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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.

GUN SHOW 102nd annual AGCCC February 6-7, Little Rock State, Fairgrounds,W. Roosevelt Rd. 9-5 Sat, 9-4 Sun., Adm. $10.00 – Adult, AGCCC-Club Show, 501-833-8064, FREE PARKING.**

WANTED 10 Homes needing METAL ROOFS, SIDING OR WINDOWS! The Government has set aside Up to $25,000 per household for these improvements. Save Hundreds of dollars!!!! *Free Estimate. Payments $59/Mo. No money down. Senior and Military discounts 866-668-8681*wac.**

SERVICES

DIVORCE WITH OR WITHOUT children $125.00. Includes name change and property settlement agreement. SAVE hundreds. Fast and easy. Call 1-888-733-7165, 24/7.**

DISH NETWORK. Get MORE  for LESS! Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months.) PLUS Bundle & SAVE (Fast Internet for $15 more/month.) CALL Now 1-800-224-0441.**

AUCTIONS

AUCTION – 107 Auction Block - Sat. Feb 6, 10am, 27010 Hwy 107, Cabot, AR 72023Tractprs, ATV/UTV’s, vehicles, antiques, furn., tools, vintage knives, collectible money/silver, Winnebago RV, new kitchen cabinetry, MORE! Terms: 10% Buyer’s Premium up to $10,000. 5% Buyer’s Premium over $10,000. See pictures: www.auctionzip.com ID #35576, www.107auctionblock.com, Cory Nicholson, AR lic #2447.**

AUCTION - PONDER’S AUCTION GALLERY, Sun.  Jan. 31th, 2016 , 9 am, 1504 South Leslie St. Stuttgart AR 72160. Multi-Estates & Decorative Home Furnishings Featuring a LARGE Quality estate from SE Ar, plus 4 Semi loads of Great Merchandise from around the World! See over 500 photos: www.pondersauctions.com For info contact J.E. Ponder, Auctioneer at 1-870-673-6551 or cell 870-672-1731 • ALB#787.**

FARM & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AUCTION – Thurs - Fri, Feb. 18-19th • 9AM 2408 Hwy 64 West Wynne, AR 72396 -Equipment to sell at this auction? Equip. Accepted through Tues. Feb 16. 10% BP on first $2500 ea. item sold, $250 max BP per item. Live Online bidding @proxibid.com Details:  www.witcherauctions.com . 870-238-1400 AALB#’s 2100, 2101.**

HELP WANTED

Immediate Hire - $725 a week. Are you self-motivated? Local company has 10-15 openings for air quality testers. No experience necessary. No Layoffs. Call for an interview at (501) 605-1303.

CNC OPERATORS - Steel fabrication company seeking CNC Operators for shop in Little Rock, AR.  Min. of 2 years of CNC Operator exp., able to Read and understand detailed shop drawings.  Must have ability to perform basic math functions and basic computer skills. Competitive salary/benefit pkg.  Call (501)490-7874 or send Resume to shannong@lexgrpinc.com.**

TEST ADMINISTRATORS NEEDED -  to Administer state required student exams across the state for 1st-10th graders for the following dates:  April 5-7 and April18-May 5. AR CERTIFIED TEACHERS ONLY. Areas of need include Batesville, Bentonville, Conway, El Dorado, Fayetteville, Forrest City, Fort Smith, Harrison, Hope, Hot Springs, Jacksonville, Jonesboro, Little Rock, Mena, Monticello, Mountain Home, Russellville, Searcy, Springdale and White Hall. Email testing@arva.org with copy of license and/or  for more information.**

TRUCK DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Learn to drive for Maverick Transportation! EARN $800 PER WEEK! No Experience Needed! Local CDL Training! Call for details! 1-888-407-7168.**

25 TRUCK DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Become a Driver for Stevens Transport! No Experience Needed! New Drivers Earn $800+ PER WEEK! PAID CDL TRAINING! Stevens covers ALL costs! 1-888-528-8863. Drive4stevens.com.**

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.

LAWN & FARM

NEW Winter Pricing!! Bermuda $1.25 / sq yd* Meyers Z-52 Zoysia - $2.50/sq yd* Prices are COD on full truck loads in the LR area. Call 800-458-4756.**

ITEMS FOR SALE

ROOFING SUPPLIES, 75% off, nails, wrapping, etc. (501) 837-5403.

