CLASSIFIEDS >> 04-26-13

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE COMBAT AIRLIFTER 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, Ark. 72078. You may also e-mail them to combatairlifterclassifieds@arkansasleader.com Deadline to advertise in Friday's issue is 5 p.m. Tuesday.

IF YOU saw a man fall at a restaurant in the River Market on Friday, 3/15/13, please call (501) 348-9583 & leave your name & number.


HELP WANTED

INSURANCE AGENTS, full or part-time, great companies, unlimited income, work your own hours, great for ex-military. Call (501) 590-7705 for interview.

ATTN. STUTTGART AREA! Food Production Operators needed - 1 yr. prev. exp. prfrd. Full Time. Alternating swing shift 7-7. Pay $10 to start. Apply online @ www.premierstaffinginc.com & call for appt. (501) 492-2750. EOE

MAJOR NLR MFG HIRING NOW!  Outstanding opportunity avail now for exp'd Cherry Pickers, Forklift Drivers, Machine Operators, Assemblers, & Industrial Painters. 1st & 2nd shifts avail. Pay $11-$15 DOE. Qualified candidates must have a stable work history; pass a DS & BKGD check. Apply @ www.premierstaffinginc.com then call 501-492-2750 for an appt. EOE.


YARD SALES

GARAGE SALE, 4/27, 39 Hickory Bend, Greystone, Cabot. Kitchen items, yard tools, lawn mower, plants and more.

YARD SALE, 4/26 & 27, 7 am-noon, 18 Amy St., Cabot, across from skating rink.

YARD SALE, 4/26 & 27, 831 N. Beech St., Beebe.

YARD SALE, 4/27, 7 am-? 147 Weathering Dr., Austin.

YARD SALE, 4/27, 7 am-2 pm, Collenwood Subdv., 998 Jamestown Cir., Jax.

GARAGE SALE, 4/27, all day, 3906 Rope Trail, Jax. Vintage glass, collectibles, exercise equipment, furniture.


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

2 DOGS, free to good home, shepherd/collie mix & terrier mix. (501) 650-0184 or (501) 749-6427.

AQUARIUM, 55 gallon w/stand & accessories, $150. (501) 259-1395.


AUTOS/ACCESSORIES

2001 CHRYSLER PT Cruiser, very good condition, 111,000 miles, P/W & DL, A/C, sun roof, partial leather seats, CD player, no major mechanical problems, very minor cosmetic damage, $3,500 obo. (907) 230-6430, Danny.

2010 MUSTANG Convertible, torch red, black top, 4.0 V-6, 5 spd. auto., 20" blackout-offset Ford racing wheels, 37,000 miles, performance intake/exhaust, excellent condition, $19,800. (501) 231-6184.

2008 FORD Expedition EL, immaculate condition, loaded, serviced regularly, must see to believe, 31,156 miles, $26,000. Call/text (501) 425-2799.


RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

2008 HONDA CBR600RR, 8,799 miles, $7,000 obo. (918) 978-5012.

1988 17' Traveller, 40 hp. Johnson (fully rebuilt lower unit), TM, 2 new batteries, full easy to install/remove bow fishing setup: 4 kw generator (1 yr. warranty), 500w halogens (7), many extras, $5,000 firm. (989) 413-3378.

2009 HONDA CBR600RR, 5,000 miles, clean, never dropped or laid down, lots of extras, $7,000 obo. (414) 313-9517.


ITEMS FOR SALE

BOWFLEX XTREME SE, w/instructional video & all accessories, $575 obo.; speaker box for 2-12" speakers, $125 obo. Pics avail. Call/text (931) 332-0084.

12x20 WOOD storage building, $3,000 obo. (501) 628-8750, Cabot.

LUDWIG DRUM set, 5-pc. w/hi-hat, crash/ride cymbal, orig. plus dbl. base pedals, very good condition, $350. (501) 259-8871.


FURNITURE

QUEEN BED, box springs & frame, great condition, $100. (501) 680-6777, Melissa.

WASHER & dryer, $300 for set; electric stove, $400; couch, $100. (501) 551-1266.


HOUSES FOR RENT

JACKSONVILLE: 1 bedroom house, carport, storage area, washer/dryer hookups, $400 mo., $400 dep. (501) 833-3781.

3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, living room, den with fireplace, kitchen with stove, refrigerator & dishwasher, laundry area, 2-car garage, fenced backyard, pets considered with non-refundable pet deposit. Close to air base, Subdivision, on cul-de-sac. $975 + deposit. Call (501) 529-7767 or (501) 529-7624.

