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TOP STORY >> Whittling away stress, frame by frame

By Airman 1st Class Grace Nichols 

19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Sawdust and the buzz of an electric saw fill the air as individuals create personal masterpieces at the 19th Force Support Squadron Skills and Development Center Wood Frame Shop at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas.

The shop is located next to the Hobby Shop and Outdoor Recreation and is open every weekday or Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and noon to 5 p.m. Offering several creative workshops a month, participants can explore a spectrum of options from woodworking to painting classes ranging in price.

The shop provides a creative outlet and a safe haven for Airmen.

“We’re able to give service members and their families a safe environment to create things; our mission is to make sure we take care of them,” said Hilary Shambaugh, 19th FSS Skills and Development Center director. “It’s important to keep their morale up because they go through a lot.” 

It’s more than wood working, it’s a way to develop and care for Airmen and their families by giving them a fun way to relax.

“When you’re working with power tools, you’re only focused on the task at hand,” said Ed Eick, U.S. Army retiree and wood frame shop employee. “If someone is depressed and comes here and is focusing on a project, it’s harder to dwell on the other things dragging them down.”

The atmosphere created here is geared toward encouraging those going through difficult situations.

“My fiancé is deployed, so I’m trying do to as much I can to keep my mind off it,” said U.S. Army National Guard Specialist Miranda Haskins, 39th Fox Company small arms artillery repair personnel. “I get to do three things at the shop: keep busy, take some time for myself and make my wall pretty by building a picture frame. I’ve had an amazing time.”

The large space gives artists, hobbyists or beginners room to do more and take advantage of the equipment to create personal projects they may not be able to make in their home or dorm.

“Service members who live in the dorms or base housing don’t have a lot of room and often have more time than they know what to do with,” Eick said. “This gives them an opportunity to build things and get their minds off of whatever is going on in their lives.”

The staff builds a sense of pride in the budding artists by teaching them how to create something that’s truly theirs.

“I wanted to be able to give back to the service,” Eick said. “Woodworking helps people feel that sense of accomplishment because there’s a tangible object they can look at and say, ‘I did this.’”

Building a project from scratch also gives people a sense of power and control to design and create in their own personal style.

“I changed my mind about what I wanted to make three times; you have the ability to see what you can come up with and no one is pressuring you to do it a certain way,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rachel Smith, 19th Maintenance Group resource advisor.

Whether a person goes to silence the chaos of life with the sounds of a saw, calm their mind with the stroke of a paintbrush or just fill an afternoon with fun, the woodshop creates an atmosphere of care.

For information about class prices and the wood frame shop, call 501- 987-6504.

TOP STORY >> GREEN FLAG 17-04: Simulations for real world situations

By Senior Airman Mercedes Taylor 

19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 34th Combat Training Squadron executed Green Flag Little Rock 17-04 from Feb. 9 through Feb. 19 one of Air Mobility Command’s largest exercises, where a variety of real scenario-based routines were executed. 

Team Little Rock partnered with multiple units within Air Mobility Command for training simulations staged at Little Rock Air Force Base and Alexandria, La. 

“Since GFLR is not driven by a set training syllabus, each exercise is tailored to each individual unit’s requirements,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Brown, 19th Airlift Wing commander. “No two exercises are the same and that helps the mobility enterprise by continuing to challenge their warfighting skills while providing real-world experiences with partners they may not be able to get with home-station training.”

Aircrews participated in training scenarios such as dynamic retasking to execute on-call resupply airdrops; search and rescue operations; and Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape scenarios. 

Approximately 4,300 personnel played a role in GFLR. In addition to Little Rock Air Force Base, Airmen from five other U.S. Air Force bases contributed in the exercise. Other GFLR players included the U.S. Army, the U.S. Marine Corps, the British Army and the Royal Canadian Air Force. 

“Developing aircrews and all support personnel to operate more effectively with our allies is one of the things we look forward to when we participate in Green Flag,” said Royal Canadian Air Force Maj. Gerald Fraser, 436th Transport Squadron deputy commanding officer.

Not only do GFLR players receive more tactical training, they gain experience operating with different service members. 

“The U.S. Air Force service members learn how to integrate better,” said U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian O’Bach, combined exercise control center director. “The U.S. Army gets to see airlift and how it affects the theatre and joint training.” 

