http://www.littlerock.af.mil Little Rock Air Force Base Top Stories en-US 2010 Little Rock Air Force Base Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:51:07 GMT Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:51:07 GMT Air Force Link RSS Generator http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123194133 A ribbon-cutting ceremony in base housing Tuesday marked the latest milestone measuring the success of Little Rock Air Force Base's housing privatization project.

The event at the new home of the family of Capt. Daniel Dahl, 19th Force Support Squadron, marked the opening of 30 new housing units in Hunt Pinnacle Communities' Lakeview Estates neighborhood for field grade officers.

The base family housing privatization project continues to successfully build upon the progress of the past 16 months since HP Communities took over the stagnated project from American Eagle Communities. To date, the HP Communities re-launch of the project has yielded 32 new units and 272 renovated units.
more...]]> dropzone@littlerock.af.mil (Arlo Taylor) http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123194133 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:28:00 EST http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123194126
Air Force women who have made a difference include Women Air Force Service Pilot Marty Wyall, Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron Pilot Betty Gillies; Sgt. Vanessa Sheffield, a C-130 Hercules maintainer back in the '70s; and Air Force Thunderbird Pilot Maj. Nicole Malachowski.
more...]]> dropzone@littlerock.af.mil () http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123194126 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:06:00 EST http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123194122 A C-130, carrying more than 150 frightened Vietnamese women and children, was shot down amidst a flurry of heavy machine-gun fire not far from the runway. There were no survivors.

The flight occurred at Kham Duc during the air evacuation of the special forces camp the morning of May 12, 1968. More than 1,400 American Soldiers, Marines, Airmen and Vietnamese men, women and children were evacuated from the area after it came under heavy mortar attack by hostile forces.

On March 4, Team Little Rock, veterans and local community members attended a Vietnam Heritage luncheon at the 62nd Airlift Squadron to look back at one legacy of the Air Force and honor the people who've shaped the Air Force into what it is today.
more...]]> dropzone@littlerock.af.mil (Airman 1st Class Rochelle Clace) http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123194122 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:39:38 EST http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123193970
The Tricare retiree dental program is available around the world to retired servicemembers who receive retirement pay, "gray area" retired National Guard and Reserve members who are entitled to but not yet receiving retirement pay and Medal of Honor recipients. Spouses and children up to 21 years old, or 23 years old if they're full-time students, of these retirees are also eligible for the retiree dental program.
more...]]> dropzone@littlerock.af.mil () http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123193970 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:50:38 EST http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123193967 Last week, I wrote about overcoming the mountains in your life as you run your race. Mountains represent challenges that can knock or slow you down while you endeavor to complete your goals. The difference between growing personally and professionally is how we handle the trials in our lives.

I believe trials are not there to stop us, but to reveal how resolute we are in regards to finishing what we started. Many people give up on themselves and their dreams because things become difficult. I submit to you that nothing worth having will come easy. So what do you do when things get tough in life? Do you dig in or give out?
more...]]> dropzone@littlerock.af.mil (Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Brinkley) http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123193967 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:46:16 EST http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123193507
He started by sending a spoofed e-mail to 435 users on base. A spoofed e-mail is one sent from a legitimate looking e-mail address but actually comes from a (usually fraudulent) third party. In this case, he sent the spoofed e-mail so it appeared to come from an e-mail address from an on-base organization. His first-line of defense, network security tools, actually disabled the link when he sent it and converted the message to plain text so users could see the actual name of the link. The network had also tagged the e-mail with a warning stating, "this might be a phishing e-mail and is potentially unsafe." Further, this e-mail had no digital signature to verify it had come from the actual source.
more...]]> dropzone@littlerock.af.mil (Lt. Col. Brian Heberlie) http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123193507 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:47:00 EST http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123193499
The goal of ADX is to collapse all individual Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard networks into the AFNet. While this change will be relatively transparent, the migration represents a major change for the Air Force. Until now, bases or major commands have operated their networks independently. This approach led to standardization, and security problems, high operation and maintenance costs, and a lack of enterprise situational awareness. In short, there was no "single" organization or commander responsible for the network. The ADX project addresses these issues. It will place Air Force cyber operations under the operational control of a single commander. This will yield a significant improvement in the Air Force's ability to fight daily virus activity and malicious intrusion attempts. Additionally, ADX will centralize services like email and data storage, significantly improving network security and standardization. Finally, operational costs will be reduced through the elimination of redundant systems and services.
more...]]> dropzone@littlerock.af.mil () http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123193499 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:20:26 EST http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123193199 Thirteen Team Little Rock master sergeants learned they were selected for promotion March 4 in the E810 promotion cycle. Of those, 12 were from the 19th Airlift Wing and one was from the 314th Airlift Wing.

