ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE DROP ZONE 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, AR 72078. You may also email them to dropzoneclassifieds@arkansasleader.com Deadline to advertise in Friday issue is 5 p.m. Tuesday.
THRIFT SHOP open to the public. MWF, 10 am to 2 pm, first Saturday monthly. Great bargains. All revenues used to support mission. Volunteers and donations welcome. Jacksonville Care Channel, 201 Elm, 982-4647.
YARD SALES
YARD SALE: Sat., July 12, 8 am - 1, 301 Forest Glen Cv. in Jacksonville off Harris Rd. Forest Oaks subdivision.
YARD SALE: 120 Louisiana Dr., LRAFB, Sat. July 12., 7am-?. No early birds.
HUGE multi-family garage sale, furniture, appliances, KIDS clothing, tools, too much to mention. 397 Pinehill Rd., Cabot. 89 to Mt. Tabor., Mt. Tabor to Pinehill at the end. (501) 941-1600 for directions only.
GARAGE SALE, 148 Michigan Cir., furniture, toys, storage building, more. Sat., 7:00 am.
YARD SALE, 142 Michigan Cir., LRAFB Sat., July 19, 7am-Noon. Clothes: Boy's (10-16), Girl's (10-14), Women's (XS-M) Jewelry, Baby items.
HUGE YARD Sale, Sat., 8 am-1 pm, Sun., 1 pm-3 pm, 133 Weathering Heights Subdivision in Austin. Everything must go!
HELP WANTED
Property manager for large mobile home park, 5 miles north of Sherwood. Previous experience in Quickbooks & MicroSoft Office required. Pay $14-$17 per hour based on experience. (501) 835-3450
Phone Pros - part-time evenings, top commissions, paid weekly, new Jacksonville office, immediate openings. Call Mike Stone ASAP (501) 985-0550.
Iron Skillet - I-40 exit 161, NLR - Hiring all positions & all shifts. Great benefits. 18 or older. Drug screen required. Apply in person or at www.petrotruckstops.com
SERVICES
M & D Lawn Care: Tired of getting yard tickets? No time to mow? Let us take care of your lawn. We offer mowing, grass/hedge trimming, edging, leaf/debris removal. Great prices, quality service with free estimates. (501) 628-7154
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
FREE CAT to good home. Sweet girl been spayed & declawed. Sad to let her go. Call (501) 796-3898 if interested.
FREE TO good home. Orange Tabby male & white female Persian cats. Very loving & spayed/neutered. (501) 952-0598, Sandra.
FREE TO good home. 2 yr. old female calico indoor cat. Spayed and up to date shots, great lap cat and bug catcher!! (501) 983-9807 or (501) 765-1818
2 Rottweilers to good home, $100 for both. Must go together. 1 male over 1 year old, 1 female age 8 years. Call 838-3396
TWO FREE Dogs. Male Chocolate Lab/Husky Mix, 1.5 yrs. Female Yellow Lab Mix, 1 yr. Both fixed. Current on shots. (910) 574-4751, Will.
50 lb. Male Belgian Malinois, 45 lb. Female Dobie/Greyhound mix & 45 lb. mixed black & white dog, in need of new homes. (501) 259-1618, Annie.
FURNITURE
GIRLS TWIN bedroom suite, 5-pc. Cream colored wood grain 3 yrs. old excellent condition w/mattress $300 obo. (501) 259-5633
SECTIONAL, BEIGE w/recliner/sleeper, new in '06, $700. Dark Home Theatre Entertainment center, fits 50" new '06, $600. (501) 940-4430.
DINING ROOM table w/6 chairs and China hutch. (910) 546-3225
LEATHER SEC. corner couch & mat. chair, light beige, good cond. Walt Disney movies, VHS, in hard cases. Used recliner. (501) 941-0909
SOLID OAK Entertainment Center, 6' tall x 4.5' wide, holds up to 36" TV. $500. 993-9082, Mike.
MEMORY FOAM Set/NASA technology. As seen on TV. Never used, $450, in plastic. (501) 812-4418
COMPUTER ARMOIRE, $25; free houseplants, free outdoor table, free swing set. 231-3706
32" TOSHIBA TV, pip, $125; China cabinet, beautiful, solid wood, $175, on LRAFB. (817) 480-6825
WANTED
WANTED: ROLLER hockey players for local league in Jacksonville. Call Ryan at (501) 259-6198 for details.
SINGLE MOM, needs bed, dresser, table & chairs, living room, furniture, a bed for her 6 yr. old son & toys, sheets, towels, exc. (501) 941-7047
ITEMS FOR SALE
CRATE HALF stack 4x10 Cabinet, 100 watt amp., head trans. tube, good condition, $275. 681-0823
BABY ITEMS: Tiny Love mobile, plays 3 composers; Take-Along swing, Evenflo pink infant car seat, Winnie the pooh crib set w/lamp, suede tan diaper bag, all for $45 or separately. (501) 983-9807 or (501) 765-1818.
Wii CONSOLE w/2 controllers & 6 games. Also 1 wireless gamecube controller & 2 gamcube games. $400 obo. (501) 983-9807 or (501) 765-1818.
10 GAL. fish tank w/all you need, even 3 fish!!! Rocks, decor, filters, food, net, conditioner and more, all included. $65. 743-0231
Dance Revolution game w/2 mats for Playstation 2, $30; boy's shoes, size 1-6, $5 per pair. 743-0231
FREE OAK firewood: standing dead tree, easy access. You cut and haul. (501) 551-5353.
MAYTAG NEPTUNE Washer, needs minor repair. Front load, $100. 239-0901
2005 YUKON Giant bicycle, 19" frame. Blue w/silver linage. 21 speed, disc brakes. (501) 765-5855
SUPER NINTEDO console w/all cords, one controller & one game. Works great! $30. 940-4321
White washer/dryer in working condition, $30 ea. or both for $50. (501)605-6064(c) or (501) 605-1235(h). Ask for Christie or Pat.
Guitar/Amp: Epiphone Les Paul custom flametop, 10 watt Marshall amp., cord, tuner and a beginner book. $500. (501) 605-0743.
GRACO SWING, $20. J. Mason playpen, $20. (573) 578-0917, Cabot.
Frigidaire frost-free freezer, 17 cu. ft. 3 yrs. old, very clean, like new. $250 obo. (501) 454-3305.
GENERATOR-550 watt. 11 hp Bosch motor. Very quiet. Brand new in box. Electric start. (501) 771-2480
POOL TABLE, gourgeous 1" slate, solid wood, new in box. Cost $4,500, sell $1,295. (501) 812-4418
HOT TUB w/fiber optic waterfall, cup holders & therapy jets. Brand new, $1,995. (501) 753-5866
BABY EINSTEIN DVD; shapes, numbers, around the house, around town, from head to toe, seasons, music, animals. BABY GENIUS DVD; things that go counting, HOOKED ON BABY DVD: read, rhyme & play. $10 each. 743-0231 after 3 pm
10 Gal. fish tank w/all you need, even 3 fish! $55; plasma/wiggle car, $40 ea.; Lrg. dog cage, $30; Sand & water table w/umbrella, $25. Med. ladybug sandbox, $15; Endless adventures climber/slide from toys r us, $150. 743-0231 after 3pm.
EDDIE BAUER Travel System Stroller w/case seat & base. Includes Footmuff. Exc. cond., $65 obo. (501) 436-4871
SCHWINN 5K 3-wheel jogging stroller w/raincover. Exc. cond., $50 obo. (501) 436-4871
CHAR BROIL Gas grill w/gas bottle & tools, $30 obo. (501) 436-4871
SLIGHTLY USED Forgemaster forge, JHN 75 lb. anvil, stand and misc. blacksmithing tools. Call Cory for details, (423) 933-4263.
BABY ITEMS: Pack & Play, $50; backpack, $50; lots of baby toys; "Sofa Mart" Brown micro-suede sleeper sofa, $600; "Bombay" end table, $70; 97' tigershark jet ski, $2,000. 983-4932
BASS GUITAR, Stagg bass guitar, amp., associated cords & plug-ins, guitar strap, and a few bass picks, purchased last year, but never used, $300 for everything. (501) 457-7548
CRATE HALF-STACK, 4X10 cabinet, 100 watt amp., head trans. tube, good condition, $275. 681-0823 after 5 pm.
SALE, FRI.-SAT., 25th & 26th, 7 am, 140 Nebraska Cir., crib, Jr. & men's clothes, household, kitchenware etc. No early birds.
AUTOS/ACCESSORIES
1980 CORVETTE, $8,500. PS, PB, A/C, alloy wheels, T-Top. (NADA average retail value $21,410). Lee at (cell) (501) 554-4402 or (home) (501) 796-7048
COMPLETE SET of $800, 18 by 7 1/2" wheels w/rims! Tire size 255/55/18. Bolt patterns 5-4.5 and 5-4 3/4. Only used tires for 6 mos. Call for pixs! (501) 554-4564
2002 TOYOTA Tundra SR5, TRD 4x4 66,000 miles, 60/40 cloth seats, tool box, Liner, $14,900. (501) 470-9407
2001 CHEVY Silverado LS, Awesome condition, loaded, 20" rims/tires, custom stereo. (707) 290-7349
1980 BRONCO, needs some work & 1992 Buick Park Ave, needs minor work, new battery, $2,000 ea. obo. (501) 765-8194
Honda Civic LX 2001, Silver, 4-dr., 81,000 mi. Clean, dependable & very fuel efficient! Well kept & maintained! $7,000 obo. (501) 772-5299.
2004 FORD F150 FX4 Super Crew, 72,000 miles, silver, $175 obo. (406) 781-6036
MAZDA 2001 MPV Lx mini van, beige, one owner, ex. cond., 92,000 Mi. $5300. 501-542-4002
20" RCA TV w/built in DVD player. Only 3 yrs. old, works great, $75. Also, Golden Oak medium sized entertainment center, $75. (501) 882-6131, Beebe.
2004 Dodge Ram Quad Cab, 56K mi., 20" rims, A/C, P/D, W & S, bed liner, new tires, running boards, custom grill, sliding rear window, step rails. KBB value $12,900. asking $11,500. (501) 626-2871.
2007 SUBARU Impreza WRX stage 2, silver, 8,900 miles, $22,500. PCSing, can't take. 258-3125, Eric.
EVERTHERE CARRIER, wt. 26 lbs., sized 24x54 w/9 sq. ft. cargo space unfolded, wt. capacity 400 lbs., fits any vehicle w/2" hitch, $150. Used only twice. Blk. 982-8562
1999 PONTIAC Grand Am, 118,500 miles. Fair Condition, $3,000 obo. (570) 241-6789 or (570) 983-8142. Must sell, PCSing.
2008 NISSAN Altima 2.5 S, Moon Roof w/tilt feature, all power, auto., alloy wheels 7,800 miles, exc. cond., $22,000. (570) 241-6789 or (570) 983-8142. Must sell PCSing.
Tonneau Cover for Ford F-150 2004 and up, 5 ft. bed. 4 mos. old, $275. (501) 413-1840, David.
2003 HONDA 400EX, 4 stroke, w/jet kit, performance exhaust & filter. Great shape! $2,800. See pics @ http://pages.suddenlink.net/staticcling/index.htm(501) 743-9228, Cabot.
1997 CHEVY Tahoe 4x4, black, clean, runs well, 158,000 miles, $4,000. 366-3686
1996 FORD Ranger, 2WD, Reg. Cab XLT. 4 cyl. eng., gets good gas mileage. Runs good. 3" lift kit, alloy rims & oversized Off-road tires. $2,500 obo. 749-6475
2000 LAND Rover Discovery Series II, 70,000 mi., 7-seater, Harmon Kardon sound, full leather, fully loaded, exc. cond., $8,900 obo. (501) 436-4871
98 DODGE Grand Caravan, 75,200 miles, $3,500 obo. 231-3706
2004 FORD F150 FX-4 Supercrew, 72,000 miles, cold air intake exhaust, silver, $16,500. (460) 781-6036
2006 VOLVO S40, P/W & L, sunroof, spoiler, 6-disc premium sound sys. Leather/heated front seats. Exc. condition, only 20,000 miles. $18,000. 517-8514
NISSAN 2006 Altima 2.5S, excellent condition, 39,000 miles. $16,000 obo. (501) 676-1343 or 628-4525, Mike or Chris.
PONTIAC GRAND prix 1977, 301 V8, new paint, carpets, vinyl top and weather stripping, $2,400 obo. (501) 988-4615
1999 FORD Explorer Eddie Bauer Very good condition in/out, new tires, V-8, 4-Dr., Auto., loaded, lthr., sunroof, $4,000. (501) 681-6324.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Harley Davidson 2003 Fatboy Anniversary Ed, black/silver, 3,900 miles. $14,500 (501) 240-2443, Andy.
12' JON Boat w/trailer, trolling motor, depth finder, swivel seats, carpeted, two batteries, $800 obo., (501) 352-4560.
FLEETWOOD RV 1992, 32' Bounder, Class A, 7K generator, 2 AC, 454 Chevy, gas, 48,000 miles, runs great, $15,000. (501) 247-4482
HOUSES FOR RENT
House for Rent in Cabot. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1,365 sq. ft., 2 car garage. Easy interstate access. Brand new home! Rent, $1,100/month, $750 deposit. No pets. (501) 944-2132
Mobile Homes, 14x70, newly remodeled, 2 bedroom, 2 bath on 1 acre, Cabot schools. $500 per month. Deposit required. Call (501) 266-0045 or (501) 605-7200
FOR RENT: nice 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Mobile Homes on large lots in quiet safe park, close to LRAFB. New carpet and appliances, community pool. Starting at $300 per month plus deposit. HUD accepting. Call today and get TWO WEEKS FREE RENT. (501) 835-3450.
For sale or rent: Cabot, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, over 1,600 sq. ft., fireplace, crown molding throughout, nice yard with playhouse, nice neighborhood, close to interstate. $795 rent or $129,000. (501) 606-6065
3 bedroom/2 bath mobile home, on owner's property, tree-shaded and private, washer, dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, water included, $550 monthly, $250 deposit, carport, storage and storm shelter. (501) 835-5555
Exceptional mobile homes for rent. 2 & 3 bedrooms, $375 & up + deposit. Clean well-maintained, in quiet safe Sherwood area, only minutes from LRAFB. No pets. Call (501) 519-0041
For Rent: Sherwood/Gravel Ridge area. 3 bedroom, 1 & 1/2 bath. New paint & Carpet. Close to base. $700 mo. less Military discount. Call Chris 590-1667
3 bedroom, 2 bath in Sherwood. 1,650 sq. ft., built in 2002, large master bedroom with walk-in closets, large fenced yard. 15 minutes from LRAFB or downtown. Rent $1,250, 1 year lease. (501) 247-4425
HOUSES FOR SALE
FSBO: 6400 Lakewood Drive, Sherwood. 1,293 sq. ft., 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, open floor plan, laundry room, 2 car garage, privacy fence. 5 minutes from LRAFB. Asking $103,000. Leave message. (501) 833-3781
Beautiful 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home on large tree shaded lot. Kitchen updated with tile & back splash. New roof & central air, fenced backyard. Move-in ready. Call Billy (501) 454-2315, Mason & Co.
Built in 2006. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with office. 3/4 acre on golf course within 2 miles of Base. $166,000. (501) 580-0612
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 14 Reno Cove, Cabot, 1,200 sq. ft., cul-de-sac behind Home Depot, close to freeway & convenient to shipping, $120,000, (501) 605-1271.
FSBO: 86 Sycamore Circle, Cabot. 1,080 sq. ft., 2 story, 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath. All electric. Brick, vinyl. Great starter home on cul-de-sac. 20 minutes to base. $79,900 (501) 843-3383
3 bedroom/2 bath house, 1.9 acres, $74,000, Searcy. Contact Karen (501) 278-9027
Near Air Base, Foreclosure, 3 bedroom/2 bath, 1,809 sq. ft., built in 2004. Call Billy (501) 454-2315, Mason & Company Realty
3 bedroom/2 bath house, approximately 1,817 sq. ft., Jacksonville schools, 5 min. from air base, privacy fence, storage shed, 2 car garage, updated. Contact Century 21, (501) 416-6341
10 acres. Just 5 minutes from back gate. Large spacious rooms. 2,350 sq. ft., 3/2.5 built in 2002. Asking $249,900. Call Jay (501) 701-0432
FSBO: Jacksonville 1,250 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, all brick, newly remodeled, fenced backyard, quiet neighborhood. (501) 743-6855
FSBO: 1,500 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bath, nice Cabot neighborhood, fenced backyard. Partially furnished including refrigerator, washer, dryer, living room suit & bedroom suit. (501) 743-6855.
FSBO: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,451 sq. ft., built in 2001. 18 Plaza Cove, Cabot. Stove, fridge, washer & dryer stay. Nice neighborhood. Located on cul-de-sac. Asking $116,000 PCSing: Must sell. Call (501) 940-3078
MOBILE HOMES
Manufactured home on north side of Air Base. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 living rooms, dining room, laundry room, partly fenced on 1.3 acres. $80,000. Call (501) 837-4128 or (501) 985-0033
Friday, July 25, 2008
EVENTS >> 7-25-08
Lunch prices have changed in Pulaski
The breakfast and lunch prices have changed for the Pulaski County Special School District. Elementary-aged students for school year 2008 to 2009. Prices are as follows: breakfast full-pay student: $1.25, reduced-pay student: $.30; lunch full-pay student: $2, reduced-pay student $.40. Adult non-student prices will be $1.75 for breakfast and $3 for lunch. Contact the Student Nutrition Office at 490-5800 if you have questions.
Estate claim
Anyone having claims or indebtedness to the estate of Tech. Sgt. Michael Boelter, 96th Aerial Port Squadron, should contact Lt. Col. Dusty Pearson, 96th Aerial Port Squadron summary court officer, at 662-902-0699.
Anyone having claims against or indebtness to the estate of Master Sgt. Tracy Sisco, 314th Security Forces Squadron, should contact 1st Lt. Tiffany Johnson, 314th Security Forces Squadron summary courts officer, at 987-2539.
Financial peace university
Financial Peace University is coming to the Chapel. A 45-minute preview opportunity is being offered so you can be introduced to the material prior to signing up for the course. The preview is 3 p.m., Aug. 7, in the Chapel conference room. For more information, call 987-6014.
Power outage scheduled
The 314th Civil Engineer Squadron Electrical Shop is planning a power outage on base to accomplish some maintenance on the power grid and lightning protection equipment from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. All base housing will lose power except those units on or around Alabama Blvd. Other facilities that will lose power include buildings around the housing office, youth center and housing maintenance.
Retirements
A retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Jerry Gormley, 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, is scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Bldg. 266. For more information, call Master Sgt. Terence Hall, 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, at 987-2804.
A retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Robert Snyder, 314th Mission Support Squadron, is scheduled for 3 p.m. today in Bldg. 216 briefing room. For more information, call Senior Master Sgt. Anthony Creech, 314th Mission Support Squadron, at 987-3434.
Job openings
Current NAF Services’ job openings are as follows: lodging guest services representative, NF-1, regular hours; information technology assistant, NF-II, flexible hours; bowling center cook NA-04, flexible hours. All federal NAF employees are required by Public Law 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
Ark. book and paper show
Join Arkansas antiquarian booksellers association for the 23rd annual show Aug. 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Jacksonville Community Center. There will be rare books of all kinds as well as many other treasures including: rare, fine bindings, autographed editions, biographies and Civil War books will be available at the show.
Public Affairs closed today
The 314th Airlift Wing Public Affairs office will be closed today for an official function. The Public Affairs office will re-open Monday.
College Registration
Several universities are already registering students for August courses. All colleges are accepting admissions applications and conducting course selection advisement now. Undergraduate degrees are offered on base and online. For details, visit the college offices in Bldg. 840 or call the Education Center at 987-3417.
The breakfast and lunch prices have changed for the Pulaski County Special School District. Elementary-aged students for school year 2008 to 2009. Prices are as follows: breakfast full-pay student: $1.25, reduced-pay student: $.30; lunch full-pay student: $2, reduced-pay student $.40. Adult non-student prices will be $1.75 for breakfast and $3 for lunch. Contact the Student Nutrition Office at 490-5800 if you have questions.
Estate claim
Anyone having claims or indebtedness to the estate of Tech. Sgt. Michael Boelter, 96th Aerial Port Squadron, should contact Lt. Col. Dusty Pearson, 96th Aerial Port Squadron summary court officer, at 662-902-0699.
