Little Rock AFB Airman selected as Miss Arkansas Published Nov. 14, 2006 By Capt. David Faggard 314th Airlift Wing Strategic Information Flight LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- An Airman assigned to Little Rock Air Force Base was selected as Miss Arkansas USA Saturday (Oct. 28) evening in the Donald W. Reynolds Auditorium on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas. Kelly George is a resident of Sherwood, Ark.; she's a second lieutenant and Deputy Chief of Public Affairs for the 314th Airlift Wing and the largest C-130 base in the world. "Kelly represents the Air Force and Arkansas well," said Brig. Gen. Kip Self, 314th Airlift Wing commander. "She takes to heart the spirit of service in dedicating herself to civic duty and service to herself and to the country." Kelly George has been preparing for pageants for more than a decade and says training for pageants is similar to being an Airman in the Air Force. "You have to be a good role model in the Air Force and as Miss Arkansas USA," she said. "The key is to embody all the qualities of a healthy lifestyle and be a good role model and represent yourself and the state well." Kelly George said winning is important because "This breaks stereotypes about women in pageants and women in the military," she said. "It's such an honor for her to have won," said Jeff Gilliam, Miss Arkansas USA production director and emcee. "She represents the state and our nation and this is as much of an honor for us as it is for her. " Kelly George will compete for Miss USA in the Spring on national TV in front of several million viewers on NBC and may possibly have appearance on "Deal or No Deal" as well as "Fear Factor." According to the Miss USA website, "Contestants must be savvy, goal-oriented and aware and display those characteristics in their everyday lives, both as individuals who participate in the competitions to advance their careers, personal and humanitarian goals, and as women who seek to improve the lives of others." Miss USA delegates must be between the ages of 18 and 27. "She exhibits true beauty, both inside and out," Mr. Gilliam said. "The State of Arkansas is proud and so should the Armed Forces be."