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arkansasMINUTAN EM rom the Top Editorial staff F Capt. Chris Heathscott State Public Affairs Officer Commander, 119th Mobile Public Affairs Det. Editor in Chief Employers vital to Guardsman support triad Maj. Keith Moore Air Guard Public Affairs Officer Associate Editor The Arkansas Air National Staff Sgt. Chris Durney Guard, with assistance and par- Public Affairs Specialist ticipation from the Army Guard, Adrienne Brietzke Public Affairs Specialist hosted Business and Industry Days at Little Rock Air Force Garrick Feldman Base. This event brought busi- Editor & Publisher Christy Hendricks ness, industry and civic leaders Managing Editor from seven states to the base and How to reach us to Camp Robinson on October 404 Graham Road 23, 2008. Many of these invited Jacksonville, Ark. guests were themselves employ- 72076 Ph: 501-982-9421 ers of Guardsmen in their re- Fax: 501-985-0026 spective hometowns. [email protected] The Business and Industry Advertising: Days program was established [email protected] by Lt. Gen. Craig McKinley, Story ideas the director of the Air National [email protected] Guard, several years ago in order [email protected] to shine a light on the capabili- Arkansas Guard News ties of the Air National Guard, its Published by Leader Publishing, Inc. 404 Graham Road, Jacksonville, AR 72076, phone number (501) varied missions, and the value of 982-9421, a private firm in no way connected with the Arkansas National Guard, under written contract with Employer Support for the Guard the Adjutant General of the Arkansas National Guard. and Reserve. Employer support This civilian enterprise National Guard newspaper is an authorized publication for the members of the has been, and will always be, vi- Photo courtesy of Arkansas National Guard U.S. military services, published under the provisions tal to the success of any Guards- Maj. Gen. William Wofford, adjutant general of the Arkansas National Guard (left) and of AR 360-1, AFI 35-101 and the Arkansas Military Department. Contents of the Arkansas Minuteman man in performing his or her Lt. Gen. Craig McKinley, director of the Air National Guard. are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed military role. by, the U.S. government, the Department of Defense – Guard members, Families and tive of an overwhelming pride in with our legislators to identify or the National Guard. The appearance of advertising For many years we have in this publication, including inserts or supplements, employers. Action has been go- their Guard employees. Many ways that we can help support does not constitute endorsement by the National worked diligently with employ- ing forward in recent years for noted the level of responsibil- our employers. Guard or Leader Publishing Inc. of the products or ers to develop legislation, regu- services advertised. Everything advertised in this additional benefits and pro- ity, reliability and the leadership Our support for employer publication shall be made available for purchase, use lations, and programs to protect grams to assist both Guardsmen caliber of their Guard employees incentives not only shows our or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, and assist Guard members in national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, and their Families. These have compared to their other employ- thanks for the unwavering sup- political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the maintaining their employment come in the form of educational ees. I am proud to hear such port they’ve provided our de- purchaser, user or patron. Editorial photos unless status while away from their otherwise noted. The Arkansas Minuteman reserves benefits, health coverage ben- comments about our Guard ployed Soldiers and Airmen, the right to edit all items. Editorial content is edited, civilian jobs during a mobiliza- efits, reintegration mandates, members. I commend you for but also illustrates that hiring prepared and provided by the Public Affairs Office of the Arkansas National Guard. All photos are Arkansas tion. As a result we are currently and other benefits in order to not only exhibiting our core val- Guardsmen is good for their National Guard unless otherwise noted. realizing unprecedented sup- take care of our Soldiers/Airmen ues as skilled and professional business. National Guard lead- port from our employers – espe- and their Families. The Soldiers Soldiers and Airmen, but also ership realizes that without for- cially here in Arkansas. In fact, and Airmen of the Arkansas Na- for taking those same character- tifying