Combat Airlifter

Thursday, February 23, 2012

TOP STORY >>Wreath laying honors memory of passed service members

By Staff Sgt. Jacob Barreiro
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Little Rock Air Force Base held a wreath laying ceremony at Heritage Park on base Feb. 17, in honor of five service members who died when performing a flight training mission here Feb. 18, 1972.

The ceremony honored the service of:

Sgt. William D. Blair, a student flight engineer;

Captain Edward R. Breen, an instructor pilot;

1st Lt. Maurice F. Cherry, a student pilot;

Tech Sgt. Raymond L. Hughes, an instructor flight engineer, and

1st Lt. Henry M. Thorsen, a student pilot.

On the afternoon of Feb. 18, 1972, the crew of the THULE 80, a C-130E, took off from the base to perform their training mission. After finishing the mission, they turned the aircraft to return to base. At 7:07 p.m., the aircraft collided with a T-37, and lost power in two engines. The THULE 80 crashed, killing the entire crew.

Service members from throughout the base gathered to honor the memory of the deceased, and the wreath was laid at the request of their loved ones.

CLASSIFIEDS >> 4-20-12

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.

A free one-year membership in Military Officers Association of America is available for active, reserve, & National Guard officers who are not prior members. Contact Central Arkansas Chapter Secretary (cacmoaa@aol.com).

LHA Flightline is the new charter school on base serving 5th-8th grade military and non-military students alike. We are in great need for any books you would like to donate to our library. You may drop them off at Bldg. 1030 Cannon Drive, located between VOQ and Lodging, directly behind the Thrift Shop. There will be a bin out front or you can bring them into the front office during regular school hours; M-F, 0700-1700. Thank you for your generous contributions.

HELP WANTED

DRIVERS: $1,200 Orientation Completion Bonus & make up to .43 cpm! CDL-A OTR. Experience required. Many routes available! Call now: 1-800-213-7696.

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

7-WK. OLD sugar gliders, 1 male, 1 female, ready for rehoming, $200 ea. (501) 843-8517.

FREE SMALL dog, to good home, kennel included, Australian cattle dog. (501) 773-5380 or (501) 773-5490.

BERNESE MOUNTAIN dog puppies. Available in June. AKC registered parents & HIP certified mother. Contact Kraig at www.arkansasbernesemountaindogs.com by e-mail at gayden1963@aol.com, or call (501) 951-5204.

AUTOS/ACCESSORIES

1983 FORD Mustang Convertible, runs & drives, needs a little TLC, $2,600 obo. (573) 429-5752.

1999 VW Jetta, red, fair condition, $1,900. (501) 251-7200.

2005 CONVERTIBLE Nissan 350Z, runs great, custom wheels, tinted windows, 40,000 miles, $19,000 obo. (501) 251-7200.

1948 PONTIAC Torpedo Silver Streak, $1,000 obo. (501) 259-2081.

2005 Chevy Colorado LS extended cab. 2WD, 3.5L automatic, painted bed liner & hard cover, 49,000 miles, one owner, excellent condition, 4 tires less than 1.5 yrs. old, $11,500. (501) 291-5217.

1999 MITSUBISHI Galant, only 80K miles, white ext., tan int., V6, A/C, runs great, $1,500. Military PCSing. Call or text (501) 256-5081 or e-mail usafpride5@gmail.com for pics.

2010 DODGE Ram 1500 pickup, 5K miles, excellent condition, practically new, $16,000. (501) 413-1556.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

HONDA CAMPBELL Hausfeld, gas powered pressure washer, 2500 psi, never used, $295. (501) 607-3459.

2011 Harley Iron, 1,370 miles, custom ostrich seat, Vance & Hines exhaust, chopped frame & fender, more custom parts, $8,750. 987-6220.

ITEMS FOR SALE

PAINTBALL GEAR: Freak kit barrels, $90; pod packs w/pods, $20; Proto elbow pads, $15; knee pads, $10; gear bag, $10. (785) 317-4904.