All participants in Green Flag receive realistic and tactical-level training to both better support local and global mobility operations.

The 34th Combat Training Squadron worked closely with the Royal Canadian Air Force during Green Flag Little Rock 17-04 Feb. 9-Feb. 17, while staged at Little Rock Air Force Base and Alexandria, La. 

GFLR, one of Air Mobility Command’s largest rotational exercises, is an opportunity for U.S. forces to collaborate with coalition forces. In this iteration, the RCAF participated with two C-130Js and approximately 70 personnel. 

Similar to U.S. Air Force, RCAF aircrews underwent tactical-training such as re-tasking to execute on-call resupply airdrops; search and rescue operations; and survival, evasion, resistance and escape scenarios.  

“I’m looking forward to seeing our younger personnel return with more experience in different and challenging roles,” Fraser said. 

The 436th TS conducts joint training with their allies three-to-four times per year. This experience enables the RCAF to develop opportunities to integrate better with their coalition partners.

“Building relationships and developing trust amongst our allies are things we take away from our training,” Fraser said. 

Although GFLR provides essential tactical-level training, the experience of working with international partners is also vital to the theater.

“Our coalition partners are crucial to the overall success of contingency operations around the world,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Brown, 19th Airlift Wing commander. “The participation of our international partners in GFLR provides each nation a broader perspective on the capabilities and limitations we each bring to the theater.” 

TOP STORY >> C-130 tactical expertise starts at Team Little Rock

By Senior Airman Stephanie Serrano 

19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Throughout the Air Force, Airmen depend on each other to ensure the mission is completed. Just as pilots depend on an array of career field specialists it takes to guarantee an aircraft is mission-ready, weapons undergraduate pilots in the C-130 Weapons Instructor Course, or WIC, depend on loadmasters to assist in understanding what goes on in the back of the aircraft. 

The 29th Weapons Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base is home to the C-130 WIC. Only the top tier of instructor pilots and instructor navigators are selected to attend the course. Weapons officer cadre train weapons undergraduate pilots, or WUGS, to become tactical experts and leaders in the art of battle-space dominance. This requires weapons officers to be well-rounded in all aspects of managing a C-130. 

“My job entails anything from assisting students throughout multiple mission planning scenarios to flying as a loadmaster during the various WIC phases,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Stager, 29th WPS instructor loadmaster. “We give them the information needed so they can plan accordingly when it comes to airdrops and transportation of cargo and personnel.”

Trust and understanding are hallmark characteristics between pilots and loadmasters to ensure each mission is safely and accurately completed. Crew resource management, or CRM, plays a big factor in ensuring both pilot and loadmaster are aware of what’s going on and have clear communication within all phases of flight. CRM aids in the decision making process that takes place amongst each crewmember.

“It is critical to know what the loadmaster is doing through all phases of flight,” said U.S. Air Force Capt. Scott Schavrien, 29th WPS weapons officer instructor. “Whether it comes to executing an airdrop, loading cargo or taking care of passengers, knowing what the loadmaster is doing ensures mission success.”

Once the students graduate WIC, they are in charge of planning a vast multitude of complex missions. With the knowledge passed from cadre and loadmasters, weapons officers know exactly what an aircraft can do, what it can carry and how it can be used effectively and efficiently in all scenarios. 

The purpose of WIC is to both teach pilots and navigators how to employ a C-130 in a cross-domain battlespace, as well as train their units which increases overall combat capability. Flying squadrons depend on their knowledge of the latest tactics, techniques and procedures for all air-to-air and air-to-ground combat in a joint environment. 

TOP STORY >> Benefit concert for Cabot man

Michael-Roy Liegel stands in front of the metal band Syschosys from Jacksonville as they perform during his fundraiser concert last Saturday at the Exlir Night Club in Cabot. Syschosys members are guitarist Zack Rogers (from left), drums Michael Melville, vocals Corey Jackson and bassist Doug Mead. (DAVID SCOLLI/Leader photo)

IN SHORT:  Musician’s friends held rock concert at Elixir Night Club.

A silent auction and fundraiser was held Jan. 28 at Elixir Night Club in Cabot to help raise money for Michael-Roy Liegel, who has stage three bladder cancer. Proceeds from the event will go toward the cost of his cancer treatments.

