CLASSIFIEDS >> 10-18-13

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE COMBAT AIRLIFTER CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT will take ads by phone from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 982-9421, or you may mail your ad to 404 Graham Rd., Jacksonville, Ark. 72078. You may also e-mail them to combatairlifterclassifieds@arkansasleader.com Deadline to advertise in Friday's issue is 5 p.m. Tuesday.


YARD SALES

GARAGE SALE, 10/18-20, 7 am-? 282 Lassiter Ln., Cabot. Clothes, tools, scrapbooking supplies, fish tank, etc. (501) 259-0871.

MULTI-FAMILY YARD sale, 10/19, 7 am, 214 Center St., Beebe, next to the Do Drop In. Furniture, small appliances, VHS movies (500+), DVDs, too much to list.

FURNITURE SALE, 10/18 & 19, 18 Evergreen Rd., Cabot. Victorian bed & dresser, coffee table, chair, rug, pillows & pictures. (501) 628-7419.

BIG GARAGE sale, 10/18 & 19, 7 am-2 pm, 202 Oak View Dr., Cabot. Christmas, decor, dishes, clothing.

YARD SALE, 10/18 & 19, 8 am-3 pm, 126 Illinois Dr., LRAFB.


HELP WANTED

DRIVERS: MAKE $63,000 year or more! $2,500 driver referral bonus & $1,200 orientation completion bonus! CDL-A OTR experience required. Call now 1-888-993-0972.

APPOINTMENT SETTERS needed. Great weekly pay plus bonuses. Call for interview. (501) 605-1303.

$12-$15/hr. No experience necessary.  Local company has 10-15 entry level positions available, 2nd shift in Cabot area. Call Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm. (501) 605-1303 for interview.

DRIVERS: FLATBED. Great weekly home time! Owner operators with truck & company drivers, need 2 years CLD-A with hazmat. Call Bruce 1-800-569-8341.


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 KITTENS, need home. 985-9730.

RESCUED SHEPHERD mix, neutered, house trained, great w/kids & pets, free to loving home, moving, cannot take, food supplies included. (501) 541-7309.


LOST & FOUND

LOST: SHELTIE, male, 9 mos. old, 10/3, 13 S. 1st St. & Hwy. 321 (west of Mean Pig area), Cabot. (501) 690-0479.


AUTOS/ACCESSORIES

1998 TOYOTA Rav4, all wheel drive, black, 5-spd., new battery, good tires, tinted windows, cold A/C, 154,000 miles, runs well, $3,000 obo.  (501) 410-2753.

JEEP SOFT top, tan top w/tinted windows, fits '97-'03 yr. model Wrangler or Sahara, like new, only $350. (501) 286-7572.

1987 CHEVROLET Silverado pickup, 66,390 miles, 350 eng., must see to believe, cover incl., red, 1101 Stone St., Jax. 982-1767.

2010 FORD Fusion, awd, auto., V6, 3.0L, sunroof, leather, transferable 100k mile warranty, $16,500. (501) 850-2350.

1994 FORD Mustang convertible, Anniversary Edition, auto., V6, 169k, runs great, may take partial trade, $3,200. (501) 796-3901.

2010 CHEV. Impala, victory red, 64,500k GM certified, immaculate condition, tinted windows, needs nothing, comes w/2-12s, $10,900. (202) 322-7699.

2000 HONDA Civic, 140k miles, needs new bumper, runs well, good MPG, very dependable, $2,200 obo. (501) 541-7142 or (501) 531-7309.

2004 MAZDA Tribute, 122k miles, runs well, dependable, $3,500 obo. (501) 541-7309 or (501) 541-7142.


RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

2010 CEDAR Creek 39' 5th wheel RV, 2 TVs, microwave/convection oven, numbers bed, back door & much more. (310) 210-4902.

SPOTLESS 2008 Harley Davidson Heritage Soft-tail Deluxe Anniversary Edition, 11k miles, new tires, fresh service by local Harley dealer. Avg. retail $15,600, asking $14,200 obo. Has removable windshield, sissy bar, additional chrome. (501) 773-7741.


ITEMS FOR SALE

OAKLEY KITCHEN sink back tack, $75 obo.; 511 Sabre tan jacket, med., $100. Both very gently used. Call/text: (501) 286-3259.

FISHING TACKLE: rod & reel combos, plastics, hard baits. (501) 835-6611, Dan.


FURNITURE

ALMOST NEW sofa, love seat, full-size sleigh bed, chest & night stand, bought 6/13 from Cabot Furn. store for $3,100, sell for $2,000. 843-3843, Cabot.

BLACK LEATHER couch, 84"x39"x39", less than 1.5 yrs. old. (501) 850-2350.

SOFA SECTIONAL, purchased from Furniture Row, great condition, pd. $2,300, asking $990 obo.; Lawn furniture set, 2 chairs, table & love seat, $110 obo. (501) 773-7742.


HOUSES FOR RENT

Sherwood/Jacksonville areas. Beautiful 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Mobile Homes. Large lots, in quiet safe park, close to LRAFB. Clean, quiet, & safe park. $425-$650 plus deposit. (501) 835-3450.

HOUSE FOR rent in Cabot. 3 BR, 2 bath, 1,400 sq. ft., fenced yard, storage building, excellent condition. Easy access to shopping and freeway, $900 mo., $900 deposit. Call (501) 605-7174.

2 BEDROOM, 2 bath mobile home, 3 mile north of back gate on Hwy. 107, newly remodeled, quiet, no mowing, all utilities paid. $650, $500 security. Ask for Ed. (501) 988-5187.

Jacksonville: $250 dep. MH in park. 3BR/2BA. $500-$575 per month. 501-744-4668.

Beebe: $250 deposit, MH subdv, 3 BR/2BA on 1/2 acre lot, $550 per month. 501-744-4668.

Jax: $100 dep. 1 bedroom camper in MH park, all utilities paid except propane. $350 per month. 501-744-4668.

CLEAN 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath brick home, large yard. Pets okay with approval. Walk to park, 10 minutes from base. Deposit $500, rent $700. Call 501-231-7565.

New Duplexes for Lease:  2 BR, 2BA, all tile floors, granite countertops, stained cabinets, all kitchen appliances including ref. w/ice maker. Has own laundry room. Approx. 15 min. from LRAFB. Cabot schools. Very nice, $500 dep., $695 per mo., 1 year lease. (501) 454-6639.

FOR RENT: Very nice 3 BR, 2 BA manufactured home on big lot located on a circle. Fireplace, W/D hookups, CH/A. 10 min. to LRAFB out back gate. $750 mo. Military discounts available. (501) 349-6950.

STONEWALL SUBDIVISION house for rent, 1850 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bath, $850 month, fenced yard, subdivision pool, 5 minutes from main gate. (501) 786-3935.

JACKSONVILLE, 1,580 sq. ft., 3 BR, 2 BA, 2-car garage, brick home w/fenced yard. Master bedroom has separate shower, walk-in closet, jetted tub. Living area has wood floors & fireplace. Front-load washer/dryer provided, $950 month. (501) 580-5347.

JACKSONVILLE: 2 bedroom, 1 bath, super clean, laminate, ceramic & wood floors, perfect for retirees or singles. $580 month & deposit, lease required. 1004 Hickman. (501) 944-0836.


HOUSES FOR SALE

JACKSONVILLE: FOXWOOD 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick home, master suite, Jacuzzi, walk-in closets & shower, fenced-in yard, approximately 2100 sq. ft., 5 minutes to LRAFB. (830) 734-5682.

CABOT SCHOOLS: 3 BR, 2 BA, large master, 5" hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, double garage, fenced backyard. 35 Crosswind  Cove, Ward, $98,000. (501) 681-0377.

BRIEFS >> 8-16-13

Marriage seminar set

The Little Rock Air Force chapel will be hosting a Marriage Enrichment Seminar Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost is free, but seats are limited. For more information or to sign up, contact Chaplain Martin at william.martin.69@us.af.mil or call 987-6014. RSVP by Wednesday.

Family Care Plans

Do you have your family care plan completed? In accordance with Air Force Instruction 36-2908, single parents, dual military couples with family members and members with civilian spouses who have unique family situations, as determined by the commander or first sergeant are required to have current family care plans on file. Please contact your First Sergeant to start a plan or ensure that yours is current.

MSA closed Sept. 2-13

The Munitions Storage Area will be closed Sept. 2 - 13. During this time, the MSA will only process emergency requests, submitted in writing and approved by the group commander (or equivalent). Call 987-6031/5420 with any questions or concerns.

Commissary back to regular hours

The Commissary will be reopening Tuesday, Aug. 20 for regular hours of operation due to reduction in furlough days. If you have any questions, please call 987-6990.

Year-end spending information

Per AFI 64-117, para 4.2.5.

All visual information, electronic digital imaging and video equipment and services must be approved by the 19 AW/PA prior to purchase to preclude duplication of efforts and equipment, system, or data incompatibilities.

Note: Visual information equipment also requires WOMS approval from 19 AW/CS when it is to be connected to a networked computer prior to 19 AW/PA approval.