our support for our em- many have been nominated by tional Guard are fortunate to re- istics to your civilian jobs; once ployers – there could be a much their employees for the “Above ceive such tremendous support again demonstrating the spirit smaller future Guard. & Beyond” award for the sup- from their employers, and they and character that is - The Citi- I ask all of my fellow citizen- port they’ve given to their Guard have come to realize that em- zen Soldier. Soldiers and Airmen to take employees that go beyond the re- ployers also sacrifice when our As we prepare for the return time this week to thank your quirements set forth in the law. troops are deployed to support of over 3,000 Arkansas Army employer for their continued With the evolution of the the global war on terror. National Guard Soldiers from support, especially if you’ve been Guard from a strategic reserve Nevertheless, opinions ex- Iraq, many on their second de- deployed and returned to find to an operational force came the pressed by visitors to Business ployment, we have begun dis- your job ready and waiting for additional stresses on all three and Industry Days – both out- cussions with leaders in our you. Our civilian employers are sides of the Guard support triad of-state and locally – was reflec- communities, industries, and vital to our success.

Lt. Gen. Craig McKinley, director of the Air National Guard, (right) Resources for help to Soldiers, Airmen and their families and Maj. Gen. William Wofford, adjutant general of the Arkansas National n Little Rock Veterans Hospital n Military OneSource - Call 1- n Visit the Beck PRIDE Center For Guard (left) hosted over 50 civic, Mental Health Clinic, 4300 W. 7th 800-342-9647 or go online at Military Wounded Veterans business and industry leaders from Street, Little Rock, AR 72205 (501)257- OnceSource.com and login for free. CHICKASAW BUILDING, 3RD FLOOR, throughout seven states at Little Rock 6748 104 North Caraway Road, Jonesboro, Air Force Base on Oct. 23 for the Air n National Guard’s Business and Industry The Beck PRIDE Center for Wounded Arkansas Days event. The program, conceived of n For M-Day veterans – Call Nakia Veterans at Arkansas State University, by Gen. McKinley a number of years Williams at (501) 257-6706, Or call the Jonesboro, Ark., Phone: (870) 972-2624 | n Arkansas National Guard Chaplains’ ago, is designed to provide an insight HELPline (501) 257-5656 Fax: (870) 972-2040 Offices – (501) 212-5621 for employers into the equipment, mission, dedication and sacrifice of theN a- Kelly McCoy, Services Specialist, tional Guard. This insight fosters better n Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800- [email protected], Direct: (870) 680-4110 n Camp Robinson Troop Medical Clinic relationships and continued Employer 273-TALK (8255) and press “1”. – for appointments: (501) 212-5262 Support of the Guard and Reserves. a r k an s a s MINUTAN E M November 2008 Arkansas Soldiers honored for overseas service Freedom Salute Ceremony thanks 213th Area Support Medical Company CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, and Iraqi Police.” Ark. – Approximately 70 Soldiers of the Friends and family gathered with the Arkansas Army National Guard’s North Soldiers at the 233rd Regiment Region- Little Rock based 213th Area Support al Training Institute’s general instruc- Medical Company were honored Sept. 19 tion building. Brig. Gen. Richard Swan, at a Freedom Salute ceremony at Camp chief of the joint staff, served as the key- Robinson for their service in Iraq. note speaker. While on a yearlong mobilization in “It’s a great pleasure to honor Sol- support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, diers like you,” said Swan. “Job well the Soldiers served as the healers of the done, 213th. And to the families, we es- battlefield, providing “Level II” medical pecially thank you for your support and care throughout all of South Central and sacrifice.” Southeast Iraq. The Freedom Salute is a nationwide They returned to the U.S. in late June campaign recognizing Army National after having treated over 20,000 pa- Guard members who served in Opera- tients. tions Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom The unit’s main job was to take care and/or Iraqi Freedom. of all sick calls, emergency incoming During the ceremony each Soldier re- and mass casualties on their assigned ceived an encased American flag, among bases. “We provided [emergency medi- other items presented. cal services] for all coalition forces, U.S. The Arkansas National guard con- Photo by Staff Sgt. Chris A. Durney, Arkansas forces and [third country