Combat Airlifter: 2016

Friday, December 16, 2016

CLASSIFIEDS >> 121616

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.

ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS needing METAL ROOFS, SIDING OR WINDOWS. Government program offering Home Owners up to $25,000 per household for these improvements. No money down, Payments from $59/Mo. *Free estimate. Senior and Military Discounts. Save Hundreds of Dollars CALL NOW 1-866-668-8681 wac.**

SERVICES

OXYGEN - Anytime. Anywhere. No tanks to refill. No deliveries. Only 4.8 pounds and FAA approved for air travel! May be covered by Medicare. Call for FREE info kit: 844-397-2688.**

HELP WANTED

CONTRACTORS NEEDED - for work on bank foreclosed properties. Must provide own tools and truck. $1,500+ per week possible. Call 501-672-8080.**

Entry Level Heavy Equipment Operator Career. Get Trained - Get Certified - Get Hired! Bulldozers, Backhoes & Excavators. Immediate Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits. 1-866-362-6497.**

DRIVERS! Join Our Team! $5000 Sign on bonus. Drivers are home every weekend. Great benefits, paid holidays & miles. New equipment. Dry vans. Local family owned & operated. Must be 23 years of age and have a valid class A Commercial Drivers License. 2 years over the road experience is a must. With You for the Long Haul. ThompsonTrans.net or call (501) 228-8800.**

CDL Flatbed Drivers Needed $600.00 Sign on Bonus. Great pay, Health Ins, Retirement Plan, Vacation, Holiday Pay, Home Weekly, 90% No-Tarp, Uniforms and Jackets Provided. Earn $45,000.00 to $60,000.00 Yr. Call Chuck or Jeremy 501-945-1433. Apply in person: 5007 E. Broadway, NLR.**

TRUCK DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Become a driver for Steven's Transport! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! New drivers earn $800+ per week! PAID CDL TRAINING! Stevens covers all costs! 1-877-649-3153. Drive4Stevens.com.**

CHIP TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED, Woodfield, Inc, Camden. HOME NIGHTLY. SIGN-ON BONUS, WEEKLY PERFOMANCE BONUS! Must have 18 months experience, Apply ONLINE: www.woodfieldinc.com, CALL: 1-800-501-4317.**

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

2010 HONDA Prius III hybrid, red, auto., keyless entry, push-button start, power windows, cruise, fuel efficient - 48 mpg hwy./ 51 mpg city, 121,250 miles, $7,495. (501) 231-6383.

MISC.

DIGITAL HEARING AIDS - Now offering a 45-Day Risk Free Offer! FREE BATTERIES for Life! Call to start your free trial! 855-502-3676.**

Panther Creek ALL STEEL Carports – 10 x 20,. Protects against limbs, sun ,pollen, hail, tree sap, 90 mph winds and 20 lb snow load. $787. Call 1-501-835-7222 or 1-800-643-8728, OD Funk Manufacturing Inc. Sherwood, AR, Since 1976.**

RELAX AND SAVE! SAVE $1500 on a new WALK IN TUB. Heated Seat, Hand held Shower, Aromatherapy, 26 Massage jets, Vantage Therapeautic Walk-In-Baths. Call NOW! 1-800-227-6140.**

HOUSES FOR RENT

JACKSONVILLE - 5 nice homes for rent, Starting at $700-$1,050. Call (501) 985-1177.

COZY, ONE room studio apartments in Jacksonville. Bed pulls down from wall in Living Room in front of wood burning fireplace. Includes appliance filled kitchen. Starting at $325 plus utilities, deposit $200. No children or pets. Camp Construction, (501) 982-0434.

JACKSONVILLE: NICE area, close to base, 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, newly remodeled, new doors & paint, floor, washer & dryer included, fenced yard. (501) 596-2700.

BEEBE: NICE 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, recently remodeled. $795 month plus deposit & references. (501) 747-6811.

MOBILE HOMES

REPOSSESSED MOBILE HOMES - Move in ready. No rent option, but buying could be cheaper than rent! Owner financing on select homes with approved credit. 501-588-3300.**

TOP STORY >> Little Rock Air Force Cycling Team gears up for 2017

By Airman 1st Class Codie Collins

19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Cyclists from the Air Force Cycling Team surge to the start line. Hands tighten their grip on handle bars. Riders mentally prepare themselves for the long race ahead. For a brief moment, all is still. The horn sounds. An ocean of cyclists pour onto the road, filling every bit of pavement – each vying for a place at the trophy stand.

Interested? The Little Rock Air Force Base Cycling Team is accepting applications for its 2017 team.

The AFCT is a cycling team whose primary mission is to promote the Air Force through the core values: Integrity First, Excellence in All We Do and Service Before Self.

Active-duty personnel, Air National Guardsmen, Air Force Reserve, retirees, civilian employees and dependents are all eligible to try out for the team. To join, those interested must meet the specific requirements to include being a seasoned cyclist, committed to the team and, if military, meet the minimum passing fitness requirements.

“When we start training for races, we begin with biking 10-15 miles a day and increase the mileage as our training continues,” said Master Sergeant Sandra Frank, 19th Force Support Squadron lodgings operations manager and AR team lead for the Little Rock AFB Cycling team. “The team works incredibly hard.”

The goals of AFCT are to enhance the relationship between the Department of the Air Force and the general public, to assist the Air Force Recruiting Service and to bring Air Force members together to interact and bond.