Chapel has three job openings

Little Rock AFB Chapel Seeking a Crossroads Café Coordinator. The individual is required to coordinate, establish, monitor, budget, and advertise Crossroads Cafe programs including recruiting and training volunteers. Interested bidders should have at least two years work experience in a similar or related field.

The Chapel is seeking a Catholic Parish Education Assistant. The individual is required to coordinate Catholic religious education programs, provide for methods for successful education requirement completion, ministry volunteers and leaders for training, budget inputs, and scheduled events. Interested bidders should have at least two years work experience in a similar or related field.

The Chapel is seeking a Protestant Parish Education Assistant. The individual is required to coordinate Protestant religious education programs, provide for methods for successful education requirement completion, ministry volunteers and leaders for training, budget inputs, and scheduled events. Interested bidders should have at least two years work experience in a similar or related field.

For all three positions, the following is applicable: A bachelor’s degree is recommended, but it is not required. Portfolio is requested during the interview. Background checks will be required as directed by DoDI 1402. The award of this contract will be based upon the “best value” to the government.

Bid documents including the Statement of Work (SOW), criteria of selection and general provisions can be obtained from the Chapel Bldg. 950, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

All sealed bids must be received by the Chapel no later than noon, Sept. 4. Further descriptions of the duties and responsibilities associated with this contract position can be obtained by contacting Tech. Sgt. Juan Santoy, Master Sgt. Jose Gomez, Master Sgt. David George or Chaplain Randall Jamieson at the Base Chapel at 987-6014.

COMMENTARY >> We need leaders with ICE in their veins

By Col. David Miller
21st Operations Group

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) – As I was preparing to take command of the 21st Operations Group, one of my former Airmen called me to see if my leadership expectations had changed. He was preparing his own leadership expectations briefing for his first commander’s call, and he wanted to know if I still had a one-word expectation for my officers and NCOs -- “Lead!”

I responded I still had a one word expectation for myself and the leaders I worked with, however, I went on to explain that how they lead is an indispensable part of the conversation. Why? It is our job as leaders to create and sustain an environment for our people to succeed professionally and personally. Moreover, in such a dynamic security and fiscal environment, and at a time when we continue to expect more and more from our Airmen, how we act is just as important as what we do.

Now, I would not presume to make judgments or prescriptions about the environment of every unit ... but I do believe, as our leaders of the past did, that leadership is a “team sport” and that a dialogue about leadership expectations is a healthy thing for any organization, particularly as we build and shape the next generation of officers and NCOs.

I suspect many of you know the old maxim, “The pace of the pack is set by the leader.” And, no doubt throughout your careers you have seen this metaphor in action in the form of a particular NCO, commander or supervisor. Reflecting on the question above, however, necessitates a more sophisticated reading of this phrase. Not only does the leader set the pace of the pack, he is responsible for determining the pack’s direction, membership, care and feeding, and rest stops along the way. In short, the leader must be guided by certain principles that make up his or her core leadership philosophy.

Throughout my career I have many valuable leadership traits, but I have witnessed three that rise above the rest as fundamental to effective leadership in the 21st Century Air Force: Integrity, competence and empathy.

Integrity as a fundamental leadership trait should be no surprise to Airmen as it is one of our core values. It speaks to our character, our ability to see the right in any situation, and our Airmen need to see it manifest in our decision making. They don’t expect us to shy away from the hard tasks, or make decisions based on some misplaced sense of privilege or pride.

On the contrary, they expect their leaders to display a moral excellence, set the highest standards, gather the necessary information and embrace the tough decisions mindful of the consequences. Why? Because that’s what we pay leaders to do! In short, decisions that are based on “math” and not “manhood,” and centered on a foundation of moral excellence, will always stand up to the scrutiny of the finest Airmen in the world.

The next fundamental trait our Airmen demand of our leaders is competence. Our Airmen have every right to expect their leaders to be masters of their craft. Now, I come from an operations background, and in our community our Airmen expect our leaders to have a credibility that is derived from a career of experience in operations. This expectation is no different than the expectation that our firemen have of a fire chief or a maintainer has of his supervisor. The bottom line is that competence is based on a legacy of learning, enhances your credibility and allows you as a leader to make rapid, informed decisions under pressure. It is competence, shaped by experience, that will allow a leader to identify problems and call turns in the road before issues become crises – our Airmen deserve no less.

Last, and certainly not least, is empathy. I think of empathy as the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and view the world as they see it. It is a leadership trait that is extremely difficult to master, but it is also incredibly important for a leader to make the effort every day. How else is he or she is going to be able to understand and appreciate what our Airmen are going through? It is empathy that will inform a supervisor how to motivate a particular individual, and it is empathy that will let a leader know when an individual needs a break or has taken on too much.

In today’s environment, we are constantly asking our Airmen to do more with less, and they continue to surprise me each and every day with how often they raise their hand and get after it no matter how difficult the challenge. Our Airmen are able to do this because they are highly capable and motivated, and it is here where empathy is most critical for a leader in that it allows him or her to distinguish enthusiasm from capability. In sum, a 21st Century Airman requires a leader who can identify with him and see the world through his eyes.
There are many traits that we value in our leaders, and our followers for that matter, and I have picked three in order to promote discussion and debate. For your work center or functional area, the most critical traits may be slightly different. The key is that, as we build, lead and teach the next generation of Airmen, they learn the importance of integrity, competence and empathy.

We need leaders with ICE in their veins to ensure we remain the most lethal, professional and combat-relevant Air Force on the planet ... our Airmen deserve no less!

TOP STORY >> Tobacco Cessation classes offered at HAWC

By Airman 1st Class Scott Poe
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

“My mother died at age 49 from lung cancer, she smoked two packs a day. I want to live a little bit longer to spend a little more time to see my nieces and nephews grow up.”

Staff Sgt. Darrell Lara, a 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron craftsman, explains why he wants to quit smoking.

He had attended the Tobacco Cessation class held at the Health and Wellness Center for two months. Lara has been tobacco free for five months.

 “Tobacco Cessation is assistance to those who are ready to quit smoking,” said Jeffery Vaughn, 19th Medical Group HAWC Flight Chief.

Any active duty, retiree, DOD civilian, spouse, or family member may attend counseling for tobacco cessation, but only active duty, retirees, spouses, and family members or those that have access to the pharmacy may be able to get prescribed medications.

The first step for someone wishing to quit smoking is to see a doctor at the HAWC, and they will advise them on what or if they should take medication to help stop using tobacco, said Vaughn. Doctors are available every Thursday from 1-2:45 p.m. After receiving the doctor’s advice, they will be encouraged to attend at least four counseling sessions where they can share their problems, get advice and also talk with fellow peers who are trying to quit. Class is held every Thursday at 1 p.m. at the HAWC. Aircrew or anyone on flying status must see flight medicine before attending the class.

Lara has tried to quit multiple times on his own, but to no avail. The class is helping him stay focused on quitting.

“I have tried to quit three other times,” said Lara. “Once, I made it a year then started back right before a permanent change of station. The other two times I made it a few months. At first I coughed a lot. But after a while I noticed improved breathing during PT. I was somewhat irritable at first but that tapered off.”

 It is very tough to stop using tobacco. Some people just need motivation and guidance, others just the medication to help fight the urge or help with withdrawal symptoms, but at the HAWC, you get both, said Vaughn.

“We have three different prescriptions, a nicotine replacement patch, and two other oral medications,” said Vaughn. “We also have three types of counseling, the class counseling, the telephone quit line and computer based training as well.”

Though medications help, Lara believes that the peer counseling he gets in the class helps the most by keeping him motivated and dedicated to quitting.

“I believe that being able to meet with other smokers who are trying to quit and offer support is beneficial to my own quitting. I think what’s helping me most is the weekly meetings” said Lara.

To reach the HAWC with questions or to stop smoking call (501) 987-7288. If someone is ready to quit, the HAWC is ready to help.

TOP STORY >> CMSAF visits the Rock

By 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody visited with Team Little Rock Airmen during a trip to Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., July 16 and 17.

Cody attended numerous briefs and talked with Airmen on a personal level, holding several face-to-face question and answer sessions with all ranks.

Additionally, Cody held an all call at Hercules Hall where he discussed contemporary issues and challenges for today’s Air Force and took questions from members in the audience.
Key topics during the visit were the deliberate development of the force as well as the balance of work and life requirements.

“We have to come to terms with the fact that we do have limited resources in both people and materials,” said Cody. “We have to recognize that and come to an appreciation that we can no longer continue to ask our Airmen to sacrifice to do more with so few resources. It’s unreasonable, it’s not sustainable. It is having a significant impact on the individual Airman and, certainly, their families.”

Cody stressed the importance of taking care of all Airmen so they are physically and mentally capable of supporting the mission.

“Do we really expect our Airmen to work hard and be extremely good at what they do?” Cody asked. “Absolutely. Do we expect them to come into work and do their level best to accomplish everything we’ve asked them to do? Absolutely. But, that time has to be reasonable. We cannot keep working longer; we cannot keep stretching individuals. We need to say ‘hey, it’s time to go home. Come back tomorrow; we’ll hit it hard. We’ll work hard,’ and that’s all anyone can expect of us.”