nationals] that tinues to have approximately 3,200 Sol- National Guard Public Affairs were on post,” said Sgt. Jerry Claggett of diers and Airmen mobilized in support Thanking her for her Conway, Ark. of overseas operations. service: (above) Spc. Amanda “We were also in charge of triag- Since Sep. 11, 2001, the Arkansas Clark of the Arkansas Army Na- ing any personnel that were coming on Guard has supported the mobilization tional Guard’s 213th Area Support Medical Company accepts a spe- post; most of those were Iraqi Soldiers of over 11,000 troops. cial encased American Flag from Maj. Gen. William D. Wofford, the adjutant general of Arkansas, during a Freedom Salute ceremony at Photo by Staff Sgt. Chris A. Durney, Arkansas National Guard Public Affairs Camp Robinson Oct. 19. Flags for Heroes: (right) Encased American flags stand ready to be presented to members of the Arkansas Army National Guard’s 213th Area Support Medical Company at a Freedom Salute ceremony held Sept. 19 on Camp Robinson. Sherwood Moose Lodge 4000 E. Kiehl • Sherwood • 835-1200

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Bob Oldham advised Airmen at the sym- a training cycle to prepare chief said the ANG will take As Airmen transition out BDUs can’t get them 189th Airlift Wing Public Affairs posium. “It’s about readi- for the next deployment, its lead from the Air Force, from the Battle Dress Uni- replaced with BDUs and lo- BISMARCK, Ark. ness. It’s about being fit. It’s putting training on a “20- and he’s interested to see form to the Airman Battle gistics readiness squadrons – With his military career about a healthy lifestyle. We month cycle.” the results of the Air Force Uniform, the Air National haven’t been funded to out- coming to a close, the Air as leaders can’t look at it as a The Air Force is cur- survey. Guard finds itself in un- fit Guardsmen with ABUs. National Guard’s command once-a-year test. We have to rently looking at additional “They’re not all going to enviable territory. BDU “We’re in a predicament chief master sergeant still think year-round.” duties to see which should go away, but have they out- stocks are now nonexistent we didn’t ask for, and we has his focus on enlisted He equated it to weapons be streamlined or shelved lived their usefulness?” he yet ABUs aren’t mandatory don’t have a whole lot of Airmen and a vested inter- qualification. The Air Na- to help ease some of the asked. In some cases, yes. until fiscal year 2011. That control over it,” the chief est in their success. tional Guard requires Air- workload on Airmen. The In some cases, no. means Airmen with worn said. Chief Master Sgt. Rich- men to have passing scores, ard Smith, the ninth ANG and it needs Airmen with command chief master passing scores to deploy. LittLe rock Healthcare Profiles sergeant, was here Oct. 17- The Air Force established 19 to speak with Arkansas 75 as the minimum passing Air National Guard chief score on the fitness test, but Families master sergeants, first ser- that’s just the minimum. geants and select NCOs The rhetorical question from around the state at the each Airman has to answer in Crisis 7th Annual Enlisted Sym- is: Do you want an Airman posium at the Lake DeGray on patrol with you who fired Don’t Have Lodge in Lake DeGray State expert or near expert with Park. the M-16 rifle or an Airman When the chief was who qualified with the min- to Wait named to his current po- imum qualifying score? sition, fitness of the force Weapons qualification innacle Pointe offers was an issue. Four years is one of many war-skills or free, confidential later, fitness is still at the ancillary training require- assessment and forefront. Effective Oct. 1, ments that are levied on an referral services 24 Airman’s time these days, P the marginal category went hours a day, 7 days a week as a away for Guardsmen. They time that is precious as Air- community service. Dr. Streett still have to score a 75 to men strive to stay qualified suggests that parents seek help if pass, but 74.9 or less is now through on-the-job train- a child exhibits: a poor, or failing, score. ing. “Corporately, we have to • Aggression toward other “I think you always have children to strive for continuous im- take care of the amount of ancillary training,” the chief • An inability to cope with provement,” the chief said. feelings “If a 75.2 is the best that you said, noting, that in some cases, unit leaders can glean • Frequent crying can do, then that’s OK. But • Pleas for help you need to ask yourself, ‘Is efficiencies in their daily drill schedule to maximize • Fears of everyday things that the best I can do, or