U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. –
Recently graduated Air Force first baseman/outfielder Karl Bolt was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 15th round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft June 8.
Bolt is the second Air Force Academy baseball player ever drafted in the 51-year history of the program. A four-year letterwinner, Bolt was the 473rd selection in the draft. He joins Mike Thiessen as the lone two Falcons ever to be drafted.
Thiessen went in the 42nd round to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2001 draft. As a senior, Bolt led the Falcons in hitting (.349), hits (68), home runs (8), doubles (16), runs (34) and RBI (47). A first-team all-Mountain West Conference selection, Bolt also was selected as the team MVP for the second-consecutive season.
“It has been a dream of mine since I was a little kid to play pro baseball,” Bolt said.
“And to get the chance to fulfill my dream is incredible. I am really excited about this opportunity, but first and foremost, I look forward to my first assignment at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., as a logistics readiness officer.
“I fully intend to fulfill my commitment to the Air Force and look forward to serving my country. If somewhere down the road, there is an opportuntity to play professional baseball, I would certainly look into it,” he said.
“I also cannot thank Air Force Academy Super-intendent General Regni and Athletic Director Dr. Mueh enough for their guidance and support in this process.”
A native of Stockton, Calif., and a product of Lincoln High School, Bolt left his mark at the academy, ranking amongst the top 10 all-time in several categories.
A career .334 hitter, Bolt ranks fourth all-time in hits (232) and games played (200), seventh in home runs (33) and eighth in RBI (148).
He also ranks fourth in walks (93) and hit by pitches (35), fifth in total bases (390) and seventh in doubles (47).
Thursday, June 14, 2007
COMMENTARY>>Are we a one-mistake Air Force?
By Chief Master Sgt.
Ronald Blietz
4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron first sergeant
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – Throughout my almost 28 years in the Air Force, I have often heard the old adage that we are not a one-mistake Air Force.
If an Airman did something wrong, they typically would not be kicked out for that one mistake. They could recover and lead a productive, successful career.
Now I hear that we are a one-mistake Air Force, and if you do anything wrong, you will be discharged. I want you all to know that is not a true statement!
The only difference is that crimes are no longer treated like mistakes. A mistake is something you did not do on purpose and will try not to repeat. A crime is something you know is illegal and choose to do it anyway.
Take drunken driving for example. For years, a person could recover their career if they had been charged with drunken driving – sometimes even after being charged twice! Society thought of it as a mistake.
Today, many troops and supervisors still consider it as only a mistake in judgment when they get charged with drunken driving. Society and the Air Force have since changed their views on drunken driving. Choosing to drink and drive is a dangerous crime, not a mistake in judgment. A person knows that it’s illegal to do, but still does it anyway, making it a crime.
In recent months the wing has adopted a zero-tolerance policy for drunken driving. Violators could be discharged, just like any other serious crime committed against the UCMJ. So don’t confuse a mistake with a crime.
A mistake, on the other hand, is something that was done unintentionally, but was wrong. A missed appointment for the first time would be a mistake. When it happens, you look at why it happened and implement some things that will prevent it from happening again. Being late for work because your alarm clock battery died is a mistake. So is failure to keep your uniform pressed and clean one day. These are mistakes because they are not routine happenings on your part. Now, if you consistently make these mistakes, then you are not showing an effort to improve. A pattern of misconduct can lead to more serious consequences for the member under the UCMJ.
Mistakes have become more costly to Airmen since the Air Force began trimming its numbers. Commanders, first sergeants and supervisors do not have time to deal with people who cannot obey simple rules and regulations. It does not take much to be discharged in this day and age.
Senior leadership asks that Airmen come to work on time, do their job to the best of their ability and behave in a sensible manner when off duty.
That doesn’t seem too difficult, does it?
But in fact, we have too many individuals who choose not to comply with one or more of those simple rules. If you sign a contract for four or six years, do your best during that contract. Once it is over, make an informed decision. If you can live up to the Air Force standard, then your continued service is welcome. If not, get out and move on with your life.
If you choose to not uphold that contract, then a pattern of mistakes will have a negative impact on your career, while committing a crime will probably cost you your career and have other life-long consequences.
The Air Force has provided a great life for me. I know the difference between a mistake and a crime. I have made plenty of mistakes that I’ve learned from, but I will not commit a crime.
Ronald Blietz
4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron first sergeant
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – Throughout my almost 28 years in the Air Force, I have often heard the old adage that we are not a one-mistake Air Force.
If an Airman did something wrong, they typically would not be kicked out for that one mistake. They could recover and lead a productive, successful career.
Now I hear that we are a one-mistake Air Force, and if you do anything wrong, you will be discharged. I want you all to know that is not a true statement!
The only difference is that crimes are no longer treated like mistakes. A mistake is something you did not do on purpose and will try not to repeat. A crime is something you know is illegal and choose to do it anyway.
Take drunken driving for example. For years, a person could recover their career if they had been charged with drunken driving – sometimes even after being charged twice! Society thought of it as a mistake.