Another important topic Cody stressed during his visit was the issue of sexual assault in the military, an issue that has gained broad national attention and prompted the Department of Defense mandated Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Stand Down Day on base June 29.

“First and foremost, while we may not like it and I certainly don’t like it, we have to acknowledge the fact that we have a significant issue with sexual assault in our Air Force,” he said. “The only way we’re going to get to the right place in this, is that we all recognize it and we all take it personal to fix it. It’s going to come down to each and every individual Airman-how we treat each other with respect and dignity, how we create an environment where we trust each other, and how we make it impossible for this crime to take place amongst us.”    

Before he departed Little Rock, Cody stressed his appreciation for the men and women of TLR and their ability to perform the mission.

“I cannot thank the men and women of Team Little Rock enough for all they do for our Air Force, for all they do for our nation,” he said. “What they do and the support they receive from their families, enabling them to do this, is greatly appreciated and words will never truly articulate what that means to us.”     

CLASSIFIEDS 7-19-13

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE COMBAT AIRLIFTER CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT will take ads by phone from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 982-9421, or you may mail your ad to 404 Graham Rd., Jacksonville, Ark. 72078. You may also e-mail them to combatairlifterclassifieds@arkansasleader.com Deadline to advertise in Friday's issue is 5 p.m. Tuesday.

HELP WANTED

Drivers: Make $63,000 year or more, $2,500 Driver Referral Bonus & $1,200 Orientation Completion Bonus! CDL-A OTR Experience Required. Call Now: 1-888-993-0972.

Drivers: Pam Transport! Company Drivers & Owner Operators Wanted!  No Touch Freight, 90% Drop & Hook, dedicated opportunities available. Call David 855-898-4215 Also seeking Recent Grads. Call Lavonna 877-440-7890. Apply Online: www.driveforpamtransport.com

JACKSONVILLE CLINIC seeking experienced APN. Full-time/part-time. Please call (501) 241-1919.

YARD SALES

YARD SALE, 7/20, 7 am-? 680 Pearlstone Dr., Lonoke. Furniture, tools, lawnmower & miscellaneous.

GARAGE SALE, 7/20 & 21, 13 Brookwest Cove, Cabot. Lots of plus-size women's clothing & decor.

4-FAMILY YARD sale, 7/20, 7:30 am, 326 & 442 Heather Loop, off Mt. Tabor, Cabot. (501) 438-2276.

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.

HORSE BOARDING/PASTURE Rentals, 5 acres with 3 stall barn & pond. Conway city limits. Call (501) 472-9777 or e-mail airguard83@yahoo.com

AUTOS/ACCESSORIES

TIRES, RIKEN Raptor, 215/35ZR18, 2 good condition, 1 fair condition, $90 for all 3. (501) 985-2387.

2006 MAZDA Miata MX5 3rd Generation, black/tan, 6-spd., 49k miles, $13,500. (501) 941-1304.

2007 YAMAHA V-star, black, 5,500 miles, stock parts included, well maintained, perfect condition, $6,000 obo. (501) 743-9326, Justin.

1978 MGB Convertible, green, 80,253 orig. miles, runs good, $4,400 to a good home. (870) 247-1177.

2013 CHRYSLER 300S, only 4,000 miles, nav. leather, panoramic sunroof, beats by Dre, 300 hp. w/paddler shifters, tinted, etd. Brand new condition. $38,000 obo. Pics. avail. Call/text (716) 316-3420.

SET OF 4 Pontiac Firebird or Camaro wheels, 16" alum., 5-hole, $300. (501) 438-3005.

'94 FORD Taurus wagon, runs good, needs transmission work, $1,000 cash obo. 457-7235, Bob.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

2008 HONDA CBR600RR, 8,700 miles, $7,000 obo. (918) 978-5012.

2006 HONDA VTX 1300C, black/chrome, 18k miles, $4,000. (870) 723-3781.

ALUMINUM BOAT props, 48-78118-17 & 48-73508-19, very good condition, $25 ea. (870) 247-1177.

LAWN & FARM EQUIPMENT

NEW LAWNMOWER, Murray w/Briggs & Stratton eng., barely used, just purchased, perfect condition, $175 obo. Can deliver. Pics avail. Call/text (716) 316-3420.

ITEMS FOR SALE

SUIT, Yves St. Laurent, blue/gray, size 42 reg., 33 waist, $30. 985-2387.

DR. DRE brand new headset, Monster brand from Best Buy, $175 obo. Call/text: (715) 212-2625 or (501) 352-0345.

BRAND NEW iPhone 4 for Sprint, new case, all accessories, $150 obo. Call/text: (715) 212-2625 or (501) 352-0345.

GRACO STROLLER w/car seat, some sun damage on stroller, $80 obo. (501) 786-3803.

500 GAL. propane tank, like new, $1,000. (501) 733-3947.

NEW HP Touchsmart PC w/Beats by Dre & wireless mouse/keyboard, touch screen, barely used, new condition, $675 obo. Pics avail. Call/text (716) 316-3420.

RAZOR RIPRIDER 360, $30; green machine, $40; dining room set w/China cabinet, table & 6 chairs, $1,500. (501) 410-2645.

FURNITURE

CHERRY WOOD kid's bedroom set, sleigh bed w/mattress, 5-drawer chest, bookshelf w/2 drawers, 3 drawer, 2 door armoire, $400. (501) 615-4765, Sherwood.

HOUSES FOR RENT

CABOT, LIKE new, all brick 3/2 with 2 car garage, double vanity with his & her closets in master bath. No smoking, no pets. $1,025 month, $1,000 deposit. Call (501) 628-1225.

JACKSONVILLE: $0 dep. MH in park. 3BR/2BA. $500-$575 per month. (501) 744-4668.

BEEBE: $0 deposit, MH subdv., 3 BR/2BA on 1/2 acre lot, $550 per month. (501) 744-4668.

NLR: 3 bedroom/2 bath MH in park on large lot, $575 month with deposit. (501) 744-4668.

COZY, NEWLY remodeled one room studio apartment in Jacksonville. Wood burning fireplace, tile floors & appliance filled kitchen. $345 & $150 util. deposit. No children or pets. Camp Construction, 982-0434.

512 NORTH Hospital, Jacksonville. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1500 sq. ft., fenced backyard, quiet neighborhood, central heat & air, $825 per month. Security deposit required. Available 15 July. (501) 988-2458.

HOUSES FOR SALE

BY OWNER: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,470 sq. ft., 1.3 acres, cul-de-sac, great south Cabot neighborhood off Kerr Station Road, convenient to LRAFB, $138,900. (501) 605-1919.

GORGEOUS 1 1/2 story, 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home in Cabot. Open floor plan with tons of cabinets & vaulted ceiling. Fully fenced, front & back covered patio. 2,055 sq. ft., $195,000. MLS #10349927. (501) 743-9404.

BEEBE AREA, FSBO: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, all brick, 1800 sq. ft., shop, updated in 2010, new stainless appliances, new paint, solid surface counter tops, hardwood/tile/carpet, very nice, $179,500. (501) 416-6095.

4 BEDROOM, 2 bath, large fenced yard, 1694 sq. ft., 64 Nevada Ln., Cabot, $145,000. (501) 259-1087.

BRIEFS 7-19-13

Blood Drive July 29 and 30
The Red Cross is having a blood drive July 29 and 30, at the Thomas Community Activity Center from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you’re interested in donating or volunteering with the Red Cross, RSVP with your name, email and a good contact number. Contact Airman 1st Class Johnisha Robinson at 501-987-8960.

Thrift Shop Red White and Blue Sale
The Base Thrift Shop holds a Red, White and Blue Sale from 8 a.m.-noon July 19 and 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. July 20 in Bldg. 940, the old BX. The sale features huge discounts on all Christmas décor as well as books, toys and clothes.

Retirement scheduled for July 26
Retirement ceremony for Tech. Sgt. Tamara Foster will be held at 1 p.m. July 26 at Bldg. 450 Logistic Readiness Squadron E-ring. The point of contact for this retirement is Master Sgt. Ryanne Campbell at 987-6982.

Firing range off limits
The Combat Arms (small arms) firing range complex and encompassing areas on Little Rock AFB are off limits to all unauthorized personnel. Unexploded ordnance and live-fire makes trespassing dangerous in addition to illegal. The Combat Arms rifle, pistol, machine gun, and grenade ranges are located on the East end of the base, east of the Civil Engineer Squadron Readiness Area and North of the horse stables and archery range. All roads leading into the range complex will be closed and locked after duty hours. Anyone requiring access to the ranges or surrounding areas during and after duty hours must contact the range office prior to entry. For more information, contact the Combat Arms section in building 1393 or call 987-6861.

Child-care arrangements
Weekly patrons may sublet their slots to other eligible families in one-week blocks (Monday-Friday). Weekly patrons give written notice of the dates they will be absent and parents desiring short term care may contact the family to make arrangements to sublet their child care space.  The weekly patron is responsible for payment, and may not use the center the days the slot is sublet. The sublet slot must be for the same age child and room as the regular slot.  For more information, call the front desk at 501-987-6130.