do and/or possible disasters I need to be shooting for an training opportunities. He said he’d like to see such as the deaths of family 80.’” members Enlisted leaders are training requirements fall more in line with the Air • No interest in playing concerned that Airmen are • Isolation working toward just pass- and Space Expeditionary Force deployment cycle. • Discussions of death and ing the test, referring to it as dying; statements like “I wish Fit to Pass instead of Fit to For example, an Airman would deploy, return home I were dead.” Fight. • Trouble sleeping “It’s not about the test,” he and reconstitute, then have early • Sexually provocative behavior • Self-mutilation intervention: • Harm to animals The Key to Your Child’s Mental Health. • Unusual weight gain or loss • Drug or alcohol use s parents, it’s difficult to watch a specializing in the care of children and child going through tough times. adolescents. He serves as the Medical How long should you muddle Director at Pinnacle Point Behavioral Where to go for help A through on your own, supporting HealthCare System, Little Rock’s premier your child as best you can? At what point provider of outpatient and inpatient mental does concerning behavior cross the line into health services for children and teenagers. scary behavior? Most kids, he says, will do fine with Questions bring more questions: “If I outpatient treatment. Therapy and perhaps take my child for mental health help, will he medication will get them back on track. be on drugs for the rest of his life? Will she “The key,” he says, “is early intervention.” be doomed to carry a label throughout her Pointing out that most parents wouldn’t school years? Where will it end? hesitate to seek treatment for a child’s 11501 Financial Centre Parkway David Streett, MD, offers words of possibly-broken limb, Dr. Streett urges reassurance: “Most of the kids we treat are parents to trust their instincts. “If you Little Rock, AR 72211 Photo by Master Sgt. Bob Oldham just briefly deviating from their normal, think something is wrong, do something Chief Master Sgt. Richard Smith, the Air National healthy developmental path. If they get about it,” he advises. “Call us. One of our 501-223-3322 Or toll free 800-880-3322 Guard’s ninth command chief master sergeant, shares a help early on, chances are they’ll never need professionals will provide a free assessment it again.” of your child’s behavioral health and On the Web: laugh Oct. 18 with Arkansas National Guard chief master www.pinnaclepointehospital.com

© Advent© Media Group 2007 This father of three is a psychiatrist recommend an appropriate level of service.” sergeants, first sergeants and selectN COs from around the state. The chief was one of several guest speakers at the 7th Annual Enlisted Symposium. Advertisement a r k an s a s MINUTAN E M November 2008 Guard crew averts catastrophe By Master Sgt. Bob Oldham seem like it was that big of flown together for 12 years,” 189th Airlift Wing Public Affairs a deal,” the flight engineer he said of his relationship LITTLE ROCK AIR said. with Major Martin. “We FORCE BASE, Ark. - He said he’s been more flew together in the 50th - Props 76, the call sign for scared in previous in-flight [Airlift Squadron], 53rd an Arkansas Air National emergencies, such as when [Airlift Squadron] and the Guard C-130E, lifted off he experienced a fire in the 189th [Airlift Wing].” from the Little Rock Air cockpit. Another hair-rais- Today, the aircraft is Force Base runway Sept. ing emergency was when back in service, and the 9 headed out for a three- an engine blew up on the crew members are back in hour proficiency flight for wing. the air training students. the crew, but what started With a combined 13,100 To alert others in the Air as a training mission took hours of flying time be- Force who fly the C-130, a turn for the worse sec- tween the three of them, he the wing’s chief of safety onds after takeoff. credited flying with a pair generated an Air Force As the Hercules’ propel- of experienced pilots as one Safety Automated System lers churned through the of the reasons they were report, coding the inci- air toward the base perim- able to land safely on the dent as one that has “high eter, all four engines lost ground. Major Martin has accident potential.” That more than 4,200 hours in coding notified by e-mail power -- from 15,000 inch- Photo by Lt. Col. Dom Sarnataro pounds of torque to 10,000 The crew of Props 76: (from left) Master Sgt. Doug McGroarty, flight engineer,M aj. the air, Colonel McGough each C-130 flight safety of- inch-pounds of torque - Deano Martin, pilot; Lt. Col. Alan