HOME FOR rent: 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA, 5 miles from back of air base. 1 acre lot. Large shop, $925 month. (501) 626-6799.

3 bedroom 2 bath mobile home, 1.5 miles off 107, late model, nice front porch. Also 2 bedroom 1 bath, on Hwy. 107, newly remodeled, water & gas paid, no mowing. Call Ed 501-988-5187.

JACKSONVILLE: TWO bedroom, one bath w/carport and fenced backyard, $425 mo., 1 yr. lease. Call Travis, 590-1698.

FOR RENT: 3 bedroom, 2 bath house, very nice. 31 Parkview, Cabot. $850 month, $550 deposit. Call Richard 870-329-0019.


HOUSES FOR SALE

Brand new all brick 4 Bedroom 2 Bath, 1900 sq ft home in Base Meadows Subdivision in Jacksonville. Cul-de-sac lot backs up to 50' of wooded space with a creek! Go here for details. http://littlerock.craigslist.org/reo/3753569051.html (501) 563-0420.

SPORTS >> CAF: Roller derby league helps Airmen build Social Pillar

By Airman 1st Class Kaylee Clark
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs


One may look at a group of women dressed in skating gear and think, “they’re harmless.” Armed with knee pads, helmets and mouthguards, when these ladies hit the hardwood floor of the rink, they are ready for war and out for blood.

Roller derby is one of the fastest growing women’s sport in the U.S. and in Little Rock, Ark. Girls Rollin’ In The South, (GRITS), is one of the local roller derby leagues where women from different walks of life come together with one common purpose - skate and skate hard.
The women wear unique athletic uniforms ranging from fishnet stockings to colorful knee-high socks. Each skater is given a skater name the represents their skating style and/or attitude. Skaters cannot choose their own names; they have to earn them from other teammates or coaches. The names are useful for the players during the bouts when they call on each other for different plays and maneuvers.

Staff Sgt. Amanda Chelchowski, the 19th Airlift Wing command chief executive assistant and BreakNeck Brawler blocker, was given her name, “Reprimanda” to identify with her military life and her first name. The BreakNeck Brawlers is a team under the GRITS league.
Chelchowski, who began her first roller derby season this year, said roller derby is an escape from the real world, and she gets to practice and play with women from all different lifestyles.

“It has been an awesome experience so far, and I would encourage any female to come out and try it,” said Chelchowski.

The league provides a chance for people to bond with others, reach out and connect, strengthening and reinforcing social bonds required for all Airmen. However,  roller derby isn’t just a way to be a part of a team, it also gives these women a chance to work out. To compete in a roller derby bout, one has to pass three tests: a written test, laps test and a basic fundamentals test.

Chelchowski said, “You have to prepare and be in shape for these tests just as you would be for a physical training test for the military.”

The BreakNeck Brawlers practice two to three times a week because newcomers join each week. Most practices are held at the Joyland Skating Rink in Cabot, Ark. The local bouts are held in the University of Arkansas at Little Rock field house.

Christy Hendricks, the Combat Airlifter managing editor on base, is a member and co-founder of the league.

Hendricks said, “The girls on the team have become like family to me; we take care of each other.”

The roller derby league is a family - friendly association. Families can bring their children to watch the bouts as well as the practices.

For more information, check out the Girls Rollin’ In The South Facebook page or catch the team in action Saturday at the University of Arkansas Field House in Little Rock.

TOP STORY >> Key Spouses support families on base

By Airman 1st Class Cliffton Dolezal
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs


Surviving the daily grind is no easy feat especially for military families. The Key Spouses Program is an organization that helps military families with everything from attending deployment events and giving out information to referrals and child care.

The Air Force’s Key Spouse program is a commanders’ program and was test driven in 1996 after seeing the success that the Navy had with their own spouse program, the Ombudsman program, which helped promote healthy and self-sufficient families.

“Key spouses are there to take care of the families,” said Kori Ramirez, Airmen and Family Readiness Center community consultant and Key Spouse program manager.

 After years of testing the program, the Air Force finally implemented a curriculum of their own in 2009 to train key spouses.

“That’s our part here at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center, to ensure they are all properly trained on key spouse duties such as suicide awareness and the Heartlink program, which is the Air Force’s program to get spouses used to the Air Force,” said Ramirez.

The Key Spouses are there to help find the resources to solve problems so that it doesn’t interfere with the mission.

“We do this so the active duty member deployed down range isn’t having to worrying about issues at home,” said Ramirez. “We are really here to be a face and a name for families to know and come to, so we can help because that’s what we’re here for.”