FEATURE >> The burden of service, part 3

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

After six months of getting by on her own, Heather Drain was ready to welcome her husband, Aaron, back into the family dynamic.

During Aaron’s deployment to Afghanistan, Heather had become the rock of the family. Day in and day out, she cared for herself and the couple’s two young boys with little respite. The occasional break provided by a friend or neighbor was always a welcome reprieve, but she was eager for the day that the couple would again share in the joys of parenthood.

“I was really excited to have him back to get some help with the kids,” said Drain. “I felt many emotions before he came home, most of the time I was in a state of panic. I was unsure if I could accomplish the million tasks I had left around the house. I was very excited and unable to sleep most of the nights. That morning I was very forgetful and I just couldn’t wait.”

Likewise, Aaron had grown accustomed to the solitary nature of deployed life. While he had the distinct advantage of regular adult interaction, the solidarity it provided was no consolation for what he was missing at home. Six-month-old Everett, and four-year-old Ayden were achieving milestones that would be lost to him forever.

As a C-130H flight engineer, his daily routine and the expectations placed on him were perhaps no less stressful than the ones placed on his wife, but he did have the advantage of a regimented schedule.

“This time around, I think Heather and I did it right,” said Drain. “Don’t get me wrong, there was conflict, but there’s always going to be some sort of conflict when she’s alone taking care of two children by herself. It’s her versus the world really. I tried not to ever complain about any long day that I had, because I realized how long her days were.”

Then, on a chilly winter morning, the family’s wait was finally over. Heather Drain bundled her young boys and boarded a bus for the Little Rock Air Force Base flightline.

“I was anxious, you think about coming home a lot the last month of the deployment,” said Aaron. “You’re going home, you’re happy, and you think about all the things you want to do, and you’re going to do, and how you’ll react.  When I got back it was exactly as I expected, my family was there, there was a big crowd. I got off the plane, found my family and I finally got to see them. It was emotional, it’s a great feeling. You don’t know what you have until it’s gone. When you’re deployed, you realize what you have.”

After the initial joys of reuniting, Drain had to face the challenges of settling back into his daily life. While he acknowledged that his position didn’t put him on the front lines in a typical sense, flying missions in a combat zone routinely put Drain in harm’s way. For many, the shift from bullets to babies can be unsettling.

“When you’re deployed you get used to the heightened sense of danger,” said Aaron. “When you get home it doesn’t die off right away. I didn’t, like, run around and try to do things all the time, but I would go around and close all the blinds and things like that. It’s something they brief you about, and it’s real. The calming down didn’t really happen for a long time. At night I would hear something and it’s like ‘what was that?’ It’s something that is hard to get used to.”

As the days passed, Drain made it a priority to reconnect with his wife and children. Often lost amid the redeployment shuffle are the enormous sacrifices that were made by family members left at home. There are no medals of valor for toddlers who help watch their baby brother, or Purple Hearts for learning how to ride your bike without training wheels.

“I had to tread lightly right off the bat,” said Aaron. “Ayden was still sensitive, so I had to ease back into his life. I’ve tried to just be here as much as possible, and help out as much as possible. Now that it’s gotten nice, I’ve been able to take Ayden fishing. It’s something I haven’t been able to with him. He didn’t really want to do that last year. Everett, he’s easier, all you have to do is pick him up a few times and start building that bond with him. Me and Heather, we really haven’t figured it out 100 percent yet. We’re getting there, and we’re getting along great. The home life is great, but you can’t rush it.”

Most members would likely agree that raising a family in the military is a challenging way of life. But every day, all around the world, military families pull together to make life work. For Drain and many others, the real heroics happen regaining the trust of those who love them the most.

It’s never insignificant to recognize the sacrifices of any deployer. Regardless of the length of the tour, duty position, or the location of the deployment, any absence is too long for those left behind. We are heroes to our families first and foremost.

“No one experience is the same,” said Heather. “Any one person can have a different dynamic in their relationship or different circumstances at home. Similar to mine, I would want someone to know, to not be afraid or ashamed to ask your friends for help. Try not to take on extra things while your spouse is gone and over burden yourself.”

TOP STORY >> Base snuffs 83 smoking areas

By 2nd Lt. Amanda Porter
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Base officials have approved a plan to help curb smoking and decrease tobacco use across the installation.

Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., is decreasing the number of designated tobacco areas on base from 172 to 89 beginning Monday through August 30. The changeover process has been approved for execution in accordance with new guidance, Air Force Instruction 40-102, Tobacco Use in the Air Force.

Base Airmen were notified July 10 on the basics of the changes, which are founded in the first section of the new guidance.

According to AFI 40-102, the goal is a tobacco-free Air Force…Commanders and all Airmen should strive for tobacco-free Air Force installations and decrease supportive environments for tobacco use.

With figures reaching over 26 percent, Little Rock Air Force Base currently has the highest percentage of reported tobacco users in Air Mobility Command, also topping the Air Force’s total average of nearly 20 percent.

“This is about culture change, and that’s what it’s going to take to make this work,” said Lt. Col. Edward Rhodes, 19th Medical Support Squadron commander. “As young Airmen, we used to hear people say, ‘Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em.’ We’re trying to reverse that trend.”
There have been incremental applications of AFI 40-102 on base in the last year and half. The first implementation converted the entire medical group campus to a smoke-free area, and reducing smoking on base as a whole is the next step, said Rhodes.

“We know 50,000 people die each year from secondhand smoke,” said Rhodes. “This is not just about the effect on smokers but the people who are also breathing that air.”

The 19th Civil Engineer Squadron is marking each new smoking area through August 30. These smoking areas will consist of a new sign, a single butt can and an area of pre-existing pavement.

Each impacted squadron, as well as their facility managers, will be notified of the placement of new designated tobacco areas adjacent to their location. Many facilities will be required to share these smoking areas with other facilities.  

During the placement of the new smoking areas, squadron leadership and facility managers will be provided maps of where to locate the butt cans, a letter stating their responsibilities in maintaining the areas and the actual sign and butt can. 

Improvised smoking areas in unauthorized locations will also be removed during this time.  The use of any tobacco outside of these designated areas should be reported through respective chains of command.

“We, as a government, spend more money on healthcare and smoking-related illnesses than anything else,” said Rhodes. “Healthcare reform that was passed focuses in on preventative health. If we’re able to prevent people from being sick, it’s less expensive than treating their illnesses. We know that smoking contributes to your overall health. We’re trying to discourage it.”

The third phase for implementation of AFI 40-102 will entail changes in the sale of tobacco on base. The commissary has already changed the way it advertises tobacco. The medical group is now looking at how tobacco is marketed across the installation, said Rhodes.
“We know even as the DTA’s are up it’s going to take being pleasantly persistent in reminding people we are a tobacco-free installation,” said Rhodes. “It’s going to take reminding people of this new policy to make it worthwhile.”

For those looking to kick the habit, the Health and Wellness Center on base holds tobacco cessation classes every Thursday from 1 to 2:45 p.m. and offers counseling support through classes, web or telephone. Replacement patches for Chantix, Zyban and Nicotine are available to those eligible including active duty, spouses and retirees. To sign up, contact the HAWC at 501-987-7288.

COMMENTARY >> The Bucket List—Part 2

By Lt. Col. Susan Dickson
Acting 189th Airlift Wing vice commander

It seems that everyone has a Bucket List these days. You know…the list of all the things you dream of doing before you die or “kick the bucket.” There are websites and books dedicated solely to helping you formulate the perfect list. Maybe you want to swim with dolphins or stand on the equator. Some folks want to see the pyramids or visit Stonehenge. Other dreams are a bit simpler—get a tattoo, learn CPR, go to a Hog’s game. It doesn’t really matter what’s on your list. The point is, you don’t want to leave this Earth without doing a few amazing things. So how do you ensure that doesn’t happen? You make a plan. You make your Bucket List.

But here’s a catch. According to the latest American Time Use Survey (conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics), the average American spends 8.8 hours per weekday at work. That’s 44 hours a week. Two thousand two hundred and eighty eight hours a year. Consider our profession, and I would venture the number is even higher. Compare that with the 2.5 hours per day we spend on “leisure and sports”, and an important question rises to the surface. Why don’t we spend more time planning for the biggest slice of the pie chart? Why don’t we have a Bucket List for our professional lives?

I think we all know that life can pass us by if we don’t make plans—that’s the whole idea of the Bucket List. Don’t let your professional life pass by either. Start your plan now. Make your Bucket List—Part 2. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

1. Choose a Mentor. Don’t wait around to be mentored. Think long and hard about who you want to be professionally. Find that person who emulates the skills and leadership style you want and ask for their advice and guidance. Then turn around and do it to somebody else—see #2.

2. Take Time with a Younger Troop. Life is busy. Work is busy. Try your hardest to never be too busy. Dedicate time to spend with your subordinates or co-workers. Believe it or not, you have something valuable to pass on.