King, navigator; Lt. Col. Rich McGough, co-pilot; and has more than 4,700 and ficer around the Air Force - causing the empty cargo Senior Airman Amber Sowder, loadmaster. Sergeant McGroarty has of the incident so that they aircraft to stop climbing more than 4,200. can brief their crews to be into the clouds that over- arty, switched the aircraft 10 seconds, Sergeant Mc- nents in the cockpit. But, he said, it goes on the lookout for a similar cast day and level off. propellers to mechanical Groarty said. “At the time, it didn’t deeper than that. “We’ve scenario. “When Doug brought “You just don’t see mal- governing and turned the temperature datum sys- the air turbine motor back functions that affect all tem to null. That action, online, No. 1 came back,” four motors,” Maj. Dean officials say, kept all four the Major said. Martin, the 154th Training engines from flaming out, The crew then flew an Squadron instructor pilot which could have resulted uneventful 12 minutes to and aircraft commander in a flaming heap of wreck- the north and east and on the mission, said as age off the west end of the then back to the runway he reflected back on the base’s runway. from the east. flight. The temperature da- The cargo aircraft At 800-1,000 feet over tum system controls the touched down and glid- primarily wooded land, amount of fuel to the en- ed 7,000 feet down the the crew didn’t know it at gines based on several 12,000-foot runway be- the time, but they had only engine parameters. De- fore turning onto the taxi- a few seconds to avert po- pending on the throttle way. Under normal condi- tential catastrophe. position, the actual turbine tions, the aircraft could Sitting in the right seat inlet temperature, and the stop shorter, but the crew was Lt. Col. Rich McGough, desired turbine inlet tem- was hesitant to turn the Props 76 co-pilot who is perature the temperature auxiliary pump back on. also an instructor pilot in datum system will send They were also hesitant to the squadron. Following fuel or reduce the amount reverse the engines. They his checklist procedures, of fuel to each engine. knew they had plenty of he turned off the auxiliary As soon as the flight en- runway and were willing hydraulic pump after the gineer switched the system to use as much as they aircraft lifted off. Just af- to null - essentially manu- needed. ter the colonel flipped the ally overriding the system The aircraft, a 1963 switch, the major noted - engines two, three and model, was impounded that his vertical velocity in- four roared back to life. by maintenance for about dicator and collision avoid- “The Rolls Royce engine two weeks as technicians ance system “went black.” rep on base said, ‘Reduc- and specialists studied and Both are on the same dis- ing the power would have evaluated the cause. The play in the cockpit. caused all four engines to culprit was a contact on a “The auxiliary pump flame out,’” Major Martin three-phase electrical bus is the largest load on our explained. that failed in one of the electrical system,” Major Failing to take manual phases. Unfortunately for Martin said. control of the engines the crew of Props 76, it was The flight engineer, would have also caused a on the essential bus, which Master Sgt. Doug McGro- flame out within eight to runs several key compo- Advertisement November 2008 a r k an s a s MINUTAN E M NASCAR highlights 39th Brigade MEMPHIS - The hood This was his 15th race pi- for the final time this season Arkansas’s Premier Psychiatric Hospital of the No. 5 National Guard loting the No. 5 car and Cas- at Phoenix International Chevrolet bore the emblem sill currently sits in second Raceway on Nov. 8. Dedicated Professionals Serving Families With Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Needs For 25 Years of the 39th Infantry Brigade place statndings for Rookie MEMPHIS CHASSIS: Combat Team from Arkan- of the Year honors behind Crew chief Cam Strader sas during the NASCAR Na- Bryan Clauson in the Na- chose JR Motorsports tionwide Series race held at tionwide Series. Chassis No. 402 for the the Memphis Motorsports Cassill shares the No. 5 weekend’s Nationwide Se- Park on Saturday, October JR Motorsports Chevrolet ries race at Memphis. 