Today, many troops and supervisors still consider it as only a mistake in judgment when they get charged with drunken driving. Society and the Air Force have since changed their views on drunken driving. Choosing to drink and drive is a dangerous crime, not a mistake in judgment. A person knows that it’s illegal to do, but still does it anyway, making it a crime.
In recent months the wing has adopted a zero-tolerance policy for drunken driving. Violators could be discharged, just like any other serious crime committed against the UCMJ. So don’t confuse a mistake with a crime.
A mistake, on the other hand, is something that was done unintentionally, but was wrong. A missed appointment for the first time would be a mistake. When it happens, you look at why it happened and implement some things that will prevent it from happening again. Being late for work because your alarm clock battery died is a mistake. So is failure to keep your uniform pressed and clean one day. These are mistakes because they are not routine happenings on your part. Now, if you consistently make these mistakes, then you are not showing an effort to improve. A pattern of misconduct can lead to more serious consequences for the member under the UCMJ.
Mistakes have become more costly to Airmen since the Air Force began trimming its numbers. Commanders, first sergeants and supervisors do not have time to deal with people who cannot obey simple rules and regulations. It does not take much to be discharged in this day and age.
Senior leadership asks that Airmen come to work on time, do their job to the best of their ability and behave in a sensible manner when off duty.
That doesn’t seem too difficult, does it?
But in fact, we have too many individuals who choose not to comply with one or more of those simple rules. If you sign a contract for four or six years, do your best during that contract. Once it is over, make an informed decision. If you can live up to the Air Force standard, then your continued service is welcome. If not, get out and move on with your life.
If you choose to not uphold that contract, then a pattern of mistakes will have a negative impact on your career, while committing a crime will probably cost you your career and have other life-long consequences.
The Air Force has provided a great life for me. I know the difference between a mistake and a crime. I have made plenty of mistakes that I’ve learned from, but I will not commit a crime.
OFF DUTY LIFE >>06-15-07
Community-wide BBQ Saturday in Jacksonville
Second Baptist Church at 1117 No. James Street in Jacksonville will host a community-wide cookout on the church grounds on Saturday, June 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be free food, inflatables and carnival games for the kids, live music and door prizes. It will be fun for the entire family. Everyone is invited to come and join the fun! For more information, call 985-2502.
Troutfest this weekend
Troutfest is today and Saturday at Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 129 Bull Shoals Park, Lakeview. The White River is one of the nation’s finest trout streams. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, there is something here for you. Activities include fly tying and fly fishing seminars, basic trout fishing classes, trout cooking demonstrations and fly casting clinics. Admission is free. For more information call (870) 431-5521.
Pow Wow slated at Eureka Springs
The 9th Annual Turpentine Creek Native American Pow Wow is today through Sunday at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, 239 Turpentine Creek Lane, Eureka Springs. This fun filled event is a treat for everyone. More than 100 dancers and drummers will compete for prize money while educating attendees about Native American heritage. Visitors are sure to find some favorites among a wide variety of craft booths and food concessions. Call (479) 253-3781 for event schedule. Admission is $10 advance sale for 3 day pass; $5 per day at gate and children 3 and under free. For more information visit www.turpentinecreek.org.
Music festival ends Sunday at Hot Springs
12th Annual Hot Springs Music Festival runs through Sunday at various venues in the historic downtown district at Hot Springs. Two hundred fifty international musicians will fill the Spa City with 19 performances and over 200 open rehearsals of symphony orchestra, chamber orchestra, chamber music, choral, opera and crossover concert music. Great concerts, open rehearsals, casual atmosphere, serious fun! Most events are free although some are $10-15. For more information visit www.hotmusic.org.
VBS scheduled at Cabot church
Our Savior Lutheran Church 301 S. Pine St. (S. Hwy. 89) in Cabot will present “Avalanche Ranch” vacation Bible school June 25-29 for ages 4-12. To register contact Melanie Potter (501) 941-0011 or (501) 425-5950.
Second Baptist Church at 1117 No. James Street in Jacksonville will host a community-wide cookout on the church grounds on Saturday, June 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be free food, inflatables and carnival games for the kids, live music and door prizes. It will be fun for the entire family. Everyone is invited to come and join the fun! For more information, call 985-2502.
Troutfest this weekend
Troutfest is today and Saturday at Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 129 Bull Shoals Park, Lakeview. The White River is one of the nation’s finest trout streams. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, there is something here for you. Activities include fly tying and fly fishing seminars, basic trout fishing classes, trout cooking demonstrations and fly casting clinics. Admission is free. For more information call (870) 431-5521.
Pow Wow slated at Eureka Springs
The 9th Annual Turpentine Creek Native American Pow Wow is today through Sunday at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, 239 Turpentine Creek Lane, Eureka Springs. This fun filled event is a treat for everyone. More than 100 dancers and drummers will compete for prize money while educating attendees about Native American heritage. Visitors are sure to find some favorites among a wide variety of craft booths and food concessions. Call (479) 253-3781 for event schedule. Admission is $10 advance sale for 3 day pass; $5 per day at gate and children 3 and under free. For more information visit www.turpentinecreek.org.