Anyone having claims against or indebtness to the estate of Master Sgt. Tracy Sisco, 314th Security Forces Squadron, should contact 1st Lt. Tiffany Johnson, 314th Security Forces Squadron summary courts officer, at 987-2539.
Financial peace university
Financial Peace University is coming to the Chapel. A 45-minute preview opportunity is being offered so you can be introduced to the material prior to signing up for the course. The preview is 3 p.m., Aug. 7, in the Chapel conference room. For more information, call 987-6014.
Power outage scheduled
The 314th Civil Engineer Squadron Electrical Shop is planning a power outage on base to accomplish some maintenance on the power grid and lightning protection equipment from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. All base housing will lose power except those units on or around Alabama Blvd. Other facilities that will lose power include buildings around the housing office, youth center and housing maintenance.
Retirements
A retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Jerry Gormley, 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, is scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Bldg. 266. For more information, call Master Sgt. Terence Hall, 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, at 987-2804.
A retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Robert Snyder, 314th Mission Support Squadron, is scheduled for 3 p.m. today in Bldg. 216 briefing room. For more information, call Senior Master Sgt. Anthony Creech, 314th Mission Support Squadron, at 987-3434.
Job openings
Current NAF Services’ job openings are as follows: lodging guest services representative, NF-1, regular hours; information technology assistant, NF-II, flexible hours; bowling center cook NA-04, flexible hours. All federal NAF employees are required by Public Law 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
Ark. book and paper show
Join Arkansas antiquarian booksellers association for the 23rd annual show Aug. 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Jacksonville Community Center. There will be rare books of all kinds as well as many other treasures including: rare, fine bindings, autographed editions, biographies and Civil War books will be available at the show.
Public Affairs closed today
The 314th Airlift Wing Public Affairs office will be closed today for an official function. The Public Affairs office will re-open Monday.
College Registration
Several universities are already registering students for August courses. All colleges are accepting admissions applications and conducting course selection advisement now. Undergraduate degrees are offered on base and online. For details, visit the college offices in Bldg. 840 or call the Education Center at 987-3417.
TOP STORY >> LRAFB JAG to serve as military judge
By Airman 1st Class Steele Britton
314th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The former Little Rock Air Force judge advocate general, Lt. Col. David Castro, has moved on to serve as a military judge at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
“A military judge in the Air Force is basically what it sounds like,” said Colonel Castro. “Military judges will travel inside regions and hear certain cases dealing with Airmen.”
The assignment requires an extensive background in military justice, to include experience as an area defense counsel, prosecutor and as trial lawyer. During his time here at Little Rock Air Force Base, Colonel Castro was responsible for administration of all facets of military justice at Little Rock Air Force Base. His next duty will be as an impartial overseer of the military justice process and ensure the process is fair.
While stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., some of the areas of the Western region Colonel Castro will be responsible for include: Vandenberg Air Force Base, Los Angeles Air Force Base, and Travis Air Force Base, Calif., as well as Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, and Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.
“The Air Force prefers to keep cases to regions in order to save on expenses and to make judges available on short notice,” he said. “Other judges can still be sent into those areas as the mission requires.”
Prior to taking the assignment, Colonel Castro completed a three-week course at U.S. Army JAG school in Charlottesville, Va.
“The course updates you on all areas of the law and is a requirement to be certified as a military judge,” said Colonel Castro.
Colonel Castro also detailed a process where he will be required to observe a senior judge preside over a variety of cases and will receive feedback on the cases that he will oversee.
“The process is very similar to the on-the-job training many Airmen receive today,” he said.
Looking back on his time here at “The Rock,” Colonel Castro was quick to praise the people and sense of community.
“Our three years here have gone by very fast; I have really enjoyed Little Rock Air Force Base,” said the colonel. “I had always heard great things about the community here before I arrived...we have not been disappointed. The people and community have really made Little Rock Air Force Base a great assignment.”
314th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The former Little Rock Air Force judge advocate general, Lt. Col. David Castro, has moved on to serve as a military judge at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
“A military judge in the Air Force is basically what it sounds like,” said Colonel Castro. “Military judges will travel inside regions and hear certain cases dealing with Airmen.”
The assignment requires an extensive background in military justice, to include experience as an area defense counsel, prosecutor and as trial lawyer. During his time here at Little Rock Air Force Base, Colonel Castro was responsible for administration of all facets of military justice at Little Rock Air Force Base. His next duty will be as an impartial overseer of the military justice process and ensure the process is fair.
While stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., some of the areas of the Western region Colonel Castro will be responsible for include: Vandenberg Air Force Base, Los Angeles Air Force Base, and Travis Air Force Base, Calif., as well as Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, and Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.
“The Air Force prefers to keep cases to regions in order to save on expenses and to make judges available on short notice,” he said. “Other judges can still be sent into those areas as the mission requires.”
Prior to taking the assignment, Colonel Castro completed a three-week course at U.S. Army JAG school in Charlottesville, Va.
“The course updates you on all areas of the law and is a requirement to be certified as a military judge,” said Colonel Castro.
Colonel Castro also detailed a process where he will be required to observe a senior judge preside over a variety of cases and will receive feedback on the cases that he will oversee.
“The process is very similar to the on-the-job training many Airmen receive today,” he said.
Looking back on his time here at “The Rock,” Colonel Castro was quick to praise the people and sense of community.
“Our three years here have gone by very fast; I have really enjoyed Little Rock Air Force Base,” said the colonel. “I had always heard great things about the community here before I arrived...we have not been disappointed. The people and community have really made Little Rock Air Force Base a great assignment.”
COMMENTARY >> ‘My pledge to you...’
By Lt. Col. John Franklin
314th Maintenance Squadron Commander
Boy, do I love the red, white and blue! July is a month where we, as Americans, get to honor our Nation’s colors at Fourth of July celebrations all over the country, but it was at a Mathies NCO Academy graduation at Keesler Air Force base, Miss., where I was reminded of my responsibility to our flag.
I’d like to share a poem written by one of our fellow Combat Airlifters who graduated with class 08-05 at Keesler Air Force Base this month.
Sergeant Fournier won the poetry contest at the Keesler NCO Academy. This poem below, is now framed and on display at the Mathies NCO Academy Flag Hall.
Next time you hear the National Anthem being played, do more than stop to pay respects. Think about the importance of our symbol of freedom, and while you’re at it...teach your children.
MY PLEDGE TO YOU
I first saw you as a child when I could barely stand.
Then I pledged my first allegiance with my heart beneath my hand.
My father whispered in my ear how proud that I should be,
Because you are the symbol of the land that’s free.
As I grew, I learned of all the things that you had done.
You’ve led the way to battle, brought home every fallen son.
We looked to you for hope when there was none in sight.
We remember Fort McHenry, where you made it through the night.
Now that I’m a man, I’ve sworn a sacred oath to you.
I’ll fight for your protection and beliefs that I hold true.
You never asked for my respect although you have it all.
I vow that I’ll fight to the death to never let you fall.
Yesterday, my son and I were walking down the street.
We stopped to pay you our respect when we heard retreat.
He asked me why we did it, my boy just didn’t see.
So I bent and whispered in his ear, like my father once did for me.
Tech. Sgt. Michael Fournier
314th Maintenance Squadron
314th Maintenance Squadron Commander
Boy, do I love the red, white and blue! July is a month where we, as Americans, get to honor our Nation’s colors at Fourth of July celebrations all over the country, but it was at a Mathies NCO Academy graduation at Keesler Air Force base, Miss., where I was reminded of my responsibility to our flag.
I’d like to share a poem written by one of our fellow Combat Airlifters who graduated with class 08-05 at Keesler Air Force Base this month.
Sergeant Fournier won the poetry contest at the Keesler NCO Academy. This poem below, is now framed and on display at the Mathies NCO Academy Flag Hall.
Next time you hear the National Anthem being played, do more than stop to pay respects. Think about the importance of our symbol of freedom, and while you’re at it...teach your children.
MY PLEDGE TO YOU
I first saw you as a child when I could barely stand.
Then I pledged my first allegiance with my heart beneath my hand.
My father whispered in my ear how proud that I should be,
Because you are the symbol of the land that’s free.
As I grew, I learned of all the things that you had done.
You’ve led the way to battle, brought home every fallen son.
We looked to you for hope when there was none in sight.
We remember Fort McHenry, where you made it through the night.
Now that I’m a man, I’ve sworn a sacred oath to you.
I’ll fight for your protection and beliefs that I hold true.
You never asked for my respect although you have it all.
I vow that I’ll fight to the death to never let you fall.
Yesterday, my son and I were walking down the street.
We stopped to pay you our respect when we heard retreat.
He asked me why we did it, my boy just didn’t see.
So I bent and whispered in his ear, like my father once did for me.
Tech. Sgt. Michael Fournier
314th Maintenance Squadron
VIEW FROM THE TOP >> Let integrity guide you
By Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Brinkley
314th Airlift Wing command chief
Our core values are the bedrock establishing who we are as an institution. Integrity is one of those things that cannot be negotiated nor compromised. Our nation trusts us implicitly to do the right thing as ambassadors around the world, and we must not take that trust lightly. I can say without hesitation that I am awed daily by displays of sound integrity here at Team Little Rock.
For those of you who run full speed daily with “Integrity First” guiding your conduct, I say “thank you.” Yet, I along with the rest of our senior leadership have seen a recent trend of those who put themselves above the rest of us to the detriment of our organization.
When people wrongly decide it is OK to get involved in activities such as illegal drug use, drinking and driving or theft, it compromises everything we do. The impacts of such activities on the lives of those we serve with are put in jeopardy and are inconsistent with military service.
I am thankful for the overwhelming majority of our Team Little Rock members who understand that serving their country is a privilege and that integrity is something which cannot be watered down. I also want to encourage those who have not fully embraced this concept to re-evaluate what it means to be a part of our team.
Too much is at stake as we serve in the profession of arms. All you have to do is look at the news and see the countless acts of sacrifice our military members make for our way of life, and we owe it to them to ensure we walk and live with integrity.
It is imperative that we all do everything within our control to foster a positive impression of the Air Force by our fellow Americans. Thank you, again, for doing all you can to lead with “Integrity First” and foremost as your guide. Combat Airlift!
314th Airlift Wing command chief
Our core values are the bedrock establishing who we are as an institution. Integrity is one of those things that cannot be negotiated nor compromised. Our nation trusts us implicitly to do the right thing as ambassadors around the world, and we must not take that trust lightly. I can say without hesitation that I am awed daily by displays of sound integrity here at Team Little Rock.
For those of you who run full speed daily with “Integrity First” guiding your conduct, I say “thank you.” Yet, I along with the rest of our senior leadership have seen a recent trend of those who put themselves above the rest of us to the detriment of our organization.
When people wrongly decide it is OK to get involved in activities such as illegal drug use, drinking and driving or theft, it compromises everything we do. The impacts of such activities on the lives of those we serve with are put in jeopardy and are inconsistent with military service.
I am thankful for the overwhelming majority of our Team Little Rock members who understand that serving their country is a privilege and that integrity is something which cannot be watered down. I also want to encourage those who have not fully embraced this concept to re-evaluate what it means to be a part of our team.
Too much is at stake as we serve in the profession of arms. All you have to do is look at the news and see the countless acts of sacrifice our military members make for our way of life, and we owe it to them to ensure we walk and live with integrity.
It is imperative that we all do everything within our control to foster a positive impression of the Air Force by our fellow Americans. Thank you, again, for doing all you can to lead with “Integrity First” and foremost as your guide. Combat Airlift!
VIEW FROM THE TOP >> Back to basics…expanding on the ‘wingman’ concept
By Col. Mark Vlahos
314th Airlift Wing vice commander
In his editorial last week, our command chief touched on knowing your people. I would like to expand on this topic and give you my thoughts. At the tactical level, where the rubber meets the road, the wingman concept is very important.
The wingman concept embraces everything in our Airman culture, and should be, in effect, both on and off duty. None of us should be in a one-deep job without a wingman backup. The wingman is there to ensure we follow checklist discipline, operational resource management, maintenance resource management and just simply to ensure we focus efforts on the tasks at hand in a safe manner.
While commanders, first sergeants and supervisors set conditions for success and ensure we all have the resources to do our jobs, execution is always at the tactical level.
If the mission is not executed properly and safely, all the planning that went into it means nothing. If you ever feel that your job or task is driven by statistics and production quotas, then you need to step back and challenge your first-line supervisor to explain how this task fits into the overall big picture. In a peacetime training environment, safety is paramount.
Nothing we do absolutely has to be done today if the risk outweighs the benefits. Remember, lives are saved at the tactical level, not by folks in a conference room looking at Power Point slides.
We know how the wingman concept applies in a work situation. What about off duty? This is where first line supervisors truly have an impact. By really knowing your people, their family situations, and other interests and hobbies they might have, supervisors can make a difference. Just having a chat with your folks on a Friday before you break contact for the weekend could be the key event that breaks an error chain. Simply asking, “what are you doing this weekend?” might expose their plan to drive 14 hours straight after a full shift to see a loved one for a three-day weekend. Not a good plan. This is the perfect opportunity for a supervisor to say, “Let’s have a chat about this and go under the oak tree.” Perhaps a better idea is to cut a deal with the Airman departing for the weekend. Tell him you will give him the fourth day off, leave is required, on the condition he gets a good night’s sleep prior to departing the local area. Have him call you when he departs and when he arrives safely. This is being a wingman. This is what “going under the oak tree for a chat” is all about.
As we continue to go back to basics each day, let’s all make sure the wingman culture is alive and well. Thanks for all you do everyday here at the Rock. Combat Airlift!
314th Airlift Wing vice commander
In his editorial last week, our command chief touched on knowing your people. I would like to expand on this topic and give you my thoughts. At the tactical level, where the rubber meets the road, the wingman concept is very important.
The wingman concept embraces everything in our Airman culture, and should be, in effect, both on and off duty. None of us should be in a one-deep job without a wingman backup. The wingman is there to ensure we follow checklist discipline, operational resource management, maintenance resource management and just simply to ensure we focus efforts on the tasks at hand in a safe manner.
While commanders, first sergeants and supervisors set conditions for success and ensure we all have the resources to do our jobs, execution is always at the tactical level.
If the mission is not executed properly and safely, all the planning that went into it means nothing. If you ever feel that your job or task is driven by statistics and production quotas, then you need to step back and challenge your first-line supervisor to explain how this task fits into the overall big picture. In a peacetime training environment, safety is paramount.
Nothing we do absolutely has to be done today if the risk outweighs the benefits. Remember, lives are saved at the tactical level, not by folks in a conference room looking at Power Point slides.
We know how the wingman concept applies in a work situation. What about off duty? This is where first line supervisors truly have an impact. By really knowing your people, their family situations, and other interests and hobbies they might have, supervisors can make a difference. Just having a chat with your folks on a Friday before you break contact for the weekend could be the key event that breaks an error chain. Simply asking, “what are you doing this weekend?” might expose their plan to drive 14 hours straight after a full shift to see a loved one for a three-day weekend. Not a good plan. This is the perfect opportunity for a supervisor to say, “Let’s have a chat about this and go under the oak tree.” Perhaps a better idea is to cut a deal with the Airman departing for the weekend. Tell him you will give him the fourth day off, leave is required, on the condition he gets a good night’s sleep prior to departing the local area. Have him call you when he departs and when he arrives safely. This is being a wingman. This is what “going under the oak tree for a chat” is all about.
As we continue to go back to basics each day, let’s all make sure the wingman culture is alive and well. Thanks for all you do everyday here at the Rock. Combat Airlift!
Friday, July 18, 2008
CLASSIFIEDS >> 07-18-08
THE DROP ZONE 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, AR 72078. You may also email them to dropzoneclassifieds@arkansasleader.com Deadline to advertise in Friday issue is 5 p.m. Tuesday.
THRIFT SHOP open to the public. MWF, 10 am to 2 pm, first Saturday monthly. Great bargains. All revenues used to support mission. Volunteers and donations welcome. Jacksonville Care Channel, 201 Elm, 982-4647.
YARD SALES
MOVING SALE, PCSing, Sat. 7/5, 10 am-noon, furniture, clothing, exercise equipment & miscellaneous. 140 Illinois Dr. (501) 658-2814
YARD SALE: Sat., July 12, 8 am - 1, 301 Forest Glen Cv. in Jacksonville off Harris Rd. Forest Oaks subdivision.
YARD SALE: 120 Louisiana Dr., LRAFB, Sat. July 12., 7am-?. No early birds.
GARAGE SALE, Sat., July 19, 7-noon, 36 Oak Brook Dr., Cabot, (West Oaks Subdivision off Hwy. 89). Toys, clothes, oak desk, bikes, car seat, misc. stuff, and more.
HUGE multi-family garage sale, furniture, appliances, KIDS clothing, tools, too much to mention. 397 Pinehill Rd., Cabot. 89 to Mt. Tabor., Mt. Tabor to Pinehill at the end. (501) 941-1600 for directions only.
GARAGE SALE, 148 Michigan Cir., furniture, toys, storage building, more. Sat., 7:00 am.
YARD SALE, 142 Michigan Cir., LRAFB Sat., July 19, 7am-Noon. Clothes: Boy's (10-16), Girl's (10-14), Women's (XS-M) Jewelry, Baby items.
YARD SALE, Sat., 5 am-9 am, 130 Indiana Dr.
HELP WANTED
Childcare provider needed at toddler's home in Cabot. 3-5 days a week. References required. (501) 529-8009.
Property manager for large mobile home park, 5 miles north of Sherwood. Previous experience in Quickbooks & MicroSoft Office required. Pay $14-$17 per hour based on experience. (501) 835-3450
SERVICES
M & D Lawn Care: Tired of getting yard tickets? No time to mow? Let us take care of your lawn. We offer mowing, grass/hedge trimming, edging, leaf/debris removal. Great prices, quality service with free estimates. (501) 628-7154
Kid to Kid Child Development Center, Inc. is now enrolling all ages. We offer a preschool program for children ages 3 & 4. (Must turn 3 by September 15). If you are active duty, your child could attend for free. Please call 985-2212. Spaces limited.
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-HORSE TRAILER, twin axle electric brakes, completely enclosed. 988-2987
FREE CAT to good home. Sweet girl been spayed & declawed. Sad to let her go. Call (501) 796-3898 if interested.
FREE TO good home. Orange Tabby male & white female Persian cats. Very loving & spayed/neutered. (501) 952-0598, Sandra.
2 FREE puppies. Male chocolate lab/husky mix. 1.5 yrs. Female yellow lab mix. 1 yr. Both fixed and up to date on shots. Would like to keep together but will separate if needed. (910) 690-0246, Krystal. (910) 574-4751 after 5pm, William.
FREE TO good home. 2 yr. old female calico indoor cat. Spayed and up to date shots, great lap cat and bug catcher!! (501) 983-9807 or (501) 765-1818
FURNITURE
GIRLS TWIN bedroom suite, 5-pc. Cream colored wood grain 3 yrs. old excellent condition w/mattress $300 obo. (501) 259-5633
MATCHING SOFA & Love seat, great condition, pics. avail., $250, (501) 743-8732.
DINING ROOM table w/4 chairs, round pedestal, ceramic tile table top. Light pine. Exc. cond., $400. 985-6642
SECTIONAL, BEIGE w/recliner/sleeper, new in '06, $700. Dark Home Theatre Entertainment center, fits 50" new '06, $600. (501) 940-4430.
DINING ROOM table w/6 chairs and China hutch. (910) 546-3225
LEATHER SEC. corner couch & mat. chair, light beige, good cond. Walt Disney movies, VHS, in hard cases. Used recliner. (501) 941-0909
SOLID OAK Entertainment Center, 6' tall x 4.5' wide, holds up to 36" TV. $500. 993-9082, Mike.
COUCH & Loveseat, taupe, micro-fibre. Good condition. $100 for both. 350-1139
MEMORY FOAM Set/NASA technology. As seen on TV. Never used, $450, in plastic. (501) 812-4418
WANTED
WANTED: WHITE refrigerator w/ice maker, electric range, white, black or black & white, must be in good condition. (931) 676-7221
WANTED: ROLLER hockey players for local league in Jacksonville. Call Ryan at (501) 259-6198 for details.