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By Master Sgt. Bob Oldham an all-time high. 189th Airlift Wing Public Affairs “We’re at war, and it’s a long war,” Gen- LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, eral McKinley said in a media interview Ark. -- Fifty-five civic leaders from seven on the base’s flightline. “We’ve got to con- states climbed on aircraft, viewed C-130 tinue to outreach to the community.” simulators, fired rifles in a firearm train- Three main efforts drive that outreach: ing simulator and received briefings here to ensure families are well taken care of, Oct. 23 as part of the Air National Guard’s to ensure Guard members are taken care Business and Industry Days. of and to ensure employers understand a Additionally, they flew on Army Na- Guard member’s sacrifice. tional Guard Blackhawk helicopters to “Today, we’re focusing on the employ- nearby Camp Joseph T. Robinson in ers,” General McKinley said. North Little Rock to watch an airfield as- One message the general said he tells sault demonstration. employers is that Guard members bring To close the event, they witnessed a sought-after characteristics to any job. formal retreat ceremony. The National Guard brings great quali- Lt. Gen. Craig McKinley, Director of Cover fire: A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft from the Fort Smith based ties to the work force – the military work- 188th Fighter Wing of the Arkansas Air National Guard fly attack and support Check it out: - Vincent Horton, a Hobbs, N.M., civic leader, checks out the cockpit of an the Air National Guard, said the need for Arkansas Air National Guard C-130E aircraft during the Business & Industry Days event at Little force and the civilian workforce,” General roles to secure the All-American Drop Zone from armed insurgents in prepara- Rock Air Force Base. employer support of Guard members is at McKinley said. “We’re a drug-free orga- tion for the insertion of troops and supplies as part of the combat capabilities nization. We have high physical fitness exercise during the Air Guard’s Business & Industry Days event Oct. 23. standards. Our education standards are extremely high.” Employers were enthusiastic in their View from the cockpit: Business leaders tour the cockpit of an Arkansas Air National Guard support of the Guard. C-130E aircraft during the Business & Industry Days event at Little Rock Air Force Base Oct. 23. “We cherish our Guard members,” said Vincent Horton, Geo Group, Inc. from Hobbs, N.M. “We know and understand what we need to do to meet their needs.” Just For Women Health Center, P.A. Another employer said B&I Days opened her eyes. Providing quality healthcare “just for women” “I’m getting ready to hire, and this ex- OBSTETRICS cellent program today is putting a new light on my hiring decision,” said Carla Prenatal (pregnancy) Care Helton, with the U.S. Postal Service in Birth Control Counseling Candenton, Mo. Family Planning Above, Exiting the aircraft: - Civic Local military leaders were happy to leaders exit from a Blackhawk helicopter fol- GYNECOLOGY lowing a flight which transported them from show off the state’s capabilities. Little Rock Air Force Base to the All-Ameri- “We think this is a great opportunity to Help with creating a healthier lifestyle can Drop Zone at Camp Joseph T. Robinson showcase not only the 189th [Airlift Wing] Annual Health Exams in North Little Rock. The transport gave the business leaders a chance to ride aboard but the Air National Guard in this region Breast & Cervical Cancer Education the same aircraft that would later be used of the United States and demonstrate em- Weight Management Counseling in a combat capabilities exercise at the drop ployer support to the Guard and Reserve zone. Abnormal Menstrual Bleeding and express our appreciation for every- Pelvic Pain • Tubal Sterilization DR. BETTY ORANGE Right, Watching the Show: - Maj. Gen. thing [employers] do,” said Maj. Gen. Bill Board Certiﬁ ed OB/GYN Buddy Titshaw (left) ANG advisor to the Chief Wofford, Arkansas’ adjutant general. Hysterectomies • Menopausal Care of Staff of the Air Force; Lt. Gen. Craig McKin- Civic leaders came from Arkansas, ley, director of the Air National Guard, and Command Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Guard Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mex- Supply drop: A C-130E from the Arkansas Air National Guard makes a strategic sup- 5100 W. 12th Street • Little Rock, AR ply air-drop to troops on the ground as part of the combat capabilities exercise during the Dick Smith join their guests, civic and busi- ico, Texas and Colorado. Directions: From I-630, take the Fair Park exit, #4. Go 3 blocks South to 12th Street & turn left (East) at the stoplight. ness leaders from throughout seven states to Air National Guard Business & Industry Days program Oct. 23. Brig. Gen. Riley Porter, Arkansas Air Go 3 blocks to Van Buren. The clinic is a tan stucco building on the left corner with a black iron fence around it. watch a combat capabilities