AFCT’s premier ride is the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, where more than a hundred Air Force cyclers ride 500 miles across Iowa to promote the U.S. Air Force.

“Cycling is an adrenaline rush,” Frank said. “It is also a great way to stay in shape and build camaraderie within the AF.”

For more information on AFCT, visit http://afcycling.com/, or to register contact Master Sgt. Sandra Frank at sandra.frank1@outlook.com.

TOP STORY >> Airmen plunge into darkness to keep C-130s airborne

by Senior Airman Harry Brexel

19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 19th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems repair flight ensures various aircraft fuel systems are in top condition to execute combat airlift anywhere, at a moment’s notice.

“Our job is mission essential; planes can’t fly without fuel,” said U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Catherine Wade, 19th MXS aircraft fuel systems repair journeyman.

Without the dedicated team of approximately 50 Airmen, the installation’s fleet of C-130s would be nothing more than oversized paper weights. A defective fuel system can take down an aircraft in seconds.

A typical day for a 19th MXS fuel systems repair technician consists of long hours and maintenance, which often requires descending into tanks that are normally filled with highly flammable jet fuel.

“It’s dirty, but we do it for the end goal of supporting the Combat Airlift mission,” Wade said. “C-130s are vital in taking people and equipment to the fight.”

The 19th MXS fuel systems repair team works around the clock on approximately 60 aircraft. Squeezing themselves into holes that are less than 2 feet in circumference, Airmen enter these confined spaces to diagnose malfunctions, seal and maintain components of the fuel tank.

“This job allows no room for error,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Craig Odum, 19th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems repair section chief. “Attention to detail is vital.”

Despite the challenges associated with performing fuel system maintenance tasks, Airmen spend hours in the darkness to ensure the safety of the lives of anyone traveling in the Home of Combat Airlift’s C-130 fleet.

TOP STORY >> New Year’s resolution solutions

By Airman 1st Class Kevin Sommer Giron

19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Food—it’s one of the main ways people connect during the holidays. And though it’s popular to “eat, drink and be merry,” soon the bittersweet cost of that third slice of apple pie comes to haunt like the ghost of Christmas past.

As the New Year is welcomed, many make a conscious effort to watch what they eat and live a healthier lifestyle. Here are some tips by Jeff Vaughn, 19th Aerospace Medical Squadron Health and Wellness Center, to help achieve your New Year’s resolutions.

Commitment and consistency is key to losing weight and keeping it off. Start with food restrictions on yourself like 30 days of no bread or pasta and add new rules as you’re ready for a new challenge.

Don’t drink your calories. Drink plenty of water or other sugar-free beverages, like unsweetened tea or black coffee. Need new ideas to drink more water? Add fresh mint and a few chopped strawberries to the bottom of your water pitcher, or slices of fresh lemon and ginger root. Say “no” to sugary beverages like soda and juice.

Add two or three servings of vegetables to every meal. Stick with brightly colored non-starchy veggies. These veggies are naturally low calorie, low carb, low fat, low sodium and high fiber to help you fill up without eating too many calories.

Still hungry? Wait 20 minutes before having another helping at meal times. This extra time gives your body time to recognize if you are satisfied. If you are still hungry, start with a fist-size serving portion of veggies or a serving of healthy fat (like a closed handful of nuts, or a thumb tip of peanut butter or real butter). True hunger is a gradual sensation which grows with time and is open to a variety of food options. Cravings are not true hunger cues. They are sudden and for a specific foods. Contact the health promotions dietitian for more strategies if you are struggling with managing cravings.

Bring your lunch to work. Midday meals are often too large in portion and loaded with hidden calories from unknown additives or sugars. Take control of what’s on your plate.

Take one bite and ask yourself, “Is this less healthy food worth it?” If it’s not tasty at all, stop eating it. Don’t waste your calories on another bite of junk you don’t even really like. Save your splurge for foods you truly enjoy and on something you will slow down and savor.

For more support, visit the Little Rock AFB fitness center and participate in a Vital 90 class hosted by Vaughn and other instructors.

For more resolution tips on making or maintaining goals, visit www.littlerock.af.mil/comprehensiveairmanfitness.

Friday, December 9, 2016

CLASSIFIEDS >> 120916

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SERVICES

OXYGEN - Anytime. Anywhere. No tanks to refill. No deliveries. Only 4.8 pounds and FAA approved for air travel! May be covered by medicare. Call for FREE info kit: 844-397-2688.**

AUCTIONS

FARM & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AUCTION Thurs. - Fri, Dec, 8-9 • 9AM. 2408 Hwy 64 West Wynne, AR 72396. Equipment to sell at this auction? Live Online bidding @proxibid.com. Details: www.witcherauctions.com. 870-238-1400 AALB#’s 2100, 2101. 10% BP on first $2500 ea. item sold, $250 max BP per item.**

ESTATE AUCTION – 60 plus years collection. Al & Rena McCreary Trust , Thurs. Dec 15th, 2016 STARTS @ 9:07 AM, CHUPPS AUCTION CO. Location: MAYES Co. Fairgounds, Pryor, OK. WAR MEMORABILIA & COLLECTIBLES FROM CIVIL WAR, WWI, II & MORE PLUS DISPLAY CASES, GUNS, SWORDS, BAYONETS, KNIVES, COINS & SAFES, ANTIQUE FURNITURE, STOVES, ANVIL, RESTAURANT SUPPLIES & EQUIP!!! Directions, terms, disclaimers, full item list, more info & pictures visit www.ChuppsAuction.com Stan Chupp, (918) 638-1157 Dale Chupp, Realtor, Century 21, NEOKLA (918) 630-0495, E. J. Chupp | (918) 639-8555.**