SAWMILLS from only $4,397.00 - 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.**

PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM SNOW AND WIND! PANTHER CREEK CARPORTS - FACTORY DIRECT - 10'x20'x7', $598. Delivered and Installed! Rated for 90 mph winds & 20 lb. snow loads. Offer Extended to 1-31. Call 501-835-7222, O.D. Funk Manufacturing, Sherwood, AR. Since 1976.**

FURNITURE

GERMAN SHRUNK, solid oak, 3 sections, some glass doors, interior lighting, 138” wide, 24.5” deep, 90.25” tall. (501) 985-4212.

MULTIPLE LARGE & medium size filing cabinets, need to liquidate. (501) 837-5403.

HOUSES FOR RENT

NEW 2 bedroom brick duplex, approximately 3 miles north of LRAFB back gate, all electric, all appliances & washer/dryer included. Lawn care furnished. Quiet neighborhood. (501) 988-2929.

Mobile Homes

TAX REFUND? We can help you buy a NEW HOME. Call 501-653-3200.**

TOP STORY >> ‘We haven’t forgotten’

WASHINGTON (AFNS) – Planning funerals for military veterans and retirees can be overwhelming for their families, and the Defense Department’s director of casualty and mortuary affairs wants family members to familiarize themselves in advance, when possible, to know what to expect with military funeral honors.

 Deborah S. Skillman said families should learn about military funeral honors eligibility ahead of time to know what choices are available. She also recommended that family members should ensure they have access to the veteran’s discharge papers, also called DD Form 214, to prove eligibility.

 It’s also critical for family members who want military funeral honors to tell the funeral director, who can make the request for them, Skillman said. The honors are not automatic, and must be requested through the veteran’s branch of service, she noted.

“Families (also) need to know DOD is going to be there when the honors are requested,” Skillman added.

 DOD policy is mandated by law to provide a minimum of a two-person uniformed detail to present the core elements of the funeral honors ceremony, and one service member must represent the veteran’s branch of service, she said. The core elements include playing taps, folding the American flag and presenting the flag to the family.

“The members are going to treat it with the same effort and bearing no matter the size of the detail,” said Master Sgt. Jason Crumpton, 19th Force Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of Little Rock Air Force Base Honor Guard.

 Burials with military funeral honors can be conducted at national, veterans’ or private cemeteries, she said.

“Some families may have known that their loved one served but know very little about the military. So we are the only exposure they might ever see,” he said.

Options exist if resources permit.

“While DOD is required to provide a (two-service-member) detail, policy encourages each service secretary to provide additional elements, such as the firing team and pallbearers, if resources permit. However, full honors are always provided for active-duty deaths,” Skillman said.

 “Military honors may consist of three-rifle volleys by a firing team,” she said, and added that veteran service organizations often participate in burials with military honors to serve as pallbearers and to provide a firing team.

 The Veterans Affairs Department also offers other benefits, such as headstones, Skillman said. 

“Although they may have served 40 or 50 years ago, we haven’t forgotten,” said Crumpton. “We send out a team of professionals not just volunteers to thank them one last time.”

(19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs contributed to this story.)

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Medical Group construction

The 19th Medical Group will be undergoing multiple construction projects from now through the fall that will enhance capabilities and increase patient and staff safety. The clinic will remain fully operational during the construction projects. Visit the “19th Medical Group - Little Rock AFB” Facebook Page.

2016 Scholarships for military children program open

The 2016 Scholarships for military children program is open! Students must submit applications to the base commissary no later than February 12, 2016. Details are available at www.militaryscholar.org/sfmc. A total of 700 scholarship grants, each for $2,000, will be awarded for school year 2016-17. In 2015, the Little Rock Commissary awarded 5 scholarships. There will be at least one recipient selected at every commissary location where qualified applications are received, and additional recipients will be selected based on a prorate basis, so more applicants will be selected from those commissaries with larger numbers of applicants. Commissaries are an integral part of the quality of life offered to service members and their families. The Scholarships for Military Children Program was created in recognition of the contributions of military families to the readiness of the fighting force and to celebrate the role of the commissary in the military family community. It is the intent of the program that a scholarship funded through contributions be awarded annually for each commissary operated by the Defense Commissary Agency worldwide. For more information and applications, visit http://www.militaryscholar.org/sfmc. Applications are also available at the commissary.