exercise at Camp owners face when making personnel deci- excellence in duty performance. He said Robinson’s All-American Drop Zone. The ex- National Guard commander, echoed sions. those same Air Force core values are also New Patients Welcome! (501) 663-2200 • 1-800-797-8475 ercise was part of the Air Guard Business and General McKinley’s comments. General “[Guard members] come with a set of appreciated by the civilian workforce. Accepting most major insurance, Tricare, Medicaid/Medicare, checks/credit cards Industry Days program Oct. 23. Porter owns a family business in Helena- values employers are looking for,” he said, (Arkansas Army Guard Staff Sgt. West Helena, Ark., and said he knows Convenient Of ce Hours: Monday-Friday • 8AM - 5PM citing integrity, service before self and Chris Durney contributed to this article.) first-hand the challenges small business Advertisement 10 a r k an s a s MINUTAN E M November 2008 Marksmanship Center hosts 38th Wilson event Six nations complete International Warfighter Training Exercise CAMP JOSEPH T. benefits you in a real-world soldiers throughout the ROBINSON, Ark. – Over Exercise advances skills mission.” state.” 100 top shooters from AFSAM Results Shooters who have never Many soldiers feel it is CAMP JOSEPH T. marksmanship skills and Canada, Norway, the Neth- been to the exercises before essential that commanders Lexington Green Team 227-11 Combat Shooting Team ROBINSON, Ark. – The weapon systems in a battle- erlands, Spain, the United are usually surprised at the allow more time for all sol- 2. Territorial Army National Guard Marks- focused environment. Kingdom and the United Team Trophy Machine Gun P.O.W. Trophy high level of mental chal- diers to receive advanced Combat Shooting Team manship Training Center Shooters are tested on States met October 13-17 (Grand Aggregate) lenge the exercises bring. weapons training not only to participate in an annual (A Team) 226-15 1. U. S. All Guard hosted its 38th Annual their ability to use their “They put you under a at exercises like the WPW marksmanship ritual, the 1. U.S. All Guard Shooting Shooting Team (A Team) Winston P. Wilson Warf- service rifle, pistol and ma- 3. Royal Navy/Royal high level of stress at times, and AFSAM, but also at the Armed Forces Skill-at- Team: Sgt. 1st Class ighter Sustainment Train- chine guns in a variety of Marines Combat 246 just trying to figure out unit and individual levels. Arms Meeting (AFSAM). Tommy McGee (LA) ing Exercises, and 18th An- situations, distances and Shooting Team (A Team) 2. U. S. All Guard what is going on,” said 1st “I’d like to see more The event is hosted by the 3322-120 nual Armed Forces Skill at shooting positions. They 211-12 Shooting Team (B Team) Lt. Zane Jerome Curtiss, a state-level marksmanship National Guard Marks- 2. Territorial Army Combat Arms Meeting October 13- believe these exercises help 229 first year participant from training off drill week- manship Training Center Shooting Team 17 at Camp Joseph T. Rob- them not only sustain their Razorback Rifle Trophy 3. Norwegian Combat Montana. “You’re always ends so we can just focus (NGMTC), and this was its 3166-110 inson, North Little Rock, marksmanship skills, but (Unknown Distance Firing) Shooting Team (B Team) on your toes and have to strictly on marksmanship,” 18th consecutive year. 3. British Army Combat Ark. learn new skills from other An opening address think through the whole said Curtiss. “Folks that Shooting Team 1. United States Army 213 The purpose of these soldiers. They can then was delivered by Brig. Gen Photo by Senior Airmen Julian Johnson, 189th Air Wing Public Affairs Office thing. In the selective tar- are available, put them on 3059-89 Reserve Shooting Team exercises is to promote take these skills back to Dwight Balch, Chief of Minuteman Trophy Scoping it out- An international shooter uses his spot- get type situations, where orders so they can receive (B Team) marksmanship training their units and train other Staff-Air, to the accompani- ting scope to see where his teammate hit the target. The you have a POW you don’t more specialized marks- Lt Col John Berheim Trophy (Combined Arms and offer servicemembers unit members. ment of the “first shot”—a 2. United States All AFSAM and WPW sustainment training exercises test the want to shoot, it’s similar to manship training.” Barricade) from the National Guard, “One of the biggest loud dispatch from a how- (Individual Guard Shooting Team (B skills of shooters as a team as well as individually. engaging the enemy within Many soldiers also feel and international commu- things about these exercis- itzer