SINGLE MOM, needs bed, dresser, table & chairs, living room, furniture, a bed for her 6 yr. old son & toys, sheets, towels, exc. (501) 941-7047
ITEMS FOR SALE
BABY CLOTHES. Having Twin boys? I have a few preemie/newborn twin clothes to sell. Only will sell as a set., $25 for all. 247-8130
WEDDING DRESS: Beautiful Cinderella sleeveless wedding dress, size 10, $250. 247-8130
DOLPHIN MASSAGE Chair, $400 (includes: case, sternum pad, table base, and face covers). Selling other supplies too. Contact Krista, (501) 514-4926
GAZELLE EDGE exercise machine. Almost new. $55 obo. (501) 628-7270
UPRIGHT FREEZER, large 17 Cubic Foot. $150. 892-0169, Rocky.
RIDGED CAST Iron table saw, $400. Dewalt Mitre Saw, $275. Delta mitre saw stand, $125. New condition, used very little, (501) 912-2239 after 4.
RECIPROCATING SAW, $70. Framing nailer, $150. Finish nailer, $118. Narrow crown stapler, $65. Brad nailer, $50. All with cases, used very little. (501) 912-2239 after 4.
CRATE HALF stack 4x10 Cabinet, 100 watt amp., head trans. tube, good condition, $275. 681-0823
BABY ITEMS: Tiny Love mobile, plays 3 composers; Take-Along swing, Evenflo pink infant car seat, Winnie the pooh crib set w/lamp, suede tan diaper bag, all for $45 or separately. (501) 983-9807 or (501) 765-1818.
Wii CONSOLE w/2 controllers & 6 games. Also 1 wireless Gamecube controller & 2 Gamecube games. $400 obo. (501) 983-9807 or (501) 765-1818.
2 Plasa/Wiggle Cars, very lightly used, only $40 ea. These are kid powered cars, turn the wheel back & forth and it goes! Sell for $70 ea. at Target, 743-0231
10 GAL. fish tank w/all you need, even 3 fish!!! Rocks, decor, filters, food, net, conditioner and more, all included. $65. 743-0231
Dance revolution game w/2 mats for Playstation 2, $30; boy's shoes, size 1-6, $5 per pair. 743-0231
FREE OAK firewood: standing dead tree, easy access. You cut and haul. (501) 551-5353.
MAYTAG NEPTUNE Washer, needs minor repair. Front load, $100. 239-0901
2005 YUKON Giant bicycle, 19" frame. Blue w/silver linage. 21 speed, disc brakes. (501) 765-5855
SUPER NINTEDO console w/all cords, one controller & one game. Works great! $30. 940-4321
White washer/dryer in working condition, $30 ea. or both for $50. (501)605-6064(c) or (501) 605-1235(h). Ask for Christie or Pat.
Guitar/Amp: Epiphone Les Paul custom flametop, 10 watt Marshall amp., cord, tuner and a beginner book. $500. (501) 605-0743.
GRACO SWING, $20. J. Mason playpen, $20. (573) 578-0917, Cabot.
Frigidaire frost-free freezer, 17 cu. ft. 3 yrs. old, very clean, like new. $250 obo. (501) 454-3305.
GENERATOR-550 watt. 11 hp Bosch motor. Very quiet. Brand new in box. Electric start. (501) 771-2480
POOL TABLE, gorgeous 1" slate, solid wood, new in box. Cost $4,500, sell $1,295. (501) 812-4418
HOT TUB w/fiber optic waterfall, cup holders & therapy jets. Brand new, $1,995. (501) 753-5866
AUTOS/ACCESSORIES
1980 CORVETTE, $8,500. PS, PB, A/C, alloy wheels, T-Top. (NADA average retail value $20,200). Lee at (cell) (501) 554-4402 or (home) (501) 796-7048
COMPLETE SET of $800, 18 by 7 1/2" wheels w/rims! Tire size 255/55/18. Bolt patterns 5-4.5 and 5-4 3/4. Only used tires for 6 mos. Call for pixs! (501) 554-4564
1995 MAZDA MX-6, silver w/black int., auto. $500 obo. (931) 332-6196 before 3 pm and (931) 332-0084 after 3 pm.
4 GOODYEAR Wrangler HP 275-55/20. 15-20% tread left. Dodge Ram truck stock tires. $150 obo. (501) 628-7270
2007 GT Mustang, V-8, Smoky Gray w/ground effects & hood scoop, 20" rims, one owner, garage kept, 8,000 miles, $29,000 obo. (501) 772-9100
1994 HONDA Civic EX 4-Dr., runs well, 31 mpg avg., $1,800 obo. (501) 837-3921
2005 HONDA TRX450R, high end mods., very low hours, $10,000 invested. Must See! $5,400 obo. (501) 944-0402, Justin.
2002 TOYOTA Tundra SR5, TRD 4x4 66,000 miles, 60/40 cloth seats, tool box, Liner, $14,900. (501) 470-9407
2001 CHEVY Silverado LS, Awesome condition, loaded, 20" rims/tires, custom stereo. (707) 290-7349
1980 BRONCO, needs some work & 1992 Buick Park Ave, needs minor work, new battery, $2,000 ea. obo. (501) 765-8194
Honda Civic LX 2001, Silver, 4-dr., 81,000 mi. Clean, dependable & very fuel efficient! Well kept & maintained! $7,000 obo. (501) 772-5299.
2004 FORD F150 FX4 Super Crew, 72,000 miles, silver, $175 obo. (406) 781-6036
MAZDA 2001 MPV Lx mini van, beige, one owner, ex. cond., 92,000 Mi. $5300. 501-542-4002
20" RCA TV w/built in DVD player. Only 3 yrs. old, works great, $75. Also, Golden Oak medium sized entertainment center, $75. (501) 882-6131, Beebe.
2004 Dodge Ram Quad Cab, 56K mi., 20" rims, A/C, P/D, W & S, bed liner, new tires, running boards, custom grill, sliding rear window, step rails. KBB value $12,900. asking $11,500. (501) 626-2871.
2007 SUBARU Impreza WRX stage 2, silver, 8,900 miles, $22,500. PCSing, can't take. 258-3125, Eric.
EVERTHERE CARRIER, wt. 26 lbs., sized 24x54 w/9 sq. ft. cargo space unfolded, wt. capacity 400 lbs., fits any vehicle w/2" hitch, $150. Used only twice. Blk. 982-8562
1999 PONTIAC Grand Am, 118,500 miles. Fair Condition, $3,000 obo. (570) 241-6789 or (570) 983-8142. Must sell, PCSing.
2008 NISSAN Altima 2.5 S, Moon Roof w/tilt feature, all power, auto., alloy wheels 7,800 miles, exc. cond., $22,000. (570) 241-6789 or (570) 983-8142. Must sell PCSing.
Tonneau Cover for Ford F-150 2004 and up, 5 ft. bed. 4 mos. old, $275. (501) 413-1840, David.
2003 HONDA 400EX, 4 stroke, w/jet kit, performance exhaust & filter. Great shape! $2,800. See pics @ http://pages.suddenlink.net/staticcling/index.htm(501) 743-9228, Cabot.
1997 CHEVY Tahoe 4x4, black, clean, runs well, 158,000 miles, $4,000. 366-3686
1996 FORD Ranger, 2WD, Reg. Cab XLT. 4 cyl. eng., gets good gas mileage. Runs good. 3" lift kit, alloy rims & oversized Off-road tires. $2,500 obo. 749-6475
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Harley Davidson 2003 Fatboy Anniversary Ed, black/silver, 3,900 miles. $14,500 (501) 240-2443, Andy.
2006 HONDA CRF230F dirt bike, 4 stroke, bought new in 2006, under 20 hrs., like new! $2,800, pics at http://pages.suddenlink.net/staticcling/index.htm Cabot, (501) 743-9228
FLEETWOOD RV 1997, 30' Mallard, bumper pull, sleeps 6, roof air, microwave, refrigerator, stereo, $6,600. 960-4972
12' JON Boat w/trailer, trolling motor, depth finder, swivel seats, carpeted, two batteries, $800 obo., (501) 352-4560.
HOUSES FOR RENT
125 Royal Ridge, Cabot. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. Sits on one acre, just off Mt. Tabor Road in Cabot - $1,350 - Callahan Real Estate (501) 758-9555
House for Rent in Cabot. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1,365 sq. ft., 2 car garage. Easy interstate access. Brand new home! Rent, $1,100/month, $750 deposit. No pets. (501) 944-2132
Mobile Homes, 14x70, newly remodeled, 2 bedroom, 2 bath on 1 acre, Cabot schools. $500 month. Deposit required. Call (501) 266-0045 or (501) 605-7200
415 Foxwood Drive, Jacksonville. 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath, golf course view. 1.5 miles from the LRAFB gate. $1,350. Callahan Real Estate (501) 758-9555
FOR RENT: nice 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Mobile Homes on large lots in quiet safe park, close to LRAFB. New carpet and appliances, community pool. Starting at $300 per month plus deposit. HUD accepting. Call today and get TWO WEEKS FREE RENT. (501) 835-3450.
Exceptional Mobile Homes for rent. 2 & 3 bedrooms. $375 & up + deposit. Clean well-maintained, in quiet safe Sherwood area, only minutes from LRAFB. No pets. Call (501) 519-0041
3+/2 House for rent in Cabot. Sun Terrace Subdivision on Highway 89, minutes from 67/167 & WalMart. (9 miles to base). 2,300 sq. ft. All electric. Fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher in home. 33' above-ground pool. Pets on approval. Non-smoking. Security detail/credit check required. $1,350 month. Available now. (318) 272 9908 or (318) 272-9907 for info.
Available 8/1! Brand new 2 bedroom, 1 bath duplexes near 321 in Cabot. Stainless appliances in kitchen & ceramic tile in kitchen & bath. $595 rent, $400 deposit. (501) 941-4039 or (501) 941-5616
For Rent: 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, storm shelter, fireplace, deck, 2 3/4 acres, Cabot Schools, great location, close to Rolling Hills Country Club. $975 month, $750 deposit. (573) 344-9079.*
House for Rent: 57 Meadowlark, Cabot. 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, garage, fenced backyard. $675 rent, $675 deposit, 1 year lease required, no pets. (501) 416-2077
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath in Sherwood. 1,650 sq. ft., built in 2002, large master bedroom with walk-in closets, large fenced yard, 15 minutes from LRAFB or downtown. Rent $1,250, 1 year lease. (501) 247-4425
3 bedroom, 1 bath in Gravel Ridge next to Cato & Northwood schools. Newly remodeled with huge backyard, $65,000 or rent for $675 month. Call (501) 766-9054
For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, storm shelter, fireplace, deck. 2 3/4 acres, Cabot schools, great location, close to Rolling Hills Country Club. $975 mo., $750 deposit. (573) 344-9079
HOUSES FOR SALE
FSBO: 6400 Lakewood Drive, Sherwood. 1,293 sq. ft., 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, open floor plan, laundry room, 2 car garage, privacy fence. 5 minutes from LRAFB. Asking $103,000. Leave message. (501) 833-3781
Beautiful 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home on large tree shaded lot. Kitchen updated with tile & back splash. New roof & central air, fenced backyard. Move-in ready. Call Billy (501) 454-2315, Mason & Co.
2 yr. old, 3 BR, 2 BA large corner lot in Ward. 1,260 sq. ft., fully guttered. Storm doors, walk-in closets, pantry, 10x12 vinyl sided storage bldg. on slab, stained privacy fence, $114,000. (501) 941-1957
Built in 2006. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with office. 3/4 acre on golf course within 2 miles of Base. $166,000. (501) 580-0612
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 14 Reno Cove, Cabot, 1,200 sq. ft., cul-de-sac behind Home Depot, close to freeway & convenient to shipping, $120,000, (501) 605-1271.
MOTIVATED SELLER! 3 bedroom, 2 bath home w/1900 sf on 11 acres near Vilonia. BRING OFFERS. Call Nancy @ 744-6151.
FSBO: 6832 Waterview Place, Sherwood. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, stained concrete floors, stainless appliances, built in 2004. 1,830 sq. ft. Call Andy (501) 240-2443
Vilonia - FSBO: 3 acre, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, approximately 1,900 sq. ft. Large wooden deck, huge kitchen. Great house. 20 minutes from LRAFB: $156,900. (501) 786-1587 or (501) 786-1892
FSBO: 86 Sycamore Circle, Cabot. 1,080 sq. ft., 2 story, 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath. All electric. Brick, vinyl. Great starter home on cul-de-sac. 20 minutes to base. $79,900 (501) 843-3383
FSBO! Price Reduced on 4 bedroom/2 bath, 2,000 sq. ft. home on 1.3 acre lot in Beebe with bonus 300 sq. ft. sunroom. Beautiful neighborhood, not far from 67/167. Log on to http://www.infotube.net/196502 for more information or call (501) 882-6131
3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath in Gravel Ridge next to Cato & Northwood schools. Newly remodeled, storage building in backyard. $75,000. Call (501) 766-9054
THRIFT SHOP open to the public. MWF, 10 am to 2 pm, first Saturday monthly. Great bargains. All revenues used to support mission. Volunteers and donations welcome. Jacksonville Care Channel, 201 Elm, 982-4647.
YARD SALES
MOVING SALE, PCSing, Sat. 7/5, 10 am-noon, furniture, clothing, exercise equipment & miscellaneous. 140 Illinois Dr. (501) 658-2814
YARD SALE: Sat., July 12, 8 am - 1, 301 Forest Glen Cv. in Jacksonville off Harris Rd. Forest Oaks subdivision.
YARD SALE: 120 Louisiana Dr., LRAFB, Sat. July 12., 7am-?. No early birds.
GARAGE SALE, Sat., July 19, 7-noon, 36 Oak Brook Dr., Cabot, (West Oaks Subdivision off Hwy. 89). Toys, clothes, oak desk, bikes, car seat, misc. stuff, and more.
HUGE multi-family garage sale, furniture, appliances, KIDS clothing, tools, too much to mention. 397 Pinehill Rd., Cabot. 89 to Mt. Tabor., Mt. Tabor to Pinehill at the end. (501) 941-1600 for directions only.
GARAGE SALE, 148 Michigan Cir., furniture, toys, storage building, more. Sat., 7:00 am.
YARD SALE, 142 Michigan Cir., LRAFB Sat., July 19, 7am-Noon. Clothes: Boy's (10-16), Girl's (10-14), Women's (XS-M) Jewelry, Baby items.
YARD SALE, Sat., 5 am-9 am, 130 Indiana Dr.
HELP WANTED
Childcare provider needed at toddler's home in Cabot. 3-5 days a week. References required. (501) 529-8009.
Property manager for large mobile home park, 5 miles north of Sherwood. Previous experience in Quickbooks & MicroSoft Office required. Pay $14-$17 per hour based on experience. (501) 835-3450
SERVICES
M & D Lawn Care: Tired of getting yard tickets? No time to mow? Let us take care of your lawn. We offer mowing, grass/hedge trimming, edging, leaf/debris removal. Great prices, quality service with free estimates. (501) 628-7154
Kid to Kid Child Development Center, Inc. is now enrolling all ages. We offer a preschool program for children ages 3 & 4. (Must turn 3 by September 15). If you are active duty, your child could attend for free. Please call 985-2212. Spaces limited.
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-HORSE TRAILER, twin axle electric brakes, completely enclosed. 988-2987
FREE CAT to good home. Sweet girl been spayed & declawed. Sad to let her go. Call (501) 796-3898 if interested.
FREE TO good home. Orange Tabby male & white female Persian cats. Very loving & spayed/neutered. (501) 952-0598, Sandra.
2 FREE puppies. Male chocolate lab/husky mix. 1.5 yrs. Female yellow lab mix. 1 yr. Both fixed and up to date on shots. Would like to keep together but will separate if needed. (910) 690-0246, Krystal. (910) 574-4751 after 5pm, William.
FREE TO good home. 2 yr. old female calico indoor cat. Spayed and up to date shots, great lap cat and bug catcher!! (501) 983-9807 or (501) 765-1818
FURNITURE
GIRLS TWIN bedroom suite, 5-pc. Cream colored wood grain 3 yrs. old excellent condition w/mattress $300 obo. (501) 259-5633
MATCHING SOFA & Love seat, great condition, pics. avail., $250, (501) 743-8732.
DINING ROOM table w/4 chairs, round pedestal, ceramic tile table top. Light pine. Exc. cond., $400. 985-6642
SECTIONAL, BEIGE w/recliner/sleeper, new in '06, $700. Dark Home Theatre Entertainment center, fits 50" new '06, $600. (501) 940-4430.
DINING ROOM table w/6 chairs and China hutch. (910) 546-3225
LEATHER SEC. corner couch & mat. chair, light beige, good cond. Walt Disney movies, VHS, in hard cases. Used recliner. (501) 941-0909
SOLID OAK Entertainment Center, 6' tall x 4.5' wide, holds up to 36" TV. $500. 993-9082, Mike.
COUCH & Loveseat, taupe, micro-fibre. Good condition. $100 for both. 350-1139
MEMORY FOAM Set/NASA technology. As seen on TV. Never used, $450, in plastic. (501) 812-4418
WANTED
WANTED: WHITE refrigerator w/ice maker, electric range, white, black or black & white, must be in good condition. (931) 676-7221
WANTED: ROLLER hockey players for local league in Jacksonville. Call Ryan at (501) 259-6198 for details.
SINGLE MOM, needs bed, dresser, table & chairs, living room, furniture, a bed for her 6 yr. old son & toys, sheets, towels, exc. (501) 941-7047
ITEMS FOR SALE
BABY CLOTHES. Having Twin boys? I have a few preemie/newborn twin clothes to sell. Only will sell as a set., $25 for all. 247-8130
WEDDING DRESS: Beautiful Cinderella sleeveless wedding dress, size 10, $250. 247-8130
DOLPHIN MASSAGE Chair, $400 (includes: case, sternum pad, table base, and face covers). Selling other supplies too. Contact Krista, (501) 514-4926
GAZELLE EDGE exercise machine. Almost new. $55 obo. (501) 628-7270
UPRIGHT FREEZER, large 17 Cubic Foot. $150. 892-0169, Rocky.
RIDGED CAST Iron table saw, $400. Dewalt Mitre Saw, $275. Delta mitre saw stand, $125. New condition, used very little, (501) 912-2239 after 4.
RECIPROCATING SAW, $70. Framing nailer, $150. Finish nailer, $118. Narrow crown stapler, $65. Brad nailer, $50. All with cases, used very little. (501) 912-2239 after 4.
CRATE HALF stack 4x10 Cabinet, 100 watt amp., head trans. tube, good condition, $275. 681-0823
BABY ITEMS: Tiny Love mobile, plays 3 composers; Take-Along swing, Evenflo pink infant car seat, Winnie the pooh crib set w/lamp, suede tan diaper bag, all for $45 or separately. (501) 983-9807 or (501) 765-1818.
Wii CONSOLE w/2 controllers & 6 games. Also 1 wireless Gamecube controller & 2 Gamecube games. $400 obo. (501) 983-9807 or (501) 765-1818.
2 Plasa/Wiggle Cars, very lightly used, only $40 ea. These are kid powered cars, turn the wheel back & forth and it goes! Sell for $70 ea. at Target, 743-0231
10 GAL. fish tank w/all you need, even 3 fish!!! Rocks, decor, filters, food, net, conditioner and more, all included. $65. 743-0231
Dance revolution game w/2 mats for Playstation 2, $30; boy's shoes, size 1-6, $5 per pair. 743-0231
FREE OAK firewood: standing dead tree, easy access. You cut and haul. (501) 551-5353.
MAYTAG NEPTUNE Washer, needs minor repair. Front load, $100. 239-0901
2005 YUKON Giant bicycle, 19" frame. Blue w/silver linage. 21 speed, disc brakes. (501) 765-5855
SUPER NINTEDO console w/all cords, one controller & one game. Works great! $30. 940-4321
White washer/dryer in working condition, $30 ea. or both for $50. (501)605-6064(c) or (501) 605-1235(h). Ask for Christie or Pat.
Guitar/Amp: Epiphone Les Paul custom flametop, 10 watt Marshall amp., cord, tuner and a beginner book. $500. (501) 605-0743.
GRACO SWING, $20. J. Mason playpen, $20. (573) 578-0917, Cabot.
Frigidaire frost-free freezer, 17 cu. ft. 3 yrs. old, very clean, like new. $250 obo. (501) 454-3305.