Legal office hours change

The base legal Office has new hours of operation start Monday, Feb. 1. Powers of attorney and notary services are available Monday - Friday, 9 - 11 a.m., and Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 2 - 3 p.m. Active duty and family members walk-in legal assistance is available Mondays, 2  - 3 p.m., and Wednesdays, 9 - 11 a.m. Active duty and family member will executions by appointment only Mondays , 3 p.m., and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Retiree legal assistance is available by appointment only the second and fourth Friday of the month, 9 - 11 a.m. Retiree will executions available by appointment only second and fourth Friday of the month, 11 a.m. The legal office closes Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. for training. For worksheets for wills, advance medical directives and powers of attorney visit https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil. For more information, call 987-7886.

Deployed family dinner

The chapel sponsors its quarterly Deployed Family Dinner Feb. 9 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Hangar 1080. The event features games, prizes and entertainment and a free Chick-fil-A meal provided by Pinnacle Point Behavioral Health. The  event is open to family members of deployed personnel.

Catholic parish coordinator

Little Rock AFB Chapel is accepting sealed bids for a catholic parish coordinator. The individual is required to coordinate catholic parish programs, ministry volunteers and leaders, volunteer training, budget inputs and scheduled events. Interested bidders should have formal training relevant to this position or at least two years’ experience (work or as a volunteer) in a similar or related field. An associate’s degree is required, but higher education preferred. Background checks will be required as directed by DoDI 1402. The award of the 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, Bldg. 950, Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. - noon and 1 - 4:30 p.m.  All sealed bids must be received by the Chapel no later than Feb. 8 at 9 a.m. For more information associated with duties and bid submission for this contract position, call 987-6014.

Protestant parish coordinator

The base chapel is accepting sealed bids for a protestant parish coordinator. The individual is required to coordinate protestant parish programs, ministry volunteers and leaders, volunteer training, budget inputs and scheduled events. Interested bidders should have formal training relevant to this position or at least two years’ 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 the 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 at the Chapel, Bldg. 950, Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. All sealed bids must be received no later than Feb. 8  at 9 a.m. For more information associated with duties and bid submission for this contract position, call 987-6014.

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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.

BLOOD CLOT FILTER PATIENTS - WARNING! If you or a loved one had a filter placed and have suffered from a HEART ATTACK, STROKE, OR A FAILURE IN THE FILTER, you may have a right to compensation. CONTACT ARKANSAS MEDICAL DEVICE ATTORNEY SEAN T. KEITH, 479-621-6006, or 1-800-698-3644-3644, www.dangerous-medicines.com. Keith, Miller, Butler, Schneider & Pawlick, PLLC.**

WANTED 10 Homes needing METAL ROOFS, SIDING OR WINDOWS! The Government has set aside Up to $25,000 per household for these improvements. Save Hundreds of dollars!!!! *Free Estimate. Payments $59/Mo. No money down. Senior and Military discounts, 866-668-8681*wac.**

BE HOME INSPECTOR IN 30 DAYS OR LESS  - We offer: Home & Commercial Inspection Training & Continuing Ed Inspection classes. For details, info: Call 501-796-3627 or e-mail abc@tcworks.net for details or visit:, www.abchii.com.**

HELP WANTED

Immediate Hire - $725 a week. Are you self-motivated? Local company has 10-15 openings for air quality testers. No experience necessary. No Layoffs. Call for an interview at (501) 605-1303.

NOW HIRING: full-time & part-time housekeepers & part-time front desk. Experience preferred. Come in person at Best Western, 1600 John Harden Dr., Jacksonville.