The event, with several hundred in attendance, featured entertainers such as comedian Deshawn and bands High-N-Dry, Luke Williams Band, Eddie and the Defiantz and Syschosys – a Jacksonville band. 

Liegel was diagnosed with cancer a year ago. He has undergone three cystostomy procedures and is currently undergoing a third round of chemotherapy.

Before moving to the area, Liegel sang in several San Diego, Calif., based rock bands. Famed metal guitarists, including former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee and Warren DeMartini of Ratt made guest appearances with two of Leigel’s bands – Cold Turkey and Street Liegel. 

Liegel and his family moved to Arkansas in 1997 in order for his daughter, Mariah, to get treatments for leukemia at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. At age 20, she is now in full remission. The family lived in Jacksonville until 2010 when he and wife Antoinette moved to Cabot.  

Liegel works as a chef at the Purple Onion in Cabot. 

To make a donation  visit www.gofundme.com/Caliafterchemo. 

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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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TOP STORY >> Outdoor Recreation offers more than equipment, trips

Nathan Koppersmith, 19th Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation specialist, checks a boat engine on Feb. 7 before offering it as a rental to a customer at Outdoor Recreation at Little Rock Air Force Base. Outdoor Recreation offers a multitude of equipment to suit Airmen and their families needs.  

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Jeremy McGuffin, 

19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Known as the Natural State, Arkansas has a lot to offer both the budding outdoorsman and the avid sportsman. 

Outdoor Recreation takes advantage of nature’s gifts by providing outdoor equipment to suit a variety of leisure activities for Airmen and their families.

However, Outdoor Recreation is more than just equipment rentals and trips; they’re about giving back to those that serve.

“Reaching out to our Airmen and giving them an opportunity and service that is outside the structure of rigorous everyday routine of the military, that’s what we’re all about,” said Nathan Koppersmith, 19th Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation specialist. “I believe it’s important we give the Airmen first-class customer service and provide them a unique experience that they’re not going to get anywhere else.”

Helping Airmen unwind by providing opportunities to get outdoors and providing transportation while keeping costs down is the goal of Outdoor Recreation.

“We offer trips specifically for single Airmen in the dorms to give them options on the weekends,” Koppersmith said. “We get them outside to be active, physically and socially.” 

Airmen and their families don’t have to wait for the weather to warm up to enjoy what the Outdoor Recreation center has to offer.

“We have a new feature that’s taking America by storm – escape rooms,” Koppersmith said. “A physical adventure game made for people to work as a team to find clues and escape within one hour. We currently have a pirate-themed room with more to come within the year. So far it has been hugely successful.”

Although specializing in recreational activities, customer care is the cornerstone of Outdoor Recreation.

“For nearly two years I’ve participated in hiking, skydiving, cave exploring, paddle boarding, ATV riding and more,” said U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jose Flores, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Guidance and Control specialist. “Every trip has been fun and thoroughly taken care of logistically. They have an extremely friendly, knowledgeable and professional staff that make every experience worth it.”

It doesn’t take much to notice that the greatest resource Outdoor Recreation has to offer isn’t the equipment, rather the service and care provided to each and every Airman who walks through the door. 

For more information, call Outdoor Recreation at 501-987-3365.

TOP STORY >> Airmen conduct preventative MXS on C-130J fleet

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Davis, 19th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspections journeyman, holds an inspected main landing wheel bolt at Little Rock Air Force Base. NDI Airmen find small cracks in aircraft parts by running them through multiple chemical baths and using black lights to illuminate the defects.

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Kevin Sommer Giron, 

19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Chemical tanks, conveyer belts and intricate machines line the walls of the 19th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspections shop. 

The lights are turned off as one ultraviolet light shines a new spectrum of colors to an NDI technician. 

Shades of purple, blue and neon-green light up the dark as the Airman searches for what the naked eye can’t see.  

Just as a special investigator uses black lights searching for clues, NDI Airmen use them to identify potential cracks in a variety of aircraft parts.  

“We specialize in preventative maintenance,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Derik Shannon, 19th MXS NDI craftsman. “We use noninvasive ways to inspect aircraft for defects.”

NDI Airmen stationed at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, use five methods to detect discrepancies: magnetic particle, fluorescent penetrant, X-ray, ultrasonic and eddy current.