3. Give Back. Make a plan to start or continue your charitable giving. The Combined Federal Campaign and Air Force Assistance Fund are a great place to start. Maybe you’d rather give time than money. Look out your window—volunteer with youth, coach a team, or join a professional group.

4. Focus on Fitness. There’s no time like the present. Make a goal to better your last score by 5 points. Shoot to max out one event. If you’re already a fitness guru, share your gift with coworkers—run with them, challenge them, support them.

5. Prioritize PME and school. As painful as it can be, be proactive. Seek out in-residence slots. Know when you’re eligible. Know your deadlines. Be the master of your education and be ready when an opportunity presents itself.

We all need a Bucket List for our professional lives. A well thought out, organized approach to your career just makes sense. We all know that you’ll never reach your destination if you don’t know where you’re going. So make travel plans to visit Stonehenge, but log on to Virtual MPF as well. Think about it…I’d hate for your 44 hours to pass you by.

CLASSIFIEDS >> 7-15-13

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE COMBAT AIRLIFTER CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT will take ads by phone from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 982-9421, or you may mail your ad to 404 Graham Rd., Jacksonville, Ark. 72078. You may also e-mail them to combatairlifterclassifieds@arkansasleader.com Deadline to advertise in Friday's issue is 5 p.m. Tuesday.

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YARD SALES

GARAGE SALE, 7/13, 7 am-? 816 West Trickey Ln., Jax. Housewares, plus-sized clothes, men's clothes, shoes, miscellaneous.

YARD SALE, 7/12 & 13, 18 Evergreen Rd., Cabot. Women & children's clothing, jewelry & other household items.

HUGE YARD sale, 7/12 & 13, 7 am-2 pm, 460 Honeysuckle Ln., Cabot. Kid's & adult clothes, Harley items, household items & so much more.

INSIDE SALE, 7/13, 7 am-4 pm, 5793 Hwy. 38/321, Cabot, near Sylvania Corner Market. Furniture, exercise equipment, misc., nice dining table w/6 chairs & buffet.

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE sale, 7/13, 7 am-? 101/102 Quapaw, Jax. Tons of items! Furniture, household items, electronics, books, clothes, toys, etc.

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.

AUTOS/ACCESSORIES

TIRES, RIKEN Raptor, 215/35ZR18, 2 good condition, 1 fair condition, $90 for all 3. (501) 985-2387.

2006 MAZDA Miata MX5 3rd Generation, black/tan, 6-spd., 49k miles, $13,500. (501) 941-1304.

2007 YAMAHA V-star, black, 5,500 miles, stock parts included, well maintained, perfect condition, $6,000 obo. (501) 743-9326, Justin.

1978 MGB Convertible, green, 80,253 orig. miles, runs good, $4,400 to a good home. (870) 247-1177.

2013 CHRYSLER 300S, only 4,000 miles, nav. leather, panoramic sunroof, beats by Dre, 300 hp. w/paddler shifters, tinted, etd. Brand new condition. $38,000 obo. Pics. avail. Call/text (716) 316-3420.

SET OF 4 Pontiac Firebird or Camaro wheels, 16" alum., 5-hole, $300. (501) 438-3005.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

2008 HONDA CBR600RR, 8,700 miles, $7,000 obo. (918) 978-5012.

2006 HONDA VTX 1300C, black/chrome, 18k miles, $4,000. (870) 723-3781.

ALUMINUM BOAT props, 48-78118-17 & 48-73508-19, very good condition, $25 ea. (870) 247-1177.

LAWN & FARM EQUIPMENT

NEW LAWNMOWER, Murray w/Briggs & Stratton eng., barely used, just purchased, perfect condition, $175 obo. Can deliver. Pics avail. Call/text (716) 316-3420.

ITEMS FOR SALE

SUIT, Yves St. Laurent, blue/gray, size 42 reg., 33 waist, $30. 985-2387.

DR. DRE brand new headset, Monster brand from Best Buy, $175 obo. Call/text: (715) 212-2625 or (501) 352-0345.

BRAND NEW iPhone 4 for Sprint, new case, all accessories, $150 obo. Call/text: (715) 212-2625 or (501) 352-0345.

GRACO STROLLER w/car seat, some sun damage on stroller, $80 obo. (501) 786-3803.

500 GAL. propane tank, like new, $1,000. (501) 733-3947.

NEW HP Touchsmart PC w/Beats by Dre & wireless mouse/keyboard, touch screen, barely used, new condition, $675 obo. Pics avail. Call/text (716) 316-3420.

RAZOR RIPRIDER 360, $30; green machine, $40; dining room set w/China cabinet, table & 6 chairs, $1,500. (501) 410-2645.

HOUSES FOR RENT

CABOT, LIKE new, all brick 3/2 with 2 car garage, double vanity with his & her closets in master bath. No smoking, no pets. $1,025 month, $1,000 deposit. Call (501) 628-1225.

COZY, NEWLY remodeled one room studio apartment in Jacksonville. Wood burning fireplace, tile floors & appliance filled kitchen. $345 & $150 util. deposit. No children or pets. Camp Construction, 982-0434.

512 NORTH Hospital, Jacksonville. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1500 sq. ft., fenced backyard, quiet neighborhood, central heat & air, $825 per month. Security deposit required. Available 15 July. (501) 988-2458.

HOUSES FOR SALE

BY OWNER: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,470 sq. ft., 1.3 acres, cul-de-sac, great south Cabot neighborhood off Kerr Station Road, convenient to LRAFB, $138,900. (501) 605-1919.

GORGEOUS 1 1/2 story, 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home in Cabot. Open floor plan with tons of cabinets & vaulted ceiling. Fully fenced, front & back covered patio. 2,055 sq. ft., $195,000. MLS #10349927. (501) 743-9404.

BEEBE AREA, FSBO: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, all brick, 1800 sq. ft., shop, updated in 2010, new stainless appliances, new paint, solid surface counter tops, hardwood/tile/carpet, very nice, $179,500. (501) 416-6095.

4 BEDROOM, 2 bath, large fenced yard, 1694 sq. ft., 64 Nevada Ln., Cabot, $145,000. (501) 259-1087.

BRIEFS >> 7-15-13

Retirement scheduled for July 26
Retirement ceremony for Tech. Sgt. Tamara Foster will be held at 1 p.m. July 26 at Bldg 450 LRS E-ring. The point of contact for this retirement is Master Sgt. Ryanne Campbell at 987-6982.

Travel office available by phone
Little Rock AFB’s Commercial Travel Office, operated by WingGate Travel, will only be available by telephone Monday through Friday. Customers requiring CTO assistance during normal duty hours should call 987-6568 or 983-0261. All phone calls and DTS reservation requests will be transferred to WingGate Travel at Scott AFB, Mo., for commercial flight reservations/inquiries. Afterhours procedures will not change. Contact Tech Sgt. Chantel Eldridge at 987-6933 with specific concerns.

Anger-management class offered
An anger-management class will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. July 18 and 25 at the Family Advocacy office. Call 501-987-7377 for registration.

Firing range off limits
The Combat Arms (small arms) firing range complex and encompassing areas on Little Rock AFB are off limits to all unauthorized personnel. Unexploded ordnance and live-fire makes trespassing dangerous in addition to illegal. The Combat Arms rifle, pistol, machine gun, and grenade ranges are located on the East end of the base, east of the Civil Engineer Squadron Readiness Area and North of the horse stables and archery range. All roads leading into the range complex will be closed and locked after duty hours. Anyone requiring access to the ranges or surrounding areas during and after duty hours must contact the range office prior to entry. For more information, contact the Combat Arms section in building 1393 or call 987-6861.

19th Airlift Wing’s fun run today
 A 19th Airlift Wing Fun Run will be held at 6:40 a.m. July 12 at the Warfit Track.

Child-care arrangements
Weekly patrons may sublet their slots to other eligible families in one-week blocks (Monday-Friday).  Weekly patrons give written notice of the dates they will be absent and parents desiring short term care may contact the family to make arrangements to sublet their child care space.  The weekly patron is responsible for payment, and may not use the center the days the slot is sublet.  The sublet slot must be for the same age child and room as the regular slot. 

NEWS >> Black Knights welcome new commander

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

Col. Patrick Rhatigan became commander of the 19th Airlift Wing during a change of command ceremony July 9 at Little Rock Air Force Base.

Rhatigan assumed command from Col. Brian Robinson in a ceremony officiated by Lt. Gen.  Darren McDew, 18th Air Force Commander.

 “This is a very special day indeed for the Air Force and for this community, as we bid farewell to one outstanding leader and celebrate the arrival of another,” said McDew.
The general went on to speak about Rhatigan. He highlighted Rhatigan’s many accomplishments and accolades throughout his career.

In more than 20 years of service, the colonel has flown 5 different aircraft with more than 5,000 flying hours. He’s held various staff positions including the speechwriter to the Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of the Executive Action Group’s Communication team to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and Secretary of the Air Force.

Rhatigan’s previous assignment was as the commander of the 379th Expeditionary Operations Group in Southwest Asia.