GENERATOR-550 watt. 11 hp Bosch motor. Very quiet. Brand new in box. Electric start. (501) 771-2480
POOL TABLE, gorgeous 1" slate, solid wood, new in box. Cost $4,500, sell $1,295. (501) 812-4418
HOT TUB w/fiber optic waterfall, cup holders & therapy jets. Brand new, $1,995. (501) 753-5866
AUTOS/ACCESSORIES
1980 CORVETTE, $8,500. PS, PB, A/C, alloy wheels, T-Top. (NADA average retail value $20,200). Lee at (cell) (501) 554-4402 or (home) (501) 796-7048
COMPLETE SET of $800, 18 by 7 1/2" wheels w/rims! Tire size 255/55/18. Bolt patterns 5-4.5 and 5-4 3/4. Only used tires for 6 mos. Call for pixs! (501) 554-4564
1995 MAZDA MX-6, silver w/black int., auto. $500 obo. (931) 332-6196 before 3 pm and (931) 332-0084 after 3 pm.
4 GOODYEAR Wrangler HP 275-55/20. 15-20% tread left. Dodge Ram truck stock tires. $150 obo. (501) 628-7270
2007 GT Mustang, V-8, Smoky Gray w/ground effects & hood scoop, 20" rims, one owner, garage kept, 8,000 miles, $29,000 obo. (501) 772-9100
1994 HONDA Civic EX 4-Dr., runs well, 31 mpg avg., $1,800 obo. (501) 837-3921
2005 HONDA TRX450R, high end mods., very low hours, $10,000 invested. Must See! $5,400 obo. (501) 944-0402, Justin.
2002 TOYOTA Tundra SR5, TRD 4x4 66,000 miles, 60/40 cloth seats, tool box, Liner, $14,900. (501) 470-9407
2001 CHEVY Silverado LS, Awesome condition, loaded, 20" rims/tires, custom stereo. (707) 290-7349
1980 BRONCO, needs some work & 1992 Buick Park Ave, needs minor work, new battery, $2,000 ea. obo. (501) 765-8194
Honda Civic LX 2001, Silver, 4-dr., 81,000 mi. Clean, dependable & very fuel efficient! Well kept & maintained! $7,000 obo. (501) 772-5299.
2004 FORD F150 FX4 Super Crew, 72,000 miles, silver, $175 obo. (406) 781-6036
MAZDA 2001 MPV Lx mini van, beige, one owner, ex. cond., 92,000 Mi. $5300. 501-542-4002
20" RCA TV w/built in DVD player. Only 3 yrs. old, works great, $75. Also, Golden Oak medium sized entertainment center, $75. (501) 882-6131, Beebe.
2004 Dodge Ram Quad Cab, 56K mi., 20" rims, A/C, P/D, W & S, bed liner, new tires, running boards, custom grill, sliding rear window, step rails. KBB value $12,900. asking $11,500. (501) 626-2871.
2007 SUBARU Impreza WRX stage 2, silver, 8,900 miles, $22,500. PCSing, can't take. 258-3125, Eric.
EVERTHERE CARRIER, wt. 26 lbs., sized 24x54 w/9 sq. ft. cargo space unfolded, wt. capacity 400 lbs., fits any vehicle w/2" hitch, $150. Used only twice. Blk. 982-8562
1999 PONTIAC Grand Am, 118,500 miles. Fair Condition, $3,000 obo. (570) 241-6789 or (570) 983-8142. Must sell, PCSing.
2008 NISSAN Altima 2.5 S, Moon Roof w/tilt feature, all power, auto., alloy wheels 7,800 miles, exc. cond., $22,000. (570) 241-6789 or (570) 983-8142. Must sell PCSing.
Tonneau Cover for Ford F-150 2004 and up, 5 ft. bed. 4 mos. old, $275. (501) 413-1840, David.
2003 HONDA 400EX, 4 stroke, w/jet kit, performance exhaust & filter. Great shape! $2,800. See pics @ http://pages.suddenlink.net/staticcling/index.htm(501) 743-9228, Cabot.
1997 CHEVY Tahoe 4x4, black, clean, runs well, 158,000 miles, $4,000. 366-3686
1996 FORD Ranger, 2WD, Reg. Cab XLT. 4 cyl. eng., gets good gas mileage. Runs good. 3" lift kit, alloy rims & oversized Off-road tires. $2,500 obo. 749-6475
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Harley Davidson 2003 Fatboy Anniversary Ed, black/silver, 3,900 miles. $14,500 (501) 240-2443, Andy.
2006 HONDA CRF230F dirt bike, 4 stroke, bought new in 2006, under 20 hrs., like new! $2,800, pics at http://pages.suddenlink.net/staticcling/index.htm Cabot, (501) 743-9228
FLEETWOOD RV 1997, 30' Mallard, bumper pull, sleeps 6, roof air, microwave, refrigerator, stereo, $6,600. 960-4972
12' JON Boat w/trailer, trolling motor, depth finder, swivel seats, carpeted, two batteries, $800 obo., (501) 352-4560.
HOUSES FOR RENT
125 Royal Ridge, Cabot. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. Sits on one acre, just off Mt. Tabor Road in Cabot - $1,350 - Callahan Real Estate (501) 758-9555
House for Rent in Cabot. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1,365 sq. ft., 2 car garage. Easy interstate access. Brand new home! Rent, $1,100/month, $750 deposit. No pets. (501) 944-2132
Mobile Homes, 14x70, newly remodeled, 2 bedroom, 2 bath on 1 acre, Cabot schools. $500 month. Deposit required. Call (501) 266-0045 or (501) 605-7200
415 Foxwood Drive, Jacksonville. 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath, golf course view. 1.5 miles from the LRAFB gate. $1,350. Callahan Real Estate (501) 758-9555
FOR RENT: nice 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Mobile Homes on large lots in quiet safe park, close to LRAFB. New carpet and appliances, community pool. Starting at $300 per month plus deposit. HUD accepting. Call today and get TWO WEEKS FREE RENT. (501) 835-3450.
Exceptional Mobile Homes for rent. 2 & 3 bedrooms. $375 & up + deposit. Clean well-maintained, in quiet safe Sherwood area, only minutes from LRAFB. No pets. Call (501) 519-0041
3+/2 House for rent in Cabot. Sun Terrace Subdivision on Highway 89, minutes from 67/167 & WalMart. (9 miles to base). 2,300 sq. ft. All electric. Fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher in home. 33' above-ground pool. Pets on approval. Non-smoking. Security detail/credit check required. $1,350 month. Available now. (318) 272 9908 or (318) 272-9907 for info.
Available 8/1! Brand new 2 bedroom, 1 bath duplexes near 321 in Cabot. Stainless appliances in kitchen & ceramic tile in kitchen & bath. $595 rent, $400 deposit. (501) 941-4039 or (501) 941-5616
For Rent: 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, storm shelter, fireplace, deck, 2 3/4 acres, Cabot Schools, great location, close to Rolling Hills Country Club. $975 month, $750 deposit. (573) 344-9079.*
House for Rent: 57 Meadowlark, Cabot. 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, garage, fenced backyard. $675 rent, $675 deposit, 1 year lease required, no pets. (501) 416-2077
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath in Sherwood. 1,650 sq. ft., built in 2002, large master bedroom with walk-in closets, large fenced yard, 15 minutes from LRAFB or downtown. Rent $1,250, 1 year lease. (501) 247-4425
3 bedroom, 1 bath in Gravel Ridge next to Cato & Northwood schools. Newly remodeled with huge backyard, $65,000 or rent for $675 month. Call (501) 766-9054
For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, storm shelter, fireplace, deck. 2 3/4 acres, Cabot schools, great location, close to Rolling Hills Country Club. $975 mo., $750 deposit. (573) 344-9079
HOUSES FOR SALE
FSBO: 6400 Lakewood Drive, Sherwood. 1,293 sq. ft., 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, open floor plan, laundry room, 2 car garage, privacy fence. 5 minutes from LRAFB. Asking $103,000. Leave message. (501) 833-3781
Beautiful 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home on large tree shaded lot. Kitchen updated with tile & back splash. New roof & central air, fenced backyard. Move-in ready. Call Billy (501) 454-2315, Mason & Co.
2 yr. old, 3 BR, 2 BA large corner lot in Ward. 1,260 sq. ft., fully guttered. Storm doors, walk-in closets, pantry, 10x12 vinyl sided storage bldg. on slab, stained privacy fence, $114,000. (501) 941-1957
Built in 2006. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with office. 3/4 acre on golf course within 2 miles of Base. $166,000. (501) 580-0612
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 14 Reno Cove, Cabot, 1,200 sq. ft., cul-de-sac behind Home Depot, close to freeway & convenient to shipping, $120,000, (501) 605-1271.
MOTIVATED SELLER! 3 bedroom, 2 bath home w/1900 sf on 11 acres near Vilonia. BRING OFFERS. Call Nancy @ 744-6151.
FSBO: 6832 Waterview Place, Sherwood. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, stained concrete floors, stainless appliances, built in 2004. 1,830 sq. ft. Call Andy (501) 240-2443
Vilonia - FSBO: 3 acre, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, approximately 1,900 sq. ft. Large wooden deck, huge kitchen. Great house. 20 minutes from LRAFB: $156,900. (501) 786-1587 or (501) 786-1892
FSBO: 86 Sycamore Circle, Cabot. 1,080 sq. ft., 2 story, 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath. All electric. Brick, vinyl. Great starter home on cul-de-sac. 20 minutes to base. $79,900 (501) 843-3383
FSBO! Price Reduced on 4 bedroom/2 bath, 2,000 sq. ft. home on 1.3 acre lot in Beebe with bonus 300 sq. ft. sunroom. Beautiful neighborhood, not far from 67/167. Log on to http://www.infotube.net/196502 for more information or call (501) 882-6131
3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath in Gravel Ridge next to Cato & Northwood schools. Newly remodeled, storage building in backyard. $75,000. Call (501) 766-9054
EVENTS >> 7-18-08
Lunch prices have changed in Pulaski
The breakfast and lunch prices have changed for the Pulaski County Special School District. Elementary-aged students for school year 2008 to 2009. Prices are as follows: breakfast full-pay student: $1.25, reduced-pay student: $.30; Lunch full-pay student: $2, reduced-pay student $.40. Adult non-student prices will be $1.75 for breakfast and $3 for lunch. Contact the Student Nutrition Office at 490-5800 if you have questions.
Estate Claim
Anyone having claims or indebtedness to the estate of Tech. Sgt. Michael Boelter, 96th Aerial Port Squadron, should contact Lt. Col. Dusty Pearson, 96th Aerial Port Squadron summary court officer, at 662-902-0699.
Movie night drive-in
Jacksonville First United Methodist Church, 220 West Main, is hosting Friday night drive-ins. Enjoy food, fun, fellowship, and four 1950s drive-in classics on the big screen. Bring your family and friends, your favorite snack foods to share, and lawn chairs to our Family Life Center behind the main sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. each Friday for old-fashioned summertime fun. The movies will begin at 7 p.m. For more information, call 982-8176.
Commissioning Briefing
A commissioning briefing is scheduled for Aug. 21. A briefing for active-duty Airmen interested in commissioning programs to become an officer will be conducted at the Education Center at 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 21. Participants should have 5-skill-level CDCs completed or supervisor’s permission to attend. For more information, call 987-3417 for details.
Job openings
Current Services’ job openings are as follows: Hangar 1080 bartender NA-05, flexible hours. Bowling center cook NA-04, flexible hours, youth center, secretary NFII, regular hours. All federal NAF Employees are required by Public Law 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
Top 3 Golf Tournament
The 314th Airlift Wing’s Top 3 will be hosting a golf tournament Aug. 8. This is a four-man, best ball format which will include a lunch, long drive, closest-to-the-pin and many door prizes. The price is $40 per person if the team signs up and pays prior to Aug. 1 and $45 per person for those who sign up and pay after Aug. 1. Tee times to be announced. Sign up through Tech. Sgt. Sean Reynolds at sean.reynolds@littlerock.af.mil.
College Registration
Several universities are already registering students for August courses. All colleges are accepting admissions applications and conducting course selection advisement now. Undergraduate degrees are offered on-base and on-line. For details, visit the college offices in Bldg. 840 or call the Education Center at 987-3417.
Small Business Workshop
Interested in starting a business? The Airman and Family Readiness Flight will host a Small Business Workshop July 30, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This workshop provides information about starting your own business. Presenters and counselors are from Score, Counselors to America’s Small Businesses. Also, a representative of the Small Business Development Center will discuss the services they have available. Topics include: business planning, marketing, record keeping, human resources, business legal structures, financing your business, and home based business. Seating is limited. Sign up by calling the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 987-6801.
‘Alive at 25’ Defensive Driving Courses offered
Little Rock AFB will hold an “Alive at 25” defensive drivers course on July 18 for drivers ages 16 to 25 years of age. This course is free and open to all military ID card holders to include family members. This course was developed by the National Safety Council. For more information, contact Mr. Jim Yowell at 987-3290. Space is limited.
The objective of this course is to educate young drivers in order to reduce the alarming number of highway fatalities within this age group. What happens during the course? “Alive at 25” teaches young adults that:
People in their age group are more likely to be hurt or killed in a vehicle crash.
Inexperience, distractions, and peer pressure cause unique driving hazards.
Speeding, alcohol, and “party drugs” greatly increase their risk of injury or death.
As a driver or passenger, they can greatly reduce their risk by taking control.
Committing to changing their driving behavior makes personal, legal and financial sense.
LRAFB OSI hotline
The local Air Force Office of Special Investigations detachment has established a hotline that allows citizens to provide tips or share concerns. The new hotline number will allow concerned citizens to directly contact an OSI agent 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The number is 779-0043. This phone service is also able to accept text and SMS messages. OSI’s office will continue to operate their main number of 987-6116 during normal business hours.
The breakfast and lunch prices have changed for the Pulaski County Special School District. Elementary-aged students for school year 2008 to 2009. Prices are as follows: breakfast full-pay student: $1.25, reduced-pay student: $.30; Lunch full-pay student: $2, reduced-pay student $.40. Adult non-student prices will be $1.75 for breakfast and $3 for lunch. Contact the Student Nutrition Office at 490-5800 if you have questions.
Estate Claim
Anyone having claims or indebtedness to the estate of Tech. Sgt. Michael Boelter, 96th Aerial Port Squadron, should contact Lt. Col. Dusty Pearson, 96th Aerial Port Squadron summary court officer, at 662-902-0699.
Movie night drive-in
Jacksonville First United Methodist Church, 220 West Main, is hosting Friday night drive-ins. Enjoy food, fun, fellowship, and four 1950s drive-in classics on the big screen. Bring your family and friends, your favorite snack foods to share, and lawn chairs to our Family Life Center behind the main sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. each Friday for old-fashioned summertime fun. The movies will begin at 7 p.m. For more information, call 982-8176.
Commissioning Briefing
A commissioning briefing is scheduled for Aug. 21. A briefing for active-duty Airmen interested in commissioning programs to become an officer will be conducted at the Education Center at 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 21. Participants should have 5-skill-level CDCs completed or supervisor’s permission to attend. For more information, call 987-3417 for details.
Job openings
Current Services’ job openings are as follows: Hangar 1080 bartender NA-05, flexible hours. Bowling center cook NA-04, flexible hours, youth center, secretary NFII, regular hours. All federal NAF Employees are required by Public Law 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
Top 3 Golf Tournament
The 314th Airlift Wing’s Top 3 will be hosting a golf tournament Aug. 8. This is a four-man, best ball format which will include a lunch, long drive, closest-to-the-pin and many door prizes. The price is $40 per person if the team signs up and pays prior to Aug. 1 and $45 per person for those who sign up and pay after Aug. 1. Tee times to be announced. Sign up through Tech. Sgt. Sean Reynolds at sean.reynolds@littlerock.af.mil.
College Registration
Several universities are already registering students for August courses. All colleges are accepting admissions applications and conducting course selection advisement now. Undergraduate degrees are offered on-base and on-line. For details, visit the college offices in Bldg. 840 or call the Education Center at 987-3417.
Small Business Workshop
Interested in starting a business? The Airman and Family Readiness Flight will host a Small Business Workshop July 30, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This workshop provides information about starting your own business. Presenters and counselors are from Score, Counselors to America’s Small Businesses. Also, a representative of the Small Business Development Center will discuss the services they have available. Topics include: business planning, marketing, record keeping, human resources, business legal structures, financing your business, and home based business. Seating is limited. Sign up by calling the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 987-6801.
‘Alive at 25’ Defensive Driving Courses offered
Little Rock AFB will hold an “Alive at 25” defensive drivers course on July 18 for drivers ages 16 to 25 years of age. This course is free and open to all military ID card holders to include family members. This course was developed by the National Safety Council. For more information, contact Mr. Jim Yowell at 987-3290. Space is limited.
The objective of this course is to educate young drivers in order to reduce the alarming number of highway fatalities within this age group. What happens during the course? “Alive at 25” teaches young adults that:
People in their age group are more likely to be hurt or killed in a vehicle crash.
Inexperience, distractions, and peer pressure cause unique driving hazards.
Speeding, alcohol, and “party drugs” greatly increase their risk of injury or death.
As a driver or passenger, they can greatly reduce their risk by taking control.
Committing to changing their driving behavior makes personal, legal and financial sense.
LRAFB OSI hotline
The local Air Force Office of Special Investigations detachment has established a hotline that allows citizens to provide tips or share concerns. The new hotline number will allow concerned citizens to directly contact an OSI agent 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The number is 779-0043. This phone service is also able to accept text and SMS messages. OSI’s office will continue to operate their main number of 987-6116 during normal business hours.
TOP STORY >> 314th Medical group welcomes new commander
By Airman 1st Class Nathan Allen
314th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The 314th Medical Group bid farewell to commander Col. James Carroll and gave a warm reception to incoming commander Col. David Stanczyk July 10.
Col. David Stanczyk, former 10th Dental Squadron Commander at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, said that it’s vital to continue to perform to the highest standards in the midst of change.
”We all must take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable,” he said. “Our profession is demanding, and it is critical that all of us uphold and perform the highest standards. Every job and every person is important in winning today’s fight. We have dedicated officers, enlisted, and civilians that are the absolute key to our success.”
As Col. Carroll says goodbye, he passes those standards of excellence and accomplishment after three productive years as the medical group commander. Col. Carroll is heading to Air Force Headquarters in Falls Church, Va., as deputy assistant surgeon general.
“This is my second tour through Arkansas. I was here from 1993 to 1996 as an aerospace physiologist…I love the mission here; the mission is fantastic, being in the largest C-130 base in the world,” Col. Carroll said. “This facility, these people, the clinic, the duties here…I have never been part of an organization so dedicated to taking care of their patients.”
Among his many accomplishments including a complete renovation of the base clinic, Col. Carroll says he is most proud of the staff he has been able to assemble.
“I’m most proud of the assembled staff,” Col. Carroll said. “We’ve assembled an awesome group of doctors, nurses, technicians, and leadership…I’ve been part of many groups where squadron commanders don’t talk to each other or don’t talk to the group commander, and that never works. I’ve yet to find that here. We work well not only with our own group, but with the other groups on base.
According to Col. Carroll, the Airmen of the 314th Medical group are owed a great deal of thanks for making his tenure as commander easy and efficient.
“They have been a joy to work with and have made my job completely easy. I’ve never seen a better assembled medical group. That is the highlight of this job. It’s been a joy to come to work, because you know things will get done and get done right.”
314th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The 314th Medical Group bid farewell to commander Col. James Carroll and gave a warm reception to incoming commander Col. David Stanczyk July 10.
Col. David Stanczyk, former 10th Dental Squadron Commander at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, said that it’s vital to continue to perform to the highest standards in the midst of change.
”We all must take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable,” he said. “Our profession is demanding, and it is critical that all of us uphold and perform the highest standards. Every job and every person is important in winning today’s fight. We have dedicated officers, enlisted, and civilians that are the absolute key to our success.”
As Col. Carroll says goodbye, he passes those standards of excellence and accomplishment after three productive years as the medical group commander. Col. Carroll is heading to Air Force Headquarters in Falls Church, Va., as deputy assistant surgeon general.
“This is my second tour through Arkansas. I was here from 1993 to 1996 as an aerospace physiologist…I love the mission here; the mission is fantastic, being in the largest C-130 base in the world,” Col. Carroll said. “This facility, these people, the clinic, the duties here…I have never been part of an organization so dedicated to taking care of their patients.”
Among his many accomplishments including a complete renovation of the base clinic, Col. Carroll says he is most proud of the staff he has been able to assemble.
“I’m most proud of the assembled staff,” Col. Carroll said. “We’ve assembled an awesome group of doctors, nurses, technicians, and leadership…I’ve been part of many groups where squadron commanders don’t talk to each other or don’t talk to the group commander, and that never works. I’ve yet to find that here. We work well not only with our own group, but with the other groups on base.
According to Col. Carroll, the Airmen of the 314th Medical group are owed a great deal of thanks for making his tenure as commander easy and efficient.