Each method uses a distinct technique to safeguard a C-130J’s structural integrity.

Two procedures unique to the NDI shop are magnetic particle and fluorescent penetrant which use fluorescent liquid, and ultraviolet lighting to illuminate small structural flaws.

X-ray and ultrasonic are two other methods that enable NDI Airmen to inspect the structural inside of any part without disassembling it completely, using radiation and sound energy. 

Eddy current, the most common method, consists of infusing electricity into an object creating an opposing magnetic field. Interruptions found within the field are identified as cracks and marked.

This enables the NDI team to perform inspections in their shop and on the flight line. 

“Last week, we inspected the entire exterior of a C-130J for hail damage,” Shannon said. “Using an eddy current probe, we combed over it in what was expected to be a 48-hour inspection that we finished in eight hours.”

The NDI team has five methods at their disposal. Every technique is a sure-fire way to identify even the smallest crack before it becomes a major problem.  

“We do the small stuff to keep the big aircraft flying, making sure every little piece is intact,” said U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Schwein, 19th MXS NDI journeyman.

The NDI shop inspects approximately 3,000 parts annually. Even down to an aircraft’s smallest bolt, the shop’s ultimate goal is to keep the aircrew safe and the C-130J in flight to provide combat capabilities across the globe.

TOP STORY >> Little Rock Airmen first to test C-130J upgrade

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 61st Airlift Squadron and 41st Airlift Squadron prepare for their first flight in a C-130J with Block 8.1 enhancement upgrades Feb. 3 at Little Rock Air Force Base. The upgrades were installed by Lockheed Martin and improve communications, navigation, surveillance and air-traffic management and more.  

Story and photos by Senior Airman Harry Brexel, 

19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

     A team of U.S. Air Force Airmen conducted a C-130J training flight on Feb. 3, 2017, unlike any other at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The flight was the first in the Air Mobility Command conducted on an upgraded C-130J that featured an intricate suite of software and hardware improvements known as Block 8.1. 

In November 2016, Lockheed Martin delivered the unique C-130J, outfitted with Block 8.1 upgrades, to the Home of Combat Airlift. 

“We have put thousands of maintenance hours into this plane since it arrived,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brian Johnson, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production superintendent. “We’re excited to see it finally up in the air.” 

The Block 8.1 upgrade enhances GPS capabilities, communications systems, updated friend-or-foe identification and allows the C-130J to comply with worldwide air traffic management regulations. Additionally, the upgrade program will standardize aviation systems to improve interoperability.  

“This update will truly allow us to have unhindered global access,” said U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Gauthier, 61st Airlift Squadron C-130J instructor pilot and flight commander. “It will also provide pilots improved situational awareness, and a greater ability to communicate with command and control around the world.”  

Airmen from the 19th Airlift Wing and 314th Airlift Wing will team together on the only two Block 8.1 upgraded C-130J’s in the world over the next two years at Little Rock AFB. Loadmaster, pilots and maintainers will work with Lockheed Martin to report any bugs or potential issues. 

“Flying with such a new system can be difficult, but it is exciting to know you’re shaping the future of C-130J operations worldwide,” Gauthier said. 

The first sortie was successfully flown by C-130J loadmasters and pilots from the 61st Airlift Squadron and 41st Airlift Squadron. 

If further testing proves successful, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Italy, Norway and the United Kingdom may integrate the Block 8.1 upgrade to enable global C-130J interoperability between the nations. 

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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.

SERVICES

FUNERAL PLANNING – Prepay your funeral. Affordable – Convenient – Necessary! It’s the RIGHT THING to do – RIGHT NOW! Call Javita, 877-377-1984. 20 Year Funeral Funding Professional.**

HELP WANTED

$350-$725 week, no experience, air quality testing, 10-15 openings. Must be 18 and have reliable transportation. Paid weekly. Call for interview, Mon.-Fri., 9 am-5 pm, (501) 605-1851.