Before the Key Spouse program, there were no such programs readily available that were installed to get a new Airman and his family used to the Air Force or relief from some of the stresses of dealing with a deployed family member. A lot of Airmen would be calling home from an overseas location trying to get their spouses help or solve issues and it was distracting them from the mission.

“I think that with having structure and a plan in place, everyday life issues can be resolved here on the base, and I think it really makes a big difference,” said Ramirez.

The Key Spouse program here on Little Rock Air Force Base stands at 113 members but is always looking for more volunteers. To get in touch with your unit’s Key Spouse personnel contact your 1st Sgt. or call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 987-6801.

COMMENTARY >> While times change, resiliency stays the same

By Chief Master Sgt. Benjamin Leal
19th Maintenance Group superintendent


Living in today’s society can be both exciting and challenging, depending on your perspective and state of mind. Growing up as the youngest son of 10 children, my family endured both triumphs and tragedy. As we go through our daily lives we commonly find ourselves in situations that we are unprepared to handle or need support from others. 
Prior to joining the military my foundation for dealing with life’s situations came from the fact that my family always supported me in all aspects of my life. When I joined the Air Force 24 years ago, my core foundation of support was gone, and I found myself for the first time learning to deal with life’s struggles on my own. 

Today as I talk to our Airmen, I have found that while the issues they face are uniquely different, the concept of dealing with them is basically the same. Last year the Air Force implemented a resiliency training concept that I believe is one of the best Airmen developmental programs seen to date. It incorporates a Comprehensive Airmen Fitness plan that creates a culture where Airmen have the skills to overcome adverse or traumatic events in their lives. Its focus is on four main pillars of wellness that include mental, physical, social and spiritual. 

Prior to completing the mandatory 8-hour training seminar like everyone, I had my reservations on the validity of this new program. Once it was over I was truly amazed on the practical applications that could help our Airmen more effectively deal with daily activities. The military has always taken care of our Airmen but we never truly had a program that focused on the needs of each individual person. 

One of the greatest attributes of resiliency is that it is ever evolving. As we continue to find additional challenges our Airmen face we can adapt our focus to address those situations. This unique flexibility in the program’s design is what makes it significantly different from any other program we have used in the past. As I have spoken to several noncommissioned officers who have taken the course there has been a common theme; they wish that this training was around when they were Airmen.

The reason I believe that they feel this way is because resiliency does not only focus on military applications, it applies to all life’s challenges. Becoming a resilient airman will not only help your military career it will also enhance your personnel life. Being able to successfully cope with all life has to bring will help you become a better airman, supervisor, friend, spouse and parent. 

As we transition the Air Force into the future there are many obstacles that we will have to overcome.  We have seen some of the challenges come to light over the past year with the significant drawdown of deployed troops, mandatory reduction of personnel in our armed forces and some unprecedented fiscal constraints. If we expect our Airmen to deal with the current uncertainties of the future, we must prepare them to become more effective and resilient Airmen. The U.S. Air Force has always been and will continue to be the standard at which excellence is measured. As we transition into the future there is one thing that I am sure of, it is that the world’s greatest and most resilient Airmen will lead the way.

COMMENTARY>>C-130 Legacy Formal Training Unit — so what’s up with that?

By Col. Steve Eggensperger
189th Airlift Wing commander

If you’ve found yourself asking this question over the last few years, you’re not alone. There have been lots of changes that have affected the entire “Herk” community so let me try to explain the logic behind some of the seemingly whiplash changes you’ve seen. Read on …

But first a little background. The 189th Airlift Wing has been the Air National Guard portion of the Total Force Formal Training Unit for more than 27 years now. We first started training students in the C-130 in 1986 and taught Initial Qualification training only for the first 12 years. By 1998 we had amassed a very experienced cadre of C-130 instructors with both FTU and worldwide tactical airlift experience so it made perfect sense to transition the 189 AW into the Instructor School training mission. That mission continues to be our primary flying mission and our operators and maintainers are focused on the FTU and student production on a daily basis. The rest of the wing supports the training mission but also provides expeditionary combat support so their primary mission focus is deployment preparation and combat readiness.

In 2004 the Air Force began studying an upgraded C-130 cockpit design which would eventually be called the C-130 Avionics Modernization Program. This avionics upgrade would retrofit the cockpits of the older C-130s giving them increased navigational precision and increased reliability and bring them into the age of the modern “glass cockpit.” (A term which refers to flight instrumentation being displayed on computer screens rather than the old individual round gauges.) In 2007 the 189 AW was chosen as the “lead unit” for the program and to eventually stand up the AMP FTU to provide training to all crew positions of AMP flyers. The AMP crew complement is two pilots, a flight engineer, and a loadmaster (no navigator). Our pilots and flight engineers selected as the “AMP Initial Cadre” were involved in design testing and flew on the initial test missions with the 418th Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.