“They have been a joy to work with and have made my job completely easy. I’ve never seen a better assembled medical group. That is the highlight of this job. It’s been a joy to come to work, because you know things will get done and get done right.”
COMMENTARY >> Tricare: benefit or entitlement?
By Col. James Carroll
314th Medical Group commander
It’s been three years since I took command of the 314th Medical Group, and in that time I have seen some amazing changes in the medical group and the wing.
We have effectively transitioned the facility from a hospital structure into a state of the art medical clinic. After $23 million in renovations, with another $7 million still to be started, the clinic has become an attractive place to work and recruit. I say recruit because if you have not noticed, we have added a substantial number of civilian providers to our staff, effectively replacing our active duty providers.
This is the wave of the future for the Air Force Medical Service, because of the nationwide provider shortage and the push to have active-duty providers in full time deployable billets, which are now at major Air Force hospitals.
One challenge we face is with our most treasured Department of Defense benefit – Tricare. We have some fantastic personnel running our Tricare Service Center and our Tricare Operations and Administration Flight, but they constantly have to remind us all of how fragile this benefit has become. Most active-duty members see Tricare as an entitlement, a government program which guarantees and provides benefits to a particular group, versus what it truly is, a benefit, something that promotes or enhances well-being to beneficiaries that pay into a fund or policy. Whereas an entitlement like Medicare is guaranteed to those who reach a certain age in this country; the Tricare benefit given to active-duty members and their families has to be managed fiscally and morally or else it will be bankrupt and disappear as a benefit.
My concern is with the misuse, or possible abuse, of our Tricare benefit to detriment of all beneficiaries. Specifically, I am talking about misuse by those that expect Tricare to approve non-traditional treatments for disease protocols.
This includes experimental medical treatments, advanced radiography, experimental drug protocols and excessive provider visitations, defined as more than 12 visits per year, not including well-baby visits.
Like any other insurance policy, Tricare has limitations with money and services, and when the requirements outpace the resources, the benefits get more costly and have to be shared amongst its beneficiary population.
The Air Force Medical Service has tried to mitigate many inherent cost increases to our Tricare benefit by providing generic drugs in our pharmacy, questioning atypical prescriptions written by downtown providers, limiting the type of care and number of visits received with referrals to downtown providers, dispensing vaccinations only when needed for specific overseas locations, asking for co-pays on special “designer” drugs and trying to stress home care versus emergency room visits for minor medical problems.
While most of the measures are making a difference, many military beneficiaries still may not understand the reasons for them or resist the changes made over the past 20 years to our medical benefits. These changes have all been made with the service member and his/her family in mind and to ensure the survival of our robust medical benefit.
Bottom line: Like any benefit, if it gets misused or abused, it will disappear! Tricare has been rated the number one healthcare benefit of any corporation in the U.S. for service and cost-benefit ratios. If we want to keep it the best benefit, we all have to be good stewards of our money by keeping costs down and quality up.
So just because the Internet gives you the “knowledge” to question the care given to you by your doctor, pharmacist or Tricare administrator, you need to trust the “experts” who know the rules, benefits and limitations of Tricare. Help us protect one of our most valuable benefits – Tricare!
314th Medical Group commander
It’s been three years since I took command of the 314th Medical Group, and in that time I have seen some amazing changes in the medical group and the wing.
We have effectively transitioned the facility from a hospital structure into a state of the art medical clinic. After $23 million in renovations, with another $7 million still to be started, the clinic has become an attractive place to work and recruit. I say recruit because if you have not noticed, we have added a substantial number of civilian providers to our staff, effectively replacing our active duty providers.
This is the wave of the future for the Air Force Medical Service, because of the nationwide provider shortage and the push to have active-duty providers in full time deployable billets, which are now at major Air Force hospitals.
One challenge we face is with our most treasured Department of Defense benefit – Tricare. We have some fantastic personnel running our Tricare Service Center and our Tricare Operations and Administration Flight, but they constantly have to remind us all of how fragile this benefit has become. Most active-duty members see Tricare as an entitlement, a government program which guarantees and provides benefits to a particular group, versus what it truly is, a benefit, something that promotes or enhances well-being to beneficiaries that pay into a fund or policy. Whereas an entitlement like Medicare is guaranteed to those who reach a certain age in this country; the Tricare benefit given to active-duty members and their families has to be managed fiscally and morally or else it will be bankrupt and disappear as a benefit.
My concern is with the misuse, or possible abuse, of our Tricare benefit to detriment of all beneficiaries. Specifically, I am talking about misuse by those that expect Tricare to approve non-traditional treatments for disease protocols.
This includes experimental medical treatments, advanced radiography, experimental drug protocols and excessive provider visitations, defined as more than 12 visits per year, not including well-baby visits.
Like any other insurance policy, Tricare has limitations with money and services, and when the requirements outpace the resources, the benefits get more costly and have to be shared amongst its beneficiary population.
The Air Force Medical Service has tried to mitigate many inherent cost increases to our Tricare benefit by providing generic drugs in our pharmacy, questioning atypical prescriptions written by downtown providers, limiting the type of care and number of visits received with referrals to downtown providers, dispensing vaccinations only when needed for specific overseas locations, asking for co-pays on special “designer” drugs and trying to stress home care versus emergency room visits for minor medical problems.
While most of the measures are making a difference, many military beneficiaries still may not understand the reasons for them or resist the changes made over the past 20 years to our medical benefits. These changes have all been made with the service member and his/her family in mind and to ensure the survival of our robust medical benefit.
Bottom line: Like any benefit, if it gets misused or abused, it will disappear! Tricare has been rated the number one healthcare benefit of any corporation in the U.S. for service and cost-benefit ratios. If we want to keep it the best benefit, we all have to be good stewards of our money by keeping costs down and quality up.
So just because the Internet gives you the “knowledge” to question the care given to you by your doctor, pharmacist or Tricare administrator, you need to trust the “experts” who know the rules, benefits and limitations of Tricare. Help us protect one of our most valuable benefits – Tricare!
VIEW FROM THE TOP >>Knowing your people
By Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Brinkley
314th Airlift Wing command chief
I want to direct this article to the first-line supervisor. It’s been said that people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. Our most important asset is our people, and I want to encourage each of you to take the time and invest actively in the lives of those around us. My question is “how well do you know those that work around you?”
One thing that has been abundantly evident is we have some great people and unique characters here at Team Little Rock. Yet, sometimes we spend too much time on the technical aspects of our vocations at the expense of developing and nurturing professional relationships. It is important to be technically sound; it is equally important to understand what motivates those around us and where their passions lie.
Do you know their spouse’s and children’s names? Are there special needs that they have to deal with every day, such as an ailing relative? As a first-line supervisor, when is the last time you visited your Airmen in the dormitory? These are just some of the things that you, the first-line supervisor, need to explore. The other question is: how can you be an advocate for someone that you don’t know?
Our Airmen and civilians do great things for us every day. We owe it to them to be informed about their lives. If you are fortunate to have someone working for you, then be the best advocate and support for them that you can. They will become the leader that they see. This is the one thing that all of us must get right. If we cannot take care of our people by first knowing them, then everything else suffers. Team Little Rock, thanks for doing all you can to better know and support those around you.
Combat Airlift!
314th Airlift Wing command chief
I want to direct this article to the first-line supervisor. It’s been said that people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. Our most important asset is our people, and I want to encourage each of you to take the time and invest actively in the lives of those around us. My question is “how well do you know those that work around you?”
One thing that has been abundantly evident is we have some great people and unique characters here at Team Little Rock. Yet, sometimes we spend too much time on the technical aspects of our vocations at the expense of developing and nurturing professional relationships. It is important to be technically sound; it is equally important to understand what motivates those around us and where their passions lie.
Do you know their spouse’s and children’s names? Are there special needs that they have to deal with every day, such as an ailing relative? As a first-line supervisor, when is the last time you visited your Airmen in the dormitory? These are just some of the things that you, the first-line supervisor, need to explore. The other question is: how can you be an advocate for someone that you don’t know?
Our Airmen and civilians do great things for us every day. We owe it to them to be informed about their lives. If you are fortunate to have someone working for you, then be the best advocate and support for them that you can. They will become the leader that they see. This is the one thing that all of us must get right. If we cannot take care of our people by first knowing them, then everything else suffers. Team Little Rock, thanks for doing all you can to better know and support those around you.
Combat Airlift!
VIEW FROM THE TOP >> Job #1: core tasks and getting ‘back to basics’
By Col. Mark Vlahos
314th Airlift Wing vice commander
Every day I turn on my computer, I see the words: “Team Little Rock: Home of Combat Airlift!” On a piece of paper taped to my wall are these words: “Train and deploy the world’s best C-130 and C-21 Combat Airlifters.”
I hope that everyone recognizes this as our base vision and 314th Airlift Wing mission statement. The 463rd Airlift Group has a similar vision statement: “Unrivaled total force aerial delivery…combat ready, combat proven!”
Many times, I find myself paraphrasing our 314th AW mission statement by saying every day, job #1 will always be fixing and flying safe airplanes. If you don’t know how your job fits in and supports this mission statement, then I challenge you to ask your first-line supervisor the question. It is from our mission statement that all of our core tasks and functions are derived. All of us are part of a team that produces far more than we ever can fathom on our own; this is synergy—the key to mission success.
Getting back to basics is getting back to our core tasks. Every time a C-130 takes off from our runway, there is a huge support tail that went into that aircraft getting airborne. Think about it: the sortie and associated support for that mission was scheduled weeks ago. Whether you work in the medical group, services, aerial delivery, or the Mission Support Squadron you, too, touched that mission.
While our maintainers, aerial terminal operations types, security forces and aircrew members are on the two-mile swatch of concrete every day, if these folks were not being cared for, fed, receiving pay, qualified or had the tools, supplies and equipment to do their job, that C-130 would never take off. If that training sortie does not take off, the 463rd Airlift Group goes short of personnel to fly that combat mission.
Every day, each one of us needs to focus on executing our core tasks safely and efficiently. Checklist discipline is imperative when lives are at stake. I know we all take pride in the professional job we do daily. Getting back to basics is this daily focus: taking care of people and airplanes. Something as simple as writing a evaluation on time is a basic core task — for supervisors, it’s probably the most important thing you do for your Airmen. Our job is to mentor and train our replacements.
While Brigadier General Schatz is on temporary duty to CAPSTONE the next six weeks, I want each of us to focus on getting back to basics and executing our core processes safely, efficiently and on time.
It’s an honor to be your commander the next six weeks. I look forward to coming to work each day focused on the mission. With the talent and team work we have here at the Rock, I have no doubts at all we will succeed.
Finally, on a much sadder note, this past Saturday we buried a Little Rock Air Force Base warrior. Mr. Joseph Rensing from our 314th Maintenance Group was laid to rest. Joseph was a retired Air Force master sergeant, and between his military and civilian services, gave 33 of the best years of life in defense of his country.
As I attended the funeral, I was very proud of our base Honor Guard and the number of Airmen who showed up wearing blue. It was a moment to remember. Joseph, we will miss you.
Let’s all have a safe and productive week! Thanks for all you do…Combat Airlift!
314th Airlift Wing vice commander
Every day I turn on my computer, I see the words: “Team Little Rock: Home of Combat Airlift!” On a piece of paper taped to my wall are these words: “Train and deploy the world’s best C-130 and C-21 Combat Airlifters.”
I hope that everyone recognizes this as our base vision and 314th Airlift Wing mission statement. The 463rd Airlift Group has a similar vision statement: “Unrivaled total force aerial delivery…combat ready, combat proven!”
Many times, I find myself paraphrasing our 314th AW mission statement by saying every day, job #1 will always be fixing and flying safe airplanes. If you don’t know how your job fits in and supports this mission statement, then I challenge you to ask your first-line supervisor the question. It is from our mission statement that all of our core tasks and functions are derived. All of us are part of a team that produces far more than we ever can fathom on our own; this is synergy—the key to mission success.
Getting back to basics is getting back to our core tasks. Every time a C-130 takes off from our runway, there is a huge support tail that went into that aircraft getting airborne. Think about it: the sortie and associated support for that mission was scheduled weeks ago. Whether you work in the medical group, services, aerial delivery, or the Mission Support Squadron you, too, touched that mission.
While our maintainers, aerial terminal operations types, security forces and aircrew members are on the two-mile swatch of concrete every day, if these folks were not being cared for, fed, receiving pay, qualified or had the tools, supplies and equipment to do their job, that C-130 would never take off. If that training sortie does not take off, the 463rd Airlift Group goes short of personnel to fly that combat mission.
Every day, each one of us needs to focus on executing our core tasks safely and efficiently. Checklist discipline is imperative when lives are at stake. I know we all take pride in the professional job we do daily. Getting back to basics is this daily focus: taking care of people and airplanes. Something as simple as writing a evaluation on time is a basic core task — for supervisors, it’s probably the most important thing you do for your Airmen. Our job is to mentor and train our replacements.
While Brigadier General Schatz is on temporary duty to CAPSTONE the next six weeks, I want each of us to focus on getting back to basics and executing our core processes safely, efficiently and on time.
It’s an honor to be your commander the next six weeks. I look forward to coming to work each day focused on the mission. With the talent and team work we have here at the Rock, I have no doubts at all we will succeed.
Finally, on a much sadder note, this past Saturday we buried a Little Rock Air Force Base warrior. Mr. Joseph Rensing from our 314th Maintenance Group was laid to rest. Joseph was a retired Air Force master sergeant, and between his military and civilian services, gave 33 of the best years of life in defense of his country.
As I attended the funeral, I was very proud of our base Honor Guard and the number of Airmen who showed up wearing blue. It was a moment to remember. Joseph, we will miss you.
Let’s all have a safe and productive week! Thanks for all you do…Combat Airlift!
Monday, July 14, 2008
CLASSIFIEDS >> 07-11-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE DROP ZONE 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, AR 72078. You may also email them to dropzoneclassifieds@arkansasleader.com Deadline to advertise in Friday issue is 5 p.m. Tuesday.
THRIFT SHOP open to the public. MWF, 10 am to 2 pm, first Saturday monthly. Great bargains. All revenues used to support mission. Volunteers and donations welcome. Jacksonville Care Channel, 201 Elm, 982-4647.
Polish Pottery Boutique Open House - July 12th-13th, 10 am-4 pm. New shipment directly from Poland. 4007 Stonybrook, Bryant, AR. (501) 213-0326
HELP WANTED
In-home childcare provider needed for toddler in Cabot. 3-5 days a week. References required. (501) 529-8009
SERVICES
M & D Lawn Care: Tired of getting yard targets? No time to mow? Let us take care of your lawn. We offer mowing, grass/hedge trimming, edging, leaf/debris removal. Great prices, quality service with free estimates. (501) 628-7154
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
FREE NAVY beta fish. Beautiful, easy to care for, great first pet. Comes with all accessories. Deploying; must be able to pick up on base. 940-4321.
FREE TO good home, 3 yr. old male cat, neutered, front de-claw, shots current, Jax. area. (501)-247-2581
FREE TO good home only. Blue Heeler mix female puppy, approx. 5 mos. old. Very sweet and loving. (501) 425-7732
FREE KITTENS to good home, 2 gray, 2 black, very sweet, 6 wks. old. 983-0603, leave message.
2-HORSE TRAILER, twin axle electric brakes, completely enclosed. 988-2987
FREE CAT to good home. Sweet girl been spayed & declawed. Sad to let her go. Call (501) 796-3898 if interested.
FURNITURE
3-PC. PLUSH brown/beige living room set w/ottoman. $500. 987-7244 or 985-8751 after 5 p.m.
COMPLETE ASHLEY living room set, chocolate couch/love seat, slate coffee/end tables, $350 obo., Jax. (501) 247-2581
3-PC. SET, couch, love seat and wing back chair, mauve, $300. 988-9253.
SOLID OAK wall unit w/lighted glass pieces on both ends, fits up to a 52" TV, $600. 988-9253
GIRLS TWIN bedroom suite, 5-pc. Cream colored wood grain 3 yrs. old excellent condition w/mattress $300 obo. (501) 259-5633
MATCHING SOFA & Love seat, great condition, pics. avail., $250, (501) 743-8732.
DINING ROOM table w/4 chairs, round pedestal, ceramic tile table top. Light pine. Exc. cond., $400. 985-6642
SECTIONAL, BEIGE w/recliner/sleeper, new in '06, $700. Dark Home Theatre Entertainment center, fits 50" new '06, $600. (501) 940-4430.
DINING ROOM table w/6 chairs and China hutch. (910) 546-3225
LEATHER SEC. corner couch & mat. chair, light beige, good cond. Walt Disney movies, VHS, in hard cases. Used recliner. (501) 941-0909
SOLID OAK Entertainment Center, 6' tall x 4.5' wide, holds up to 36" TV. $500. 993-9082, Mike.
LOST & FOUND
LOST 6-29 on LRAFB, 1/2 Pomeranian, 1/2 Chihuahua, female, white flea collar, tannish red w/some white, answers to Petunia. 831-5477 or 940-5085
FOUND: DOG on base around 14 June. Call to describe. (228) 229-5017
FOUND: FEMALE Boston Terrier on Tennessee Dr., LRAFB. 436-4878
WANTED
WANTED: WHITE refrigerator w/ice maker, electric range, white, black or black & white, must be in good condition. (931) 676-7221
WANTED: ROLLER hockey players for local league in Jacksonville. Call Ryan at (501) 259-6198 for details.
SINGLE MOM, needs bed, dresser, table & chairs, living room, furniture, a bed for her 6 yr. old son & toys, sheets, towels, exc. (501) 941-7047
ITEMS FOR SALE
Technics surround-sound (four tower speakers, fifty disc changer, receiver), $200; 5' light wood shelving unit, $25. (501) 554-5439
BABY CLOTHES. Having Twin boys? I have a few preemie/newborn twin clothes to sell. Only will sell as a set., $25 for all. 247-8130
WEDDING DRESS: Beautiful Cinderella sleeveless wedding dress, size 10, $250. 247-8130
Dual Voltage 110/220 29" JVC TV, 3 yrs. old, $100 obo.; TV Stand, $15; DVD Player, $20. LRAFB, (501) 442-6435.
12 YR. old whole house "Package Air Conditioner" $350 obo. (501) 676-7458
WHITE GE Dryer in good condition, $75. (501) 834-4067
2 WINDOW A/C units 5000 btu, $30 ea., both for $50. Proform Cardio Elliptical Machine $50. Can email pictures. Evenings, (501) 231-9543.
WHITE FRIGIDAIRE, flat-top electric stove, $250; matching white Frigidaire above-range microwave, $150. Both for $350. (501) 258-1273
WASHER & Dryer, Whirlpool deluxe, large capacity, heavy duty, perfect cond. Moving must sell! $285 cash. (501) 224-6769
REFRIGERATOR GE deluxe side-by-side, used 6 mos., moving, must sell! $675 cash (501) 224-6769
DOLPHIN MASSAGE Chair, $400 (includes: case, sternum pad, table base, and face covers). Selling other supplies too. Contact Krista, (501) 514-4926
GAZELLE EDGE exercise machine. Almost new. $55 obo. (501) 628-7270
UPRIGHT FREEZER, large 17 Cubic Foot. $150. 892-0169, Rocky.
RIDGED CAST Iron table saw, $400. Dewalt Mitre Saw, $275. Delta mitre saw stand, $125. New condition, used very little, (501) 912-2239 after 4.
RECIPROCATING SAW, $70. Framing nailer, $150. Finish nailer, $118. Narrow crown stapler, $65. Brad nailer, $50. All with cases, used very little. (501) 912-2239 after 4.
CRATE HALF stack 4x10 Cabinet, 100 watt amp., head trans. tube, good condition, $275. 681-0823
BABY ITEMS: Tiny Love mobile, plays 3 composers; Take-Along swing, Evenflo pink infant car seat, Winnie the pooh crib set w/lamp, suede tan diaper bag, all for $45 or separately. (501) 983-9807 or (501) 765-1818.
Wii CONSOLE w/2 controllers & 6 games. Also 1 wireless Gamecube controller & 2 gamcube games. $400 obo. (501) 983-9807 or (501) 765-1818.
2 Plasa/Wiggle Cars, very lightly used, only $40 ea. These are kid powered cars, turn the wheel back & forth and it goes! Sell for $70 ea. at Target, 743-0231
10 GAL. fish tank w/all you need, even 3 fish!!! Rocks, decor, filters, food, net, conditioner and more, all included. $65. 743-0231
Dance Revolution game w/2 mats for Playstation 2, $30; boy's shoes, size 1-6, $5 per pair. 743-0231
FREE OAK firewood: standing dead tree, easy access. You cut and haul. (501) 551-5353.