WELSPUN HIRING IN LITTLE ROCK! Industrial Electricians, Maint Supervisors (Elec & Mech,) Shift Supervisor, General Supervisor, Tooling Engineer for one of the largest welded pipe producers. Competitive pay & excellent benefits! Submit resume to usajobs@welspun.com or fax to 501-490-0662. Pls include position of interest in subject line. Welspun Tubular is an EOE.**

NOW HIRING! SAF Holland in Dumas, AR. MFG ENGINEER. MAINTENANCE: ELECTRICAL, MACHINISTS & GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER. Also, PLANNER/SCHEDULER, QUALITY TECH, QUALITY ENGINEER MIG WELDER. Competitive pay & benefit pkg available! Email, Fax or Mail Resume to: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc. Attn: HR P.O. Box 825, Dumas, AR 71639-0825 Fax: 870-382-2299 randy.fletcher@safholland.com. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.**

OVERHEAD CRANE TECHNICIAN. United Hoist & Crane, Inc. A Job requires: Maintain & repair overhead cranes at various customer locations. Conduct extensive on-site electrical & mechanical troubleshooting. Read, understand & apply contents of all OSHA, ANSI, CMAA, & other codes pertaining to our industry. Must have valid DL & maintain a good driving record. Uniforms, great pay & benefits! Email resume to: tom@uhcinc.com.**

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.**

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.**

AUCTIONS

AUCTION! 107 Auctions, Sat. Feb 4, 10am - 27010 Hwy 107,  Cabot, AR, 72023. MANY GREAT items, several vehicles, 2012 Polaris ranger, furniture Tractors, SUV, Golf Cart, Tools, Collectibles, more!! Concessions by Smokin’ Buns! Details/Pics: auctionzip.com ID #35576 107auctionblock.com Cory Nicholson, AR lic #2447 • 501-985-SOLD Terms: 10% Buyer’s Premium up to $10,000. 5% Buyer’s Premium over $10,000.**

FARM & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AUCTION Thurs. - Fri, Feb. 16-17 • 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.**

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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.

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WANTED 10 HOMES needing Metal Roofs, Siding or Windows for our upcoming “before and after” brochure. No money down financing. Payments from $59/mo*. Sr/Military discounts avail. Call 1-866-668-8681.**

CARPORT 10'x20'! SPECIAL PRICE through Feb 15th only! $597. Easy to assemble. Fits all passenger vehicles. Rated for 90 mph winds, O.D. Funk Mfg., Sherwood, AR 1-800-643-8728. Since 1976.**

HOUSES FOR RENT

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.

3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, all brick, stainless steel appliances, fresh paint, new flooring, 1800 sq. ft., Cabot, $1,250 month, $1,250 deposit. Call (501) 425-8243.

JACKSONVILLE: NICE area, close to base, 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, newly remodeled, new doors, paint, floor, washer & dryer included. fenced yard, $850 month. (501) 596-2700.

HOUSE TRAILER: 2 bedroom, 1 bath, central heat & air, stove, refrigerator furnished, Furlow (5 miles east of Jacksonville), rent $450, deposit $300, no pets, (501) 944-1905.

LARGE 2 bedroom triplex. All kitchen appliances & washer/dryer furnished. Private entrance. Water & trash paid. $550 month, $300 deposit. No pets. 2.5 miles from back gate of air base, off Hwy. 107. (501) 425-7582.

MOBILE HOMES

16x80, 3 bedroom mobile home, 1 owner, excellent condition. No pets, smoking or shoes worn in home. Large master bedroom, double vanity, well-insulated, 6” walls, set up on lot, approximately 1 1/2 miles from air base front gate. Can be moved. If interested, call (501) 351-0395.

New - MOBILE HOME Parts for sale: Entry doors, inside doors, skirting, bath tubs, windows, floor vents, moulding, faucets, vent hoods, roof coating, screens, showers, sinks, theft stoppers, anchors. 501-241-2032.**

WE TAKE TRADES! Any Condition! Get a new home today! Call 501-653-3205.**

2 Bedroom Singlewide. Priced to sell FAST! Call 501-653-3205.**

TOP STORY >> Drill: Patience, pain, pride

By Airman 1st Class Codie M. Collins 

19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs 

Flight. Fall in!

Brand new Air Force Basic Military Training trainees, not knowing their left foot from right, fumble into one another. A nervous gaggle tries to revive the muscle memory instilled by their first encounter with their military training instructor.

A Military Training Instructor shouts a series of facing movements, directing a train wreck of trainees across the drill pad.