Music festival ends Sunday at Hot Springs
12th Annual Hot Springs Music Festival runs through Sunday at various venues in the historic downtown district at Hot Springs. Two hundred fifty international musicians will fill the Spa City with 19 performances and over 200 open rehearsals of symphony orchestra, chamber orchestra, chamber music, choral, opera and crossover concert music. Great concerts, open rehearsals, casual atmosphere, serious fun! Most events are free although some are $10-15. For more information visit www.hotmusic.org.
VBS scheduled at Cabot church
Our Savior Lutheran Church 301 S. Pine St. (S. Hwy. 89) in Cabot will present “Avalanche Ranch” vacation Bible school June 25-29 for ages 4-12. To register contact Melanie Potter (501) 941-0011 or (501) 425-5950.
TOP STORY >>Make a difference in gas station fires, safety
By Tech. Sgt. Arlo Taylor
314th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Fires at gas stations while pumping fuel are rare, but they do happen. The most effective way to prevent these tragic fires is by following a few safety and common sense steps, according to base fire department officials.
“When gasoline catches fire it is very difficult to extinguish even under perfect circumstances," said Fire Inspector Joe Willett.
“The most practical thing people can do to avoid a gas station fire is to element all sources of ignition. Gas can fires are one of the most frequent types of fires; the person filling such a container must make the procedure as safe as possible by avoiding any possible build up of static electricity or open ignition sources.”
There was a report of a recent incident at a base shoppette involving the filling of a portable container and fire occurring.
The source of ignition for the incident was not determined, but moving of the container while it was on fire did contribute to a minor injury, the fire inspector said.
“You should never try to move a burning item of any kind; just extinguish it in place with a fire extinguisher. In this incident, the employees of the gas station saved the day by turning off the master pump switch to the gas pumps, this stopped and de-energized all pumping stations, evacuating all personnel to a safe location, calling 911 to report the fire, and by using fire extinguishers to extinguish the fire.
Employees at gas stations are trained to take action when they see any unsafe condition around the pump area; smoking, cell phones, vehicle engine running, filling portable containers improperly, are all examples of what should not be happening near the fueling pumps.
Under the best circumstance, extinguishing a gas fire for most patrons can hinge on a lot of “what ifs,” the fire inspector said.
“If you can locate a serviceable fire extinguisher, if you know how to operate the fire extinguisher, if you can access the fire, and if you can do all that and not put yourself or others in danger, then hopefully you can act and save the day when such fires occur,” he said.
Safety officials said the best ways to prevent or lessen the chance of fire while pumping gas into a vehicle or portable container is to take action before the fire and don’t be afraid to assist or correct someone on a safer way to pump the gas.
Here are a few fire safety guidelines to lessen the chance of fires at gas stations:
• Turn off your vehicle engine.
• Put your vehicle in park and/or set the emergency brake.
• Disable or turn off any auxiliary sources of ignition such as a camper or trailer heater, cooking units, or pilot lights.
• Do not smoke, light matches or lighters while refueling at the pump or when using gasoline anywhere else.
• Use only the refueling latch provided on the gasoline dispenser nozzle. Never jam the refueling latch on the nozzle open.
• Do not re-enter your vehicle during refueling. If you cannot avoid re-entering your vehicle, discharge any static build-up before reaching for the nozzle by touching something metal with a bare hand – such as the vehicle door – away from the nozzle.
• In the unlikely event a static-caused fire occurs when refueling, leave the nozzle in the fill pipe and back away from the vehicle. Notify the station attendant immediately.
• Dispensing gasoline into a portable container (largest risk for fire)
When dispensing gasoline into a container:
• Use only an approved portable container and place it on the ground to avoid a possible static electricity ignition of fuel vapors.
• Containers should never be filled while inside a vehicle or its trunk, the bed of a pickup truck or the floor of a trailer.
• When filling a portable container, manually control the nozzle valve throughout the filling process.
• Fill a portable container slowly to decrease the chance of static electricity buildup and minimize spilling or splattering.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the container opening while refueling.
• Fill container no more than 80-90 percent full to allow for expansion.
• Place cap tightly on the container after filling - do not use containers that do not seal properly.
• Only store gasoline in approved containers as required by local, federal, or state authorities.
• Never store gasoline in glass or any other unapproved container.
• If gasoline spills on the container, make sure that it has evaporated before you place the container in your vehicle. (frequent cause of fires)
Safety guidelines for fuel handling:
• Do not over-fill or top-off your vehicle tank, which can cause gasoline spillage.
• Never allow children under licensed driving age to operate the pump.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of gasoline vapors.
• Use gasoline only in open areas that get plenty of fresh air.
• Keep your face away from the nozzle or container opening.
• Never siphon gasoline by mouth nor put gasoline in your mouth for any reason.