REFRIGERATOR, black, side by side w/ice in door, 48" wide, 6 yrs. old, few dings but good condition, $300 obo.; wood double twin bunk bed, $50; 1 twin mattress, $35; 2 chest of drawers, $40; black fabric night stand, $5; book case, corner wood desk, $15. (501) 563-3494.

6x12 ENCLOSED carry-on utility trailer, used once, side door, back ramp, interior lights & more. $2,500 firm. (828) 302-7366, Emily.

HOUSEPLANTS & yard plants, 50¢; oak, maple & red bud trees, in containers, 6', $10 ea.; paperback books, 25¢. 982-0907.

CAST IRON bathtub w/feet, 5' long, excellent condition, $150. (501) 470-9501.

TOP-LOAD WASHER & dryer set, $250. (210) 771-1731, Brenda.

HEAVY DUTY utility trailer, 5x9, drop gate, black metal, $650. (501) 416-9216, Vilonia.

FURNITURE

26" VIZIO flatscreen TV, $250 neg. (985) 951-9127.

BEDROOM SET, girl's twin-size bed w/dresser. Tole (hand) painted pastels. Headboard & footboard contain shelves. Pics. available, $200. (501) 352-4646.

BUNK BEDS, plain wood & dollhouse kind, $100 ea. (501) 983-1803.

MOVING SALE: black leather couch, $200; 2 black leather tube chairs, $50 ea.; Kenmore washer & dryer set, $100; dining table w/4 chairs, $50; corner computer desk, $75. Pics avail. via text upon request. (501) 551-9172.

ELEGANT RECTANGULAR 2-tiered expresso coffee table w/beveled glass & marble inset, like new cond., 48" x 28" x 20.5", $100 obo. (907) 750-5615.

HOUSES FOR RENT

Sherwood/Jacksonville areas. Beautiful 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Mobile Homes. Large lots, in quiet safe park, close to LRAFB. Clean, quiet, & safe park. $450-$695 plus deposit. (501) 835-3450.

JACKSONVILLE: VERY nice house, 292 Lowry, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 acre, storage shed. $750 rent, $500 deposit. Call John at (501) 912-7976.

NEW TOWNHOMES, 1,500 sq. ft., 3 BR, 2 BA in Cabot. Also, 1,400 sq. ft. home, 3 BR, 2 BA in NLR. (501) 843-5670.

FSBO: 1780 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bath, brick, gas fireplace, double garage, corner lot, new updates. 36 Stonewall Drive, Jacksonville. $146,500 obo. (501) 416-4362.

COUNTRY HOME for rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath, minutes from base. Available 5/1. $650 month. (501) 352-1499.

JAX. CLOSE to main gate, small 3 BR, 1 BA, single garage, fully equipped kitchen, washer & dryer furnished, $725 mo., $600 dep., 1509 Gregory, (501) 985-1177.

GRAVEL RIDGE area, about 10 miles from back gate of base. 28 Cardinal Valley Drive, 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 2,366 sq. ft., $139,900. Call (501) 580-3042.

HOUSES FOR SALE

NORTH LITTLE Rock: 1,403 sq. ft. house, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, sunroom, shop, privacy fence, near corner of McCain/JFK. LOTS of updates! $134,900. (501) 940-9402 or view at www.sharpgls.com/114776.

IN BEEBE: 2400 sq. ft., 4 BR, 2 BA, extra large family room 23x28. New windows installed 2010. New above-ground pool and deck 2011. On quiet cul-de-sac., 24x24 shop. (501) 412-4337.

SHERWOOD: 3 bedroom, 2050 sq. ft., all new appliances, remodeled floor to ceiling, fenced, shaded backyard. Quiet neighborhood, Sylvan Hills schools, 26 Wesley off Hwy. 107 near base entrance, $126,00. (501) 281-2959.

FSBO: JACKSONVILLE, 6 Phyllis Ct., 3 bedroom, 2 bath, bonus room, large corner lot, 2,172 sq. ft., $99,000. Financing available. (501) 225-3636 or (501) 944-3177.