Their eyes franticly dart in every direction in hopes to confirm they are in step. All are in a state of befuddlement, except one, Trainee Baroy.

Now, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Philip Baroy, 19th Maintenance Squadron integrated communication countermeasure navigation mission’s systems apprentice, has been practicing drill since he joined Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps in 2011.

Drill, a military tradition stemming from the 1800s, is the act of marching while handling a drill rifle. When the drill rifle was first introduced to marching, the movements were basic. As time progressed, people started adding their own flare resulting in an evolution from basic movements to elaborate maneuvers. Drill has not only evolved with movements, but with technology as well.

“I competed in an online drill competition which served as a qualifier for the world drill championships,” Baroy said. “That online competition permitted the top seven placements of the people who applied. I placed seventh.”

Baroy’s passion for drill started in eighth grade by watching his older brother perform for the high school’s JROTC drill team.

“I saw my brother and a few of his other teammates on the drill team do a performance at a high school pep rally,” Baroy said. “It inspired me to get into JROTC my freshman year of high school. My friends who were on the drill team invited me to come to a practice. That’s when I began to learn some of the basic rifle maneuvers.”

Marching on its own can be difficult to master; add an eight-and-a-half pound drill rifle and marching is taken to a new level.

“It took a lot of discipline, time, patience and pain,” Baroy said. “You have an eight-and- a- half pound rifle constantly slamming your hands, if you mess up, there are severe consequences. I have a few scars left over from my years in high school.”

Though at times practice was painful, Baroy felt it was essential to his development.

“I busted my lip when I was a freshman in high school, still learning basic maneuvers,” Baroy said. “I overstepped my limits by trying a move that was a bit more complicated, resulting in the front side of my rifle coming in contact with my lip. From that moment, I realized that mastering the basics was essential to my progression.”

Drill is an activity where perfection is not the goal. To Baroy it’s a requirement.

“For me, drill is an art,” he said. “Being able to precisely get a segment of movements down and preforming it in front of other people to show off how good you are gives you a feeling of satisfaction that not a lot of people understand.”

To Baroy, drill is more than accomplishing a difficult movement or winning a competition. Endless hard work, dedication and discipline through practice embedded qualities in him which aided his Air Force career.

“Military bearing is a key quality a person must possess to be good at drill,” Baroy said. “If you drop your rifle, you are expected to not freak out. You have to keep your composure and your bearing.”

In addition to military bearing, drill has given Baroy a greater appreciation for hard work.

“One of the things I’ve learned in drill through practice is how much time and patience it takes to learn something complicated,” Baroy said. “You have to stay on task, stay disciplined and no matter how hard it gets, you have to stay focused.”

Through the cuts, bruises, scars and pain, Baroy’s resiliency and passion for drill encourages him to continue to refine his practice.

“By practicing drill you develop perfectionist habits,” Baroy said. “When you feel that rifle hit your hand, your muscles are flexing. You instantly stop the rifle. That’s when you know you’ve mastered the movement and your hard work has paid off.”

(Editor’s note: Currently Baroy is working toward competing in the World Drill Championships held in Daytona Beach, Florida. This competition invites anyone over the age of 18 and graduated from High School to compete.)

TOP STORY >> Pharmacy helps improve lives

by Airman 1st Class Grace Nichols, 

19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs 

While service members, retirees and dependents listen for their number to be called, tucked away behind shelves of bottles and prescriptions, a dedicated team of pharmacy technicians diligently work to fill their requests.

Located at the front entrance of the 19th Medical Group in Bldg. 1090, the pharmacy team quickly and accurately fills prescriptions.

With more than 1,000 prescriptions filled daily, the pharmacy team’s job from start to finish is to cater to the medical needs of service members, their families and retirees – day in, day out.

The pharmacy team inspects, stores and distributes a variety of medications, ranging from allergy pills to heart medicine.

This responsibility requires the pharmacy team to ensure the “5 Rights” for each prescription: the right patient, the right drug, the right dose, the right route, and the right time.

The pharmacy has more than 1,000 varieties of medication, and anything not carried by the pharmacy, but sanctioned by the Department of Defense, may be ordered through the pharmacy’s special purchase program.

 “We strive to provide accurate, efficient and first class service to all of our patients who have served and are serving our country,” said U.S. Air Force Captain Katelyn Zeringue, 19th MDG pharmacist. “Providing first class service increases the quality of life for our patients.”