314th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Fires at gas stations while pumping fuel are rare, but they do happen. The most effective way to prevent these tragic fires is by following a few safety and common sense steps, according to base fire department officials.
“When gasoline catches fire it is very difficult to extinguish even under perfect circumstances," said Fire Inspector Joe Willett.
“The most practical thing people can do to avoid a gas station fire is to element all sources of ignition. Gas can fires are one of the most frequent types of fires; the person filling such a container must make the procedure as safe as possible by avoiding any possible build up of static electricity or open ignition sources.”
There was a report of a recent incident at a base shoppette involving the filling of a portable container and fire occurring.
The source of ignition for the incident was not determined, but moving of the container while it was on fire did contribute to a minor injury, the fire inspector said.
“You should never try to move a burning item of any kind; just extinguish it in place with a fire extinguisher. In this incident, the employees of the gas station saved the day by turning off the master pump switch to the gas pumps, this stopped and de-energized all pumping stations, evacuating all personnel to a safe location, calling 911 to report the fire, and by using fire extinguishers to extinguish the fire.
Employees at gas stations are trained to take action when they see any unsafe condition around the pump area; smoking, cell phones, vehicle engine running, filling portable containers improperly, are all examples of what should not be happening near the fueling pumps.
Under the best circumstance, extinguishing a gas fire for most patrons can hinge on a lot of “what ifs,” the fire inspector said.
“If you can locate a serviceable fire extinguisher, if you know how to operate the fire extinguisher, if you can access the fire, and if you can do all that and not put yourself or others in danger, then hopefully you can act and save the day when such fires occur,” he said.
Safety officials said the best ways to prevent or lessen the chance of fire while pumping gas into a vehicle or portable container is to take action before the fire and don’t be afraid to assist or correct someone on a safer way to pump the gas.
Here are a few fire safety guidelines to lessen the chance of fires at gas stations:
• Turn off your vehicle engine.
• Put your vehicle in park and/or set the emergency brake.
• Disable or turn off any auxiliary sources of ignition such as a camper or trailer heater, cooking units, or pilot lights.
• Do not smoke, light matches or lighters while refueling at the pump or when using gasoline anywhere else.
• Use only the refueling latch provided on the gasoline dispenser nozzle. Never jam the refueling latch on the nozzle open.
• Do not re-enter your vehicle during refueling. If you cannot avoid re-entering your vehicle, discharge any static build-up before reaching for the nozzle by touching something metal with a bare hand – such as the vehicle door – away from the nozzle.
• In the unlikely event a static-caused fire occurs when refueling, leave the nozzle in the fill pipe and back away from the vehicle. Notify the station attendant immediately.
• Dispensing gasoline into a portable container (largest risk for fire)
When dispensing gasoline into a container:
• Use only an approved portable container and place it on the ground to avoid a possible static electricity ignition of fuel vapors.
• Containers should never be filled while inside a vehicle or its trunk, the bed of a pickup truck or the floor of a trailer.
• When filling a portable container, manually control the nozzle valve throughout the filling process.
• Fill a portable container slowly to decrease the chance of static electricity buildup and minimize spilling or splattering.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the container opening while refueling.
• Fill container no more than 80-90 percent full to allow for expansion.
• Place cap tightly on the container after filling - do not use containers that do not seal properly.
• Only store gasoline in approved containers as required by local, federal, or state authorities.
• Never store gasoline in glass or any other unapproved container.
• If gasoline spills on the container, make sure that it has evaporated before you place the container in your vehicle. (frequent cause of fires)
Safety guidelines for fuel handling:
• Do not over-fill or top-off your vehicle tank, which can cause gasoline spillage.
• Never allow children under licensed driving age to operate the pump.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of gasoline vapors.
• Use gasoline only in open areas that get plenty of fresh air.
• Keep your face away from the nozzle or container opening.
• Never siphon gasoline by mouth nor put gasoline in your mouth for any reason.
TOP STORY >>Changes will ultimately benefit Airmen, Chief says
By Corey Dahl
21st Space Wing Public Affairs
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – An Air Force-wide plan to reduce the number of Airmen while saving money for equipment upgrades will be difficult but, ultimately, beneficial, said Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney McKinley.
Stopping by Peterson June 6 for an enlisted call, Chief McKinley spoke with Airmen about the Air Force Shaping Initiative, which will reduce the service by 40,000 over the next three years at a savings of $6 billion per year.
The money, he said, will be used to modernize and recapitalize according to the service’s top five procurement priorities: replacing aging tankers, Combat Search and Rescue, space assets, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and a long-range bomber.
“Force shaping will be difficult, and it’s going to take strong leadership to get there,” Chief McKinley told the crowded base auditorium. “But when we get through this, we’re going to be right-sized and we’re going to have much better capabilities.”
Chief McKinley said the Air Force is working on ways to make sure the force reduction doesn’t add up to more work for the Airmen who remain.
Ancillary training will likely be drastically reduced, he said, and leadership is looking at ways to reduce additional duties.
