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xercising ensuring airlift
excellence
A C-5 Galaxy III assigned to Travis Air
Force Base, Calif., landed at the Clinton
National Airport on July 30 enroute
Volume 65 • Number 27 • Friday, Aug. 4, 2017
to Mobility Guardian, a joint-service
exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord,
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Washington.
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assenger terminal offers

free flights
The 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron
Passenger Terminal offers a unique travel
opportunity to service members and their
families at Little Rock Air Force Base.
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The Natural State offers a variety of
scenic destinations for service members
to visit. However, finding the right price
or destination for a weekend excursion
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Sommer Giron
During a four-month deployment to the Middle East, Capt. Nick Rapp, 19th Airlift Wing chief of safety, and Staff Sgt. J.R. Childres, 41st Airlift Squadron can be stressful for some.
instructor loadmaster, worked together to fly more than 240 sorties in support of Operation Freedom Sentinel. The duo fostered a close friendship through Page 10
their shared priorities and trust for one another.
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Combat Airlifter • Aug. 4, 2017
Legal rules regarding
private organizations
As PCS season comes to an end, many ORGANIZATION. IT IS NOT A PART OF
Private Organizations (POs) operating on THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OR
Little Rock AFB start having more activi- ANY OF ITS COMPONENTS AND IT HAS
ties for all our Airmen, civilians, and NO GOVERNMENTAL STATUS.” That
dependents. With all of the new ideas and disclaimer must be on all letters, e-mails,
planning for the next fiscal year happen- websites, and other flyers from a PO.
ing at your Private Organization, it’s a good Other important rules for POs concerns
time to highlight some general legal rules donations and fundraisers. POs can
regarding Private Organizations. solicit donations and receive unsolicit-
What are “Private Organizations”? They ed donations off-base. However, POs can
are self-sustaining non-federal groups only receive unsolicited gifts or donations
operating on-base with the consent of the on-base and cannot ask for funds, gifts, or
installation commander. To become a any other donations on-base. That doesn’t
Private Organization, the group must show
mean POs can’t fundraise on-base. They
that it will make a positive contribution to
can indeed hold fundraisers, so long as the
the quality of life of base personnel. Such
fundraisers receive 19 FSS/CC approval
groups have special rules in AFI 34-223,
and a legal review from 19 AW/JA. The PO’s
must follow a specific process for becoming
fundraiser must: not involve any gambling,
a Private Organization, and must always
receive approval and legal review whether
follow all ethics rules in the Standards
held on or off the installation, not compete
of Conduct and the Joint Ethics Regula-
with ongoing CFC or AFAF campaigns
tion. All unofficial activities that exceed a
(without special installation command-
monthly average of $1,000 in assets (NOT
er approval), not be more frequent than
income) over a three-month period must
two per calendar quarter, and otherwise
become a Private Organization, discon-
comply with AFI 34-223, the JER, and the
tinue on-base operations, or reduce their
Standards of Conduct. There are additional
current assets below the $1,000. To set up
ethics rules concerning fundraising which
a PO, you must submit a written constitu-
are too complex to discuss in a single article.
tion, bylaws, or other similar documents
That makes it all the more crucial that POs
IAW AFI 34-223 to 19 FSS.
ensure that all requests for fundraisers
One of the most important rules for POs
receive a legal review.
is that they cannot create the appearance
In a similar vein, POs cannot have
of official sanction or support by the DoD,
commercial sponsors. What does that
Air Force, or Little Rock AFB. That general
rule has broad implications, since most PO mean? That means that POs have only
names somehow reference the base or a unit limited means to recognize those who have
here. It means that POs may not use any donated to their group. The PO can only
official Air Force logos or insignias. If a PO’s recognize donors to other members of the
name includes any reference to Little Rock PO (e.g., in an internal PO newsletter) or to
AFB or a Little Rock AFB unit, the name those present at an event benefitting from
must receive approval from the installation the donation or gift.
commander. Also, any use of the name If you have any questions regarding
must not mislead members of the public Private Organizations or fundraisers,
to assume a PO is part of the Air Force. please visit the General Law Section at the
Finally, the PO must prominently display a Little Rock AFB Legal Office located at
special disclaimer on all print or electron- 1250 Thomas Avenue or call 501-987-7886.
ic media mentioning the PO’s name. The (Courtesy of 19th Airlift Wing Legal
disclaimer must read: “THIS IS A PRIVATE Office)
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Combat Airlifter • Aug. 4, 2017
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Harry Brexel
A C-5 Galaxy III landed at the Clinton National Airport enroute to Mobility Guardian on July 30 in Little Rock. Team
Little Rock Airmen loaded the aircraft with vital equipment needed for the joint service exercise.
Mobility Guardian: Exercising,
ensuring airlift excellence
By Staff Sgt. Kaylee Clark ton state. A team of 19th Logistics Readiness
Squadron Airmen worked with the C-17 Galaxy
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
III aircrew loading essential assets that will ensure
A C-5 Galaxy III assigned to Travis Air Force interoperability with joint and allied partners.