REAL ESTATE AUCTION- Fri., December 9th, 11 a.m. 3 BR with 1.46 AC m/l 3274 HWY 157, JUDSONIA, AR. Very nice 3 BR 1 Bath, carport, 2 nice storage buildings, across from White Co. Schools. Great first home or investment. Selling As-is, Terms: 10% Down Auction day. Balance due in cash at closing within 30 days. For more details, pics, directions, etc. Go to: www.nealdavisauctioneers.com or auctionzip.com ID 19078, Neal Davis, Broker/Auctioneer AALB #1, 501-940-2138 or Jason Davis, AALB #1202 at 501-454-3382.**

YARD SALES

5-FAMILY YARD sale, 12/10, 8 am-3 pm, 1002 Latigo Trail, Jax.

HELP WANTED

HORSES

AUTOS/ACCESSORIES

2010 HONDA Prius III hybrid, red, auto., keyless entry, push-button start, power windows, cruise, fuel efficient - 48 mpg hwy./ 51 mpg city, 121,250 miles, $7,495. (501) 231-6383.

MISC.

RELAX AND SAVE! SAVE $1500 on a new WALK IN TUB. Heated Seat, Hand held Shower, Aromatherapy, 26 Massage jets, Vantage Therapeautic Walk-In-Baths. Call NOW! 1-800-227-6140. **

HOUSES FOR RENT

JACKSONVILLE - 5 nice homes for rent, Starting at $700-$1,050. Call (501) 985-1177.

3 BEDROOM, 1 bath duplex, Cabot schools, fenced yard, washer/dryer hookups, 20 minutes from base. (501) 605-7502.

FOR RENT: 4 bedroom, 2 bath, all kitchen appliances, large shop/garage, $900 month, $600 deposit. Cabot schools, Campground Rd. (501) 286-2012.

JACKSONVILLE: EXCELLENT area, 609 Brookhaven Ct., 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathroom, newly remodeled, new floor, new windows, new paint (outside & inside), washer & dryer included, fenced yard. Small dog is negotiable. (501) 596-2700.

JACKSONVILLE: 125 Cherry St., 3 bedroom, 1 bath, newly remodeled, new paint & floor, fenced yard, big shed, carport. (501) 596-2700.

3 BEDROOM, 1 1/2 bath, 1/2 mile from main gate of LRAFB, fenced yard, large storage building, $750 month plus deposit. (501) 425-6151.

HOUSES FOR SALE

NEAR LRAFB, 1860 sq. ft. plus 800 sq. ft. garage. Lots of upgrades, newly remodeled kitchen, open floor plan, all appliances including washer & dryer, $149,900. (501) 286-7447, (501) 944-1220.

MOBILE HOMES

Used Mobile Homes. All Sizes. $20K Cash or Less. Call 501- 588-3300. **

LENDERS OFFERING Gov. Programs for manufactured homes 501-653-3200. **

USED DOUBLEWIDE for Sale. Must be relocated. Call 501-653-3204.**

TOP STORY >> Crew chief, C-130E part ways

By Airman 1st Class Grace Nichols

19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Although thousands of U.S. Air Force aircraft are maintained and operated by Airmen, certain aircrafts leave lasting impressions.

Crew chiefs are the individuals who are essential in the upkeep and maintenance of aircraft, so it’s no surprise that they would be prone to remember certain aircraft.

Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Willie “Bill” Goodwin served as a crew chief for 31 years and worked on many aircraft in that time.

“When you work on an aircraft it’s like having a favorite car or toy as a kid,” Goodwin said. “You become attached to certain ones.”

The endurance and consistency of one particular C-130E, Tail No. 9815, fueled the crew chief’s love.

Flying more than 329,835 hours during more than 52 years of service, this E model completed countless cargo and airdrop missions.

“When I was active-duty years ago, this aircraft was one of my best flyers,” Goodwin said. “It was one of my babies.”

The aircraft fell into Goodwin’s good graces by flying smoothly and never letting him down.

The former crew chief was stationed at many bases throughout his career, but like the C-130E, Goodwin kept returning to Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas.

Wherever Goodwin went, seeing the E model was a friendly reminder of home.

“I have been assigned to other bases, but that aircraft would taxi through and cause me to stop, reminisce and remember: ‘I know that tail number, it’s from the 61st Airlift Squadron, I’ve flown on that aircraft, it’s a good flyer.’”

The aircraft returned after its last mission in Iraq unscathed, but after the E models were pulled out of Iraq to be replaced by H and J models it served in stateside operations only.

Retiring after more than 31 years of active-duty service, Goodwin also returned to Little Rock AFB, this time as a 19th Maintenance Group technical services specialist.

In this capacity, Goodwin continued to serve alongside his beloved E model, witnessing its final days.

The aircraft’s fate was forever changed when a tornado hit Little Rock AFB Dec. 9, 2011.

Although the C-130E was undamaged, the right wing of a nearby H model was hit during the storm.