Chief McKinley also asked Airmen to offer any suggestions for increasing efficiency to their supervisors.
“We can not continue to do more with less,” he said. “We need to find ways to do less with less. If you can say, ‘There’s a smarter way to do this,’ then pass that on.”
The Air Force will also be looking at saving money in other areas, said the chief.
While most “quality of life” staples, such as family housing and child care, will remain, Airmen should be prepared for small cutbacks, such as the loss of towel service at some fitness centers, he said.
“The Air Force is absolutely committed to things like family housing, dormitories, fitness centers, the look of the base – those are all quality-of-life things,” he said.
“But sometimes we get used to things we think are quality of life, but they’re really just perks we can’t afford anymore.”
Despite the loss of some perks, Chief McKinley said the Air Force’s top priorities right now are taking care of its Airmen and preparing them to win the Global War on Terror.
To help Airmen succeed, basic training is being extended from 6.5 weeks to 8.5 weeks, adding time to focus on warrior ethos and life-saving skills.
A deal with several colleges and universities nationwide will also allow Airmen to fully transfer their Community College of the Air Force credits now, which Chief McKinley said should make it easier to earn a degree.
Airmen will also see new uniforms in the coming months as well as improvements to physical training gear, which is being reworked to fit better and will contain wicking material to help with sweat.
He said the improvements should help the Air Force fulfill its goal of winning the war on terror by helping Airmen better prepare for deployment. But he reminded Airmen that preparation ultimately starts with them. He encouraged everyone to remain physically fit and properly trained – and to make sure their colleagues are, too.
“It’s your job to make sure all our Airmen are properly trained and equipped to do whatever our Air Force needs them to do,” Chief McKinley said. “The enemy – they have long-term goals of changing our way of life here in America, and that’s not going to change anytime soon.”
21st Space Wing Public Affairs
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – An Air Force-wide plan to reduce the number of Airmen while saving money for equipment upgrades will be difficult but, ultimately, beneficial, said Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney McKinley.
Stopping by Peterson June 6 for an enlisted call, Chief McKinley spoke with Airmen about the Air Force Shaping Initiative, which will reduce the service by 40,000 over the next three years at a savings of $6 billion per year.
The money, he said, will be used to modernize and recapitalize according to the service’s top five procurement priorities: replacing aging tankers, Combat Search and Rescue, space assets, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and a long-range bomber.
“Force shaping will be difficult, and it’s going to take strong leadership to get there,” Chief McKinley told the crowded base auditorium. “But when we get through this, we’re going to be right-sized and we’re going to have much better capabilities.”
Chief McKinley said the Air Force is working on ways to make sure the force reduction doesn’t add up to more work for the Airmen who remain.
Ancillary training will likely be drastically reduced, he said, and leadership is looking at ways to reduce additional duties.
Chief McKinley also asked Airmen to offer any suggestions for increasing efficiency to their supervisors.
“We can not continue to do more with less,” he said. “We need to find ways to do less with less. If you can say, ‘There’s a smarter way to do this,’ then pass that on.”
The Air Force will also be looking at saving money in other areas, said the chief.
While most “quality of life” staples, such as family housing and child care, will remain, Airmen should be prepared for small cutbacks, such as the loss of towel service at some fitness centers, he said.
“The Air Force is absolutely committed to things like family housing, dormitories, fitness centers, the look of the base – those are all quality-of-life things,” he said.
“But sometimes we get used to things we think are quality of life, but they’re really just perks we can’t afford anymore.”
Despite the loss of some perks, Chief McKinley said the Air Force’s top priorities right now are taking care of its Airmen and preparing them to win the Global War on Terror.
To help Airmen succeed, basic training is being extended from 6.5 weeks to 8.5 weeks, adding time to focus on warrior ethos and life-saving skills.
A deal with several colleges and universities nationwide will also allow Airmen to fully transfer their Community College of the Air Force credits now, which Chief McKinley said should make it easier to earn a degree.
Airmen will also see new uniforms in the coming months as well as improvements to physical training gear, which is being reworked to fit better and will contain wicking material to help with sweat.
He said the improvements should help the Air Force fulfill its goal of winning the war on terror by helping Airmen better prepare for deployment. But he reminded Airmen that preparation ultimately starts with them. He encouraged everyone to remain physically fit and properly trained – and to make sure their colleagues are, too.
“It’s your job to make sure all our Airmen are properly trained and equipped to do whatever our Air Force needs them to do,” Chief McKinley said. “The enemy – they have long-term goals of changing our way of life here in America, and that’s not going to change anytime soon.”
NEWS BRIEFS>>JUNE 15
Scheduled pesticide spraying
The 314th Civil Engineering Squadron’s pest management section will spray pesticides Monday through June 22 along the banks of the base lakes. The spray pattern will encompass a two to three foot strip of weeds around some of the banks of the lakes, reducing hiding places for snakes. Not all vegetation will be killed, as it prevents bank erosion and provides shelter for smaller fish. The pesticide will not harm fish or pets and any fish caught will still be safe to eat. Contact James Popham at 987-8327 for details.