WASHER & DRYER in working cond., $100 se;, Good looking, working, black Dishwasher, $75. (501) 412-6156.
MAYTAG NEPTUNE Washer, needs minor repair. Front load, $100. 239-0901
LAWN & FARM EQUIPMENT
FREE LAWNMOWER w/cracked engine block & weed eater that won't rotate, can use for parts. Must be able to pick up on base. 940-4321
AUTOS/ACCESSORIES
1980 CORVETTE, $8,500. PS, PB, A/C, alloy wheels, T-Top. (NADA average retail value $20,200). Lee at (cell) (501) 554-4402 or (home) (501) 796-7048
2004 TOYOTA Sequoia, 3rd row seating, leather, nav. system, headrest DVDs, 68,000, $19,500 or $17,000 w/out nav. & DVDs. Mike, (501) 554-4965
ADVANCED GPS AUTO.COM - Powered by Millenium Plus - It is now possible to locate cars, trucks & recreational vehicles using advanced internet based GPS tracking systems. Millenium Plus allows you to save time & money. In the event your vehicle is stolen, you can locate it fast & disable the starter with the use of any computer connected to the internet. For more information, log on to www.advancedgpsauto.com or call our product specialist at 1-866-213-5138
2003 YUKON XL, Dark Gray, 47,000 miles, leather interior, DVD, Bose Stereo, tow package, very nice, $15,800 obo. 580-0954 or 982-4146.
BUICK LESABRE '94 Deluxe Edition, $850 obo. New battery/alternator. (501) 796-3898
1998 DODGE Ram Quad Cab 4x4, green, SLT pkg., 89,700 miles, PW, PL, Power mirrors, CD, cruise, runs and looks great, $6,800 obo. (501) 259-9373
1998 VOLVO S90, V6, white, 4-Dr. Sedan, 60,000 mi., auto., all power, loaded, wood grain, leather int., tinted windows, garage kept, exc. cond., $9,000 obo. (501) 985-1973
1995 MAZDA MX-6, silver w/black int., auto. $500 obo. (931) 332-6196 before 3 pm and (931) 332-0084 after 3 pm.
4 GOODYEAR Wrangler HP 275-55/20. 15-20% tread left. Dodge Ram truck stock tires. $150 obo. (501) 628-7270
2007 GT Mustang, V-8, Smoky Gray w/ground effects & hood scoop, 20" rims, one owner, garage kept, 8,000 miles, $29,000 obo. (501) 772-9100
1994 HONDA Civic EX 4-Dr., runs well, 31 mpg avg., $1,800 obo. (501) 837-3921
2005 HONDA TRX450R, high end mods., very low hours, $10,000 invested. Must See! $5,400 obo. (501) 944-0402, Justin.
2002 TOYOTA Tundra SR5, TRD 4x4 66,000 miles, 60/40 cloth seats, tool box, Liner, $14,900. (501) 470-9407
2001 CHEVY Silverado LS, Awesome condition, loaded, 20" rims/tires, custom stereo. (707) 290-7349
1980 BRONCO, needs some work & 1992 Buick Park Ave, needs minor work, new battery, $2,000 ea. obo. (501) 765-8194
Honda Civic LX 2001, Silver, 4-dr., 81,000 mi. Clean, dependable & very fuel efficient! Well kept & maintained! $7,000 obo. (501) 772-5299.
2004 FORD F150 FX4 Super Crew, 72,000 miles, silver, $175 obo. (406) 781-6036
MAZDA 2001 MPV Lx mini van, beige, one owner, ex. cond., 92,000 Mi. $5300. 501-542-4002
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
We buy motorcycles & ATVs! Get top dollar here. Call Sunrise Honda (501) 305-2900*
2006 CRF Honda 250X Dirt Bike, 4 stroke, Bought new in 2007, 10 hrs. riding time, like new, $4,200. Pics. avail. Cabot, (501) 773-6153 after 3:30.
2007 HONDA 250R Dirt Bike, 4 stroke, previously raced, professionally maintained. $3,300. Pics. avail. Cabot, (501) 606-2588.
1997 CR250, $700. Less than 10 hrs. after: new chain & sockets, back tire & brake pads, eng. overhaul, all bushings & bearings. See pics at: http://myweb.cebridge.net/luke1027/index.htm (501) 413-8062, Cabot, AR
1979 HARLEY Davidson 1000cc Sportster, good shape, strong engine $4,000. (501) 259-2772.
2005 HONDA VTX 1300C, $6,400. Low miles, black w/pinstripe, Mustang seat, chrome back rest, leather saddlebags, extras. Cabot (501) 944-9035
FLEETWOOD TRAVEL Trailer 1997, 30' Mallard bumper-pull, sleeps 6, roof air, microwave, refrigerator, stereo, $6,600. (931) 676-7221, Jax.
2006 HONDA CRF230F dirt bike, 4 stroke, bought new in 2006, under 20 hrs., like new! $2,800, pics at http://pages.suddenlink.net/staticcling/index.htm Cabot, (501) 743-9228
FLEETWOOD RV 1997, 30' Mallard, bumper pull, sleeps 6, roof air, microwave, refrigerator, stereo, $6,600. 960-4972
12' JON Boat w/trailer, trolling motor, depth finder, swivel seats, carpeted, two batteries, $800 obo., (501) 352-4560.
HOUSES FOR RENT
125 Royal Ridge, Cabot. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. Sits on one acre, just off Mt. Tabor Road in Cabot - $1,350 - Callahan Real Estate (501) 758-9555
House for Rent in Cabot. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1,365 sq. ft., 2 car garage. Easy interstate access. Brand new home! Rent, $1,100/month, $750 deposit. No pets. (501) 944-2132
Mobile Homes, 14x70, newly remodeled, 2 bedroom, 2 bath on 1 acre, Cabot schools. $500 month. Deposit required. Call (501) 266-0045 or (501) 605-7200
415 Foxwood Drive, Jacksonville. 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath, golf course view. 1.5 miles from the LRAFB gate. $1,350. Callahan Real Estate (501) 758-9555
For Rent: Efficiency Apartment, 1 Bedroom, fully furnished including dishes, linens & washer/dryer. Cabot area. Non-smokers only. No pets. References required. Ken Clark (501) 843-7873
FOR RENT: nice 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Mobile Homes on large lots in quiet safe park, close to LRAFB. New carpet and appliances, community pool. Starting at $300 per month plus deposit. HUD accepting. Call today and get TWO WEEKS FREE RENT. (501) 835-3450.
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath on 3 acres, double carport. 30116 Hwy. 107, $600 month & $300 deposit. (501) 988-2749
Exceptional Mobile Homes for rent. 2 & 3 bedrooms. $375 & up + deposit. Clean well-maintained, in quiet safe Sherwood area, only minutes from LRAFB. No pets. Call (501) 519-0041
3+/2 House for rent in Cabot. Sun Terrace Subdivision on Highway 89, minutes from 67/167 & WalMart. (9 miles to base). 2,300 sq. ft. All electric. Fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher in home. 33' above-ground pool. Pets on approval. Non-smoking. Security detail/credit check required. $1,350 month. Available now. (318) 272 9908 or (318) 272-9907 for info.
Available 8/1! Brand new 2 bedroom, 1 bath duplexes near 321 in Cabot. Stainless appliances in kitchen & ceramic tile in kitchen & bath. $595 rent, $400 deposit. (501) 941-4039 or (501) 941-5616
HOUSES FOR SALE
FSBO: 6400 Lakewood Drive, Sherwood. 1,293 sq. ft., 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, open floor plan, laundry room, 2 car garage, privacy fence. 5 minutes from LRAFB. Asking $103,000. Leave message. (501) 833-3781
3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath. Formal living, office/den, large updated kitchen/dining, wood burning fireplace, sunroom, full brick, 2,200 sq. ft., 6.5+ acres, fenced, in-ground pool, 30x40 shop. Near LRAFB. $199,500. (501) 416-4312
Beautiful 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home on large tree shaded lot. Kitchen updated with tile & back splash. New roof & central air, fenced backyard. Move-in ready. Call Billy (501) 454-2315, Mason & Co.
THE DROP ZONE 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, AR 72078. You may also email them to dropzoneclassifieds@arkansasleader.com Deadline to advertise in Friday issue is 5 p.m. Tuesday.
THRIFT SHOP open to the public. MWF, 10 am to 2 pm, first Saturday monthly. Great bargains. All revenues used to support mission. Volunteers and donations welcome. Jacksonville Care Channel, 201 Elm, 982-4647.
Polish Pottery Boutique Open House - July 12th-13th, 10 am-4 pm. New shipment directly from Poland. 4007 Stonybrook, Bryant, AR. (501) 213-0326
HELP WANTED
In-home childcare provider needed for toddler in Cabot. 3-5 days a week. References required. (501) 529-8009
SERVICES
M & D Lawn Care: Tired of getting yard targets? No time to mow? Let us take care of your lawn. We offer mowing, grass/hedge trimming, edging, leaf/debris removal. Great prices, quality service with free estimates. (501) 628-7154
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
FREE NAVY beta fish. Beautiful, easy to care for, great first pet. Comes with all accessories. Deploying; must be able to pick up on base. 940-4321.
FREE TO good home, 3 yr. old male cat, neutered, front de-claw, shots current, Jax. area. (501)-247-2581
FREE TO good home only. Blue Heeler mix female puppy, approx. 5 mos. old. Very sweet and loving. (501) 425-7732
FREE KITTENS to good home, 2 gray, 2 black, very sweet, 6 wks. old. 983-0603, leave message.
2-HORSE TRAILER, twin axle electric brakes, completely enclosed. 988-2987
FREE CAT to good home. Sweet girl been spayed & declawed. Sad to let her go. Call (501) 796-3898 if interested.
FURNITURE
3-PC. PLUSH brown/beige living room set w/ottoman. $500. 987-7244 or 985-8751 after 5 p.m.
COMPLETE ASHLEY living room set, chocolate couch/love seat, slate coffee/end tables, $350 obo., Jax. (501) 247-2581
3-PC. SET, couch, love seat and wing back chair, mauve, $300. 988-9253.
SOLID OAK wall unit w/lighted glass pieces on both ends, fits up to a 52" TV, $600. 988-9253
GIRLS TWIN bedroom suite, 5-pc. Cream colored wood grain 3 yrs. old excellent condition w/mattress $300 obo. (501) 259-5633
MATCHING SOFA & Love seat, great condition, pics. avail., $250, (501) 743-8732.
DINING ROOM table w/4 chairs, round pedestal, ceramic tile table top. Light pine. Exc. cond., $400. 985-6642
SECTIONAL, BEIGE w/recliner/sleeper, new in '06, $700. Dark Home Theatre Entertainment center, fits 50" new '06, $600. (501) 940-4430.
DINING ROOM table w/6 chairs and China hutch. (910) 546-3225
LEATHER SEC. corner couch & mat. chair, light beige, good cond. Walt Disney movies, VHS, in hard cases. Used recliner. (501) 941-0909
SOLID OAK Entertainment Center, 6' tall x 4.5' wide, holds up to 36" TV. $500. 993-9082, Mike.
LOST & FOUND
LOST 6-29 on LRAFB, 1/2 Pomeranian, 1/2 Chihuahua, female, white flea collar, tannish red w/some white, answers to Petunia. 831-5477 or 940-5085
FOUND: DOG on base around 14 June. Call to describe. (228) 229-5017
FOUND: FEMALE Boston Terrier on Tennessee Dr., LRAFB. 436-4878
WANTED
WANTED: WHITE refrigerator w/ice maker, electric range, white, black or black & white, must be in good condition. (931) 676-7221
WANTED: ROLLER hockey players for local league in Jacksonville. Call Ryan at (501) 259-6198 for details.
SINGLE MOM, needs bed, dresser, table & chairs, living room, furniture, a bed for her 6 yr. old son & toys, sheets, towels, exc. (501) 941-7047
ITEMS FOR SALE
Technics surround-sound (four tower speakers, fifty disc changer, receiver), $200; 5' light wood shelving unit, $25. (501) 554-5439
BABY CLOTHES. Having Twin boys? I have a few preemie/newborn twin clothes to sell. Only will sell as a set., $25 for all. 247-8130
WEDDING DRESS: Beautiful Cinderella sleeveless wedding dress, size 10, $250. 247-8130
Dual Voltage 110/220 29" JVC TV, 3 yrs. old, $100 obo.; TV Stand, $15; DVD Player, $20. LRAFB, (501) 442-6435.
12 YR. old whole house "Package Air Conditioner" $350 obo. (501) 676-7458
WHITE GE Dryer in good condition, $75. (501) 834-4067
2 WINDOW A/C units 5000 btu, $30 ea., both for $50. Proform Cardio Elliptical Machine $50. Can email pictures. Evenings, (501) 231-9543.
WHITE FRIGIDAIRE, flat-top electric stove, $250; matching white Frigidaire above-range microwave, $150. Both for $350. (501) 258-1273
WASHER & Dryer, Whirlpool deluxe, large capacity, heavy duty, perfect cond. Moving must sell! $285 cash. (501) 224-6769
REFRIGERATOR GE deluxe side-by-side, used 6 mos., moving, must sell! $675 cash (501) 224-6769
DOLPHIN MASSAGE Chair, $400 (includes: case, sternum pad, table base, and face covers). Selling other supplies too. Contact Krista, (501) 514-4926
GAZELLE EDGE exercise machine. Almost new. $55 obo. (501) 628-7270
UPRIGHT FREEZER, large 17 Cubic Foot. $150. 892-0169, Rocky.
RIDGED CAST Iron table saw, $400. Dewalt Mitre Saw, $275. Delta mitre saw stand, $125. New condition, used very little, (501) 912-2239 after 4.
RECIPROCATING SAW, $70. Framing nailer, $150. Finish nailer, $118. Narrow crown stapler, $65. Brad nailer, $50. All with cases, used very little. (501) 912-2239 after 4.
CRATE HALF stack 4x10 Cabinet, 100 watt amp., head trans. tube, good condition, $275. 681-0823
BABY ITEMS: Tiny Love mobile, plays 3 composers; Take-Along swing, Evenflo pink infant car seat, Winnie the pooh crib set w/lamp, suede tan diaper bag, all for $45 or separately. (501) 983-9807 or (501) 765-1818.
Wii CONSOLE w/2 controllers & 6 games. Also 1 wireless Gamecube controller & 2 gamcube games. $400 obo. (501) 983-9807 or (501) 765-1818.
2 Plasa/Wiggle Cars, very lightly used, only $40 ea. These are kid powered cars, turn the wheel back & forth and it goes! Sell for $70 ea. at Target, 743-0231
10 GAL. fish tank w/all you need, even 3 fish!!! Rocks, decor, filters, food, net, conditioner and more, all included. $65. 743-0231
Dance Revolution game w/2 mats for Playstation 2, $30; boy's shoes, size 1-6, $5 per pair. 743-0231
FREE OAK firewood: standing dead tree, easy access. You cut and haul. (501) 551-5353.
WASHER & DRYER in working cond., $100 se;, Good looking, working, black Dishwasher, $75. (501) 412-6156.
MAYTAG NEPTUNE Washer, needs minor repair. Front load, $100. 239-0901
LAWN & FARM EQUIPMENT
FREE LAWNMOWER w/cracked engine block & weed eater that won't rotate, can use for parts. Must be able to pick up on base. 940-4321
AUTOS/ACCESSORIES
1980 CORVETTE, $8,500. PS, PB, A/C, alloy wheels, T-Top. (NADA average retail value $20,200). Lee at (cell) (501) 554-4402 or (home) (501) 796-7048
2004 TOYOTA Sequoia, 3rd row seating, leather, nav. system, headrest DVDs, 68,000, $19,500 or $17,000 w/out nav. & DVDs. Mike, (501) 554-4965
ADVANCED GPS AUTO.COM - Powered by Millenium Plus - It is now possible to locate cars, trucks & recreational vehicles using advanced internet based GPS tracking systems. Millenium Plus allows you to save time & money. In the event your vehicle is stolen, you can locate it fast & disable the starter with the use of any computer connected to the internet. For more information, log on to www.advancedgpsauto.com or call our product specialist at 1-866-213-5138
2003 YUKON XL, Dark Gray, 47,000 miles, leather interior, DVD, Bose Stereo, tow package, very nice, $15,800 obo. 580-0954 or 982-4146.
BUICK LESABRE '94 Deluxe Edition, $850 obo. New battery/alternator. (501) 796-3898
1998 DODGE Ram Quad Cab 4x4, green, SLT pkg., 89,700 miles, PW, PL, Power mirrors, CD, cruise, runs and looks great, $6,800 obo. (501) 259-9373
1998 VOLVO S90, V6, white, 4-Dr. Sedan, 60,000 mi., auto., all power, loaded, wood grain, leather int., tinted windows, garage kept, exc. cond., $9,000 obo. (501) 985-1973
1995 MAZDA MX-6, silver w/black int., auto. $500 obo. (931) 332-6196 before 3 pm and (931) 332-0084 after 3 pm.
4 GOODYEAR Wrangler HP 275-55/20. 15-20% tread left. Dodge Ram truck stock tires. $150 obo. (501) 628-7270
2007 GT Mustang, V-8, Smoky Gray w/ground effects & hood scoop, 20" rims, one owner, garage kept, 8,000 miles, $29,000 obo. (501) 772-9100
1994 HONDA Civic EX 4-Dr., runs well, 31 mpg avg., $1,800 obo. (501) 837-3921
2005 HONDA TRX450R, high end mods., very low hours, $10,000 invested. Must See! $5,400 obo. (501) 944-0402, Justin.
2002 TOYOTA Tundra SR5, TRD 4x4 66,000 miles, 60/40 cloth seats, tool box, Liner, $14,900. (501) 470-9407
2001 CHEVY Silverado LS, Awesome condition, loaded, 20" rims/tires, custom stereo. (707) 290-7349
1980 BRONCO, needs some work & 1992 Buick Park Ave, needs minor work, new battery, $2,000 ea. obo. (501) 765-8194
Honda Civic LX 2001, Silver, 4-dr., 81,000 mi. Clean, dependable & very fuel efficient! Well kept & maintained! $7,000 obo. (501) 772-5299.
2004 FORD F150 FX4 Super Crew, 72,000 miles, silver, $175 obo. (406) 781-6036
MAZDA 2001 MPV Lx mini van, beige, one owner, ex. cond., 92,000 Mi. $5300. 501-542-4002
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
We buy motorcycles & ATVs! Get top dollar here. Call Sunrise Honda (501) 305-2900*
2006 CRF Honda 250X Dirt Bike, 4 stroke, Bought new in 2007, 10 hrs. riding time, like new, $4,200. Pics. avail. Cabot, (501) 773-6153 after 3:30.
2007 HONDA 250R Dirt Bike, 4 stroke, previously raced, professionally maintained. $3,300. Pics. avail. Cabot, (501) 606-2588.
1997 CR250, $700. Less than 10 hrs. after: new chain & sockets, back tire & brake pads, eng. overhaul, all bushings & bearings. See pics at: http://myweb.cebridge.net/luke1027/index.htm (501) 413-8062, Cabot, AR
1979 HARLEY Davidson 1000cc Sportster, good shape, strong engine $4,000. (501) 259-2772.
2005 HONDA VTX 1300C, $6,400. Low miles, black w/pinstripe, Mustang seat, chrome back rest, leather saddlebags, extras. Cabot (501) 944-9035
FLEETWOOD TRAVEL Trailer 1997, 30' Mallard bumper-pull, sleeps 6, roof air, microwave, refrigerator, stereo, $6,600. (931) 676-7221, Jax.
2006 HONDA CRF230F dirt bike, 4 stroke, bought new in 2006, under 20 hrs., like new! $2,800, pics at http://pages.suddenlink.net/staticcling/index.htm Cabot, (501) 743-9228
FLEETWOOD RV 1997, 30' Mallard, bumper pull, sleeps 6, roof air, microwave, refrigerator, stereo, $6,600. 960-4972
12' JON Boat w/trailer, trolling motor, depth finder, swivel seats, carpeted, two batteries, $800 obo., (501) 352-4560.