Despite the E model still being fit to fight, it was decided its wing would be used to repair the H model that had less flying hours.

“Not that aircraft!” Goodwin recalled. “That’s a good aircraft.”

For that very reason, the E model was deemed an appropriate donor, but that was not the end of its service.

Like Goodwin, the tactical airlift aircraft had not finished serving.

Over the course of its retirement, the nose landing gear and remaining wing were used to sustain two other aircraft.

The C-130E was later used as a ground trainer for maintainers and loadmasters.

“It served as a ground trainer until it became obsolete,” Goodwin said. “After that, the U.S. Air Force began searching for homes for old ground instructional training aircraft.”

It was this line of inquiry that landed the E model with its final mission: being transported on a flatbed truck to Vandenberg Airport in Evansville, Indiana.

“It will be used to train law enforcement, Department of Homeland Security personnel and firefighters to practice real-world scenarios,” Goodwin said.

The scenarios will cover responding to fire, hijacking and other emergency situations.

Before Tail No. 9815 could begin its trek to Indiana, its path through base had to be coordinated with Dan Wassom, 19th MXG quality assurance evaluator chief, and the 19th Security Forces Squadron.

Due to state regulations, the aircraft had to be cautiously transported to the back gate, past the fightline it had flown from many times before.

When Goodwin realized the aircraft would need to be guided once more, he instinctively did what any crew chief would do: marshalled the plane home.

“Goodwin has retired and turned in his uniform and marshalling wands for a pair of khakis and bare hands to marshal the last of the legacy aircraft off the base on a flatbed truck,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Elizabeth Clay, 19th MXG deputy commander.

After more than 84 years of combined service to the U.S. Air Force, neither Goodwin nor the C-130E have stopped giving.

The aircraft continues its legacy as it heads to its final resting place.

“I’m talking about the aircraft like it’s a human, but when you serve and put your life on the line and the aircraft doesn’t let you down, you remember,” Goodwin said. “You remember certain aircraft and tail numbers and how important they are to you.”

Friday, December 2, 2016

CLASSIFIEDS >> 120216

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS needing╩METAL ROOFS, SIDING OR WINDOWS. Government program offering Home Owners up to $25,000 per╩household for these improvements. No money down, Payments from╩$59/Mo. *Free estimate. Senior and Military Discounts. Save Hundreds of Dollars CALL NOW╩1-866-668-8681╩wac.**

SERVICES

OXYGEN - Anytime. Anywhere. No tanks to refill. No deliveries. Only 4.8 pounds and FAA approved for air travel! May be covered by medicare. Call for FREE info kit: 844-397-2688.**

HELP WANTED

MAINTENANCE MECHANICS NEEDED! LAND-O-FROST, Searcy, AR. Sign-on bonus, Relocation negotiable, Comp. Wages and more! Processing and Pkg. facility maint requ.: HSD/ GED, Min. 1 yr. electronic training from Accredited School, or 2 yrs equiv. work exp., able to work confined areas and varying temps. Packaging Maintenance Also need 1 yr. of electronic or multi-craft maintenance coursework with a minimum grade of C OR equiv. knowledge as verified by an Electrical Aptitude test, Interested? Please submit a resume to: stacy.looney@landofrost.com.**

DRIVERS. Join Our Team! $5000 Sign on bonus. Home every weekend. Great benefits, paid holidays & miles. New equipment. Dry vans. Local family owned & operated. Must be 23 years of age and have a valid class A Commercial Drivers License. 2 years over the road experience is a must. With You for the Long Haul. ThompsonTrans.net or call (501) 228-8800.**

AUCTION

FARM & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AUCTION Thurs. - Fri, Dec, 8-9 Ñ 9AM. 2408 Hwy 64 W., Wynne, AR 72396. Equipment to sell at this auction? Live Online bid @proxibid.com. Details: www.witcherauctions.com. 870-238-1400 AALB#╒s 2100, 2101. 10% BP on first $2500 ea. item sold, $250 max BP per item.**

HORSES

MISC.

DIGITAL HEARING AIDS - Now offering a 45-Day Risk Free Offer! ╩FREE BATTERIES for Life! ╩Call to start your free trial! ╩855-502-3676.**

Panther Creek ALL STEEL Carports ╨ 10 x 20, Protects against limbs, sun ,pollen, hail, tree sap, 90 mph winds and 20 lb snow load. $787. Call 1-501-835-7222 or 1-800-643-8728, OD Funk Manufacturing Inc. Sherwood, AR, Since 1976.**

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 -╩MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship! FREE info/DVD:www.NorwoodSawmills.com.╩1-800-578-1363╩ext. 300N.**

HOUSES FOR RENT

JACKSONVILLE - 5 nice homes for rent, Starting at $700-$1,050. Call (501) 985-1177.

1 BEDROOM apartment, handicap accessible, includes utilities, gas range, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer & dryer hookups. Non-smoking, no pets, $650 month. (501) 680-5579.

2 BEDROOM upstairs apartment, kitchen/living room combo, stove, refrigerator. All Utilities included. TV room off bedrooms. Non-smoking, no pets. Private garage, $750 month. (501) 680-5579.

3 BEDROOM, 1 bath duplex, Cabot schools, fenced yard, washer/dryer hookups, 20 minutes from base. (501) 605-7502.

HOUSES FOR SALE

NEAR LRAFB, 1860 sq. ft. plus 800 sq. ft. garage. Lots of upgrades, newly remodeled kitchen, open floor plan, all appliances including washer & dryer, $149,900. (501) 286-7447, (501) 944-1220.