Elite Communications Unit Now Recruiting
The Joint Communications Unit, Fort Bragg, N.C., with the reputation as “DoD’s Finest Communicator,” is seeking highly motivated volunteers in several 2E and 3C Air Force Specialty Codes. The unit prides itself in its ability to conduct missions on a variety of platforms within maritime, air and land domains.
For more information and to download the JCU application, go to www.jcuonline.org/portal and click “Recruiting” on the menu bar, or you may contact a JCU recruiter at DSN 383-0203 or (910) 243-0203.
Commissioning briefing held Thursday
A commissioning briefing will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Education Center, Bldg. 840, Leadership Drive. All interested active duty enlisted personnel are urged to attend. To sign-up for the briefing visit the Education Center or call 987-3417.
CCAF needs transcripts
Enlisted personnel who have not graduated from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) need to check their records. Unlike CLEP exams, college transcripts are not automatically sent to CCAF. If you have questions on procedures, walk-in assistance is available on a first come basis 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays. Or call 987-3417 for an appointment with an education counselor for transcript assistance.
Crossroads Cafe hours
Crossroads Cafe is open from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday in Bldg. 1030. E1-E5 welcome. For more information call 987-8772.
Visitor's Center
The Visitor’s Center located at the Vandenberg Gate is scheduled to be remodeled beginning today. The remodeling project will take 7-10 days to complete. During the project, a temporary facility will be established just outside of the Visitor’s Center. Visitors are asked to have patience during this time frame as they may experience additional delays. Please direct any questions to Mr. Jeff Bardsley at 987-6294.
NAF jobs available
The following non-appropriated-fund jobs are available: Outdoor Recreation, accounting clerk, NF-1, flexible hours; Lodging, custodial worker, NA-02, flexible hours; Skills Center, tools and parts attendant, NA-04, flexible and Golf Pro Shop, recreation aid, NH-1, flexible hours. For more information call 987-6440.
Estate claims
Anyone having claims against the estate or indebtedness to the estate of Staff Sgt. John. Self should contact 1st Lt. Harvey Catchings, summary court officer, at 987-6297 or via e-mail at harvey.catchings@littlerock.af.mil.
Bike safety briefing
A bike event will be held at noon June 29 at Hangar 1080, starting with a safety brief for all riders, a bike show and rodeo.
For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Christine McGinley at 987-1125 or Tech. Sgt. Sean McCormick at 987-5798.
The 314th Civil Engineering Squadron’s pest management section will spray pesticides Monday through June 22 along the banks of the base lakes. The spray pattern will encompass a two to three foot strip of weeds around some of the banks of the lakes, reducing hiding places for snakes. Not all vegetation will be killed, as it prevents bank erosion and provides shelter for smaller fish. The pesticide will not harm fish or pets and any fish caught will still be safe to eat. Contact James Popham at 987-8327 for details.
Elite Communications Unit Now Recruiting
The Joint Communications Unit, Fort Bragg, N.C., with the reputation as “DoD’s Finest Communicator,” is seeking highly motivated volunteers in several 2E and 3C Air Force Specialty Codes. The unit prides itself in its ability to conduct missions on a variety of platforms within maritime, air and land domains.
For more information and to download the JCU application, go to www.jcuonline.org/portal and click “Recruiting” on the menu bar, or you may contact a JCU recruiter at DSN 383-0203 or (910) 243-0203.
Commissioning briefing held Thursday
A commissioning briefing will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Education Center, Bldg. 840, Leadership Drive. All interested active duty enlisted personnel are urged to attend. To sign-up for the briefing visit the Education Center or call 987-3417.
CCAF needs transcripts
Enlisted personnel who have not graduated from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) need to check their records. Unlike CLEP exams, college transcripts are not automatically sent to CCAF. If you have questions on procedures, walk-in assistance is available on a first come basis 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays. Or call 987-3417 for an appointment with an education counselor for transcript assistance.
Crossroads Cafe hours
Crossroads Cafe is open from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday in Bldg. 1030. E1-E5 welcome. For more information call 987-8772.
Visitor's Center
The Visitor’s Center located at the Vandenberg Gate is scheduled to be remodeled beginning today. The remodeling project will take 7-10 days to complete. During the project, a temporary facility will be established just outside of the Visitor’s Center. Visitors are asked to have patience during this time frame as they may experience additional delays. Please direct any questions to Mr. Jeff Bardsley at 987-6294.
NAF jobs available
The following non-appropriated-fund jobs are available: Outdoor Recreation, accounting clerk, NF-1, flexible hours; Lodging, custodial worker, NA-02, flexible hours; Skills Center, tools and parts attendant, NA-04, flexible and Golf Pro Shop, recreation aid, NH-1, flexible hours. For more information call 987-6440.
Estate claims
Anyone having claims against the estate or indebtedness to the estate of Staff Sgt. John. Self should contact 1st Lt. Harvey Catchings, summary court officer, at 987-6297 or via e-mail at harvey.catchings@littlerock.af.mil.
