center, Bldg. 827. Presenters will share information about the Air Force mission, customs, traditions, and protocol.
Attendees will learn about entitlements and resources available and will also meet other spouses and your unit’s key spouse.
A Heart Link coin will be presented to all attendees by Brig. Gen. Wayne Schatz, 314th Airlift Wing commander. A continental breakfast and light lunch will be served. If child care is required please contact the LRAFB Family Child Care coordinater at 987-3156. Child care will be paid for from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. by Heart Link. Please call 987-6801 to RSVP.


Prayer Breakfast Feb. 19

Little Rock AFB will celebrate the 2008 National Prayer Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 at Hangar 1080.

The guest speaker this year is AETC Command Chaplain, Col. Howard Stendahl. Tickets cost $5 for E-5 and below, and $7 for all others. Tickets are available through the First Sergeants and the Base Chapel and must be purchased by close of business Feb. 13.

The breakfast buffet menu includes scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, biscuits with gravy, fruit, and pastries.

Vegetarian and kosher options are available on request. Dress for military is Uniform of the Day. For more information, please contact the Base Chapel at 987-6014.


Free college credit

Free computerized exams for college credit are available for active duty military members. Exam results are immediate. ASU-Beebe, Embry-Riddle, Southern Illinois and Park Universities accept many of these CLEP and DANTES exams. Frequently, Airmen are able to CLEP their entire CCAF degree for free. For details, call ASU-Beebe at 988-4151, ERAU at 987-5550 or Park University at 987-8894. For an appointment with your CCAF counselor, call 987-3417.


Services openings

Current job openings for Services are: Skills Center, recreation assistant, NF-II, regular hours; Hangar 1080, club operations assistant, NF-II, flexible hours; Marketing, visual information specialist, NF-III, regular hours; IT, information technology assistant, NF-III, flexible hours and Outdoor Recreation, recreation specialist, NF-II, regular hours. Services 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.


Tuskegee Airmen Inc. social scheduled

The Tuskegee Airmen Inc-Judge Decatur Chapter, from Little Rock AFB, will host their second annual social giving honor to the original Tuskegee Airmen from Arkansas Feb. 22. This event will take place at the Robinson Center Exhibition Hall, in downtown Little Rock. Guest speakers will include three original Tuskegee Airmen, whom are native Arkansans. The social will include a silent auction with autographed Tuskegee Airmen artwork, a P-51 aircraft signed by the attending original Tuskegee Airmen and more. The social will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the program will start at 7 p.m. Cost is $35 per person. Contact Master Sgt. Alicia Roberts at 987-1176 or 1st Lt. Saheba DeHenre (662) 832-1774 for additional information.