The AMP conversion syllabus was significant and was almost like learning to fly a completely different airplane. The pilot conversion course to teach a currently qualified C-130 pilot to be an AMP pilot, for example, was almost two months long. So as over 220 aircraft in the C-130 legacy fleet were to be upgraded, the 189 AW would simultaneously be training the crews to be qualified to fly their newly converted aircraft when they returned to their home unit. That was a significant amount of conversion training planned to take place at Little Rock AFB between 2012 and about 2020. And keep in mind that conversion training is in addition to the ongoing initial qualification, mission qualification, and instructor training taking place every day here at The Rock.

Meanwhile, as the Air Mobility Command tactical airlifters saw their deployments increase and their home station time decrease there was an obvious need for additional active duty crews to share in the deployment burden. This fact spawned the initiative in 2010 to bring a new Air Force Reserve unit to Little Rock AFB to partner with the 189 AW so that the active duty trainers in the 62nd Airlift Squadron could be reassigned to other AMC units. This initiative would significantly reduce the active duty footprint in the legacy FTU as the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves (together referred to as the “Air Reserve Component” or “ARC”) would form an ARC Association to take over the flight line portion of the legacy training (which would of course eventually become AMP training as the fleet was converted). That was the grand
plan …

The 189th AW spent most of 2011 preparing to host the Initial Operational Test and Evaluation phase of the AMP program. IOT&E was to begin in January 2012 but due to financial constraints the program was placed on hold only days before the IOT&E flying phase was to begin. AMP answers valid needs in the legacy airplanes, however, the program is expensive and therefore drew close scrutiny when there was a need to cut budgets. Today, the program remains on hold pending a final congressional funding decision.

Meanwhile, the legacy FTU training must continue despite budget and AMP uncertainty because the students never stop showing up for training. But with the uncertainty of AMP conversion training there is no longer a need for such the robust FTU as originally envisioned when the decision was made in 2010 to create the ARC Association. Today the FTU stands at a crossroads. The current Air Force proposal is to cancel AMP and increase the size of the 189th AW by four aircraft to allow the ANG to take a greater role in the FTU with a goal of the 189th AW eventually taking over the entire flying portion of the legacy training program. But this will not happen overnight and the 314th Airlift Wing and AFRC Detachment 1 will likely be involved in legacy flying training for a few more years.

Yes, that’s a lot of change in a short period of time. But there are a lot of things that remain constant here at The Rock. Team Little Rock was Total Force before Total Force was cool. The Guard and the active duty have been working hand-in-hand here for years and although we are not a formal association the three wings here function together in some ways more efficiently than units that are involved in a formal Total Force Initiative association. The 19 AW provides an exceptional level of host base support to all the various units and components represented in Team Little Rock. Years of working side by side with the 314th AW in pursuit of excellence in C-130 training has forged a great partnership and understanding of the strengths and limitations of each component—so we work together in a synergistic manner to provide the best possible training to our students. Our students and their gaining commands are our customers, and our objective is to provide combat units with highly qualified crewmembers and to instill in our graduates the confidence, skill, and ability to do the tactical airlift business of this great nation. So regardless of what changes lie ahead, I see Little Rock AFB as the center of the
C-130 universe and I see a strong Team Little Rock ready and able to provide all components of combat airlift. Team Little Rock = Combat Airlift!

TOP STORY>>Army barrage leaves Medics licking wounds

By Senior Airman Regina Agoha
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Camp Robinson’s basketballers showed up Army strong and rolled like an Abrams tank division over the 19th Medical Group, winning 77 – 44 and 64 – 49, in the April 2 double-elimination base intramural championship games.

After losing their first game of the tournament, the Camp Robinson team climbed the loser’s bracket marching their way to a finals match-up with the red-hot 19th Medical Group team, the league’s defending champions.

To claim the championship crown, Camp Robinson had to win a marathon match of two out of three games. There were no signs of doubt in the Camp Robinson team, even though they knew the champs would not surrender their title willingly. The intensity from both teams in the first half of game one made it hard for on-lookers to immediately pick a champion. One after another, the teams answered volleys of shots with assists between the legs, steals, three-pointers and lay-ups.

Though the 19th MDG’s defense was strong, Camp Robinson’s offense was Army strong as they slowly established a 20-point lead to close the first half, 44-24.