“Col. Rhatigan, I know without a doubt you will continue to lead this team with continued excellence and inspire them to dream more, learn more, and do more and ultimately become more,” said McDew.

McDew concluded his speech by congratulating the friends and family of both Robinson and Rhatigan and thanking the spouses for their service.

Robinson followed suit and praised his wife and children for their support, love, service and sacrifices that they have made as well as dedication to the mission, their family and all that they do.

“Without you, doing what you do, I would not be able to carry on the mission for this installation,” said Robinson to his family.

Robinson went on to thank his fellow commanders for their partnership and leadership in operating the base and was very appreciative for the support and partnership they have shown him and his family in their 18-month stay, saying, “This base gets the job done because we all work together.”

Robinson concluded by saying, “The 19th Airlift Wing, to the Black Knights and to all of the partners that I have mentioned, it has been our humble privilege and honor to serve with you and to serve for you.”

After the official change of command, Rhatigan took a moment to comment on his upcoming role as the new 19th Airlift Wing and installation commander, “I want to thank the Airman of Team Little Rock for their selfless devotion to duty. You have a rich heritage, and I am extremely excited to be a part of this amazing team and continue this legacy of excellence.”
As the newest members of Team Little Rock, Rhatigan was joined during the ceremony by his wife, Karen, and their four children Clarice, Gavin, Lucan and Tristan.

He continued to give his foresight for the base and concluded with saying, “You can rest assured that I will continue to build on the great foundation that Col. Robinson has left us; I look forward to serving with all of you, and together answering the call.” 

NEWS >> Barbecue safety during summer

By Staff Sgt. Jessica Condit
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Barbecuing has become a favorite pastime of many Americans during the fun summer months.  Because many people enjoy barbecue, certain precautions must be taken when attending to the grill. Accidents occur without notice and being aware of surroundings and knowing the appropriate safety precautions to take will benefit everyone, from the novice to the master griller.

Many safety measures must be taken in order to enjoy grilling. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, as the grill warms up, it can reach temperatures in excess of 450 degrees. While grillers must take care to make sure little hands and paws stay away from the grill, they must also make certain the grill is placed in an area that will not pose a fire or gas hazard to anyone around it and that they have the proper emergency equipment on hand in the event of a fire.

“If you are going to barbecue, the grill must be at least 10 feet away from all structures,” said Ricky Myers, 19th Airlift Wing, ground safety manager. “You also do not want to barbecue in a garage or breezeway, overhangs or porches and low hanging trees, especially with the weather being dry the last few years and the burn bans that are in effect.”

Staying in a designated barbecue location will also help decrease the safety risks that accompany the grill. Local lakes and picnic areas often have built in grills available for people to enjoy.

Another safety risk that many people face when grilling with charcoal is neither fire nor heat. Grilling with charcoal produces carbon monoxide fumes. These fumes are odorless and invisible. All grills that use charcoal as a fuel source produce this toxic gas and could potentially be fatal if the grill is not located in a well-ventilated area.

Grilling indoors, such as a house, tent or garage can cause carbon monoxide to build up in intense amounts in the area. Myers said that according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission an average of 30 people die every year and 100 are injured due to the carbon monoxide fumes from charcoal grills and hibachis. Because carbon monoxide cannot be detected without special equipment, extra preventative measures should be taken when the gas plays a factor in your outdoor activities.

Cleaning the grill is also an important step in barbecue safety. A clean grill safeguards against any grease fires and flare ups that could potentially occur. Scrubbing the grill rack and cleaning out the plate after every grilling session ensures a safe experience every time.
In the event of grease fire or flare up, spreading the coals on a charcoal grill or adjusting the controls on a gas grill to lower the temperature is the first step to successfully put out the fire. If necessary, using an approved fire extinguisher with the correct distinguishing agent or baking soda will distinguish the fire. Using a simple kitchen extinguisher with the “K” symbol will help in this situation.

Properly disposing of charcoal is one of the most important safety precautions anyone can take in order to prevent fires and safety mishaps.

“We had one serious fire about a year or so ago that was the result of charcoal being poured into a plastic trashcan,” said Myers. “To properly dispose of charcoal, you must let the coals cool down completely and place them in a metal container afterwards.”

Safety is important to a successful and enjoyable summer. Because so many people grill outdoors, creating the safest environment possible when grilling promotes the practice while providing a relaxing atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. For more information on grilling and other summer-time safety, visit www.cpsc.gov or contact the base safety office at 987-3599.

NEWS >> Special Victims’ Counsel program available

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

The Air Force is piloting a new Special Victims’ Counsel program and Little Rock Air Force Base is on board.

A Special Victims’ Counsel is a furtherance of the legal assistance program, a lawyer specifically assigned to represent victims of sexual assault.

The SVC Program provides advice to develop victims’ understanding of the investigation and justice processes. It also provides advocacy by protecting the rights afforded to victims in the military justice system, and empowering victims by removing barriers to their full participation in the justice process.

Capt. Lauren Rosenblatt is the special victims’ counsel for Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.
Rosenblatt explained that victims’ rights is an area of the law which has developed across the nation over the last 30-40 years.  The Air Force is the first service branch to implement a program specifically aimed at providing counsel for sexual assault victims. Special Victims’ Counsel advocate for the rights of victims of sexual assault.

Airmen in need of assistance should know that the program provides confidential legal advice to victims of sexual assault regardless of the status of the report.

A victim can file a restricted report or unrestricted report.  If the report is restricted, they will not lose their restricted status by establishing a relationship with an SVC.

 Much of the SVC’s services center around the justice process, but they can assist in a variety of other ways.

“Some examples of our services would be helping a victim break a lease so that they can move out of their home or apartment where they were assaulted, helping a victim get a restraining order and assisting victims with state restitution programs,” said Rosenblatt. “To provide this extra level of support shows victims that the Air Force is there to support them and make this process as smooth as possible.”

The program is available to individuals who are common access cardholders or military dependents, 18 years or older and Title 10 active - duty military members. The SVC chain of command does not run through any wing commander or major command commander. This allows the program to provide advice and advocate on behalf of clients free of any external pressure.

“I think that the overall impact is that it gives victims of sexual assault a better voice,” said Rosenblatt.

Rosenblatt’s office is part of the Joint Base San Antonio Region which is one of ten regional SVC offices across the Air Force. She represents victims located within the state of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Mississippi and Missouri.

The Air Force’s Special Victims’ Counsel program is located in building 842 and can be reached at 501-987-7368.

COMMENTARY >> Leave people and things better than how you found them

By Chief Master Sgt. Thomas W. Lee
314th Operations Group Superintendent

As a young boy scout, I learned to always leave a campsite cleaner than I found it. This usually meant picking up trash left-behind by others. Little did I realize at the time that this was an important life-long lesson: “leave things better than you found them.”

When you leave a room, clean-up if needed, don’t leave it for the next person.

Wipe off the coffee ring on the counter, the spilled crumbs on the table, or take out the overflowing trash can in the corner. Just being aware of these small possibilities to leave things better helps to train us to bigger things.

Such bigger things might include extending this philosophy to areas of life beyond picking up the trash that others have left behind.

What if each of us made conscious efforts to make our relationships better? To improve how we interact in our work centers, neighborhoods, and especially with our families? No matter the relationship (personal or professional), if we all would practice the “Golden Rule” wouldn’t that make the world a better place?

The idea of “do unto others as you would have them do unto you” often gets overlooked in a supervisor-subordinate relationship. As supervisors we must be ever vigilant to how our subordinates are receiving our commands, directions, or guidance. Are you just barking orders, or are you building a team-like atmosphere that enhances a good working relationship towards each other and to mission accomplishment?

The Air Force relies on supervisors to train people under their charge and make them better at performing assigned duties than when the members first showed up to ensure a capable force for the future. In order to accomplish this we must embrace the idea of servant leadership. To do this requires not only humility but also being cheerful, self-reflective, and a willingness to move past a focus on “I, Me, Mine,” to seeing the interests of others as equally valuable in the grand scheme of the world.

Being a leader means serving those under you in a manner not only to improve their performance in whatever AFSC they are assigned, but also making them a better Airman and future supervisor.

Ultimately, the practice of leaving things better than you found them is one of cleaning up the clutter and litter of our own minds. It means taking on the humility of being a servant.
As the master teacher once said, “Whoever would be a master among you must be the servant of all.”

CLASSIFIEDS >> 07-05-13

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE COMBAT AIRLIFTER CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT will take ads by phone from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 982-9421, or you may mail your ad to 404 Graham Rd., Jacksonville, Ark. 72078. You may also e-mail them to combatairlifterclassifieds@arkansasleader.com Deadline to advertise in Friday's issue is 5 p.m. Tuesday.

HELP WANTED

DRIVERS: $1200 Orientation Completion bonus! Make $63,000 year or more! Ask about $2500 driver referral bonus! CDL-A OTR experience required. Call now 1-888-993-0972.