BRIEFS>>4-20-12

BASE EXERCISE COULD CAUSE DELAYS

There will be a base exercise April 30 -- May 3 that will affect base traffic and potentially cause delays for people commuting on base.

Measures will be taken to minimize the inconvenience caused, but travelers should anticipate and be prepared for delays.

DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION TAKE-BACK DAY APRIL 28

A Drug Enforcement Administration Take-Back Day is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 28 at the Base Exchange Lobby.

5K SET FOR SATURDAY

The Little Rock Spouses Club is scheduled to host a 5K adventure run, Saturday, at the base lake. For more information call Christine Daugherty at (501) 366-6241.

RETIREMENT SCHEDULED

A retirement ceremony is scheduled for Master Sgt. Richard Pinedo, 2 p.m. today at the 50th Airlift Squadron Hodge.

FEDERAL CIVILIAN VACANCIES

Anticipated Federal Civilian Vacancies at Little Rock Air Force Base will be sent to headquarters Air Force Personnel Center to recruit/fill.

Please keep in mind that the job listed may take an extended period of time to be advertised. A hiring priority may prevent advertising a position. The website for applicants to apply is http://www.afciviliancareers.com. For questions, please call their toll-free number at 1-800-525-0102.

Unit Program Coordinator, GS-0303-06 X 2

Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic, WG-2610-12

Maintenance Mechanic, WG-4749-10

Financial Management Specialist, GS-0501-11

ISLAND LAKE SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE

Apply for one of five chances for Air Force youth 8-13 years old to attend Island Lake Camp, located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, during the weeks of July 31 – Aug. 13.

Camp tuition ($3,000) is being provided at no cost from the Island Lake Camp owners who wish to support military families by providing each of the Armed Forces Service Branches free spaces at the camp.

Military campers who have previously attended an Island Lake Camp session are eligible to return for a minimal fee of $300 as are their siblings.

For more information, families can visit the Island Lake Camp website at www.islandlake.com and direct all Air Force camp selection questions to Jamie Smith at 240-612-4891 or David Brittain at 240-612-4893.

DEPLOYED FAMILY DINNER MAY 1

A dinner for deployed family members will be held at 6 p.m., May 1, at the Thomas Community Activities Center, for families of deployed, remote or extended TDY members. Free dinner, door prizes, entertainment, etc. For details, call the Base Chapel, 987-6014.

COMMENTARY>>Fight the right fight

By Col. Mark G. Czelusta
314th Airlift Wing, commander

In the 314th Airlift Wing, we guide ourselves by five key leadership themes: Mission, Standards, Partnerships, Innovation and Focus. While I previously discussed these themes in this column, the time is right to reexamine some of them. Today, Theme number five stands foremost in my mind: Focus.

In the 314th, indeed across all of Team Little Rock, it’s important to remember to focus on what matters—fight the right fight. Specifically, we all need to remember that it is always about our mission, our Airmen and our future. And toward these priorities, we must be deliberate and clearheaded in the development of all three.

These are stressful times in our Air Force. With conclusion of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and NEW DAWN, a significant component of our operations for the last ten years is now absent. Some—probably most—of you know nothing else.

Accompanying this absence are budget reductions, force shaping actions, unit closures, and a myriad of other significant shifts. Here at The Rock, we saw the loss of dozens of civilian and military positions, and some of our friends and teammates have been asked to pursue other career opportunities. There are going to be some airframe changes. With the slightly reduced deployment demand, addition of new Total Force units, and simultaneous reductions in infrastructure, our facilities, flightline and airspace are more cramped.

These stressors are real. But I can assure you that we have been through this before. These times remind me of the period after DESERT STORM, during which we cut significant portions of the Air Force, while simultaneously exceeding our nation’s expectations in places like Somalia, Rwanda, the Balkans, Haiti, among others. We survived, indeed thrived; by remaining steadfastly focused on the three priorities mentioned above…we’ll do it again. So what is your role?