MOBILE HOMES

REPOSESSED MOBILE HOMES. Move in ready. No rent option, but buying could be cheaper than rent! Owner financing on select homes with approved credit. 501-588-3300.**

3b/2b Doublewide for Sale. $39,860 delivered! 501-653-3202.**

Must Sell Singlewide. $22,315 Delivered! 501-653-3202.**

BRIEFS >> 120216

Chapel seeks Protestant Parish Coordinator

Little Rock AFB Chapel is seeking a Protestant Parish Coordinator. The individual is required to coordinate Protestant parish programs, ministry volunteers and leaders, volunteer training, budget inputs and schedule events. Interested bidders should have formal training that is relevant to this position or at least two years of experience (work or as a volunteer) in a similar or related field. An Associate’s degree is required, but higher education is preferred. 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, criteria of selection and general provisions can be obtained from the chapel building 950, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. All sealed bids must be received no later than 9 a.m. Dec. 5, 2016. Further information associated with duties and bid submission for this contract position can be obtained by contacting the base chapel at 501-987-6014.

Lost and found

Losing items can be frustrating, whether it’s bicycles, jewelry or wallets. Luckily, the 19th Security Forces Squadron investigations section handles the lost and found property for Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. The section has an updated list, viewable to the base populace, of items that have been found from 2012 to the present. To see the list of items or to provide information regarding who may own an item that was found, call 501-987-6977.

TOP STORY >> ‘Day of Infamy’ part of 19th AW history

By Jeremy Prichard

19th Airlift Wing Historian

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the United States’ entry into the Second World War. Most Americans accept that the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor propelled the nation to war, and rightfully so: more than 2,400 Americans died and another 1,200 were wounded from that Japanese onslaught, while more than 300 planes and 18 ships were either destroyed, sunk or damaged.

Yet this incident was only one component of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “date which will live in infamy” speech delivered the following day. Alongside Pearl Harbor, Roosevelt referenced nearly simultaneous Japanese attacks across the Pacific stretching from Hong Kong to Guam to Wake Island that often attract little attention.

Also overlooked are Japanese attacks on the Philippine Islands, where the 19th Bombardment Group – predecessor to today’s 19th Airlift Wing – sustained devastating losses at Clark Field only 10 hours after the raid on Pearl Harbor. It is worth recalling the harrowing trials of the 19th BG that culminated in the United States’ formal declaration of war against Japan.

The group moved its 35 B-17s from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Clark Field three months before the attack on Pearl Harbor in an effort to defend key strategic points in East Asia against purported Japanese aggression. When reports of Japanese activity in the skies increased in the weeks prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor, Lt. Col. Eugene Eubank, 19th BG commander, ordered two of the Group’s bombardment squadrons – the 14th and the 93rd, with their combined 144 uniformed airmen and 16 B-17s – south to Mindanao Airfield at Del Monte for temporary duty, while the group’s 28th and 30th Bombardment Squadrons remained at Clark Field.

When news of the attack on Pearl Harbor filtered throughout the Philippines, pilots at Clark Field were immediately placed on standby until further orders, before most had even sat down for breakfast. (It was Dec. 8 in the Philippines when the attack on Pearl Harbor occurred, but still Dec. 7 in the U.S.)

To avoid being caught in an air raid, all planes able to take off from Clark Field were immediately ordered airborne. After circling the region for more than an hour with no sightings of Japanese forces, the Clark Field control tower radioed the “all clear” for aircraft to return.

At 12:35 p.m. local time Dec. 8, as everyone at Clark Field focused on the short-notice assignment, air-raid sirens warned of Japanese aircraft nearby. Unfortunately for those on the ground, the alarm came too late as enemy planes were already overhead. Some spotted the aircraft formations just before the warning, but few could distinguish whether they were enemy planes until bombs began descending from them.

Two waves of Japanese bombers shattered hangars, demolished houses, ruined planes, and hollowed out craters across the installation. Following the bombing raids, Japanese fighter pilots made repeated strafing runs across the airfield targeting anything not already razed. They concentrated on the B-17s positioned, to their disbelief, in open formation.

The assault lasted nearly an hour, and the enemy had left Clark Field in tatters. Twelve of the 19 B-17s at Clark Field were destroyed. Only two that survived the attack needed routine maintenance in order to takeoff again; the rest required extensive repairs. The 24th Pursuit Group, also headquartered at Clark Field, lost several of its P-40 interceptors that never left the ground. Some aircraft were no longer recognizable. Thirty-one men from the 19th BG – 21 ground personnel and 10 flight crewmen – died from the events that day.

President Roosevelt sought a declaration of war against the Japanese Empire nearly 12 hours after the attack on Clark Field, which the U.S. Congress quickly approved. The 19th BG continued operations in the region for another 10 months, during which time it suffered further casualties while others were taken prisoner and subjected to the horrors of the infamous Bataan Death March. Beginning in October 1942, what remained of the unit returned stateside for training.

In September 1945, not quite four years after the barrage on Clark Field, the 19th BG was present for Japan’s formal surrender. The group had earned numerous honors during the conflict, though at an alarming cost, none more so than on what many deem the blackest day in American military history.