P/T EMPLOYMENT in the car business. INSURANCE CLERK. Responsibilities include: filing insurance claims & maintaining customer's coverage, bankruptcy & small claims customer service. 3 to 4 day work week. Seniors & retirees welcome. Fax resume to (501) 834-7926.

Drivers: Pam Transport! Company Drivers & Owner Operators Wanted!  No Touch Freight, 90% Drop & Hook, dedicated opportunities available. Call David 855-898-4215 Also seeking Recent Grads. Call Lavonna 877-440-7890. Apply Online: www.driveforpamtransport.com

YARD SALES

BASE YARD sale, 7/4, 5 & 6, 131 Tennessee. Baby & toddler girl items, clothes - newborn to 24 mos., great condition!

GARAGE SALE, 7/6, 8 am (NO early birds!) 3513 Spring Valley Cv., on right between curves on W. Main going towards Gravel Ridge. Lots of good stuff!

AUTOS/ACCESSORIES

TIRES, RIKEN Raptor, 215/35ZR18, 2 good condition, 1 fair condition, $90 for all 3. (501) 985-2387.

2006 MAZDA Miata MX5 3rd Generation, black/tan, 6-spd., 49k miles, $13,500. (501) 941-1304.

2007 YAMAHA V-star, black, 5,500 miles, stock parts included, well maintained, perfect condition, $6,000 obo. (501) 743-9326, Justin.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

2008 HONDA CBR600RR, 8,700 miles, $7,000 obo. (918) 978-5012.

2006 HONDA VTX 1300C, black/chrome, 18k miles, $4,000. (870) 723-3781.

LAWN & FARM EQUIPMENT

CRAFTSMAN RIDING lawnmower, 16.5 hp., Kohler 42" rear bagger, excellent condition, $350. (501) 902-9243.

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.

ITEMS FOR SALE

SUIT, Yves St. Laurent, blue/gray, size 42 reg., 33 waist, $30. 985-2387.

DR. DRE brand new headset, Monster brand from Best Buy, $175 obo. Call/text: (715) 212-2625 or (501) 352-0345.

BRAND NEW iPhone 4 for Sprint, new case, all accessories, $150 obo. Call/text: (715) 212-2625 or (501) 352-0345.

GRACO STROLLER w/car seat, some sun damage on stroller, $80 obo. (501) 786-3803.

500 GAL. propane tank, like new, $1,000. (501) 733-3947.

HOUSES FOR RENT

JACKSONVILLE: $0 dep. MH in park. 3BR/2BA. $500-$575 per month. (501) 744-4668.

BEEBE: $0 deposit, MH subdv., 3 BR/2BA on 1/2 acre lot, $550 per month. (501) 744-4668.

NLR: 3 bedroom/2 bath MH in park on large lot, $575 month with deposit. (501) 744-4668.

JAX: Camper/RV Lot, $300 month with water, sewer, trash & electric paid. (501) 744-4668.

LOVELY 3 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home, super clean, handicapped access, stand alone country living. NO PETS, NO SMOKING, references a must, $425 month, $425 deposit. Mt. Vernon. (501) 849-3350.

1 BEDROOM apartment, 704 North Third Street, Cabot, gas & water paid but you pay electric. $425 month, $300 deposit. (501) 605-7120.

JACKSONVILLE/GRAVEL RIDGE, 3 BR, 1 BA, CH/A, carport, fenced yard, quiet, $625 mo., $600 dep. Ref. req. (304) 873-6863.

HOUSES FOR SALE

4 BR, 2 BA home with new hardwood floors. Fenced backyard overlooking lake. 33 Opal St. Ward. $155,000. Call Henry at (484) 843-5798.

BRIEFS >> 07-05-13

Travel office available by phone
Little Rock AFB’s Commercial Travel Office, operated by WingGate Travel, will only be available by telephone Monday through Friday. Customers requiring CTO assistance during normal duty hours should call 987-6568 or 983-0261. All phone calls and DTS reservation request will be transferred to WingGate Travel at Scott AFB, Mo., for commercial flight reservations/inquiries. Afterhours procedures will not change. Contact Tech Sgt. Chantel Eldridge at 987-6933 with specific concerns.

Anger management class offered
An Anger Management class will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. July 18 and 25 at the Family Advocacy Office. Call 501-987-7377 for registration.

Firing range off limits
The Combat Arms (small arms) firing range complex and encompassing areas on Little Rock AFB are off limits to all unauthorized personnel. Unexploded ordnance and live-fire makes trespassing dangerous in addition to illegal. The Combat Arms rifle, pistol, machine gun, and grenade ranges are located on the East end of the base, east of the Civil Engineer Squadron Readiness Area and North of the horse stables and archery range. All roads leading into the range complex will be closed and locked after duty hours. Anyone requiring access to the ranges or surrounding areas during and after duty hours must contact the range office prior to entry. For more information, contact the Combat Arms section in building 1393 or call 987-6861.

Closure scheduled for July 9
The 19th Medical Group will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 9. Hangar 1080 will be closed today.

19th Airlift Wing fun run July 12
 A 19th Airlift Wing Fun Run will be held at 6:40 a.m. July 12 at the Warfit Track.

Protestant choir director sought
Little Rock AFB Chapel Seeking a choir director for two Sunday morning Protestant Worship Services. The individual must have a demonstrated ability to read music as well as lead and direct choir and the congregation. Interested bidders must have a minimum of two years experience, with obvious knowledge of musical tradition for Protestant worship (i.e., traditional, and contemporary music). Background checks will be required as directed by DoDI 1402. The award of this contract will be based upon the best value to the government. An audition is required. Further descriptions of the duties and responsibilities associated with this contract position can be obtained by contacting Tech. Sgt. Juan Santoy, Master Sgt. Jose Gomez or Maj. Randall Jamieson at 987-6014. Please contact the above POCs for a copy of the Statement of Work, criteria of selection, bid documents, and general provisions. All bid submissions must be turned into the Base Chapel by noon Monday.

FEATURE >> Part 2: The burden of service

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

Exhausted from another day of managing tantrums, diapers, laundry, dinner, baths and bedtime, Heather Drain finally sits down. She is free at last to enjoy the solitude that her labor has earned her. 

The refuge lasts nearly 10 minutes before her son, Ayden, gets up from bed. After a brief confrontation, he retreats back to his room, but not before waking 6-month-old Everett who is ready for a feeding. The frustration of even the smallest task or chore amplifies as each day passes. Rest comes in small increments, as most nights she is lucky to get just three hours of sleep. Her parental duties are a relentless cycle, and her life a caricature of the military spouse lifestyle.

For Drain there are no typical days, yet, each one seems like a habitual rerun. It begins each morning when her young boys wake and ends when they fall asleep in the evening. In the four months that have passed since she said goodbye to her husband, Aaron, Drain has spent nearly every day and night caring for the couple’s sons. Through all of the hardships, she insists that her biggest challenges have been neither physical nor mental. Instead her battles are being waged on an emotional front.

“The hardest part of being here, by myself, raising two boys, would be not having anyone around to experience the special moments and the things that your kids do, someone to share it with,” said Drain.

While she accepts that deployments are a way of life in the military, and in fact come with some benefits, it’s little consolation for the moments that will be missed out on as a family. Drain gave birth to the couple’s second child, Everett, just three weeks before her husband deployed. This was the first of several changes she would have to prepare for, and deal with on her own during the deployment.

“I prepared by kind of disconnecting myself a little bit,” said Drain. “I had to, to make it less emotional.”

The decision to disconnect was born, in part, from a flood of postpartum emotions.
“About halfway through the deployment I was able to get back to where I was before he left,” said Drain. “It was really hard because typically I’m not a super emotional person; I never really have been. I’m a pretty logical person, but after the baby came along, I was a whole new me. I couldn’t control any of it. It made it pretty difficult.”

While many of the changes occurring in her life were internal, others were very visible. She does her best to keep Aaron a part of the boys’ lives, however, webcams and video clips offer only a small measure of comfort to either parent.

“(Aaron) missed his first smile, his first laugh, rolling over,” said Drain. “He’s almost sitting up on his own now; he’ll miss a lot of firsts.”

Drain also achieved a few milestones of her own. After serving on active duty for eight years as an aerospace medical technician, she transitioned over to the Air Force Reserve in November. The move will allow her to become a stabilizing force at home.

“Ayden was just 2 when (Aaron) deployed the first time,” said Drain. “It took a long time for him to feel secure that his dad wasn’t just going to leave. It could be as simple as just walking out of the house or dropping him off at daycare. It became very difficult, and Ayden had a really hard time with that. If I were to deploy it would not be very good at all. His dad affects him so much being gone I can only imagine what would happen if I had to leave. So, the main factor of me getting out is just doing what’s best for my children.”

With nearly two months to go, the deployment was beginning to reveal signs of fatigue in 4-year-old Ayden as well. Drain noted that she had observed some changes in the toddler’s behavior.

“Ayden had a few changes, negative changes, in his behavior after his dad left,” said Drain. “He started to get clingy, very, very clingy and would be violent if not given his way. Really anything would set him off.”

Drain credits her own military service in helping her appreciate the importance of the sacrifices her husband is making. However, she feels those sacrifices may have had detrimental effects on Ayden.

