• Commander addresses housing privatization issues at town hall meeting

    Maintenance issues and the privatization of base housing were hot topics at the town hall meeting between base leaders and housing Monday. "The purposed of the meeting tonight was to bring residents of family housing together, and allow them ask questions and air some of their concerns about living

  • Guard member, son make a difference

    In a coma, 19-year-old Katie Gleason of Little Rock didn't know Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Sam Macheak or his son, Ross, a 42nd Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol cadet major, before she slipped into an unresponsive state. They all met Aug. 2, but she doesn't recall it. They helped stabilize her

  • Teamwork key to overcoming exercise challenges

    The 314th and 189th Airlift Wings and the 463rd Airlift Group participated in ROCKEX this week in preparation for their upcoming operation readiness exercise. "Exercise scenarios began a month ago with the warning order given to the 463rd AG," said Maj. Nathan A. Allerheiligen, 314th AW Readiness

  • Medical clinic renovations move around clinics, offices

    As renovation continues on the 314th Medical Group multi-million dollar dental clinic, the group facility will undergo another phase to further the clinic concept, as well as modernize laboratory and radiology service areas, announced base officials recently. The $3.2 million project is currently

  • 189 AW change of command announced

    The 189th Airlift Wing will change hands at a Nov. 3 change of command ceremony , announced Brig. Gen. Riley Porter, the Arkansas Air National Guard commander, at the wing's Oct. 14 commander's call. Col. Jim Summers, the unit's current vice commander, will replace Col. Dwight Balch, who will join

  • Senior NCO shines in sortie success

    Air Education and Training Command recently recognized a 314th Maintenance Squadron Senior NCO for his part in keeping the 314th Airlift Wing mission flying.Master Sgt. Dion Fernau was selected as the AETC-level nominee for the Air Force's 2007 General Lew Allen, Jr. Award's senior NCO category. The

  • Be careful at the base lake

    Last month, the 314th Civil Engineer Squadron started pumping water from the base lake so maintenance could be performed and improvements could be made. Water levels will be the lowest they have been in over 25 years, exposing potential hazards. This decrease in water levels caused a marshy area to

  • 463 AG shows appreciation to Blytheville

    The 463rd Airlift Group gave back to the local community and employees of the Blytheville-Gosnell International Airport Authority with a display of combat exercises and C-130 capabilities last week. Two C-130 static displays, briefs on air-drops, hands-on night vision opportunities and

  • Reflecting back, looking forward

    This week I want to briefly take a look back and then start looking toward the future. First, I want to thank every member of the 314th Airlift Wing for their participation in last Friday's Wingman Day activities. By all indications, the event was a success. I have seen some preliminary feedback and