NEWS BRIEFS: 19 Sep 14 Published Sept. 18, 2014 By 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- The following are news briefs from the Sept. 19 publication of the Combat Airlifter. Facebook Town Hall Sept. 23 Facebook Town Hall Tuesday on Medical Clinic. Col. Patrick Rhatigan, 19th Airlift Wing and istallation commander, will be hosting a town hall from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, via the Little Rock Air Force Base Facebook page. This town hall will be topic focused on the medical clinic. Visit www.facebook.com/LittleRockAirForce to join the event. A full description and list of Rules of Engagement can be found on the base website at www.littlerock.af.mil. At this time, town hall questions can be posted in advance on the event wall. If you have any questions regarding the event, contact Public Affairs at (501) 987-5855. Diversity Day Sept. 26 Little Rock Air Force Base will be hosting Diversity Day Sept. 26. The day provides Team Little Rock members and their families an opportunity to broaden their understanding of the values of cultural diversity and help society learn to "live together." Cultural food and beverage samplings will be available throughout the event. The following is a schedule of Diversity Day's events: 8:30 a.m. - gather at the Heritage Park flag pole 8:45 a.m. - Unity walk begins 9:05 a.m. - event kick off with Col. James Dryjanski, 314th Airlift Wing commander 9:30 a.m.- 12 p.m. - cultural performances hosted by the 19th Mission Support Group, 19th Maintenance Group and tenant units 12 p.m. - Cabot High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps drill exhibition 12:20 - 2:40 p.m. - cultural performances hosted by the 19th Medical Group, 19th Operations Group, Wing Staff Agencies and tenant units 2:40 p.m. - guest speaker, Dr. Terrence Roberts 3:20 p.m. - closing statement with Col. Patrick Rhatigan, 19th Airlift Wing commander Combat Arms guidelines The Combat Arms rifle, pistol, grenade and machine gun ranges are located on the east end of the base, east of the 314th Civil Engineer Squadron readiness area and north of the horse stables and archery range. The range complex and surrounding roads leading to the range areas will also be closed and locked after duty hours. Anyone requiring access to the ranges or surrounding areas during and after duty hours are required to contact the range control, building 1393 prior to entry as per the posted guidance at the range entrance. The firing range is for official use only; private parties are not authorized to use the ranges. For more information contact the Combat Arms section in building 1393 or call (501) 987-6861. Drug Takeback event is Sept. 27 The Drug Enforcement Agency is conducting a Drug Takeback Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Little Rock Air Force Base main Exchange lobby. Please bring your unused or expired mediation to the 19th Medical Group staff for safe disposal. If you miss the Drug Takeback, a 24/7 year-round drop box is available at the Jacksonville Police Department. For more information visit, www.dea.gov. New rates at inn Oct. 1 The Razorback Inn will be initiating new room rates effective Oct. 1, 2014. The rates are as follows: Visiting Quarters - $60/night Temporary Lodging Facility - $63/night Distinguished Visiting Quarters - $69/night Large Distinguished Visiting Quarters - $75/night For more information, contact the Razorback Inn at (501) 987-6200.
NEWS BRIEFS: 19 Sep 14 Published Sept. 18, 2014 By 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- The following are news briefs from the Sept. 19 publication of the Combat Airlifter. Facebook Town Hall Sept. 23 Facebook Town Hall Tuesday on Medical Clinic. Col. Patrick Rhatigan, 19th Airlift Wing and istallation commander, will be hosting a town hall from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, via the Little Rock Air Force Base Facebook page. This town hall will be topic focused on the medical clinic. Visit www.facebook.com/LittleRockAirForce to join the event. A full description and list of Rules of Engagement can be found on the base website at www.littlerock.af.mil. At this time, town hall questions can be posted in advance on the event wall. If you have any questions regarding the event, contact Public Affairs at (501) 987-5855. Diversity Day Sept. 26 Little Rock Air Force Base will be hosting Diversity Day Sept. 26. The day provides Team Little Rock members and their families an opportunity to broaden their understanding of the values of cultural diversity and help society learn to "live together." Cultural food and beverage samplings will be available throughout the event. The following is a schedule of Diversity Day's events: 8:30 a.m. - gather at the Heritage Park flag pole 8:45 a.m. - Unity walk begins 9:05 a.m. - event kick off with Col. James Dryjanski, 314th Airlift Wing commander 9:30 a.m.- 12 p.m. - cultural performances hosted by the 19th Mission Support Group, 19th Maintenance Group and tenant units 12 p.m. - Cabot High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps drill exhibition 12:20 - 2:40 p.m. - cultural performances hosted by the 19th Medical Group, 19th Operations Group, Wing Staff Agencies and tenant units 2:40 p.m. - guest speaker, Dr. Terrence Roberts 3:20 p.m. - closing statement with Col. Patrick Rhatigan, 19th Airlift Wing commander Combat Arms guidelines The Combat Arms rifle, pistol, grenade and machine gun ranges are located on the east end of the base, east of the 314th Civil Engineer Squadron readiness area and north of the horse stables and archery range. The range complex and surrounding roads leading to the range areas will also be closed and locked after duty hours. Anyone requiring access to the ranges or surrounding areas during and after duty hours are required to contact the range control, building 1393 prior to entry as per the posted guidance at the range entrance. The firing range is for official use only; private parties are not authorized to use the ranges. For more information contact the Combat Arms section in building 1393 or call (501) 987-6861. Drug Takeback event is Sept. 27 The Drug Enforcement Agency is conducting a Drug Takeback Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Little Rock Air Force Base main Exchange lobby. Please bring your unused or expired mediation to the 19th Medical Group staff for safe disposal. If you miss the Drug Takeback, a 24/7 year-round drop box is available at the Jacksonville Police Department. For more information visit, www.dea.gov. New rates at inn Oct. 1 The Razorback Inn will be initiating new room rates effective Oct. 1, 2014. The rates are as follows: Visiting Quarters - $60/night Temporary Lodging Facility - $63/night Distinguished Visiting Quarters - $69/night Large Distinguished Visiting Quarters - $75/night For more information, contact the Razorback Inn at (501) 987-6200.