PERSONAL CARE and HOURLY SUPPORTIVE LIVING STAFF - Opportunity for full /part time work with developmentally disabled adults and children. Applications at www.integrityinc.org or apply at: INTEGRITY, INC. 6214 Northmoor, Little Rock, Ar., 72204 • EOE.**

DIETARY AIDE - FULL TIME POSITION. DAYS OFF MAY VARY. Qualified candidates may Email resume via email to or apply in person to address below: heather.moore@thementornetwork.com or visit:jobs.thementornetwork.com, NeuroRestorative Timber Ridge, 15000 Hwy 98, Benton, AR 72019, 501-594-5211 ext. 8236, Drug-free work environment. Clean Background & MVR • EOE.**

DIE MAKER “C”  - Starting rate of pay - $20.43 per hour Position Requires: Machine shop Technology cert. or 2 yrs. Min. work Exp. In machine shop and/or tool and die Industrial Maintenance. Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins., Flexible Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, paid Vacation and Holidays. Qualified Applicants, Send resume to: Milbank Manufacturing Co. 195 Prescolite Dr. El Dorado, AR 71730 Milbank Manufacturing is an EOE.**

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Starting rate of pay - $21.48 per hour Position Requires: Industrial Maint. Tech cert. or 2-5 yrs min. work Exp. in a related field Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins., Flexible Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, paid Vacation and Holidays Qualified Applicants, Send resume to: Milbank Manufacturing Co., 195 Prescolite Dr., El Dorado, AR 71730. Milbank Mfg. is an EOE.**

“Come join our Management Team at Little Caesars! *SEARCY, CABOT, MAUMELLE, BENTON, BRYANT, PINE BLUFF, LR , NLR AND SHERWOOD, Conway, Jacksonville and Russellville*. Accepting  applications for: Asst. Managers, Co-Managers and General Managers for all of our Central Arkansas locations listed above. On-going training and a comprehensive benefits package. Looking for dedicated individuals with the desire to succeed in a fast paced environment . 2 years exp. in Restaurant Mgmt. preferred. Call 501-833-9444 or fax resume to 501-835-6112 OR email to: info@littlecaesarsofar.com for interview.**

TRUCK DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Learn to drive for Maverick Transportation! EARN $800 PER WEEK! No Experience Needed! Local CDL Training! Call for details! 1-888-407-7168.**

EXPERIENCED CLASS A DRIVERS NEEDED - OTR Dry Van - Guaranteed Home Weekly, $1,000 Sign-On Bonus, Fully Paid Odometer Miles, Paid Vacation, Health/Medical/Dental, No California /New York City. 800-928-4503. Bowerman Trucking.**

25 TRUCK DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Become a Driver for Stevens Transport! No Experience Needed! New Drivers Earn $800+ PER WEEK! PAID CDL TRAINING! Stevens covers ALL costs! 1-888-528-8863. Drive4stevens.com.**

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.

LAWN & FARM

GRASS Winter Pricing!! Bermuda $1.25/sq. yd.* Meyers Z-52 Zoysia - $2.50/sq. yd.* Prices are COD on full truckloads in the LR area. Call 800-458-4756.**

ITEMS FOR SALE

PANTHER CREEK CARPORTS - FACTORY DIRECT - 10'x20'x7', $598. Delivered and Installed! Rated for 90 mph winds & 20 lb. snow loads. Offer Extended to 12-31. Call 501-835-7222, O.D. Funk Manufacturing, 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.**

ROOFING SUPPLIES, 75% off, nails, wrapping, etc. (501) 837-5403.

FURNITURE

GERMAN SHRUNK, solid oak, 3 sections, some glass doors, interior lighting, 138” wide, 24.5” deep, 90.25” tall. (501) 985-4212.

MULTIPLE LARGE & medium size filing cabinets, need to liquidate. (501) 837-5403.

LOTS & ACREAGE

9 ACRES with barn & pond, electricity & water at road, Cabot Schools, more land available. Also, 2 acre lots. (501) 454-7501.

HOUSES FOR RENT

3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, central heat & air with fireplace, fenced-in backyard, 2 car garage. Stove & refrigerator furnished, $1,000 month, $500 deposit, no pets. (501) 944-1905.

NEW 2 bedroom brick duplex, approximately 3 miles north of LRAFB back gate, all electric, all appliances & washer/dryer included. Lawn care furnished. Quiet neighborhood. (501) 988-2929.

SHERWOOD: 20 Jackson Oaks. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1800 sq. ft., fenced yard, no pets, $900 month. (501) 834-1251.