During halftime, each coach rallied their troops and reiterated their battle plans for the second half.

The Medics’ coach, Peter Elefante, said his team was playing “lax”, and the team’s defense needed to be more aggressive.

Camp Robinson’s coach, Ron Bailey, said his team was doing well, and he encouraged them to simply continue doing what they were doing. He said they had played the Medics before and knew they were a really good team. He was confident in his team’s abilities to win the championship.

In the second half, the 19th MDG attempted to surgically cut into the 20-point deficit, but their turnovers coupled with Camp Robinson’s tireless rebounding led to an Army win in game one , 77-44.

“That was a good game,” said Bailey. “The Med Group is going to come back hard. We just have to keep playing with the same intensity, and we will most definitely win [the championship].”

The Medics did answer the emergency siren and did indeed come back hard, jumping to the lead and maintaining it for the first 10 minutes of game two. All signs pointed to a third game in order to determine base basketball bragging rights.

Then Camp Robinson launched an 8-0 offensive counterattack, tying the game, 34-34. The Army artillery barrage fired up their fans and ignited excitement in the entire gym. Camp Robinson’s hoopsters fed off that energy that moment on, and there was no slowing down the onslaught.

It was almost a complete repeat of the game one after Camp Robinson captured the lead and never retreated, cruising to victory, 64-49 and hoisting the Little Rock Air Force Base Intramural Basketball Championship trophy.

TOP STORY>>It’s time for spring fishing

By Staff Sgt. Russ Scalf
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

It’s time to grab your bobbers and dust off the old cane pole; spring has arrived in Arkansas.

In reality it’s far more serious than that. Fishing is big business in Arkansas. For those who are new to the area, or just don’t know, the Natural State is home to some of the best fishing in the world. Arkansas waters support more than 25 species of fish that inhabit equally diverse locations.

Fishing opportunities abound in central Arkansas. According to Ben Batten, a biologist with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the state has several programs designed to encourage participation in the sport, from anglers of all experience levels.

The Family and Community Fishing Program, which is within Batten’s purview, is designed to enhance and create fishing destinations in urban areas. Essentially, their mission is to provide great fishing opportunities to all Arkansans.

“The first two weeks of April, we’ll be stocking fish in about 30 locations around the state,” said Batten. “There are several places near Little Rock Air Force Base where we will be stocking. Paradise Park Lake in Jacksonville, which butts up against the base, just got added to the program and will receive approximately 500 catfish in April, May, June and October. That’s in addition to the bass and panfish already in the lake. There are also two locations in Sherwood. Sherwood community pond is one, on Kiehl Ave. The other one is a gem, about a mile away called Cherrywood Lake.”

Batten stressed that many of the locations chosen for the program are in family-friendly parks, with playgrounds and other activities for children. Growing a new generation of anglers is important to the quality of all fisheries.

“There are definitely some things that parents can do to make fishing more enjoyable for children,” said Batten. “Parents should do things like keep the trip short and make it fun. You should bring plenty of snacks and drinks. Fishing is about slowing down, enjoying nature and teaching patience. I encourage parents to put their cell phones away and really talk to their children. I catch myself doing the same thing and have to remember what nature is all about.”

If that isn’t enough incentive to cast a line, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has additional programs to sweeten the deal. June 7-9 will be a free fishing weekend around the state, where new anglers have the opportunity to try out fishing before purchasing a license. On June 8 the Joe Hogan State Fish Hatchery, which is just a 30-minute trip to Lonoke, will host a children’s fishing derby.

“The derby is a great thing to go to,” said Batten. “They do hourly prizes for the biggest fish; the biggest fish caught last year was about nine pounds. It’s pretty fun to see a 6 year-old drag in a 6-or-7-pound catfish.”

If you’re still not hooked, the state also runs a promotion that offers prizes for catching tagged fish.

“We place bright neon tags near the dorsal fin of the fish,” said Batten. “We put 10 per location in every location we manage around the state. If you catch a tagged fish, there is a phone number on it that will give you instructions on how to mail it to Game and Fish. Everybody who mails in a tag will have a prize package mailed to them. There is fishing gear, baits and other items. At the end, we do a drawing and give away a grand prize. Last year we gave away a mini pontoon boat. This year we are hoping to do at least three large prizes and then some smaller ones as well.”

The same program just awarded a two-night stay and a guided fishing trip on the Little Red River, as a result of the winter trout tagging promotion.

Additional information on Arkansas Game and Fish Commission programs and stocking dates can be found at www.agfc.com, as well as the state rules and regulations to make any trip memorable and responsible.