Base, Calif., landed at the Clinton National Airport This event creates a unique forum to share tactics,
on July 30 enroute to Mobility Guardian, a techniques and processes essential to maintaining
joint-service exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, readiness and sustainment in coalition campaigns
Washington. around the globe.
Team Little Rock Airmen began sharpening “The C-5 operations out of Clinton National
their skills while enhancing their readiness before
MSG C
stepping into the exercise’s battlespace in Washing- See Excellence, Page 5 orner
n CMSgt Williams Drive is closed for
construction between Avenue A East
and Avenue A West until late October.
Avenue A East will still be accessible
from the east and Avenue A West from
the west. The intersection of Thomas
Avenue and CMSgt Williams Drive will be
closed.
n One lane of Arnold Drive in front of the First Arkansas Bank
and Trust is closed for significant repairs. Drivers should exercise
caution around road crews as the work is completed over the next
two weeks.
n Residents can recycle household chemicals, cleaning agents,
fertilizer and electronics at the Jacksonville Recycling Facility at
1300 Marshall Road. Electronics and chemicals are accepted 7 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Note: Paint is not accepted. It
should be solidified with cat litter, sawdust, sand, etc. and placed in
U.S. Air Force Airman Rhett Isbell household trash containers with the lid off. For more information, call
Members of the 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron offload a tow tractor from C-5 Galaxy III on July 30 at the Clinton
501-982-6071.
National Airport. Team Little Rock Airmen will join more than 3,000 service members for Mobility Guardian. Exercises such
as Mobility Guardian allow Airmen to undertake critical, realistic and relevant training for our Mobility Air Forces.
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U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Harry Brexel
Team Little Rock Airmen prepare to offload cargo and equipment from a C-5 Galaxy III on July 30 at
the Clinton National Airport in Little Rock. Team Little Rock Airmen from a variety of career fields are
set to participate in Mobility Guardian however, maintainers from the 19th Maintenance Group will
lead the charge from the ground to ensure aircrews take flight.
Excellence 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron. “I could
not be more proud of this team’s whatever-it-
takes commitment to service and excellence.”
Continued from Page 3 Approximately 3,000 service members
and 90 aircraft will test their airlift, air
Airport has been an exceptional collaboration refueling, aeromedical evacuation and
with our civilian teammates at TacAir, our Air mobility support operations during Mobility
Mobility Command brethren from Travis, Guardian. Airmen from the 19th Mainte-
and all entities represented in the Logistics nance Group will be working 24/7 to ensure
Readiness Squadron,” said Maj. Faith Posey, an estimated 100 sorties a day are a success.
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Active-duty, National Guard, guardsmen and reservists are required
The 19th Logistics Readiness Reserve personnel and retirees can fly to be on leave before being allowed to 9 PM ‘TIL MIDNIGHT
Squadron Passenger Terminal offers with Space-A, but Defense Department board.
a unique travel opportunity to service civilians must have orders in order to Personnel accept emails, phone calls JOIN THE PARTY!
members and their families at Little participate in the program. Families of and walk-in requests for flights up to
Rock Air Force Base. service members and retirees can also three days in advance, other bases may
Space-Available flights allow travel with their sponsors if space is have different policies depending on
authorized passengers to travel by available, but guardsmen and reserv- their mission. The earlier a request is
Defense Department owned and ists may not bring dependents unless submitted for a flight, the more likely a
operated aircraft after mission and the member is on active orders.
seat will be available.
equipment have been accommodated. “I think it’s great that military
The following items are required
After the cargo and mandatory members, their families and retirees
prior to boarding the aircraft:
passengers are assigned to an aircraft have the opportunity to travel the world n Military identification card
for a mission there may be free seats at little to no cost,” said Tech. Sgt. Mark n Orders for emergency, environ-
and sometimes those go unused,” said Czerwonka, 19th LRS Aircraft Services
mental morale or ordinary leave
Airman 1st Class Amber Bell, 19th section chief and Space-A traveler. “It
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Continued from Page 6 The American Legion
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U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Sommer Giron
Senior Airman Jaypeter
Tuazon, 61st Airlift
Squadron loadmaster,
loads training weights and
a container delivery system
onto a C-130J on Aug. 1 at
Little Rock Air Force Base.
Loadmasters manage the
loading and offloading of
cargo while keeping the
aircraft’s weight balanced
and within flight limitations.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Sommer Giron
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Combat Airlifter • Aug. 4, 2017
P i l o t s , l o a d m a s t e r s :
During a four-month deployment to the Middle
East, Capt. Nick Rapp, 19th Airlift Wing chief of
HEART
safety, and Staff Sgt. J.R. Childres, 41st Airlift
Squadron instructor loadmaster, worked togeth-
er to fly more than 240 sorties in support of
Operation Freedom Sentinel. The duo fostered
a close friendship through their shared priorities
and trust for one another.
of Combat Airlift
Story by Airman 1st Class Kevin Sommer Giron,
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
“We lost an engine right after taking off from Kandahar,” said Capt. Nick Rapp, 19th
Airlift Wing chief of safety. “It was our fourth mission together, early in our deployment,
and the first time where we really had our feet to the fire.”