MOBILE HOMES

Mobile Homes with acreage. Ready to move in. Lots of room, 3Br 2Ba. Quick and easy  owner financing (subject to credit approval). No renters. 501-588-3300.**

MUST SELL!!! Used 16X80 Singlewide 13,000 obo.  call 501-653-3201.**

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Protestant parish coordinator

The base chapel is accepting sealed bids for a protestant parish coordinator. The individual is required to coordinate protestant parish programs, ministry volunteers and leaders, volunteer training, budget inputs and scheduled events. Interested bidders should have formal training relevant to this position or at least two years’ 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 the 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 at the Chapel, Bldg. 950, Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m.  All sealed bids must be received no later than 9 a.m. Feb. 8. For more information associated with duties and bid submission for this contract position, call 987-6014.

Family Advocacy classes

Dad’s 101, a class for new dads taught by dads, is Jan. 25 from 9 a.m.  – 4 p.m. 

Pregnancy 101 is  Jan. 22 from 9 – 11 a.m. at the Family Advocacy Office.

Anger Management, a two-part class, is held Jan. 20 &and 28 from 1-4 p.m. 

All classes are held in the Family Advocacy Office. For more information or to register, call 987-7377.

Money found at BX

On the morning of Jan. 4 a sum of money was found by a base exchange associate. The owner of the money may claim by a written request to the exchange general manager, citing detail of the loss, its location and adequately describing the money being claimed. For more information, call the BX at 988-2337.

2015 tax requirements

Effective for tax year 2015 is another form in MyPay under Taxes, the IRS Form 1095. The Affordable Care Act signed into law March 23, 2010, requires all U.S. citizens and legal residents to obtain and maintain a minimum standard of health care insurance. For 2015, taxpayers are required to prove that they have obtained the minimum essential coverage, TRICARE qualifies for this coverage. Proof of coverage is the Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service Form 1095: Employer Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage. Active duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, retiree and civilians will need to have the IRS Form 1095 to file their 2015 taxes.  

Retiree breakfast Jan. 15

The January retiree breakfast is Jan. 15 at 8:15 a.m. at Hangar 1080. Cost is $6. Representatives from the 19th Security Forces Squadron will talk about Trusted Traveler base access.

No Catholic Mass

The chapel will not host Catholic Mass services Sunday, Jan. 17, and Jan. 24. A listing of local community services are available at the “Little Rock AFB Chapel” Facebook page.

FROM THE TOP >> Remember safety despite challenges

By Lt. Col. Angela Ochoa

314th Airlift Wing Safety Chief

This past September, I had the privilege of attending family training at the Department of Veterans Affairs Hines Blind Rehabilitation Center near Chicago.  

My husband, Raul, is a former C-130 pilot and Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran who suffered from cardiac arrest last year that resulted in an anoxic brain injury, rendering him legally blind due to cortical vision impairment.  

At the conclusion of family training, not only did I have a better appreciation of the challenges that people who are visually impaired face, but I also left with a renewed sense of risk management.  After all, blind rehabilitation really is about teaching someone who had vision how to live life safely without sight, a primary sense.  Isn’t that what the risk management process is all about:  figuring out a way to do a task safely with a specific set of challenges?

One of the biggest skills that Raul had to learn during training was orientation and mobility.  It’s as simple as it sounds, with the focus on orienting to an environment and getting from one place to the next.  Raul has a specialized GPS device he uses to help him navigate using all verbal commands and simple buttons.  He also uses special procedures, like “blocker cars,” to cross the street.  For example, he waits until he sees a car moving in the direction that he wants to go and initiates his move with that car so that it becomes a block to stop other traffic from turning into him.  Through the use of material (GPS device) and non-material solutions (blocker car procedures), he can safely cross streets on his own.

The other major area Raul focused upon was cooking.  He has special tools to assist him in the kitchen; for instance, a cut-resistant glove to wear on his hand for holding food to be cut.  He also has a special cutting board and a rocker knife for slicing difficult foods.  For the range and oven, he uses tactile markings to identify where the dials need to be for different temperatures.  He always cooks with a timer since he cannot see when the food is completely cooked and he sticks closely to recipes when cooking to ensure the meal is prepared properly.  In the kitchen we again see both material (cut-resistant gloves and tactile markings) and non-material solutions (the use of timers and adhering strictly to the recipe) to overcome the challenges he faces.

