Team Little Rock,
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NOTICES
PHARMACY PRESCRIPTION UPDATES
Effective 1 January, the Little Rock AFB Pharmacy can no longer accept hard copy narcotic prescriptions from Arkansas providers. Due to Arkansas bill SB174 all narcotic prescriptions must be sent electronically by E-scribe to DOD LITTLE ROCK PHARMACY. Hard copy prescriptions will still be accepted from the VA, providers out-of-state, and other federal entities. See the following website for current pharmacy services: https://www.littlerock.af.mil/TEAM-LITTLE-ROCK/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/356304/19th-medical-group-pharmacy-services/
TMO RELOCATION
The 19 Logistics Readiness Squadron Personal Property/Passenger Travel (TMO) element has been relocated to Bldg. 1255, Room 104.
2022 Combined federal campaign kick-off
This year’s Combined Federal Campaign for Little Rock AFB, will kick off November 1st and go until December 16th. Fundraising events will be going on throughout campaign. If you would like to donate, help out, or have an idea to support and bring awareness to the CFC, please reach out to your elected POCs or the Wing POCs below. Thank you for your donations and support!
Wing POCs:
- 1Lt Kenneth T. McGuire
- SMSgt Marcos L. Garcia
Group POCs:
- 19 OG/2nd Lt Samuel Gobbie
- 19 MXG/TSgt Joe Hayes
- 19 MSG/TSgt Dallas Starks
- 19 MDG/TSgt Taylor Vazquez, SrA Katelyn Mays
- 19 WSA/SSgt Zachary Luke
- 314th MXG/TSgt Sean Eisentraut
- 314th OG/TSgt David Spence
- 189th AW/MSgt Jonathon Gaffney
This year, you can TEXT-To-DONATE. Text “DONATE” to 987-487-5678
- Click the first link in the text reply.
- Complete three fields: email, ZIP Code, and dollar amount.
- Search for and select your charity. (Little Rock CFC Code is 19ALFAKHLYT)
- Choose your payment: PayPal or Credit Card.
DECK THE DORMS
The Dorm Management team is collecting holiday items to help decorate the campus. Recommended items: wreaths, ornaments, bows, garlands, lights, fake trees, etc. Please drop-off items at Bldg. 723, Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1600 through 30 Nov. POCs are TSgt Zerrick Haymond and MSgt April Kwasniewski.
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CLOSURES
ID CARD/DEERS OFFICE
FIRE LANE ROAD CLOSURE
A portion of Fire Lane Road will be closed starting November 14 at 0700 and will remain closed until December 14. The closing is necessary to install the new water main on Cannon Drive. The attached detour map shows the flow of traffic during this road closure. Your patience is appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact the 19th CES Customer Service section at 987-6553 or 19CESCSU@littlerock.af.mil
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AIRMEN & FAMILY EVENTS
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JEEP SHOW AND TOY DRIVE
WHAT: The Herk Nation Jeep Peeps and LRAFB Exchange are hosting a jeep show and toy drive.
WHERE: Bldg. 787, Exchange food court parking lot.
WHEN: Saturday, December 3, 1000 - 1400
INFO: To register contact Zach Bennett, Judy Olivo (OlivoJ@aafes.com), or Rochel Holder (HolderR@aafes.com) at the numbers below. There is no entry fee and the registration deadline is December 1st.
POC: (501) 457-3933 or (501) 988-1180
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
WHAT: Join Team Little Rock for the annual tree lighting celebration
WHERE: Heritage Park
WHEN: Thursday, December 1, 1700 - 1800
INFO: Come celebrate the holiday season with some hot chocolate, candy canes, and holiday music
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RED-NOSED HERK HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
WHAT: Join Team Little Rock for the annual tree lighting celebration
WHERE: Heritage Park
WHEN: Thursday, December 1, 1730 - 1800
INFO: Come celebrate the holiday season with some hot chocolate, candy canes, and holiday music
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HERK LIFT OFF
WHAT: Don’t miss out on this year's Herk Lift Off for a chance to win some great prizes
WHERE: Fitness Center
WHEN: Saturday, December 10, 0900 - 1500
INFO: Competitors will have 3 attempts at getting a 1 rep max for: back squats, deadlifts, and bench press. Register at rockinattherock.com/powerlifting by 2 December. Weigh-in on 9 December from 0800 - 1700
POC: (501) 987-7716
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DISCLAIMER: Due to current COVID-19 mitigations, events may be canceled or postponed at any time. Please contact event POCs or organization before the event for more information.
OTHER INFORMATION
Employee Assistance Program for AF civilian personnel
The Air Force’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for AF civilian personnel (including non-appropriated funds, or NAF, employees; Guard and Reserve; and family members), provides free, confidential services to help the employee and household members manage everyday challenges and work on more complex issues. This month’s newsletter covers addressing addiction, digital emotional wellbeing, and October is Domestic Violence Prevention Month, and Depression/Mental Health Awareness/Screening Month. For 24/7 access, call 866-580-9078 or click on link: CIVILIAN EAP (CONUS).
TRICARE OPEN SEASON
Open Season begins on Monday, November 14, and ends at 11:59 on Monday, December 12. The 2023 plan benefits are effective January 1, 2023. If you are happy with your current plan, you do not have to do anything during the open season. Your current plan will rollover into 2023.
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COVID-19 UPDATES
Current Health Protection Condition
By order of the installation commander, as of October 2, Little Rock AFB is now in Health Protection Condition (HPCON) ALPHA.
New CDC COVID-19 guidance regardless of vaccination status:
If exposed:
- Wear a high quality mask whenever around others indoors for 10 days.
- No need to quarantine.
If you test positive:
- Isolate for 5 days.
- No symptoms, or resolving symptoms, wear a high quality mask for an additional 5 days.
Please remember unit commanders may impose additional restrictions, as necessary, to protect their force and mission. Additionally, the 19th Medical Group and Child Development Centers may have different protocols in effect.
Availability of Bivalent COVID-10 Vaccine
1. On August 31, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorizations (EUAs) of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and the Pfizer-Biotech COVID-19 Vaccine to authorize bivalent formulations of the vaccines for use as a single booster dose at least two months following primary or booster vaccination. The bivalent vaccines, which we will also refer to as “updated boosters,” contain two messenger RNA (mRNA) components of SARS-CoV-2 virus, one of the original strain of SARS-CoV-2 and the other one in common between the BA.4 and BA.5 lineages of the omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2.
2. The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent, is authorized for use as a single booster dose in individuals 18 years of age and older. The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent, is authorized for use as a single booster dose in individuals 12 years of age and older.
3. The monovalent mRNA are no longer authorized as booster doses for individuals 12 years of age and older. As a result, the 19 MDG Immunization Clinic will no longer provide boosters of the monovalent COVID-19 vaccine to active duty personnel and dependents 12 years of age and older.
4. The 19 MDG Immunization Clinic is now offering both Moderna and Pfizer bivalent boosters on Thursdays and Fridays. We will continue to provide the monovalent Moderna and Pfizer vaccine for those requiring an initial vaccination series.
Visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/free-masks.html to find a free N95 Mask
Unit Commanders may impose additional restrictions, as necessary, to protect their force and mission.
Please visit https://www.littlerock.af.mil/Coronavirus/ or our Facebook page for the latest updates and testing information.
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