First, keep an eye on the local and expeditionary mission. Continue to be the best you can be in your primary duty. Don’t just meet standards, work to exceed them. Know and do your duty in all things. We live and work in a unique environment of trust and integrity, and don’t ever compromise that environment. Remember this: reputations are earned when people are watching; character is reinforced when people are not. When you are an Airman of Character, the right reputation will follow.

Second, look out for yourself and fellow Airmen. Be a good wingman. Another unique aspect of our military service is that we don’t live with much privacy. And while this aspect can be frustrating, it is also reassuring. We are not alone and must look out for one another. But caring is more than just offering a thoughtful ear and a strong hand. Develop and grow yourself through the multiple personal and professional opportunities that will continue to be available even in these tough fiscal times. If you’re a supervisor, ensure that the folks in your charge do the same. Mentor all, and look for opportunities to grow each individual in accordance with their capabilities.

And this leads directly to our third priority: our future. In times like these, it’s easy to focus on what is being reduced, but we must also take action on opportunities to improve. Leadership at all levels is hungry for your thoughts. Share them in a productive and optimistic manner. Assume goodness in your subordinates, peers and leaders; assume that they have our back. Work together, even outside of your primary areas of expertise, toward making the entire enterprise more effective. Continue to be open to new ideas, even if they come from folks who are younger or outside your career field.

Finally, as we focus on these three priorities, set aside those things that matter less. In spite of the challenges that we will certainly face, we still have the best Air Force in the world. And the adventure will absolutely continue.

Before you decide to be a rebel in areas such as personal and professional conduct, substance abuse, financial responsibility, uniform wear, or any of the other low level distracters that may arise, ask yourself if potential loss of this adventure is worth the short lived thrill of “coloring outside the lines.” Does being a rebel in these areas really contribute to our mission, our Airmen or our future? In many cases, it does not. Therefore, we need to press on and comply. Fight the right fight!

TOP STORY >>BLACK HISTORY MONTH The scientists

Science is generally viewed as a men’s world. Females are rarely found tinkering around the laboratory or handling mechanical devices, much less inventing one and having it patented under their name.

Patents are the proof of “ownership” of an invention and only the inventor(s) can apply for a patent. In the past, women were not allowed equal rights of property ownership (patents are a form of intellectual property) and many women patented their inventions under their husband’s or father’s names.

Among these women inventors from the past to the present, there are African American women inventors. Many of these women grew up in a time when females and people of color were discriminated against. Their social status may have prevented them from getting an education but this did not stop them from exploring their world and finding ingenious solutions to everyday problems.

Their innate intelligence and determination had brought themtheir personal triumph over adversity and their pioneering spirit will live on in the present generation of women working in the fields of science and technology.

Here are some highlights of the notable inventions contributed by African American women.

(Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/333898)

TOP STORY >>Wreath laying honors memory of passed service members

By Staff Sgt. Jacob Barreiro
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Little Rock Air Force Base held a wreath laying ceremony at Heritage Park on base Feb. 17, in honor of five service members who died when performing a flight training mission here Feb. 18, 1972.

The ceremony honored the service of:

Sgt. William D. Blair, a student flight engineer;

Captain Edward R. Breen, an instructor pilot;

1st Lieutenant Maurice F. Cherry, a student pilot;

Tech Sgt. Raymond L. Hughes, an instructor flight engineer, and

1st Lt. Henry M. Thorsen, a student pilot.

On the afternoon of Feb. 18, 1972, the crew of the THULE 80 took off from the base to perform their training mission. After finishing the mission, they turned the aircraft to return to base. At 7:07 p.m., the aircraft collided with a T-37, and lost power in two engines. The THULE 80 crashed, killing the entire crew.

Service members from throughout the base gathered to honor the memory of the deceased, and the wreath was laid at the request of their loved ones.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

TOP STORY >>Wreath laying honors memory of passed service members

CLASSIFIEDS >> 4-20-12

BRIEFS>>4-20-12

COMMENTARY>>Fight the right fight

TOP STORY >>BLACK HISTORY MONTH The scientists

TOP STORY >>Wreath laying honors memory of passed service members

Thursday, February 16, 2012

CLASSIFIEDS >> 2-17-12

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