The U.S. and its Allies ultimately triumphed in war, but it is worth recognizing all service members – from all parts of the globe – who withstood or perished from the coordinated Japanese attacks on Dec 7 –8, 1941.

Friday, November 18, 2016

CLASSIFIEDS >> 111816

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SERVICES

OXYGEN - Anytime. Anywhere. No tanks to refill. No deliveries. Only 4.8 pounds and FAA approved for air travel! May be covered by medicare. Call for FREE info kit: 844-397-2688.**

HELP WANTED

We’re looking for a few good drivers. Join Our Team! $5000 Sign on bonus. Drivers are home every weekend. Great benefits, paid holidays & miles. New equipment. Dry vans. Local family owned & operated. Must be 23 years of age and have a valid class A Commercial Drivers License. 2 years over the road experience is a must. With You for the Long Haul. ThompsonTrans.net or call (501) 228-8800.**

MAINTENANCE POSITION - With Building & Grounds, & Light Electrical & plumbing. M-F 7am-4pm, great benefits & pay. Exp. with all-around maintenance is required. Stable work history. Clean background and MVR. Qualified candidates apply online at jobs.thementornetwork.com OR in person at: NeuroRestorative Timber Ridge, 15000 Hwy 98, Benton Ar 72019 • 501-594-5211 ext 8236 EOE.**

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TWO DRIVERS NEEDED! PEAK SEASON FedEx TEAM DRIVERS with Class A CDL. EXCELLENT PAY AT .54cpm. HOME WEEKLY. CAN LEAD TO PERMANENT POSITON IF DESIRED. Apply today. Must have 1 yr. of experience and able to get doubles endorsement. Call/text for more info. 870-754-5100 or email: drivenow@outlook.com.**

AUCTION

FARM & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AUCTION, Thurs. - Fri, Dec, 8-9 • 9AM. 2408 Hwy 64 West Wynne, AR 72396. Equipment to sell at this auction? Ad Deadline: Wed. Nov. 23. Live Online bidding @proxibid.com. Details: www.witcherauctions.com. 870-238-1400 AALB#’s 2100, 2101. 10% BP on first $2500 ea. item sold, $250 max BP per item.**

YARD SALES

YARD/JUNK SALE, 11/18 & 19, 160 Fairview Rd., off Hwy. 31, 1 mile south of Mt. Tabor, Lonoke. Everything must go!

HORSES

MISC.

Panther Creek Carports – 10x 20x7 Factory direct, $598. Offer good through NOV 30th. Call 1-501-835-7222, OD Funk Manufacturing Inc., Sherwood, AR, Since 1976 Rated for 90 mph winds & 20 lbs snow loads.**

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill.Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship! FREE info/DVD:www.NorwoodSawmills.com. 1-800-578-1363 ext. 300N.**

RELAX AND SAVE! SAVE $1500 on a new WALK IN TUB. Heated Seat, Hand held Shower, Aromatherapy, 26 Massage jets, Vantage Therapeautic Walk-In-Baths. Call NOW! 1-888-376-4323.**

HOUSES FOR RENT

JACKSONVILLE - 5 nice homes for rent, Starting at $700-$1,050. Call (501) 985-1177.

SHERWOOD - 4 Grant Oaks, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1800 sq. ft., double garage, fenced yard. No pets. Nice clean house in nice neighborhood, $900 month. (501) 834-1251.

1 BEDROOM apartment, handicap accessible, includes utilities, gas range, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer & dryer hookups. Non-smoking, no pets. Prefer mature couple or single, $750 month. (501) 680-5579.

2 BEDROOM upstairs apartment, kitchen/living room combo, stove, refrigerator. Utilities included. TV room off bedrooms. Non-smoking, no pets. Prefer mature adults. Private garage, $850 month. (501) 680-5579.

HOUSE FOR rent in Austin, 55 seconds from 67/167, 13 minutes to LRAFB, 5 minutes to Walmart, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, newly updated, fenced yard, 2-car garage, $975 month, $975 deposit. Pictures available. (501) 628-4237.

MOBILE HOMES

Repossessed mobile homes. Move in ready. No rent option, but buying could be cheaper than rent! Owner financing on select homes with approved credit. 501-588-3300.**

3b/2b Doublewide for Sale. $39,860 delivered! 501-653-3202.**

Must Sell Singlewide. $22,315 Delivered! 501-653-3202.**

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Chapel seeks Protestant Parish Coordinator

Little Rock AFB Chapel is seeking a Protestant Parish Coordinator. The individual is required to coordinate Protestant parish programs, ministry volunteers and leaders, volunteer training, budget inputs and schedule events. Interested bidders should have formal training that is relevant to this position or at least two years of experience (work or as a volunteer) in a similar or related field. An associate’s degree is required, but higher education is preferred. 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, criteria of selection and general provisions can be obtained from the chapel building 950, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. All sealed bids must be received no later than 9 a.m. Dec. 5, 2016. Further information associated with duties and bid submission for this contract position can be obtained by contacting the base chapel at 501-987-6014.

Lost and found

Losing items can be frustrating, whether it’s bicycles, jewelry or wallets. Luckily, the 19th Security Forces Squadron investigations section handles the lost and found property for Little Rock Air Force Base. The section has an updated list, viewable to the base populace, of items that have been found from 2012 to the present. To see the list of items or to provide information regarding who may own an item that was found, call 501-987-6977.