HOUSES FOR RENT
125 Royal Ridge, Cabot. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. Sits on one acre, just off Mt. Tabor Road in Cabot - $1,350 - Callahan Real Estate (501) 758-9555
House for Rent in Cabot. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1,365 sq. ft., 2 car garage. Easy interstate access. Brand new home! Rent, $1,100/month, $750 deposit. No pets. (501) 944-2132
Mobile Homes, 14x70, newly remodeled, 2 bedroom, 2 bath on 1 acre, Cabot schools. $500 month. Deposit required. Call (501) 266-0045 or (501) 605-7200
415 Foxwood Drive, Jacksonville. 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath, golf course view. 1.5 miles from the LRAFB gate. $1,350. Callahan Real Estate (501) 758-9555
For Rent: Efficiency Apartment, 1 Bedroom, fully furnished including dishes, linens & washer/dryer. Cabot area. Non-smokers only. No pets. References required. Ken Clark (501) 843-7873
FOR RENT: nice 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Mobile Homes on large lots in quiet safe park, close to LRAFB. New carpet and appliances, community pool. Starting at $300 per month plus deposit. HUD accepting. Call today and get TWO WEEKS FREE RENT. (501) 835-3450.
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath on 3 acres, double carport. 30116 Hwy. 107, $600 month & $300 deposit. (501) 988-2749
Exceptional Mobile Homes for rent. 2 & 3 bedrooms. $375 & up + deposit. Clean well-maintained, in quiet safe Sherwood area, only minutes from LRAFB. No pets. Call (501) 519-0041
3+/2 House for rent in Cabot. Sun Terrace Subdivision on Highway 89, minutes from 67/167 & WalMart. (9 miles to base). 2,300 sq. ft. All electric. Fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher in home. 33' above-ground pool. Pets on approval. Non-smoking. Security detail/credit check required. $1,350 month. Available now. (318) 272 9908 or (318) 272-9907 for info.
Available 8/1! Brand new 2 bedroom, 1 bath duplexes near 321 in Cabot. Stainless appliances in kitchen & ceramic tile in kitchen & bath. $595 rent, $400 deposit. (501) 941-4039 or (501) 941-5616
HOUSES FOR SALE
FSBO: 6400 Lakewood Drive, Sherwood. 1,293 sq. ft., 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, open floor plan, laundry room, 2 car garage, privacy fence. 5 minutes from LRAFB. Asking $103,000. Leave message. (501) 833-3781
3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath. Formal living, office/den, large updated kitchen/dining, wood burning fireplace, sunroom, full brick, 2,200 sq. ft., 6.5+ acres, fenced, in-ground pool, 30x40 shop. Near LRAFB. $199,500. (501) 416-4312
Beautiful 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home on large tree shaded lot. Kitchen updated with tile & back splash. New roof & central air, fenced backyard. Move-in ready. Call Billy (501) 454-2315, Mason & Co.
EVENTS >> 7-11-08
Free cash rewards
This summer, Air Force Clubs are partnering with Chase Bank to launch an enhanced cash-back, Military Free Cash Rewards Program. Additionally, new club membership applicants can choose between a MasterCard with the enhanced rewards program or a limited-use proprietary credit card without rewards. These new card options will be featured on new Air Force Club membership applications. “This is an exciting new opportunity,” said Aysha King, manager of Hangar 1080. “Airmen are excited to hear about the enhanced Free Cash Rewards Program. One of the first things that comes to mind is to use it to pay for everyday needs and earn rewards to offset increasing costs. To showcase the new benefits, Air Force Clubs is inviting all non-members to signup free with no dues payment for six months. Hangar 1080 will kick off the event at its monthly membership breakfast on Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. The Military Free Cash Rewards Program offers members two points per dollar on card purchases made on base in Services activities, commissaries and the Base Exchange outlets. This includes all on base gasoline purchases beginning in July. Off-base card usage earns one point per dollar spent. Additionally, each new applicant has a chance to win from $5 to $100 instantly just for signing up. For more information on this club membership initiative, stop by Hangar 1080, call 987-5555, or call the Air Force Food and Beverage Division at 800-443-4834.
Arkansas bicycle club
The Arkansas Bicycle Club will be hosting hot weather training rides for long distance events 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, at River Trail Rentals along the river shore in North Little Rock near the Alltel Arena. The first ride will be 25 to 30 miles Thursday, with the distance increasing weekly. There is no charge, but regular riders are encouraged to join the club. Contact Tom Ezell at 907-1047 or check for schedule updates at www.arkansasbicycleclub.org.
New degree offered
Webster University now offers an environmental management master degree with military discount via the Education Center at Little Rock AFB or on-line.
Volunteer opportunity
A volunteer opportunity is available at Crossroads Café Student/Airmen Center from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Volunteer training provided. Volunteers pick the night that best fits their schedule. Contact Lin Peeler, café contractor, at 786-9310.
Physicals now available
School and sports physicals are now available at the medical group for the up-coming school year. If your school requires a special form, you must bring it with you to the appointment. In order to get an appointment at the medical group, you must be enrolled for care with us. Those enrolled to an off-base provider must see them for care. If you are being seen off-base and would like to enroll at the medical group to take advantage of this service, stop by the TRICARE Service Center. Plan ahead. If your child will be participating in a sports activity or needs a school physical, it is best to schedule early to avoid a possible delay as appointments are based on provider availability and mission requirements. Option 1, Book your sports physical online at www.tricare.mil. Make sure you select the “school physical” visit reason. Option 2, If you can’t locate an appointment online, call the appointment line at 987-8811. Option 3, For additional flexibility, you may also utilize the Jacksonville Clinic for a $25 self-pay. You can book that appointment by calling 985-5900. The Financial Services Office will be closed from noon to 4 p.m. today. For emergency assistance, call 425-7006.
Job openings
Current Services job openings are as follows: Skills Center, automotive worker leader NL-08 regular hours. data automation Information technology asst., flexible hours (IT) NF-III. Information technology asst., flexible hours (IT) NF-II. Hangar 1080 food service worker NA-02, flexible hours, bartender NA-05, flexible hours. Bowling center cook NA-04, flexible hours.
All federal NAF Employees are required by Public Law 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
Protocol officer
The 314th Airlift Wing is in search of a qualified Protocol Officer/Specialist.
This position is responsible for planning, managing, and executing the protocol program for Little Rock AFB.
Interested external applicants, veterans and others who meet eligibility requirements can go to www.usajobs.opm.gov for more information on this job. Enter search code 1049453 to view the vacancy announcement and apply.
If you are a current AF civil service employee, apply for this vacancy through Air Force Personnel Center, Randolph AFB, Texas, at http://ask.afpc.randolph.af.mil/civemploy.
Call the Civilian Personnel Office, 987-3212, for more information.
This summer, Air Force Clubs are partnering with Chase Bank to launch an enhanced cash-back, Military Free Cash Rewards Program. Additionally, new club membership applicants can choose between a MasterCard with the enhanced rewards program or a limited-use proprietary credit card without rewards. These new card options will be featured on new Air Force Club membership applications. “This is an exciting new opportunity,” said Aysha King, manager of Hangar 1080. “Airmen are excited to hear about the enhanced Free Cash Rewards Program. One of the first things that comes to mind is to use it to pay for everyday needs and earn rewards to offset increasing costs. To showcase the new benefits, Air Force Clubs is inviting all non-members to signup free with no dues payment for six months. Hangar 1080 will kick off the event at its monthly membership breakfast on Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. The Military Free Cash Rewards Program offers members two points per dollar on card purchases made on base in Services activities, commissaries and the Base Exchange outlets. This includes all on base gasoline purchases beginning in July. Off-base card usage earns one point per dollar spent. Additionally, each new applicant has a chance to win from $5 to $100 instantly just for signing up. For more information on this club membership initiative, stop by Hangar 1080, call 987-5555, or call the Air Force Food and Beverage Division at 800-443-4834.
Arkansas bicycle club
The Arkansas Bicycle Club will be hosting hot weather training rides for long distance events 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, at River Trail Rentals along the river shore in North Little Rock near the Alltel Arena. The first ride will be 25 to 30 miles Thursday, with the distance increasing weekly. There is no charge, but regular riders are encouraged to join the club. Contact Tom Ezell at 907-1047 or check for schedule updates at www.arkansasbicycleclub.org.
New degree offered
Webster University now offers an environmental management master degree with military discount via the Education Center at Little Rock AFB or on-line.
Volunteer opportunity
A volunteer opportunity is available at Crossroads Café Student/Airmen Center from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Volunteer training provided. Volunteers pick the night that best fits their schedule. Contact Lin Peeler, café contractor, at 786-9310.
Physicals now available
School and sports physicals are now available at the medical group for the up-coming school year. If your school requires a special form, you must bring it with you to the appointment. In order to get an appointment at the medical group, you must be enrolled for care with us. Those enrolled to an off-base provider must see them for care. If you are being seen off-base and would like to enroll at the medical group to take advantage of this service, stop by the TRICARE Service Center. Plan ahead. If your child will be participating in a sports activity or needs a school physical, it is best to schedule early to avoid a possible delay as appointments are based on provider availability and mission requirements. Option 1, Book your sports physical online at www.tricare.mil. Make sure you select the “school physical” visit reason. Option 2, If you can’t locate an appointment online, call the appointment line at 987-8811. Option 3, For additional flexibility, you may also utilize the Jacksonville Clinic for a $25 self-pay. You can book that appointment by calling 985-5900. The Financial Services Office will be closed from noon to 4 p.m. today. For emergency assistance, call 425-7006.
Job openings
Current Services job openings are as follows: Skills Center, automotive worker leader NL-08 regular hours. data automation Information technology asst., flexible hours (IT) NF-III. Information technology asst., flexible hours (IT) NF-II. Hangar 1080 food service worker NA-02, flexible hours, bartender NA-05, flexible hours. Bowling center cook NA-04, flexible hours.
All federal NAF Employees are required by Public Law 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
Protocol officer
The 314th Airlift Wing is in search of a qualified Protocol Officer/Specialist.
This position is responsible for planning, managing, and executing the protocol program for Little Rock AFB.
Interested external applicants, veterans and others who meet eligibility requirements can go to www.usajobs.opm.gov for more information on this job. Enter search code 1049453 to view the vacancy announcement and apply.
If you are a current AF civil service employee, apply for this vacancy through Air Force Personnel Center, Randolph AFB, Texas, at http://ask.afpc.randolph.af.mil/civemploy.
Call the Civilian Personnel Office, 987-3212, for more information.
TOP STORY >> LRS member receives Bronze Star
By Airman 1st Class Nathan Allen
314th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
A member of the 314th Logistics Readiness Squadron was recognized for his efforts during a recent deployment.
Master Sgt. Le Vander McGinnis was presented the Bronze Star by Brig. Gen. Rowayne A. Schatz, Jr., 314th Airlift Wing commander, for his achievements while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
While stationed in Afghanistan, Sergeant McGinnis played a key leadership role and displayed true professionalism while serving as the Logistics Center Joint Transportation Cell Non-commissioned Officer in Charge, according to the citation.
In theater, Sergeant McGinnis provided theater ground and logistical airlift support for U.S. and Coalition Special Operations Forces. He was responsible for the movements of two forward operating bases and 26 fire bases and directed the movement of over 2,500 personnel, one million short tons of equipment and 50 container delivery system airdrops.
The medal citation also stated that, Sergeant McGinnis assisted in the coordination of several emergency re-supply missions to remote fire bases facing intense fighting, and played a pivotal role in coordinating and contracting outside rotary wing assets to ensure the delivery of food, munitions, water, ammunitions and other supplies.
While Sergeant McGinnis’ preparations made major contributions to the mission, they were also focused on safety; as his plans resulted in six months of accident- free operations.
The Bronze Star medal, authorized by Executive Order No. 9419 Feb 4, 1944, is awarded a person in any branch of the military service who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States on or after Dec. 7, 1941, shall have distinguished himself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight, in connection with military operations against an armed enemy.
314th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
A member of the 314th Logistics Readiness Squadron was recognized for his efforts during a recent deployment.
Master Sgt. Le Vander McGinnis was presented the Bronze Star by Brig. Gen. Rowayne A. Schatz, Jr., 314th Airlift Wing commander, for his achievements while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
While stationed in Afghanistan, Sergeant McGinnis played a key leadership role and displayed true professionalism while serving as the Logistics Center Joint Transportation Cell Non-commissioned Officer in Charge, according to the citation.
In theater, Sergeant McGinnis provided theater ground and logistical airlift support for U.S. and Coalition Special Operations Forces. He was responsible for the movements of two forward operating bases and 26 fire bases and directed the movement of over 2,500 personnel, one million short tons of equipment and 50 container delivery system airdrops.
The medal citation also stated that, Sergeant McGinnis assisted in the coordination of several emergency re-supply missions to remote fire bases facing intense fighting, and played a pivotal role in coordinating and contracting outside rotary wing assets to ensure the delivery of food, munitions, water, ammunitions and other supplies.
While Sergeant McGinnis’ preparations made major contributions to the mission, they were also focused on safety; as his plans resulted in six months of accident- free operations.
The Bronze Star medal, authorized by Executive Order No. 9419 Feb 4, 1944, is awarded a person in any branch of the military service who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States on or after Dec. 7, 1941, shall have distinguished himself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight, in connection with military operations against an armed enemy.
COMMENTARY >> Memories are us
By Lt. Col. Jeff Collins
314th Services Squadron commander
Every Saturday, for two months, my three-year-old son Henry asked, “Are we going to look for eggs today, Daddy?” That followed the Easter Egg Hunt. Now he’s switched to asking, “Are we going to go fishing?” You guessed it; that followed the Trout Fishing Derby.
In between, we had bouts of “Are we going to play baseball?” every night; SmartStart baseball was Wednesday evenings in May. And, “Are we going to go see them play dress up?” after we attended the Youth Center fashion show.
I share this, because I hope you’re also doing stuff with your friends and family to build memories. I don’t exactly know what my son and daughter will remember a year or ten years from now about Little Rock AFB, but I hope it’s of us having fun together.
My squadron, 314th Services Squadron, is charged to provide opportunities for togetherness and memory-building...and not just for kids.
Every week, we fill the center pages of this newspaper with a list of possibilities. Some events are aimed at everyone, like the ice cream social and fireworks on Fourth of July. Others are aimed at specific groups, like the heritage meals for Airmen at the Razorback Cafe and Bingo and Hip Hop Nights at the club.
All of our activities have this vision in common: the facility will be as clean as we can make it, the Airmen and employees will be as friendly as they can be and the program we’re putting on will be valuable--more than worth the price of admission.
Daily, we paint with a broad brush to use our resources to meet the needs of many groups: Your children should be happy to see their caregivers. Your lunch should be fresh and appealing.
Your locker room and fitness equipment should be clean and sanitary. Your kids’ field trip should be safe and fun. Your lodging room should be clean with fresh linen.
Your rented camping gear should be clean and serviceable. The honors we perform at an Airman’s funeral should be perfect for the family.
The fireworks show we provide should make the crowd go “Oooh... Ahh!” and your son’s baseball lesson should lead him to ask to go again and again and again.
What you make of the programs we offer is really up to you. But it’s summertime; if you’re not building memories in our programs, do build them somewhere. You don’t want to confuse having a career with having a life.
314th Services Squadron commander
Every Saturday, for two months, my three-year-old son Henry asked, “Are we going to look for eggs today, Daddy?” That followed the Easter Egg Hunt. Now he’s switched to asking, “Are we going to go fishing?” You guessed it; that followed the Trout Fishing Derby.
In between, we had bouts of “Are we going to play baseball?” every night; SmartStart baseball was Wednesday evenings in May. And, “Are we going to go see them play dress up?” after we attended the Youth Center fashion show.
I share this, because I hope you’re also doing stuff with your friends and family to build memories. I don’t exactly know what my son and daughter will remember a year or ten years from now about Little Rock AFB, but I hope it’s of us having fun together.
My squadron, 314th Services Squadron, is charged to provide opportunities for togetherness and memory-building...and not just for kids.
Every week, we fill the center pages of this newspaper with a list of possibilities. Some events are aimed at everyone, like the ice cream social and fireworks on Fourth of July. Others are aimed at specific groups, like the heritage meals for Airmen at the Razorback Cafe and Bingo and Hip Hop Nights at the club.
All of our activities have this vision in common: the facility will be as clean as we can make it, the Airmen and employees will be as friendly as they can be and the program we’re putting on will be valuable--more than worth the price of admission.
Daily, we paint with a broad brush to use our resources to meet the needs of many groups: Your children should be happy to see their caregivers. Your lunch should be fresh and appealing.
Your locker room and fitness equipment should be clean and sanitary. Your kids’ field trip should be safe and fun. Your lodging room should be clean with fresh linen.
Your rented camping gear should be clean and serviceable. The honors we perform at an Airman’s funeral should be perfect for the family.
The fireworks show we provide should make the crowd go “Oooh... Ahh!” and your son’s baseball lesson should lead him to ask to go again and again and again.
What you make of the programs we offer is really up to you. But it’s summertime; if you’re not building memories in our programs, do build them somewhere. You don’t want to confuse having a career with having a life.
VIEW FROM THE TOP >> Service before self
By Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Brinkley
314th Airlift Wing command chief
In a world that places greater emphasis on individual achievement, our Air Force collective mind-set is not one that typically brings awards and accolades, yet our service has a greater lasting impact. Each one of us by signing up in defense of our nation has decided to forego individual achievement as a primary motivator to the more noble pursuit of securing a way of life for the masses.
I know I’m preaching to the choir when I talk about service before self, yet I think it is important to convey respect and appreciation for this selfless focus. All over Team Little Rock, I am inspired by the devotion of our entire team to ensure we remain the world’s leader in combat airlift. Even as many celebrated the Fourth of July, our 314th Services Squadron worked diligently to guarantee a great base celebration.
If you have the privilege to walk on the flight line, you will see that our maintainers do not rest until each aircraft maintenance issue is addressed properly. I cannot remember seeing a better and more helpful group of medics, military and civilian, than what we have at our Medical Group. The reason we have an astounding graduation rate for our aviators on base is due to the many hours of preparation and execution of a tremendous curriculum by our teaching cadre.
I cannot, nor would even try, to think of how our mission would work without the efforts of our civilians and volunteers. These people represent much of the continuity we have at Team Little Rock.
These are just a few examples of how each of you don’t measure your day by the clock, but by how efficiently and effectively your programs work to benefit others. I am fully persuaded that “service before self” are not buzz words for you; and I thank each of you for your service to our nation during these challenging times. Combat Airlift!
314th Airlift Wing command chief
In a world that places greater emphasis on individual achievement, our Air Force collective mind-set is not one that typically brings awards and accolades, yet our service has a greater lasting impact. Each one of us by signing up in defense of our nation has decided to forego individual achievement as a primary motivator to the more noble pursuit of securing a way of life for the masses.
I know I’m preaching to the choir when I talk about service before self, yet I think it is important to convey respect and appreciation for this selfless focus. All over Team Little Rock, I am inspired by the devotion of our entire team to ensure we remain the world’s leader in combat airlift. Even as many celebrated the Fourth of July, our 314th Services Squadron worked diligently to guarantee a great base celebration.
If you have the privilege to walk on the flight line, you will see that our maintainers do not rest until each aircraft maintenance issue is addressed properly. I cannot remember seeing a better and more helpful group of medics, military and civilian, than what we have at our Medical Group. The reason we have an astounding graduation rate for our aviators on base is due to the many hours of preparation and execution of a tremendous curriculum by our teaching cadre.
I cannot, nor would even try, to think of how our mission would work without the efforts of our civilians and volunteers. These people represent much of the continuity we have at Team Little Rock.
These are just a few examples of how each of you don’t measure your day by the clock, but by how efficiently and effectively your programs work to benefit others. I am fully persuaded that “service before self” are not buzz words for you; and I thank each of you for your service to our nation during these challenging times. Combat Airlift!
VIEW FROM THE TOP >> 'I'll be back'
By Brig. Gen. Rowayne A. Schatz, Jr.
314th Airlift Wing commander
I hope everyone had a great Independence Day weekend! Thank you for your attention to safety while handling fireworks; there were no firework-related injuries over the holiday weekend.
Over the next several weeks, Col. Mark Vlahos, 314th Airlift Wing vice commander, will be holding down the fort while I attend CAPSTONE, a joint service professional military education course for brigadier generals and rear admirals conducted by the National Defense University at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C.
CAPSTONE focuses on the employment of U.S. forces in joint and combined operations to support the president’s national policy objectives. CAPSTONE ensures your senior military leaders understand how military forces and other elements of national power -- diplomatic, economic, informational, etc. -- are integrated and used to support national military strategies, and how joint, interagency, and multinational operations support strategic national objectives.