Raul also participated in some woodworking while at the center and crafted a tablet holder.  He even used a saw to do it!  Once again, he used procedures and technology to assist in mitigating the risk of cutting his finger off.  The technology he used is the Saw Stop, which has an automatic breaking system that stops the saw within a millisecond when it comes into contact with human body parts.  Across the Air Force, many shops use the Saw Stop to prevent unnecessary injuries.  Raul also had a very specific set of procedures he had to follow while using the saw, which included preparing everything in advance. Only when all his materials were in the proper place would he plug in the saw and turn it on.  Once he was finished, he immediately unplugged the saw.  

What Raul learned and practiced is simple risk management.  We have detailed processes outlined in AFI 90-802, Risk Management, but when it really comes down to it, risk management is pretty simple:  

1) Identify the task and hazards of the task.  

2) Think through your plan of action and come up with ways to eliminate or minimize the hazard.  

3)  Implement solutions and evaluate. When thinking through the task and hazards, it is important to think through them both separately and together as a unit.  The task or hazard alone may not pose much risk, but together they can be a recipe for disaster.  We also must accept that hazards can be in our equipment, our plan, or ourselves.  

Our own personal hazards can be due to lack of experience, lack of training or even simply because we did not get a good night’s rest.  How often do we accurately assess our personal hazards?  While I was at blind rehabilitation family training, I had the opportunity to meet Rico, a veteran who woke up one morning with a total loss of vision due to a rare genetic disease.  He was attending blind rehabilitation training for the first time after living life legally blind for over eight years.  He lived in such high denial for so long that he refused treatment and “managed” his way through his disability.  He told me that his biggest regret was not getting help earlier.  

How often do we ask for and accept help when we need it?  Are we humble enough to acknowledge our own limitations and biases? When thinking of solutions, don’t be afraid to think outside the box and consider both material and non-material solutions.  Maybe you have the solution that has not been thought of yet.  When you are struggling with a task or aren’t sure of the right thing to do, a good wingman or supervisor can help.  Collaboration is a valuable tool when solving complex problems.  

Once you have a solution, take a moment to get a common sense check in order to help identify unintended consequences.  Supervision is key during implementation, especially during high-risk tasks.  Remember you are not in this alone, nobody is ever alone.    

There are many activities we accomplish every day that we often take for granted, some as simple as getting up, making ourselves breakfast and driving to work.  Whether it’s flying a challenging mission profile or going for a hike with friends, we can all use risk management.  

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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.

BLOOD CLOT FILTER PATIENTS - WARNING! If you or a loved one had a filter placed and have suffered from a HEART ATTACK, STROKE, OR A FAILURE IN THE FILTER, you may have a right to compensation. CONTACT ARKANSAS MEDICAL DEVICE ATTORNEY SEAN T. KEITH, 479-621-6006, or 1-800-698-3644-3644, www.dangerous-medicines.com. Keith, Miller, Butler, Schneider & Pawlick, PLLC.**

WANTED 10 Homes needing METAL ROOFS, SIDING OR WINDOWS! The Government has set aside up to $25,000 per household for these improvements. Save Hundreds of dollars!!!! *Free Estimate. Payments $59/mo. No money down. Senior and Military discounts. 866-668-8681* wac.**

HELP WANTED

Immediate Hire - $725 a week. Are you self-motivated? Local company has 10-15 openings for air quality testers. No experience necessary. No Layoffs. Call for an interview at (501) 605-1303.

DRIVERS: CDL-A owner operators. Earn great money. Round trip, dedicated lanes. Texas to Tennessee. Home 2 days a week. 855-971-8526.

NOW HIRING: full-time & part-time housekeepers & part-time front desk. Experience preferred. Come in person at Best Western, 1600 John Harden Dr., Jacksonville.