Bike safety briefing
A bike event will be held at noon June 29 at Hangar 1080, starting with a safety brief for all riders, a bike show and rodeo.
For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Christine McGinley at 987-1125 or Tech. Sgt. Sean McCormick at 987-5798.
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selects
314th AW
Katherine Garcia
Jennifer Hunt
Rogelyn Jones
314th MSG
314th CES
James Bass
Duane Mosqueda
Adam Popp
314th MSS
Tara Coons
Larry James Jr.
314th CS
Tommy Brown Jr.
John Hupp
Gary Sapone
Joshua Shipman
Donald Gray
314th SVS
Kristin Thompson
314th SFS
John Ballard
Troy Glover
314th LRS
Sam Aubry
Ryanne Campbell
Lothlorien Ellis
Ernie Gilmore
Tobie Inman
Daniel Ramsey
Joseph Scalisi
Craig Ezell
314th MXG
314th MXS
Joseph Alarcon
Charles Bone
Bradley Clark
Glenn Cusac
Christian Evans
Roger Geiger
Stephanie Greer
Patrick Jam Hobson
Stephen Hodges
Alan Hollenbeck
Jayson Huddleston
Kelly Hutchinson
Joshua Neece
Martin Rasmussen
James Sanders
Willie Sharp
Lejonique Trim
James Wright
Bobby Mckenzie
314th AMXS
Nicholas Baron
John Brewer Jr.
Christoph Chambers
Douglas Deveney
Jaison Gibson II
John Hannah
Michael Lapointe
Louis Marcy
Peter Mitchell
John Naas II
Jeffery Parker
Robert Patzelt
Danny Price
Scott Ransier
Lisa Reyes
Michal Roth
Thomas Stegeman
George Terrell
Timothy Tracey
Kevin Wagers
Nathan Walsh
Randy Wilson
314th MOS
Michael Deiderich
Denise Taylor
Bryan Williamson
314th MDG
314th MDOS
Crystal Morton
314th MDSS
Jill Curbo
Elizabeth Sanders
314th OG
62nd AS
Christian Chacon
Dustin Grove
Tracey Smith
53rd AS
Michael Archer
Kenneth Hartsell
Carlton Hughey
Dets
737rd TRS
Jason Alder
Bobby Jones III
Stephanie Leisge
James Polk
David Snarr
29th WPS
Patrena Cherry
Donald Hash
William Hughes
Scott O’Connor
Afrotc sw rg
Damita Wilson
348th rec sq
Joshua Johnson
Tracy Laroche
Keith Broyles
Michael Eggleton
Jason Powell
Shell Sharkeydoran
Corey Ketchum
714th trs
Todd Kohler
48th as
Michale Brinkley
Zachary Wright
463rd ag
463rd AG
John Kiser
Frank Palermo Jr.
463rd amxs
Shawn Armstrong
Milton Beaver II
Randy Cowardin
Vincent Garcia
Myron Grant
Jeffrey Griffin
Michael Henson
Charles Jennings
Michael Kennedy
James Marx
Michael Montes
Brian Prentice
James Wagner
Kerry Cook
Joseph Sharp
James Henson
Timothy Callahan
Adam Reay
Sean Hedrick
Gregory Shadman
463rd MOS
Jeremy Grace
Kevin Green
Michael Heister
Teddy Hernandez
Justin Rust
463rd OSS
Justin Cooks
James King
Robert Seiler
50th AS
Michael Everts
Ronald James Jr.
Jesse Lemons
Jose Davila
61st AS
Brandon Bowers
Wilhelm Neshelaar
Master Sgt. Selects
314th MSG
314th MSS
Jennifer Bye
William Kite
Brian Seiffert
Melissa Swanson
314th LRS
Warren Brockman
Daniel Greene
Terrence Miller
Thomas Norman Jr.
Robert Ray
Thomas Smith
Ray Sturgis
Brian Temple
Roger Walker
314th OG
53rd AS
Terrance Brown
Steven Comeaux
Andrew Hansen
Scott Killoran
Stephen Martin
Gary Moon
David Smith
Jolly Tangog
62nd AS
Colleen Garra
Lee Plekker Jr.
Bradley Rhodes
Randall Wheatley
314th MXG
Marvin Clark
Donald Duwe
Patrece Fernau
Jay Hatler
314th MXS
Jimmy Boothe
Daniel Davis
Scott Eldridge
Micheal Farthing
Wilber Fryer
Michael Rudisill
Dewayne Sora
Jermain Washington
Michael Wright
Brian Hornsby
314th MOS
Delven Brown
Wayne McWilliams
Andrew Melby
Troy Miller
314th AMXS
Darren Bickers
Martin Kayter
Vincent Kozlowski
Mark Norris
Donald Wilson Jr.