TOP STORY >> 375th AES forward deploys to LRAFB for aeromedical evacuation exercise

By Senior Airman Stephanie Serrano

19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A hallmark of the U.S. military is providing humanitarian support during natural disasters and emergencies in the United States and around the world.

In order to continue providing elite care during crises, members from the 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron stationed at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, forward deployed to Little Rock Air Force Base to establish an aeromedical staging location on Nov. 6 to exercise their preparedness as part of a simulated evacuation of more than 650 people as part of Little Rock AFB Inspection 17-1.

“AE is a mission set that we are always on call for. In theater and during combat, most AE missions are single, stand-alone missions,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Angela Ochoa, 61st Airlift Squadron commander. “While at home, we must be ready to provide a larger response for natural events that could force us to respond in mass. Coordinating this type of response with all the agencies involved and exercising the entire Black Knight team with live AE teams is critical to our success if and when we are called upon to provide this rapid global mobility capability that actually saves lives.”

When the order of evacuation came, aircrews from the 19th Airlift Wing sprang into immediate action. Airmen from the 41st Airlift Squadron and 61st AS worked closely with the 375th AES to ensure timely and accurate plan of action was performed. The combined assets evacuated non-critical patients and demonstrated lifesaving care during simulated life threatening conditions.

With the recent transition from the C-130H model to the C-130J, the exercise tested and identified the differences between the C-130 variants and ensuring the flawless execution of aeromedical evacuation missions. The modifications to the current plan identified during the exercise will help potential future missions continue to be as successful as when the C-130H was used to perform these tasks.

“Now that our transition is complete and we were able to exercise to the full level of effort while still supporting missions downrange, we were able to identify our strengths and weaknesses so we can tailor our training in the future,” Ochoa said. “We were able to exercise the entire Black Knight team and ensure everyone was able to exercise their part of this vital mission so that when we are called upon to execute we can. Most importantly, the team took pride in our ability to respond as required and now have the confidence to perform this vital mission anywhere, anytime.”

TOP STORY >> Navajo Airman reminds community ‘We’re still here’

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Letyraial Cunningham, 19th Civil Engineer Squadron engineering journeyman, connects her professional role with her Navajo background by sharing her heritage with those she serves with. Cunningham is part of the 19.1 percent of women and 0.6 percent of Native Americans serving in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Sommer Giron)

By Airman 1st Class Kevin E. Sommer Giron

19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Today’s U.S. Air Force operates with a small, but highly skilled, work force. Less than one percent of the U.S. population volunteers to enlist or commission in the military. Statistics show 19.1 percent of those service members are women, and only 0.6 percent of all service members are Native American.

Raised on a reservation in the southeast region of Utah, Cunningham grew up in a traditional Navajo home with her grandmother.

“My grandmother taught me the Navajo language and the importance of being a strong-willed and independent woman,” Cunningham explained. “My parents were constantly working so I had to be the person to go get groceries, pay the bills and take care of my siblings.”

With steadfast guidance from her grandmother, Cunningham learned the importance of the Navajo traditions and morals that would keep her committed to her heritage throughout her life.

“My parents and grandmother were strict, they made sure I didn’t act irresponsibly and that helped me during basic training because I didn’t get noticed until the eighth week,” Cunningham said as she laughed.

Among the many ceremonial traditions held by the Navajo people, pow-wows are one of the traditions Cunningham holds closest to her heart. The ceremony brings together members of her tribe and others to celebrate life, and is a great outlet for her to express herself through dance.

“When I was three years old, I told my uncle I wanted to be involved; so he and his wife made me an outfit, and from then I started (dancing) and haven’t stopped,” Cunningham said with a smile.

Tradition and spiritual belief run deep in the veins of those who hold them sacred. Each ceremony holds a special faith that speaks volumes to the culture being celebrated.

“We have a strong belief in all living things and the importance of having respect for oneself and others,” Cunningham said. “It’s reflected on me, especially now that I have a son; I want to make sure I pass those things on to him as well.”

Much like Air Force heritage and tradition, Cunningham’s Navajo heritage is highly valued by family – it’s what ensures cultural beliefs stay strong through generations. However, Cunningham doesn’t limit this knowledge to her Navajo family. Instead, she extends her teaching to those who wish to understand the Navajo culture.

“I think it is very important to have different cultures within the Air Force,” Cunningham said. “Having diversity brings the world alive. Different people makes this world what it is today.”

This desire to share her heritage with others has been a goal Cunningham has held since her enlistment into the Air Force.

“I started by talking to my friends about who I am, how my tribe did things and how I grew up,” Cunningham said. “Over the years, I have expanded my outreach. Now I’m a part of the Native American Committee for Diversity Day, and every year I make a traditional Navajo dish at my squadron’s Native American luncheon.”

One of the main benefits of educating others about Native American culture and Navajo tradition is to help dispel stereotypes and help others gain insight and appreciation for this ethnic group.

“When people meet Native Americans, I don’t want them having false assumptions,” Cunningham said. “Most tribes have different modernized lifestyles, so not all Native Americans live in a teepee, eat buffalo, wear buckskin or hunt.”

Working closely with the American Indian Center of Arkansas, Cunningham helps raise awareness of the Native American culture within the base and the local communities.