PERSONAL CARE and HOURLY SUPPORTIVE LIVING STAFF - Opportunity for full /part time work with developmentally disabled adults and children. Applications at www.integrityinc.org or apply at: INTEGRITY, INC. 6214 Northmoor, Little Rock, Ar., 72204 • EOE.**

DIETARY AIDE - FULL TIME POSITION. DAYS OFF MAY VARY. Qualified candidates may Email resume via email to or apply in person to address below: heather.moore@thementornetwork.com or visit:jobs.thementornetwork.com, NeuroRestorative Timber Ridge, 15000 Hwy 98, Benton Ar 72019, 501-594-5211 ext 8236 Drug-free work environment. Clean Background & MVR • EOE.**

DIE MAKER “C”  - Starting rate of pay - $20.43 per hour Position Requires: Machine shop Technology cert. or 2 yrs. Min. work Exp. In machine shop and/or tool and die Industrial Maintenance. Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins., Flexible Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, paid Vacation and Holidays. Qualified Applicants, Send resume to: Milbank Manufacturing Co. 195 Prescolite Dr. El Dorado, AR 71730 Milbank Manufacturing is an EOE.**

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Starting rate of pay - $21.48 per hour Position Requires: Industrial Maint. Tech cert. or 2-5 yrs min. work Exp. in a related field Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins. , Flexible Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, paid Vacation and Holidays Qualified Applicants, Send resume to: Milbank Manufacturing Co. 195 Prescolite Dr. El Dorado, AR 71730 Milbank Mfg. is an EOE.**

“Come join our Management Team at Little Caesars! *SEARCY, CABOT, MAUMELLE, BENTON, BRYANT, PINE BLUFF, LR , NLR AND SHERWOOD,  Conway, Jacksonville and Russellville*.  Accepting  applications for: Asst.  Managers, Co-Managers and General Managers for all of our Central Arkansas locations listed above. On-going training and a comprehensive benefits package. Looking for dedicated individuals with the desire to succeed in a fast paced environment . 2  years exp.  in Restaurant Mgmt. preferred. Call 501-833-9444 or fax resume to 501-835-6112 OR email to: info@littlecaesarsofar.com for  interview.**

TRUCK DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Learn to drive for Maverick Transportation! EARN $800 PER WEEK! No Experience Needed! Local CDL Training! Call for details! 1-888-407-7168.

EXPERIENCED CLASS A DRIVERS NEEDED - OTR Dry Van - Guaranteed Home Weekly, $1,000 Sign-On Bonus, Fully Paid Odometer Miles, Paid Vacation, Health/Medical/Dental, No California /New York City. 800-928-4503. Bowerman Trucking.**

25 TRUCK DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Become a Driver for Stevens Transport! No Experience Needed! New Drivers Earn $800+ PER WEEK! PAID CDL TRAINING! Stevens covers ALL costs! 1-888-528-8863. Drive4stevens.com.**

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.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

2005 KAWASAKI Vulcan 1600 Classic, 74k miles, $3,000. (501) 259-1962, Keith.

LAWN & FARM

GRASS Winter Pricing!! Bermuda $1.25 / sq yd* Meyers Z-52 Zoysia - $2.50/sq yd* *Prices are COD on full truck loads in the LR area. Call 800-458-4756.**

MISCELLANEOUS

PANTHER CREEK CARPORTS - FACTORY DIRECT - 10'x20'x7', $598. Delivered and Installed! Rated for 90 mph winds & 20 lb. snow loads. Offer Extended to 12-31. Call 501-835-7222, O.D. Funk Manufacturing, Sherwood, AR. Since 1976.**

SAWMILLS from only $4,397.00 - 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.**

LOTS & ACREAGE

9 ACRES with barn & pond, electricity & water at road, Cabot Schools, more land available. Also, 2 acre lots. (501) 454-7501.

HOUSES FOR RENT

HOUSE IN the country, great place for a couple of guys to share rent, only 5 minute drive to back gate. 2 bedroom, office, 1 bath, all electric, central heat & air, $500 month, $300 deposit. (501) 837-0264.

3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, central heat & air with fireplace, fenced-in backyard, 2 car garage. Stove & refrigerator furnished, $1,000 month, $500 deposit, no pets. (501) 944-1905.

2 BEDROOM, 1 bath, central heat & air, stove & refrigerator furnished, in Jacksonville. $550 month, $300 deposit, no pets. (501) 944-1905.

FOR RENT: Cabot, like new condition, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-car garage, near Hwy. 5 exit. $998 month, long lease preferred. Call (501) 944-0836.

MOBILE HOMES

Mobile Homes with acreage. Ready to move in. Lots of room, 3Br 2Ba. Quick and easy  owner financing (subject to credit approval). No renters. 501-588-3300.**

MUST SELL!!! Used 16X80 Singlewide 13,000 obo.  call 501-653-3201.**

TOP STORY >> Program eases base access, emphasizes accountability

 Military ID cardholders may now escort friends and family members riding in their vehicle onto base as part of the base’s Trusted Traveler program.