Across the Air Force, 13,741 master sergeants competed for promotion to E-8 and 1,269 were selected, for an overall selection rate of 9.24 percent. The average score for those selected was 665.85, with an average time in grade of 4.38 years and an average time in service of 20.2 years, respectively.
more...]]> dropzone@littlerock.af.mil () http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123193199 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 09:41:00 EST http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123193011
Master Sgt. David Henson, 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron;
Senior Master Sgt. Kerrie Chappell, Joint Forces Headquarters;
Senior Master Sgt. Mike Lenahan, 189th Force Support Squadron;
Master Sgt. Chris Pelletier, 154th Training Squadron;
Senior Master Sgt. Ken Pulliam, 189th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron;
Master Sgt. Brain Rohauer, 154th TRS; and
more...]]> dropzone@littlerock.af.mil () http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123193011 Wed, 3 Mar 2010 13:21:00 EST http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123192997 With today's evolving threats, security forces must be ready for anything and everything.

The 19th Security Forces Squadron conducted joint training with the Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Weapons and Tactics team and the Air Force Office of Special Investigation, Det. 327, Feb. 24 to 26 at Little Rock Air Force Base.

Joint training with local counterparts is essential as Team Little Rock relies on several local and federal agencies during crisis situations.
more...]]> dropzone@littlerock.af.mil () http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123192997 Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:42:00 EST http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123192946 Our Air Force has more than 175,000 civilian employees spread across the globe. In fact, they make up more than 25 percent of our authorized Total Force end strength. The civilian force fills an ever-increasing role in daily mission accomplishment, especially as we've experienced personnel reductions over the past 20 years and, many would argue, no decrease in operational requirements. In reality, we are busier than ever ... and our civilian workforce makes it all possible.

Each of you know many civilian employees. They are the glue that holds our Air Force together and the stability that our organizations rely on. Through the years, I've been fortunate enough to depend on the counsel and wisdom of hundreds of civilians. Time won't permit me to reflect upon all of them, but let me highlight three senior service civilians that made a positive difference in my life.
more...]]> dropzone@littlerock.af.mil (Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz) http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123192946 Wed, 3 Mar 2010 09:16:54 EST http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123192896 A sergeant saved a fellow Airman's life Feb. 11 at the Hercules Dining Facility on base after performing the Heimlich maneuver on a choking victim.

Lunchtime had come just like any other day for Tech. Sgt. Paul Feller, a 96th Aerial Port Squadron information manager, until he noticed a chair knocked to the floor and an Airman giving clear signs of choking on something lodged in his throat.

Sergeant Feller jumped up and took charge of the situation. "I performed the Heimlich maneuver just as I was trained in self-aid and buddy care classes. The self-aid and buddy care training and steps to take the Air Force provided me kicked in instantaneously as I was able to perform the procedure without having to think about it," said the Cabot resident.
more...]]> dropzone@littlerock.af.mil (Senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton) http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123192896 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 17:13:00 EST http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123192841 more...]]> dropzone@littlerock.af.mil () http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123192841 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:31:24 EST http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123192838
Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry Helm toured AAFES facilities and talked with Little Rock chief master sergeants and first sergeants about premiums AAFES puts on customer feedback.