“He never really had a secure bond with his dad,” said Drain. “Aaron had missed the whole first year of (Ayden’s) life, due to the military. We were separated geographically at the time. His whole second year he was with him, Aaron was in school. There really wasn’t much interaction. So, just this past year is the most interaction he’s had with his dad in all four years of his life.  So, for him to leave again, it set him back a little bit. There will be a lot of rebuilding that needs to be done.”

For now, Drain returns her attention to the task at hand. She carefully places Everett back in his swing and tries to slog through a few more chores. She briefly acknowledges this day, like many others, appeared to be a draw, and suggests that her time would be better spent resting for the day ahead.

In only a few short hours the cycle would begin again. It would inevitably be another exhausting day of laboring for those she loves. Still, it would be one day closer to Aaron’s return.

To see a video clip of this story, visit the Little Rock Air Force Base YouTube page at http://www.youtube.com/littlerockafb1

FEATURE >> After dangerous births, TLR parents are grateful for the little things

By Senior Airman Regina Agoha
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Having children for the first time can be one of the most exciting moments in a couple’s life.
Giving birth to twins overseas at 24 weeks, (five and a half months), was not the excitement Travis and Katie Alton were looking for.

In order for adequate care to be provided to their newborns, the Alton family, with the help of the Exceptional Family Member Program, left Yokota Air Base, Japan, loaded a C-130 and journeyed back to the states, incubators and all.

“I was 24 weeks pregnant,” said Katie. “When we came home from grocery shopping that day, I kept having really bad stomach pain. It got to the point where I couldn’t walk.”
Airman 1st Class Travis Alton, a 19th Logistic Readiness Squadron aerial rigging journeyman, had to go to work that day, so Katie went to the doctor alone just to get a checkup. To her surprise, the nurse gave her instructions to call her husband because she was fully dilated and ready to deliver.

“I had no complications (to this point) at all during my pregnancy,” said Katie. “I ended up having to be taken by ambulance to an off-base hospital 45 minutes away because the base that we were at didn’t have a NICU, (neonatal intensive care unit), or a nursery, and they don’t do anything before 36 weeks.”

During the ride, Katie said, “I was scared; I had the full contractions, and it was every two minutes. I remained calm. I wasn’t freaking out or anything because I knew if I did or started getting stressed that it wouldn’t be good for the babies.”

Once the Altons got there, the babies were born premature but with no other complications. Jenson came first weighing 1.4 lbs. One minute later came his sister Ally, weighing 1.5 lbs. The Alton twins were put on ventilators for the three months they spent there in a Japanese NICU, February 19 through May 8.

Though still small, (Jenson, 2 1/2 lbs. and Ally 2 lbs.), the twins were allowed to leave the hospital in order to receive better care from the states.

“Yokota didn’t have long-term care; they didn’t have the resources that we do here (in the states),” said Travis. “So it was decided that we needed to go to a stateside base where all that stuff is available. They gave me a few bases to choose from. We picked Little Rock because it’s close to home and the Children’s Hospital in Little Rock is really good. Also, the base is really nice, so it was kind of a win, win, win for us.”

The Altons had one day to pack and prepare to leave Yokota and head to Okinawa. Though very stressed, a little ease came with the help of EFMP.

“EFMP basically set us up,” said Travis. “They made arrangements with Children’s Hospital here in Arkansas as well as arrangements with the base.”

The Altons flew on a C-130 from Yokota to Okinawa. They got there May 9 and stayed for two days. While there, the twins passed their eye exams and developed well enough to be taken off the ventilators and oxygen.

“After leaving Okinawa, we were flown on a KC-135 Tanker to Hickam [Air Force Base], Hawaii,” said Travis. “An EFPM representative was able to coordinate getting the twins a room at a civilian hospital, Kapiolani, off base in Hawaii because the NICUs on base were full. We stayed there overnight and headed to Little Rock.”

Throughout the entire flight the tiny twins flew in the comfort of their incubators and new parents, Travis and Katie, were both able to give their twins bottles and change their diapers.

“We didn’t have any problems at all with the babies on the flight,” Katie and Travis said. “It was smooth. EFMP was great the whole way through. I don’t know where we’d be without them or how we would have gotten everything done. Each place we went, there was an EFMP representative there to help us in any way they could.”

Once the Alton family reached Little Rock May 11, the babies were immediately taken to Children’s Hospital and did great. They came home June 16, on Father’s Day.

“Having the babies come home on Father’s Day was awesome,” said Travis. “It was a great Father’s Day gift! It was surreal. We spent four months visiting them in the hospital, but it felt like an eternity. We were worried all the time. Each day was a process. To actually have them home and to have all that stress in the past… I can’t really find words for that,” he added while smiling.

Travis paused for a moment, and then called his son and daughter little miracles.

“Looking back,” he said, “I can’t believe it. The doctors gave us the odds, and survival rate, which was 15 percent. Having twins made it even less,” he said.

“But they beat the odds didn’t they!” said Anjie Marks, mother of Katie, as she looked at the tiny granddaughter she held.

Marks, along with her husband, Jeff, went to Japan a day after delivery and has committed the past four months to help her children with double the diapers, double the bottles and double the loss of sleep.
  
Now that the twins are home and settled in, the Altons are excited about having a son and daughter and feel like it’s finally starting to set in that they are parents.

“It’s weird to me,” said Katie. “When I hear them cry, it’s like, ‘I have two babies,’” she laughed.  “It’s so unreal. They’re mine, and I get to keep them!”

Though very tiny, Katie, Travis and Marks have already noticed personality differences in the twins.

“Ally is a live wire.  She’s awake constantly. And Jenson is super chill. He sleeps and barely cries. It’s like night and day. If we had only one baby and it was him, it’d be the easiest newborn parenting ever,” they all said in laughter.

For right now, cap and gowns, proms, first crushes and heartbreaks aren’t even a thought for Katie and Travis. They are just thrilled that they have their babies. As anxious as they were to hurry and get them home, they are more anxious for them to stay babies at least for a while so they can enjoy each significant milestone.

Travis and Marks said they can’t wait to just play with them. 

“I can’t wait to get them both four wheelers and play hot wheels with them,” said Travis.
Katie said, “I can’t wait to just teach them stuff. Little things like ‘momma’ and ‘dada’.
As the Alton twins continue to grow, their parents are amazed at what they’ve already overcome in their short lives.

“I still can’t believe how big they’ve gotten, but they’re still small by any standard really,” said Travis. “Jenson is now seven pounds and Ally is five pounds. Our whole goal was to get them home and now we’re like… what do we do next?” They laughed.

TOP STORY >> Team Little Rock stands down for SAPR training

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

The men and women of Little Rock Air Force Base stood down operations to train on sexual-assault prevention and response here on June 28.

The stand-down day was mandated by Air Force leadership and part of a larger effort from the Department of Defense to establish a culture of mutual respect, professionalism and zero tolerance for sexual assault or harassment in the DoD.

For the training, Team Little Rock members across the base participated in small group discussions and attended an all-call at the Hercules Hall to hear from the 19th Airlift Wing and Installation Commander Col. Brian Robinson.

“We have you here because we want to reinvigorate our climate of mutual trust, respect and dignity,” said Robinson at his 12:30 p.m briefing, one of several held throughout the day.
During the all-call, the base commander told the audience that there is no room for sexual harassment or assault on Little Rock Air Force Base, and encouraged people to take a personal responsibility for eliminating the toxic crime, especially through bystander intervention.

“This isn’t just my responsibility or my commander’s responsibility,” he said. “This is a problem that we all need to address. If any of us see something wrong, we’ve got to step in and stop it.”

Robinson said TLR members can expect him and the LRAFB chain of command to support victims and investigate any reports of sexual misconduct to the fullest extent possible.
“We owe you that,” he said.

In addition to being briefed by the wing commander, the Staff Judge Advocate and Sexual Assault Response Coordinator talked to the crowd as well. Lt. Col. Shelly Schools, the base SJA, stressed being a good wingman and making a concerted effort to establish and maintain a culture of mutual respect.

“If you all commit to looking out for each other and being good wingmen we can mitigate this problem of sexual harassment and assault,” she said.

Frank Cope, base SARC, talked about sympathy for victims and highlighted the pernicious long-term consequences of sexual assault.

“Victims of sexual assault are three times more likely to suffer from depression,” he said. “They’re six times more likely to suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder, 26 times more likely to abuse alcohol or drugs and four times more likely to contemplate suicide.”

Cope said providing care and sympathy for victims is vital because he’s never seen a case where the victim of a sexual assault didn’t in some way blame themselves. Additionally he said while eliminating these violent crimes entirely may be hard, it all begins with not accepting disrespectful behavior.

“Don’t tolerate harassment and we can minimize sexual assault,” he said.

Robinson closed his brief with a terse message for the audience: do the right thing, accept responsibility and take care of each other.

“This is not a one and done,” he said. “I can tell you that we’re serious about this issue. There are no bystanders. We need to all be good wingmen and commit to caring for each other.”