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NOTICES
FAMILY FEST LOCATION CHANGE
Due to a rainy weather forecast Family Fest is moving indoors.
- The Festivities will begin at 6:00PM inside Herk Hall. Festivities will include Glowing Eggs, Free Candy, and Popcorn, Drinks, Hot Dogs and Nachos for $1 each.
- There will be an exclusive showing of "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" (2022). Join us in watching Puss in Boots discover that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: having burned through eight of his nine lives. Puss will set out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives.
- The FSS has secured a special guest appearance and photo opportunity with the infamous Easter Bunny. Bring your camera or smart phones to capture this memory with your family.
We can't wait to see you and your family for an EGG-celent evening inside Herk Hall Bldg. 980 at 6:00PM
LRAFB TOP iii HARD CHARGER OF THE QUARTER
Any Top III member, unit CC or equivalent may submit one nomination per category. There are 2 categories for nominations which are Airman and NCO. The package must contain 4 narrative performance statements and cover members' duty accomplishments for the quarter. Nominations should be submitted on the most updated AF Form 1206 and sent to MSgt Chelsie Suggs (chelsie.suggs.1@us.af.mil <mailto:chelsie.suggs.1@us.af.mil> ) and MSgt Kendall Caffee (kendall.caffee@us.af.mil <mailto:kendall.caffee@us.af.mil> ) by Friday, March 31, at 1700.
LRAFB TOP iii QUARTERLY SCHOLARSHIP
Any Top III member, unit CC or equivalent may submit one nomination per category. There are 2 categories for nominations which are Airman and NCO. The package must contain 4 narrative performance statements and cover members' duty accomplishments for the quarter. Nominations should be submitted on the most updated AF Form 1206 and sent to MSgt Chelsie Suggs (chelsie.suggs.1@us.af.mil <mailto:chelsie.suggs.1@us.af.mil> ) and MSgt Kendall Caffee (kendall.caffee@us.af.mil <mailto:kendall.caffee@us.af.mil> ) by Friday, March 31, at 1700.
pre-season motorcycle safety briefing
Monday, April 3, 2023 LRAFB is hosting the pre-season motorcycle safety briefing. This event is mandatory for all riders and will take place from 0930 – 1100 at Herk Hall.
RAZORBACK CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
A/TA is sponsoring a Cornhole Tournament on 7 April at the VFW (6703 Old Hwy 67, Cabot) starting at 1330. Sign-ups will be $20/ team (Teams of 2). Grand Prize for the winning team is 1-year Free Memberships and a $50/pp cash prize. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact TSgt Stephen Rogers (stephen.rogers.9@us.af.mil mailto:stephen.rogers.9@us.af.mil ) or (501)-349-4556. Thank you!
lrafb 2023 air force assistance fund campaign
The annual Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) campaign has begun, giving us another opportunity to help our fellow Airmen when they need it most. The AFAF campaign supports four charities that are dedicated to caring for Airmen from induction through retirement and beyond. They are an example of Air Force people taking care of their own—in a “For Airmen, By Airmen”, one of a kind campaign. Key Workers will soon be visiting your work centers to explain further. Use the QR code or visit https://secure.qgiv.com/event/afaf/classification/276979/ to make a donation toward your unit’s and the base’s goal today!
NDAA HOME INSPECTIONS (4-21 APR)
From 4 to 21 April 2023, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center will conduct third party inspections of Little Rock AFB's privatized housing portfolio of 991 units. The FY20 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) included a requirement for the Department of the Air Force (DAF) to contract with qualified home inspectors to inspect the DAF privatized housing portfolio. The overall intent is to reinforce the DAF’s commitment to provide safe and affordable housing to Servicemembers and their families. . Inspections are scheduled from 0800 to 1600 (inspectors may knock on doors up to 1700 only) and will take about 75 minutes per unit. The resident only needs to be with the inspectors while they are in the home (about 15-20 minutes). Health and life safety concerns will be reported to the Military Housing Office (MHO) immediately. For your reference/use, attached is a flier that summarizes the info. Residents schedule an inspection appointment using the QR code below or follow the link (AssetCALC.net/?redirect=AFB).
BEST SELF HELP PROGRAM
Health Promotions will be hosting the Best SELF weight management program again beginning Tuesday, 4 April, at Walter's Community Center. The program will last until 9 May. Registration is required and limited to 15 individuals per class. You may register for 1 or multiple classes. Contact LRAFB Health Promotions Coordinator at 501-987-4041 or than.w.turpen.civ@health.mil mailto:ethan.w.turpen.civ@health.mil to register.