I am proud to represent the Combat Airlift mission we have here at Little Rock Air Force Base there, and I admit…I do expect to hear great praise about our awesome contributions to the fight, taking convoys off the road and providing ready tactical airlift to the global fight.
Before I hit the road, I’d like to take a moment to say “goodbye” to the departing group and squadron commanders as they head out to serve our great Air Force at other locations world-wide. Each made unique impacts on Team Little Rock during their tenures; we thank them for their leadership as they pass the torch.
Our new commanders have quite a task to fill big shoes and keep our finely-tuned machine running, but I have every confidence that you, our Airmen, will make these transitions as seamless and transparent as possible. It is a great testimony to you that, with the leadership turnover, you continue to do amazing things and keep the ball moving down the field. The new commanders will see first-hand what a great team we have at The Rock.
That being said, please help me welcome our newest group commanders to Team Little Rock’s awesome community: Col. Patrick Mordente, 314th Operations Group commander, Col. George Risse, 314th Mission Support Group commander and Col. David Stanczyk, 314th Medical Group commander. We also welcome our new Staff Judge Advocate, Lt. Col. Norine Fitzsimmons.
This week, I’d like to place a special focus on home safety, or more specifically, fire safety. Fires, like most other accidents, are very preventable. And believe it or not, we’ve had a few fire-related incidents to deal with this year both here and in the Air Force at large. Here are a few basic tips to prevent a fire:
Tip 1: Make a fire escape plan for your family. Find two exits out of every room, if possible. Pick a meeting place outside and try to practice a family fire drill at least twice each year.
Tip 2: Install smoke alarms in every room. Test them monthly to make sure they work and replace the batteries once a year.
Tip 3: Teach every family member the “stop, drop and roll” technique should their clothes catch fire.
Tip 4: Learn how to use a fire extinguisher and keep it in an easily accessible location.
Tip 5: If you have a fire, get out and stay out. Do not go back inside for any reason.
Thanks again for all you do! I look forward to seeing you all again when I return from CAPSTONE. Keep up the fantastic teamwork, Team Little Rock! “I’ll be back!”
Combat Airlift!
314th Airlift Wing commander
I hope everyone had a great Independence Day weekend! Thank you for your attention to safety while handling fireworks; there were no firework-related injuries over the holiday weekend.
Over the next several weeks, Col. Mark Vlahos, 314th Airlift Wing vice commander, will be holding down the fort while I attend CAPSTONE, a joint service professional military education course for brigadier generals and rear admirals conducted by the National Defense University at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C.
CAPSTONE focuses on the employment of U.S. forces in joint and combined operations to support the president’s national policy objectives. CAPSTONE ensures your senior military leaders understand how military forces and other elements of national power -- diplomatic, economic, informational, etc. -- are integrated and used to support national military strategies, and how joint, interagency, and multinational operations support strategic national objectives.
I am proud to represent the Combat Airlift mission we have here at Little Rock Air Force Base there, and I admit…I do expect to hear great praise about our awesome contributions to the fight, taking convoys off the road and providing ready tactical airlift to the global fight.
Before I hit the road, I’d like to take a moment to say “goodbye” to the departing group and squadron commanders as they head out to serve our great Air Force at other locations world-wide. Each made unique impacts on Team Little Rock during their tenures; we thank them for their leadership as they pass the torch.
Our new commanders have quite a task to fill big shoes and keep our finely-tuned machine running, but I have every confidence that you, our Airmen, will make these transitions as seamless and transparent as possible. It is a great testimony to you that, with the leadership turnover, you continue to do amazing things and keep the ball moving down the field. The new commanders will see first-hand what a great team we have at The Rock.
That being said, please help me welcome our newest group commanders to Team Little Rock’s awesome community: Col. Patrick Mordente, 314th Operations Group commander, Col. George Risse, 314th Mission Support Group commander and Col. David Stanczyk, 314th Medical Group commander. We also welcome our new Staff Judge Advocate, Lt. Col. Norine Fitzsimmons.
This week, I’d like to place a special focus on home safety, or more specifically, fire safety. Fires, like most other accidents, are very preventable. And believe it or not, we’ve had a few fire-related incidents to deal with this year both here and in the Air Force at large. Here are a few basic tips to prevent a fire:
Tip 1: Make a fire escape plan for your family. Find two exits out of every room, if possible. Pick a meeting place outside and try to practice a family fire drill at least twice each year.
Tip 2: Install smoke alarms in every room. Test them monthly to make sure they work and replace the batteries once a year.
Tip 3: Teach every family member the “stop, drop and roll” technique should their clothes catch fire.
Tip 4: Learn how to use a fire extinguisher and keep it in an easily accessible location.
Tip 5: If you have a fire, get out and stay out. Do not go back inside for any reason.
Thanks again for all you do! I look forward to seeing you all again when I return from CAPSTONE. Keep up the fantastic teamwork, Team Little Rock! “I’ll be back!”
Combat Airlift!
Monday, July 7, 2008
TOP STORY >> LRAFB hosts town hall
By Staff Sgt. Juan Torres
314th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The status of the housing privatization project and housing maintenance issues were among the topics of discussion between base leaders and housing residents during a town hall meeting held at the Little Rock AFB Conference Center Monday.
During the town hall meeting, Brig. Gen. Rowayne A. Schatz, Jr., 314th Airlift Wing commander, discussing housing privatization project background, key events and talked about the current status of sales negotiations.
General Schatz also discussed the impact and background of a bond sweep that occurred during the project. On September 18, construction funding was accelerated as result of poor cost and schedule control by American Eagle. The event caused the project to default because American Eagle could not complete development. Per lockbox agreement, remaining funds were swept to pay off bonds and funds continue to be directed to bond holders to satisfy legal obligations. The main impacts of the event were that bond holders were only required to fund operations budget and insurance premiums per contract which then limited capital improvement funds.
General Schatz also discussed the status of sales negotiations with potential new owner, Hunt/Pinnacle.
The partnership already owns and operates over 22,000 units at 20 military installations. Little Rock AFB will be grouped as a package with Patrick, Moody and Hanscom AFB. Purchase and sales agreement are expected to be signed within two months, with a possible financial closing expected mid to late fall this year. Renovations and construction are expected to begin shortly after closing the sale.
General Schatz ended the briefing by discussing the way ahead for base leadership and housing residents. Current plans include using 2008 budget and new project owner funds to complete maintenance and repair of deferred items jointly identified and prioritized by American Eagle and 314th Civil Engineer Squadron that have been coordinated and approved by Air Force Center for Engineering and Environment.
Base leadership is also committed to ensuring there is adequate maintenance during the sale process, while simultaneously negotiating the scope of new construction, renovations and number of units with the future project owner.
The general emphasized there is hope to have new home construction possible start by the beginning of 2009.
314th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The status of the housing privatization project and housing maintenance issues were among the topics of discussion between base leaders and housing residents during a town hall meeting held at the Little Rock AFB Conference Center Monday.
During the town hall meeting, Brig. Gen. Rowayne A. Schatz, Jr., 314th Airlift Wing commander, discussing housing privatization project background, key events and talked about the current status of sales negotiations.
General Schatz also discussed the impact and background of a bond sweep that occurred during the project. On September 18, construction funding was accelerated as result of poor cost and schedule control by American Eagle. The event caused the project to default because American Eagle could not complete development. Per lockbox agreement, remaining funds were swept to pay off bonds and funds continue to be directed to bond holders to satisfy legal obligations. The main impacts of the event were that bond holders were only required to fund operations budget and insurance premiums per contract which then limited capital improvement funds.
General Schatz also discussed the status of sales negotiations with potential new owner, Hunt/Pinnacle.
The partnership already owns and operates over 22,000 units at 20 military installations. Little Rock AFB will be grouped as a package with Patrick, Moody and Hanscom AFB. Purchase and sales agreement are expected to be signed within two months, with a possible financial closing expected mid to late fall this year. Renovations and construction are expected to begin shortly after closing the sale.
General Schatz ended the briefing by discussing the way ahead for base leadership and housing residents. Current plans include using 2008 budget and new project owner funds to complete maintenance and repair of deferred items jointly identified and prioritized by American Eagle and 314th Civil Engineer Squadron that have been coordinated and approved by Air Force Center for Engineering and Environment.
Base leadership is also committed to ensuring there is adequate maintenance during the sale process, while simultaneously negotiating the scope of new construction, renovations and number of units with the future project owner.
The general emphasized there is hope to have new home construction possible start by the beginning of 2009.
COMMENTARY >> Actions speak louder than words
By Lt. Col. Reginald McDonald
314th Logistics Readiness Squadron
How many times have we heard the adage “actions speak louder than words?” What does that mean to you? Basically, it all comes down to what we truly believe. We’ve all had examples of co-workers, friends, supervisors, etc., giving us advice on issues such as getting our education, setting a good example, keeping our finances in order and many other things. Again, we won’t act unless we believe in what we are doing or what they are saying. Sometimes we even “say” we believe something without even thinking what it truly means.
This became crystal clear to me when I recently read a true story about a young man who followed the career of a particular acrobat. Fortunately for this young man, the acrobat was coming to a nearby town and the young man could hardly wait to see him perform. One of the tricks involved the acrobat riding a bicycle across at tightrope that was stretched over a rushing waterfall. The acrobat went back and forth on the rope multiple times on his bicycle while carrying different items in the bicycle basket: another acrobat, a puppy and just about everything in between.
Once the show was complete, the young man saw his opportunity to meet one of his heroes. He was able to get an autograph and tell the acrobat how awesome the show was, in particular, riding the bike above the waterfall. The acrobat asked him, “Do you think I can do it again?” The young man enthusiastically said, “Of course!!” The acrobat said, “You don’t really believe I can, do you?” After a few exchanges of this, the young man got somewhat frustrated and then said, “I saw you do it multiple times; of course I believe you can go across again!” That is when the acrobat kindly said, “Then, get in the basket.” The moment of truth had arrived.
In our profession, we face this in many ways. Our team must believe in the great mission of our Air Force and our mission at Team Little Rock. However, we must show that trust in the mission by “getting in the basket” whether that is taking the time to visit one of our sick Airmen in the hospital, going on deployments, changing family plans to enable us to help one of our own who is in need or a myriad of other challenges. I see that happening and your fellow Airmen see it, too. Without taking action, we’re sitting on the sidelines and watching, hoping someone else will carry the load. The fantastic thing about “getting in the basket” is that we will be able to enjoy the adventure, overcome some of our fears and eventually help a fellow Airman “get across the waterfall” in the future as well.
314th Logistics Readiness Squadron
How many times have we heard the adage “actions speak louder than words?” What does that mean to you? Basically, it all comes down to what we truly believe. We’ve all had examples of co-workers, friends, supervisors, etc., giving us advice on issues such as getting our education, setting a good example, keeping our finances in order and many other things. Again, we won’t act unless we believe in what we are doing or what they are saying. Sometimes we even “say” we believe something without even thinking what it truly means.
This became crystal clear to me when I recently read a true story about a young man who followed the career of a particular acrobat. Fortunately for this young man, the acrobat was coming to a nearby town and the young man could hardly wait to see him perform. One of the tricks involved the acrobat riding a bicycle across at tightrope that was stretched over a rushing waterfall. The acrobat went back and forth on the rope multiple times on his bicycle while carrying different items in the bicycle basket: another acrobat, a puppy and just about everything in between.
Once the show was complete, the young man saw his opportunity to meet one of his heroes. He was able to get an autograph and tell the acrobat how awesome the show was, in particular, riding the bike above the waterfall. The acrobat asked him, “Do you think I can do it again?” The young man enthusiastically said, “Of course!!” The acrobat said, “You don’t really believe I can, do you?” After a few exchanges of this, the young man got somewhat frustrated and then said, “I saw you do it multiple times; of course I believe you can go across again!” That is when the acrobat kindly said, “Then, get in the basket.” The moment of truth had arrived.
In our profession, we face this in many ways. Our team must believe in the great mission of our Air Force and our mission at Team Little Rock. However, we must show that trust in the mission by “getting in the basket” whether that is taking the time to visit one of our sick Airmen in the hospital, going on deployments, changing family plans to enable us to help one of our own who is in need or a myriad of other challenges. I see that happening and your fellow Airmen see it, too. Without taking action, we’re sitting on the sidelines and watching, hoping someone else will carry the load. The fantastic thing about “getting in the basket” is that we will be able to enjoy the adventure, overcome some of our fears and eventually help a fellow Airman “get across the waterfall” in the future as well.
VIEW FROM THE TOP >> Freedom is not free
By Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Brinkley
314th Airlift Wing command chief
As we reflect on the birth of our nation, it is important that we take pause to understand that our way of life has been established and maintained at a heavy cost. Today, I witnessed the retirement ceremony of Chief Master Sgt. Ken McTague, former 314th Mission Support Group superintendent, who served this country for 30 years. It is through the sacrifices of those like Chief McTague and the countless others who preceded him in life and death that we should honor as we enjoy the Fourth of July with our family and friends.
It then dawned on me that America’s sons and daughters volunteer and freely give the best years of their lives to an idea that freedom is worthy of sacrifice. The tree of freedom which we enjoy the shade from today was nurtured with the blood, sweat and tears of men and women. I submit to you that freedom is not free.
Each day that passes, Team Little Rock has warriors dispatched all over the world providing the most reliable and vital combat airlift possible. I encourage each of you to do all you can to reach out to our deployed warriors and let them know your appreciation.
I’d also ask you to reach out to their families who will endure another holiday without their family members. The family of our military also understand that freedom is not free. We honor those who serve by taking care of their families, and we here at Team Little Rock do this well.
So while you enjoy the hot dog, hamburger or your favorite beverage, I would ask you to pause and give thanks to those warriors, past and present, who ensure that we maintain our freedoms. Thanks for your service, sacrifice and patriotism.
Combat Airlift!
314th Airlift Wing command chief
As we reflect on the birth of our nation, it is important that we take pause to understand that our way of life has been established and maintained at a heavy cost. Today, I witnessed the retirement ceremony of Chief Master Sgt. Ken McTague, former 314th Mission Support Group superintendent, who served this country for 30 years. It is through the sacrifices of those like Chief McTague and the countless others who preceded him in life and death that we should honor as we enjoy the Fourth of July with our family and friends.
It then dawned on me that America’s sons and daughters volunteer and freely give the best years of their lives to an idea that freedom is worthy of sacrifice. The tree of freedom which we enjoy the shade from today was nurtured with the blood, sweat and tears of men and women. I submit to you that freedom is not free.
Each day that passes, Team Little Rock has warriors dispatched all over the world providing the most reliable and vital combat airlift possible. I encourage each of you to do all you can to reach out to our deployed warriors and let them know your appreciation.
I’d also ask you to reach out to their families who will endure another holiday without their family members. The family of our military also understand that freedom is not free. We honor those who serve by taking care of their families, and we here at Team Little Rock do this well.
So while you enjoy the hot dog, hamburger or your favorite beverage, I would ask you to pause and give thanks to those warriors, past and present, who ensure that we maintain our freedoms. Thanks for your service, sacrifice and patriotism.
Combat Airlift!
VIEW FROM THE TOP >> Celebrate our country's heritage
By Brig. Gen. Rowayne A. Schatz, Jr.
314th Airlift Wing commander
Today is the 232nd anniversary of American independence. We thank you and the many brave men and women who came before us that have made our freedoms possible yesterday, today and tomorrow. Each of us has proudly worn our uniforms during a time of war, serving our great country fully aware the risks and dangers inherent to the defense of freedom in mind. Thank you for your patriotism and honorable service. Our country needs us, now more than ever, as we continue to fight the Global War on Terrorism.
As our Air Force and country has grown, we find ourselves sharing many virtues our forefathers displayed when they founded our great nation. Courage is perhaps the most evident of these virtues.
In 1776, 56 brave men signed their names to a document that, at that time, was considered a treasonable act. This action set the course for the founding of our nation. The “Declaration of Independence” was, in essence, a bold statement made by a ragtag group of citizens who bravely challenged the world’s most powerful military at that time in history: Great Britain.
Without the courage of the Continental Army, the words of the declaration would have been forgotten by history, but because those early patriots showed courage in the face of impossible odds, our liberty was secured and a standard of freedom established that the world aspires to emulate. If you haven’t read the Declaration of Independence, or need a refresher in American history, I encourage you to take a look at the inspirational ideologies that became the foundation of what is today the 50 United States of America and its territories, which at the time of the Declaration’s signature in 1776, was a meager 13 colonies.
One of the traditions our country enjoys as we celebrate our day of independence, is fireworks. While I encourage you to celebrate this great day in our history, I also implore you to do so safely. A few important safety tips to deliver us through this weekend unscathed are included below. But first, speaking of fireworks, we hosted a town hall on Monday at our Conference Center where we discussed housing updates for residents at Team Little Rock. For more information, check out page three.
As promised a moment ago, safety tips to remember this Fourth of July weekend:
Tip 1: Keep your distance. A minimum clear radius of 30 feet for ground fireworks and 100 yards for aerial fireworks is best. Light your fireworks in a clear open area away from vehicles, buildings, grass or debris. Never use fireworks indoors or inside of glass or metal containers.
Tip 2: Have water close by. In case of emergency, a bucket of water or hose should be ready to extinguish the firework in case something unexpected happens.
Tip 3: Be aware of weather conditions. Even if you are standing a safe distance away from the firework when it is lit, the wind can blow and quickly change your safety radius.
Tip 4: If I’m starting to sound like a broken record, it’s because repetition is a key to learning.
Please do not consume any alcohol while handling fireworks. Fireworks should only be used responsibly; if you are impaired in any way when you use fireworks, you increase the possibilities of misuse and injury to yourself and others. Please enjoy a well-deserved break this weekend, be safe, and come back refreshed after celebrating what we train and fight for every day here at The Rock and around the world: “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” as our forefathers of this great nation envisioned over two centuries ago. Thank you all for your dedication and service!
Combat Airlift!
314th Airlift Wing commander
Today is the 232nd anniversary of American independence. We thank you and the many brave men and women who came before us that have made our freedoms possible yesterday, today and tomorrow. Each of us has proudly worn our uniforms during a time of war, serving our great country fully aware the risks and dangers inherent to the defense of freedom in mind. Thank you for your patriotism and honorable service. Our country needs us, now more than ever, as we continue to fight the Global War on Terrorism.
As our Air Force and country has grown, we find ourselves sharing many virtues our forefathers displayed when they founded our great nation. Courage is perhaps the most evident of these virtues.
In 1776, 56 brave men signed their names to a document that, at that time, was considered a treasonable act. This action set the course for the founding of our nation. The “Declaration of Independence” was, in essence, a bold statement made by a ragtag group of citizens who bravely challenged the world’s most powerful military at that time in history: Great Britain.
Without the courage of the Continental Army, the words of the declaration would have been forgotten by history, but because those early patriots showed courage in the face of impossible odds, our liberty was secured and a standard of freedom established that the world aspires to emulate. If you haven’t read the Declaration of Independence, or need a refresher in American history, I encourage you to take a look at the inspirational ideologies that became the foundation of what is today the 50 United States of America and its territories, which at the time of the Declaration’s signature in 1776, was a meager 13 colonies.
One of the traditions our country enjoys as we celebrate our day of independence, is fireworks. While I encourage you to celebrate this great day in our history, I also implore you to do so safely. A few important safety tips to deliver us through this weekend unscathed are included below. But first, speaking of fireworks, we hosted a town hall on Monday at our Conference Center where we discussed housing updates for residents at Team Little Rock. For more information, check out page three.
As promised a moment ago, safety tips to remember this Fourth of July weekend:
Tip 1: Keep your distance. A minimum clear radius of 30 feet for ground fireworks and 100 yards for aerial fireworks is best. Light your fireworks in a clear open area away from vehicles, buildings, grass or debris. Never use fireworks indoors or inside of glass or metal containers.
Tip 2: Have water close by. In case of emergency, a bucket of water or hose should be ready to extinguish the firework in case something unexpected happens.
Tip 3: Be aware of weather conditions. Even if you are standing a safe distance away from the firework when it is lit, the wind can blow and quickly change your safety radius.
Tip 4: If I’m starting to sound like a broken record, it’s because repetition is a key to learning.
Please do not consume any alcohol while handling fireworks. Fireworks should only be used responsibly; if you are impaired in any way when you use fireworks, you increase the possibilities of misuse and injury to yourself and others. Please enjoy a well-deserved break this weekend, be safe, and come back refreshed after celebrating what we train and fight for every day here at The Rock and around the world: “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” as our forefathers of this great nation envisioned over two centuries ago. Thank you all for your dedication and service!
Combat Airlift!
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