The chief said two AAFES programs that ensure service members and their families get the best value for their money is the exchange's Price Match and Shuttle Programs. The chief said Price Match is a great way to save money, especially on high-dollar items like TVs and appliances.
more...]]> dropzone@littlerock.af.mil (Arlo Taylor) http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123192838 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:23:00 EST http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123192837
"While airlines charge for a passenger's baggage and any additional baggage, Airmen are not subject to any out-of-pocket expense," said Master Sgt. Robin D. Johnson, superintendent of Air Force Passenger Policy, Headquarters Air Force Logistics (A-4).

It's important Airmen hand carry their military identification or common access card; contingency, exercise, deployment orders; permanent change of station orders or temporary duty orders, in the event airline officials request them to verify they are on official travel, Sergeant Johnson said.
more...]]> dropzone@littlerock.af.mil () http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123192837 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:20:00 EST http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123191528 The 189th Airlift Wing has announced a new vice commander, and he's eager to get to know all aspects of the wing and how everyone contributes to the mission.

Lt. Col. Paul Heye Jr. found out during January drill he'd been selected as the 189th AW vice commander.

"I am really excited about the opportunities and challenges that go with the position," said Colonel Heye. "We have some challenges up ahead of us with the newer modern aircraft heading our way, but I know this wing is ready and willing to move forward with those changes and, as always, accomplishing the mission safely and effectively."
more...]]> dropzone@littlerock.af.mil (2nd Lt. Chris Nelson) http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123191528 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:18:00 EST http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123192830 We know that no two people are exactly the same, so I take that to say that each of us is the only one who can finish our race. It's so important that you look at each day as an opportunity to move closer to fully exploiting your talents. When you use this approach everyone around you will benefit from the unique perspective you carry within you.

Running your race requires you to have perseverance. I reflect on the great American cyclist Lance Armstrong who won the Tour de France seven years in a row. Most years when they were on flat surfaces the other competitors would be ahead in the race. Yet Lance would point to the mountains and say that's where the race is won. You see all of us have mountains in our lives that we must conquer to finish our race. I encourage each of you to do like Lance and see the mountain as a place where all your preparation will cause you to overcome the challenge ahead.
more...]]> dropzone@littlerock.af.mil (Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Brinkley) http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123192830 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:09:00 EST http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123192336 Question: I was writing in regard to the 987-HERK line information. During the snow days, I noticed there seemed to be a lack of up-to-date information placed on the HERK line. I live on the back side of Cabot and at 5:30 a.m. Monday the schools had cancelled. I called the HERK line where it listed the base in delayed reporting and to check back after 6:30 a.m. for updates. At 8 and 9 a.m. I called back and had not been updated with any new status.

Monday evening my school district cancelled school for Tuesday. I called the HERK line at 8 p.m. to see what Tuesday's reporting status would be. The HERK line still was stating that Monday was mission-essential personnel only and update would be at 6 p.m. Around 10 p.m., I received a call instructing delayed reporting for 10 a.m., and based upon that information I did not call the HERK line the next morning before I left. I arrived at work to find out the base was now delayed reporting of noon. At 10 a.m., most of my unit was showing up and we were notified by our supervision that the base is now mission-essential only.
more...]]> dropzone@littlerock.af.mil () http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123192336 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:51:00 EST http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123192321 No, I'm not talking about your spiritual faith -- although that's certainly an important aspect of life. I'm talking about the faith you have in your leadership. Are you on your leadership's team? Can they count on you to promote their ideas as if they were your own?

I remember as a young captain, I thought I knew it all. I couldn't believe some of the mistakes my commanders made! Couldn't they see how dumb that was? If I were running things ... things would be different.

more...]]> dropzone@littlerock.af.mil (Lt. Col. John Vaughn) http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123192321 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:25:00 EST http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123192304
"In the Air Force we know how important our maintenance Airmen are to air power," said Tech. Sgt. Curtis Dickens, 440th AEAS hydraulics-maintenance mentor deployed from Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. "We are passing on the skills that we have used for years."
more...]]> dropzone@littlerock.af.mil (Tech. Sgt. Oshawn Jefferson) http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123192304 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:27:57 EST