“Airman Cunningham is always ready to talk about her heritage and share her ideas about certain aspect of life,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Mildred Nordman, 19th Civil Engineering Squadron superintendent. “I have learned quite a bit from her in the short time I have known her, and I don’t plan on stopping.”

Bringing her culture everywhere she goes, Cunningham is a constant reminder of the long and rich history of the Native American people still thriving in the U.S. to this day.

The U.S. military values the uniqueness each service member brings to the mission. These different perspectives – either gained from cultural or ethnic differences or diverse mindsets – ensure new and innovative ideas are fostered and the force is unified by their devotion to their country, rather than divided by its differences.

Friday, November 4, 2016

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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CONSTIPATION? Preferred Research Partners Inc is conducting a research study. To Participate, you must have: Constipation symptoms, fewer than 3 bowel movements per wk. for at least 12 out of the last 52 wks., min.18 yrs. old, must NOT be taking a pain medication known to cause constipation. RECEIVE: Study-related care and study drug at no cost. Compensation for time and travel! For more info. call: 501-553-9987.**

HELP WANTED

MAINTENANCE MECHANICS NEEDED! LAND-O-FROST, Searcy, AR. Sign-on bonus, Relocation negotiable, Comp. Wages and more! Processing and Pkg. facility maint. requ.: HSD/ GED, Min. 1 yr. electronic training from Accredited School, or 2 yrs. equiv. work exp., able to work confined areas and varying temps. Packaging Maintenance Also need 1 yr. of electronic or multi-craft maintenance coursework with a minimum grade of C OR equiv. knowledge as verified by an Electrical Aptitude test, Interested? Please submit a resume to: stacy.looney@landofrost.com.**

Entry Level Heavy Equipment Operator Career. Get Trained - Get Certified - Get Hired! Bulldozers, Backhoes & Excavators. Immediate Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits. 1-866-362-6497.**

DRIVERS w/2 yrs OTR!! Tri-National, Inc. Bryant, AR. DRIVE 2015-2017 Volvo Trucks!! Dry Van only, 100% No-Touch, 80% Drop & Hook, Average 3000-3500 miles a week, Midwest only, Call your own home time, Aggressive Driver Referral, Monthly Safety Bonuses, Annual pay increases. Health, Dental and Vision, 401(k) after 6 mos Must be 23 yrs old!. Call 501-847-5071 or 314-409-0629 for info and to apply, Go to: www.tri-nat.com.**

AUCTIONS

Real Estate LIVE ON-SITE Auction – Oil, Tire and Lube, 316 North Fourche, Perryville, AR, Fri. Nov. 4th, noon, 2 buildings, total 5280 sf & all equipment, 3 Bays, office & waiting area, 2 brand new lifts. Terms: Certified funds $5,000 earnest money, As-is by seller confirmation, closing in 30 days or sooner. Call for info. 501-664-0788,, AALB 1491 For More Info: atauction.tv, or SOLD@JayAtkins.com.**

YARD SALES

CHURCH RUMMAGE (indoor) sale, 11/4 & 5, 8 am-2 pm, Cornerstone Apostolic Church, 1011 W. Main St., Ste. 1, Jax.

YARD SALE, 11/4 & 5, 7:30 am, 10 Linda Cv. off Linda Ln. by the high school. Toys, clothes, equipment, household items, adult apparel, boat trailer & more!

HORSES

MISC.

Panther Creek Carports – 10x 20x7 Factory direct, $598. Offer good through NOV 15th. Call 1-501-835-7222 OD Funk Manufacturing Inc. Sherwood, AR, Since 1976 Rated for 90 mph winds & 20 lbs snow loads.**

OXYGEN - Anytime. Anywhere. No tanks to refill. No deliveries. Only 4.8 pounds and FAA approved for air travel! May be covered by medicare. Call for FREE info kit: 844-397-2688.**

HOUSES FOR RENT

NEWLY REMODELED house for rent or sale, 1,750 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bath, office, den, living room, fireplace, atrium/bonus room, 2-car garage, school bus stop, 5 miles to back gate of base, near Kellogg Valley area, nice place for your kids. No pets, $800 month, references required. Call (501) 400-4727 or (501) 864-9954.

JACKSONVILLE - 5 nice homes for rent, Starting at $700-$1,050. Call (501) 985-1177.

SHERWOOD - 4 Grant Oaks, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1800 sq. ft., double garage, fenced yard. No pets. Nice clean house in nice neighborhood, $900 month. (501) 834-1251.

Mobile Homes

Repossessed mobile homes. Move in ready. No rent option, but buying could be cheaper than rent! Owner financing on select homes with approved credit. 501-588-3300.**

3b/2b Doublewide for Sale. $39,860 delivered! 501-653-3202.**

Friday, December 16, 2016

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TOP STORY >> Little Rock Air Force Cycling Team gears up for 2017

TOP STORY >> Airmen plunge into darkness to keep C-130s airborne

TOP STORY >> New Year’s resolution solutions

Friday, December 9, 2016

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TOP STORY >> Crew chief, C-130E part ways

Friday, December 2, 2016

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TOP STORY >> ‘Day of Infamy’ part of 19th AW history

Friday, November 18, 2016

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BRIEFS >> 111816

TOP STORY >> 375th AES forward deploys to LRAFB for aeromedical evacuation exercise

TOP STORY >> Navajo Airman reminds community ‘We’re still here’

Friday, November 4, 2016

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