314th MDG
314th MDSS
Margaret Mchugh
DETS
373rd TRS
Guy Hamilton
29th WPS
Amy Barrio
Michael Green
Michael Paulsen
348th REC SQ
Darren Barry
David Davis
Bradley Burton
Michael Johnson
Milan Harring Jr.
selects
314th AW
Katherine Garcia
Jennifer Hunt
Rogelyn Jones
314th MSG
314th CES
James Bass
Duane Mosqueda
Adam Popp
314th MSS
Tara Coons
Larry James Jr.
314th CS
Tommy Brown Jr.
John Hupp
Gary Sapone
Joshua Shipman
Donald Gray
314th SVS
Kristin Thompson
314th SFS
John Ballard
Troy Glover
314th LRS
Sam Aubry
Ryanne Campbell
Lothlorien Ellis
Ernie Gilmore
Tobie Inman
Daniel Ramsey
Joseph Scalisi
Craig Ezell
314th MXG
314th MXS
Joseph Alarcon
Charles Bone
Bradley Clark
Glenn Cusac
Christian Evans
Roger Geiger
Stephanie Greer
Patrick Jam Hobson
Stephen Hodges
Alan Hollenbeck
Jayson Huddleston
Kelly Hutchinson
Joshua Neece
Martin Rasmussen
James Sanders
Willie Sharp
Lejonique Trim
James Wright
Bobby Mckenzie
314th AMXS
Nicholas Baron
John Brewer Jr.
Christoph Chambers
Douglas Deveney
Jaison Gibson II
John Hannah
Michael Lapointe
Louis Marcy
Peter Mitchell
John Naas II
Jeffery Parker
Robert Patzelt
Danny Price
Scott Ransier
Lisa Reyes
Michal Roth
Thomas Stegeman
George Terrell
Timothy Tracey
Kevin Wagers
Nathan Walsh
Randy Wilson
314th MOS
Michael Deiderich
Denise Taylor
Bryan Williamson
314th MDG
314th MDOS
Crystal Morton
314th MDSS
Jill Curbo
Elizabeth Sanders
314th OG
62nd AS
Christian Chacon
Dustin Grove
Tracey Smith
53rd AS
Michael Archer
Kenneth Hartsell
Carlton Hughey
Dets
737rd TRS
Jason Alder
Bobby Jones III
Stephanie Leisge
James Polk
David Snarr
29th WPS
Patrena Cherry
Donald Hash
William Hughes
Scott O’Connor
Afrotc sw rg
Damita Wilson
348th rec sq
Joshua Johnson
Tracy Laroche
Keith Broyles
Michael Eggleton
Jason Powell
Shell Sharkeydoran
Corey Ketchum
714th trs
Todd Kohler
48th as
Michale Brinkley
Zachary Wright
463rd ag
463rd AG
John Kiser
Frank Palermo Jr.
463rd amxs
Shawn Armstrong
Milton Beaver II
Randy Cowardin
Vincent Garcia
Myron Grant
Jeffrey Griffin
Michael Henson
Charles Jennings
Michael Kennedy
James Marx
Michael Montes
Brian Prentice
James Wagner
Kerry Cook
Joseph Sharp
James Henson
Timothy Callahan
Adam Reay
Sean Hedrick
Gregory Shadman
463rd MOS
Jeremy Grace
Kevin Green
Michael Heister
Teddy Hernandez
Justin Rust
463rd OSS
Justin Cooks
James King
Robert Seiler
50th AS
Michael Everts
Ronald James Jr.
Jesse Lemons
Jose Davila
61st AS
Brandon Bowers
Wilhelm Neshelaar
Master Sgt. Selects
314th MSG
314th MSS
Jennifer Bye
William Kite
Brian Seiffert
Melissa Swanson
314th LRS
Warren Brockman
Daniel Greene
Terrence Miller
Thomas Norman Jr.
Robert Ray
Thomas Smith
Ray Sturgis
Brian Temple
Roger Walker
314th OG
53rd AS
Terrance Brown
Steven Comeaux
Andrew Hansen
Scott Killoran
Stephen Martin
Gary Moon
David Smith
Jolly Tangog
62nd AS
Colleen Garra
Lee Plekker Jr.
Bradley Rhodes
Randall Wheatley
314th MXG
Marvin Clark
Donald Duwe
Patrece Fernau
Jay Hatler
314th MXS
Jimmy Boothe
Daniel Davis
Scott Eldridge
Micheal Farthing
Wilber Fryer
Michael Rudisill
Dewayne Sora
Jermain Washington
Michael Wright
Brian Hornsby
314th MOS
Delven Brown
Wayne McWilliams
Andrew Melby
Troy Miller
314th AMXS
Darren Bickers
Martin Kayter
Vincent Kozlowski
Mark Norris
Donald Wilson Jr.
314th MDG
314th MDSS
Margaret Mchugh
DETS
373rd TRS
Guy Hamilton
29th WPS
Amy Barrio
Michael Green
Michael Paulsen
348th REC SQ
Darren Barry
David Davis
Bradley Burton
Michael Johnson
Milan Harring Jr.
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