APRIL IS FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH!
Your Military & Family Readiness Center will be holding Financial Lunch & Learns every Wednesday in April from 1100 - 1230. Come out and grab a FREE Lunch, and learn from several different topics. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned saver, come out and see what we have to offer. 5 April: Basic Budgeting, 12 April: TSP, Savings & Investing, 19 April: How to Become a Millionaire and 26 April: Credit & Debt Management. Call 501-987-2667 to sign up. Seating is limited!
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CLOSURES
AREA CLOSURES ON BASE
For safety purposes we request everyone's assistance in avoiding two areas until 1 April during coyote mating season. Effective immediately, the two red areas on the attached map are closed to all personnel and pets. The first area, marked A on the map, is east of Texas Ave, south of the 19 MDG, and west of Outdoor Rec. The second area, marked B on the map, is the wooded area behind the BX/Commissary and the base lake shopette over to Chief Williams Drive. We ask anyone that routinely uses these areas for recreational activities to change locations until 1 April.
Any questions regarding this closure can be address to the 19th Civil Engineer Squadron, at 987-3398.
FITNESS CENTER CLOSURE
Little Rock AFB Fitness Center will be closed to include 24-hr access from Monday, 3 April 2023 through Thursday, 6 April 2023 for installation of new equipment. For any questions you can reach the Fitness Center front desk at 987-7716.
LANE CLOSURES ON INTERSTATE 30
Work on Interstate 30 in Little Rock and North Little Rock involves weekly lane closures.
Weather permitting, the following travel impacts are expected to occur beginning Monday, March 20.
Double-lane closures on interstate lanes will generally be limited to 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Traffic will be controlled by construction barrels and signage. Drivers should exercise caution when approaching and traveling through all work zones.
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AIRMEN & FAMILY EVENTS
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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.
KNIGHTS ROUNDTABLE Q&A
1. Feedback/Question/Comments:
- I suggest trying to find a way for a family bathroom to be included at the gym. For us parents that are single or alone with kids at the gym and one of our kids that is the opposite gender has to use the bathroom, there is no option but to take them in the parent gender bathroom where it says do not bring kids of the opposite gender in here and be mindful of the other people in there. While I agree, what is the work around? Why have a kids room if they aren't having the resources or support for the kids? And the workers giving you disrespectful notions due to you having to make do with what is available. Am I supposed to drive all the way home because I don't have any options? Just a thought, I think not having a bathroom for families is hard. This is the first base I have been to that doesn't have that option (that has a kids room). And to fit the force and make the family a priority I feel like it neglects that. Just think how if you were a female or male and as a female you have to bring your son into the bathroom with you or if you’re a male and your daughter has to use the bathroom and all you can use is the bathroom available to you. I think one, it makes the parent highly uncomfortable as well as the child. Maybe it isn't a huge issue on your list, and that's fine. But at least put yourself in the parents shoes and say yea she/he has a point. This is something we could look into. Thank you.
Response:
- Thank you for your patronage and suggestion. We started looking into the requirements for adding a family restroom. In the meantime, the Fitness Center allows children ages 5 and under in the opposite gender locker room per DAFI 34-114. Our staff posted signs to make customers aware. For a smaller, more private restroom option, we also have one male and one female restroom (with 2 stalls each) in the main hallway of the facility. Thanks, again, for your suggestion. Please don't hesitate to speak with a Fitness Center staff member or submit a comment via ICE (https://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=card&sp=122731&s=481&dep=*DoD&sc=11) for future questions and/or concerns.
2. Feedback/Question/Comments:
- What is the purpose of our Black Knight being Rodney the Captain? Aren’t we all Black Knights? This is coming from an officer who wants folks to know we all represent this team.
Response:
- Thank you for your keen observation of the captains’ bars that had recently been affixed to Rodney, our beloved Black Knight statue in the Wing building. We are not sure who, or when those plastic, 3D printed bars were taped upon his shoulders, but we have since removed them. I am not sure Rodney wearing the rank of Captain, nor Staff Sergeant, nor any other rank should be a cause of concern regarding inclusion and who Rodney represents. Rodney, as a Black Knight, represents all those that serve our great nation from any branch of our Armed Force, whether enlisted, officer, or civilian, and even our family members and local community that supports what we do every day.
3. Feedback/Question/Comments:
- I wish there was more of a sense of community on the base. Can we bring back family movie nights? Or bring an ice cream truck into housing on Friday evenings? Anything to get people out of their houses.
Response:
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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).
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