As adrenaline filled the veins of the aircrew, Staff Sgt. J.R. Childres instinctualy
conducted the emergency checklist while the new aircraft commander troubleshot the
faulty bird.
“We did a lot of problem solving and decision making in that short period of time,”
Rapp said. “Everybody performed admirably and we were finally able to land the plane.
After a sigh of relief, I realized it was the beginning of a good relationship.”
During their four-month deployment to the Middle East, Rapp and Childres worked
together to fly more than 240 sorties in support of Operation Freedom Sentinel.
As the only aircrew members aboard a C-130J, pilots and loadmasters are at the
heart of Combat Airlift. Although their responsibilities differ, their objective is the same:
provide unrivaled global Combat Airlift of U.S Air Force assets.
“As a loadmaster, the back of the aircraft is my baby,” Childres, 41st Airlift Squadron
instructor loadmaster, said. “Our main priority is managing the loading and offloading of
cargo while keeping the aircraft’s weight and balance within flight limitations.”
The flight deck, or front of the plane, is the pilot’s area of expertise. From takeoff to
landing, the mission of C-130 pilots is to safely deliver cargo or passengers in all types of
weather conditions and threat environments.
The aircrew operate as a cohesive unit, relying on each other to execute the mission.
“We would taxi in and he (Rapp) would come down and help us unload and load
cargo,” Childres said. “Our priority would then switch to starting up the aircraft. I
sometimes told him I could fly the plane for him, but he never let me.” Childres joked.
During their first few flights, Rapp and Childres garnered mutual belief and admira-
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Sommer Giron tion for each other through their shared priorities and effective use of crew resource
management.
Staff Sgt. J.R.
“Complete trust and respect are pivotal tenets for any good partnership,” Rapp said.
Childres, 41st Airlift
“He trusted my decisions, and I trusted his judgement because I knew our priorities
Squadron instructor
always aligned.”
loadmaster, aided in
The duo employed crew resource management, or CRM, to maintain clear and open
the delivery of more
communication during their mission. CRM kept them situationally aware and aided in
than 1,300 tons
the decision making process that led to the safe return of their aircraft to Kandahar Air
of cargo during a
Base, Afghanistan.
four-month deploy-
Despite their differences in rank, responsibility and personality, Rapp and Childres
ment to the Middle
fostered a close friendship that aided in the successful delivery of more than 1,200 tons of
East. As a loadmas-
cargo to the frontlines.
ter, Childres’ main
“Our personalities were so yin and yang that we were never complacent,” Childres said.
priority is managing
The officer and enlisted relationship is dynamic. Although the utmost respect for rank
the loading and
is maintained, support for one another is critical in upholding morale during contingency
offloading of cargo
operations.
while keeping the
The Air Force culture is centered on the ideal that Airmen will always safeguard each
aircraft’s weight
other and never let his or her wingman stray into danger.
balanced and within
The partnership exhibited by C-130 aircrews exemplifies the importance of Wingman-
flight limitations.
ship and can be the difference between life and death in an emergency situation.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Sommer Giron
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Combat Airlifter • Aug. 4, 2017
Adventure begins with Little Rock AFB travel office
By Airman 1st Class Kevin Sommer Giron
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The Natural State offers a variety of
scenic destinations for service members
to visit. However, finding the right price
or destination for a weekend excursion
can be stressful for some.
That’s where the Information,
Tickets and Travel office in the Walters
Community Support Center on Little
Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas,
comes in. They provide travel options
and discounted tickets for local and
worldwide attractions.
“We can help book and plan vacation • General Dentistry for Adults & Children
packages, hotel packages, cruises and
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Sommer Giron
flights,” said Andrea Hammock, 19th Andrea Hammock, 19th Force Support Squadron community center programmer assists Airman • Root Canals • Bridges • Crowns • Partials • Veneers
Force Support Squadron community 1st Class Kevin Ly, 714th Training Squadron C-130J loadmaster apprentice, with finding a travel
Most insurances accepted including TriCare & ARKids
center programmer. “We also provide destination July 24 at the Walters Community Support Center on Little Rock Air Force Base. The
tickets for major attractions in the Little Information, Tickets and Travel service is free and available to all of the Little Rock AFB populace. 2650 John Harden Dr., Suite G • Jacksonville, AR
Rock area and throughout the U.S.” From new Airmen to veterans, ITT or studying so we might not have time 501-982-4729 (Gray)
Tickets include Walt Disney World is free and available to all Team Little to socialize, but this makes it easier
Open Tues.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
and Universal Studios in Florida; Rock. The office can provide travel
for us to get out and explore the area,”
Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missou- guidance on restaurants and exciting
said Airman 1st Class Kevin Ly, 714th
ri; Magic Springs in Hot Springs, areas to discover.
Arkansas; and much more. “As a student, we’re always working See Adventure, Page 11
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