The Trusted Traveler program allows 19th Security Forces Squadron gate guards to inspect one valid military ID card per vehicle and trust the “traveler” to vouch the rest of the vehicle occupants in that same vehicle. 

“The ‘Trusted Traveler’ program allows for decreased vehicle processing times at base gates while still meeting installation security requirements,” Jeffery Bardsley, 19th SFS plans and programs chief, said. “Visitors are still required to have a pass to get onto base and sponsors are still responsible for the actions of the people they escort to our base.”

Guests must still complete identity and background checks at the Vandenberg Gate visitors center and military affiliated members are accountable to ensure guests possess valid installation access credentials.

The program eases the burden of base access during high traffic hours while maintaining a constant state of security vigilance, according to the 19th SFS commander.

“Our No. 1 priority as Defenders is the safety of the men and women of Little Rock Air Force Base. Our gate guards still reserve the right to ask all vehicle occupants to show I.D. cards and visitor passes during random security checks,” Maj. Gregory Bodenstein said. “The effectiveness of this program hinges on everyone continuing to follow the rules of base access.  As Defenders continue to focus on keeping the base secure, we trust those with base access to remain compliant with proper visitor access procedures.”

Base security forces will conduct random 100-percent I.D. checks of all vehicle occupants and pedestrians to ensure compliance with base access requirements. The program may be suspended to meet force protection condition changes. Finally, during the hours of 10 p.m. - 6 a.m. 100-percent I.D. checks will continue.

Those with questions about the program can call 987-6294.

(Courtesy of 19th Security Forces Squadron)

BRIEFS >> 010816

Base chapel office moves

During the base chapel renovation project set to start this month, base chaplains and staffs will be temporarily located at alternate offices across the base. 

- Chaplain (Maj. ) Randy Sellers and Master Sgt. David George will work out of the Crossroads Café in Bldg. 864 on Thomas Avenue.

- Chaplain (Maj. ) Elbert Fadallan and Staff Sgt. Alison Cline will work out of the main base chapel office.

- Chaplain (Capt.) James Bond and Chaplain ( Capt.) Eglon Angel will work out of their flight line office in Bldg. 276. 

For more information, call 987-6014. For emergencies after hours, call the command post 987-1900 and ask for the on-call chaplain.

No Catholic Mass

The chapel will not host Catholic Mass services Sunday, Jan. 17 and Jan. 24. A listing of local community services are available at the “Little Rock AFB Chapel” Facebook page.

2015 tax requirements

Effective for tax year 2015 is another form in MyPay under Taxes, the IRS Form 1095. The Affordable Care Act signed into law March 23, 2010, requires all U.S. citizens and legal residents to obtain and maintain a minimum standard of health care insurance. For 2015, taxpayers are required to prove that they have obtained the minimum essential coverage, TRICARE qualifies for this coverage. Proof of coverage is the Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service Form 1095: Employer Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage. Active duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, retiree and civilians will need to have the IRS Form 1095 to file their 2015 taxes.  

Retiree breakfast Jan. 15

The January retiree breakfast is Jan. 15 at 8:15 a.m. at Hangar 1080. Cost is $6. Representatives from the 19th Security Forces Squadron will talk about Trusted Traveler base access.

COMMENTARY >> Commentary: Fizzlin’ New Year’s resolution solutions

By Jeffrey Vaughn

19th Medical Group health promotion chief

Every New Year brings with it a resolution to better oneself. Below are a few for keeping those New Year’s resolutions. 

1. Commit! Consistency is the key for losing weight and keeping it off. You can start with made up food rules like 30 days of no bread or pasta and add new rules as you’re ready for a new challenge.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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 serving of veggies (at least a fist size portion) 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. (Note: 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.)

5. Bring your lunch to work. 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.

6.  Is it worth it? Take one bite and ask yourself, “Is this less healthy food worth it?” If it’s not tasty at all, stop eating it and 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.

Look for “Little Rock AFB HAWC” on www.facebook.com for more resolution tips. For even more tips on making or maintaining goals, visit www.littlerock.af.mil/comprehensiveairmanfitness.