In addition to quality assurance, the pharmacy technicians look for different ways to improve the lives of service members, dependents and retirees.

“Our first priority has always been and always will be safety; we want to make sure we’re working as efficiently as possible while still maintaining a level of safety,” Zeringue said. “We want to treat every patient with the respect and dignity they deserve while protecting their privacy.”

The newest addition – Medsafe, a medication disposal drop box - is intended to meet that priority.

Just as a sensitive documented must be shredded to protect personal information, a pill bottle or prescription with private information must be properly disposed.

Deposit any unused or expired medications into the blue medication disposal box located in the pharmacy lobby for confidential and secure disposal. The only items not accepted are needles (sharps) and aerosol cans (inhalers).

As well as disposing the sensitive information on the labels of prescriptions, the drop box helps get rid of unused medications.

The new policy now only allows prescriptions to be taken during a specified time frame. Usage after this date is considered illegal or inappropriate use.

“We’re trying to prevent the misuse and abuse of any medications that may be left in the home,” Zeringue said.

Additionally, dropping off a new prescription is now easier with a convenient drop box inside the pharmacy. If you don’t have time wait in line, you can drop off prescriptions and pick it up the next day.

Both the disposal bin and the drop off box are open during normal pharmacy hours.

The goal of the 19th MDG pharmacy staff is to make things easier for the customer.

“It’s been humbling being able to talk to people and find out what they’ve been through,” said U.S. Air Force Airman Taylor Fuselier, 19th MDG pharmacy technician. “Every patient is different. You may have something that’s really simple or complicated.  You come in each day and expect it to be different from the day before.”

For more information regarding pharmacy operations, call 501-987-7446.

TOP STORY >> Base honors civic leaders with 2016 Cornerstone Award

U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Brown Jr., 19th Airlift Wing commander, presents the 2016 Cornerstone Award to Mrs. Billie Ann Myers and her late husband Oliver “Dub” Myers, on Tuesday at Hangar 1080 on Little Rock Air Force Base.  Mrs. Myers and family received the award on Mr. Oliver Myers’ behalf and were honored to be selected for this recognition. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Jeremy McGuffin)

By Staff Sgt. Jeremy McGuffin

19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Colonel Charles Brown Jr., 19th Airlift Wing commander, presented the 2016 Team Little Rock Cornerstone Award to Oliver and Billie Ann Myers on Tuesday during a Community Council meeting. 

The Team Little Rock Cornerstone Award was created to honor a prominent civic leader who exemplifies outstanding service and commitment to the men and women of Little Rock Air Force Base and continues to strengthen the foundation set by the Founding Fathers of Little Rock Air Force Base. The Myers achieved this through their life-long commitment to supporting the military. As Col. Brown made the announcement, he said they embodied the true representation of what it means to be not only leaders in the local community but steadfast supporters of the base and its Airmen. 

“There’s a special bond that develops when we see those that continue to serve even after they have left the military service for civil service,” Brown said. “They as leaders see the value in what we, (Team Little Rock), do so they gather together with the local community and provide services by looking out for each other, taking care of families who’s loved ones are deployed and continuing to serve selflessly.”

A steadfast advocate for the military and the surrounding community, Oliver was a member of the base Community Council and the Military Affairs Chairman for the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce. His efforts were recognized with an appointment as honorary first sergeant, an honorary chief master sergeant and eventually the honorary commander of the 61st Airlift Squadron. Just as stalwart in her commitment to the community, Billie Ann diligently attended every event with her husband. Billie Ann graciously accepted their Cornerstone Award honor alone as her husband passed away in 2012.

 “My biggest regret is that Oliver is not here to accept this award,” Billie Ann said. “He truly loved this base, loved the people who work on it and the people who supported the base. It’s not hard to serve Little Rock Air Force base because the base is Jacksonville, it is central Arkansas and it does so many wonderful things day in and day out while taking care of us. Thank you so much for this recognition and I’m proud we were considered family.”

(Editors note: Oliver “Dub” Myers served as a Brigadier General and former commander of the 39th Infantry Brigade of the Arkansas Army National Guard before retiring. He continued to serve the Arkansas community as a civic leader.)