borrowed from the 1st Pistol Aggregate) Team) 1. U.S. All Guard a civilian crowd.” that commanders need to of the 206th Field Artillery nity, an opportunity to test es is camaraderie and trad- 3. United States All Shooting Team (A Team) ing stories and techniques Chief Warrant Officer Many states aren’t af- be aware of the need for in Russellville. “Our Marks- 1. Staff Sgt. John with soldiers from other Richard Tanner, the Texas Photo by Senior Airmen Julian Johnson, 189th Air Wing Public Affairs Office Guard Shooting Team (C 804 forded the opportunity to sustainment training with- manship Center is known Robertson states and countries. These State Marksmanship Coor- Working as a team- Shooters carry a dummy back to Team) 2. Territorial Army practice their marksman- in their unit and the major throughout the world as USAR Shooting Team tips and stories range ev- dinator, agreed. ship skills during the year, issues preventing their ser- THE place for basic and the firing line to complete an exercise in which they must Combat Shooting Team complete a small obstacle course, run to different yard 470 National Guard Infantry erything from how to wear “We learn from other they just offer range time vicemembers from attend- advanced marksmanship (A Team) 709 lines and shoot their service weapons. 2. Sgt. 1st Class Russell equipment and the use of a states and countries by once a year for qualification ing the training. training. The events we Team Trophy 3. Territorial Army sling, to how to obtain bet- talking to them and observ- host each year increase our the fine work all of you are the real world in hot spots Moore USAR Shooting purposes. The exercises at In addition to hosting 1. Territorial Army Combat Shooting Team ter accuracy when shooting them as they shoot. We Camp Robinson give sol- the marksmanship sus- readiness for success in the doing here.” like Iraq and Afghanistan. Team war zone. In fact, the shoot- The awards banquet The Armed Forces Skill- Combat Shooting Team (B Team) 691 ing, to the use of different pick up skills from them. If diers a chance to work on tainment training events, 464 optics,” said Sgt. 1st Class there is something worth- ers you meet here may be culminated the week-long at-Arms Meeting is gener- 3. Maj. Scott Klawon (B Team) 971-0 Commander-in-Chief advancing their skills. NGMTC offers a variety fighting shoulder-to-shoul- exercise where individuals ally regarded as the pinna- 2. Royal Navy & Royal Rocky Richards, the New while, we will use it and “Marksmanship is a per- of marksmanship schools USAR Shooting Team der with you in actual com- and teams representing six cle of international combat Marines Combat Rifle Trophy (Service Rifle Hampshire Small Arms pass it on to other soldiers ishable skill which needs to soldiers can attend and re- 457 Readiness Training non- back home.” bat,” he said. nations were tested in not shooting and is equivalent Shooting Team (A Team) Team) be practiced to remain pro- ceive advanced training. After the rousing eye- only their physical condi- to a cross-service marks- commissioned officer in The exercises at WPW ficient in your ability to put “We need soldiers who opener, the shooters took tioning, but their levels of manship championship for Rapid Fire Engagement 949-0 1. U.S. All Guard charge. “Soldiers get a lot of and AFSAM stage differ- your service weapon into are well rounded and well off for the ranges in search marksmanship skill. The foreign democratic nations Cup 3. Royal Navy & Royal Shooting Team feedback from actual war ent situations which help action and have a positive versed in all of the weap- of new personal records in current AFSAM exercises and the U. S. Air and Army Marines Combat 2004-120 1. British Army Combat Photo by Senior Airmen Julian Johnson, 189th Air Wing Public Affairs Office situations which can im- shooters practice their outcome,” said Richards, ons platforms,” said Rich- rifle, pistol and machine are both arduous and rel- National Guard. The events Shooting Team (C Team) 2. Territorial Army Taking Aim- Service members fire from alternate press new soldiers, and be skills in a stressful, realis- Shooting Team who has been coming to ards. “The schooling you gun disciplines. The U.S. evant to the crucial marks- pits marksmen against 929-0 Combat Shooting Team shooting positions during one of the exercises at the 18th confirmed by older soldiers tic environment. team, composed of skill- manship skills needed by other shooters and teams (A Team) Arkansas for these exer- can receive at the Marks- 1925-110 Annual Armed Forces Skill at Arms Meeting. Shooters from in a unit who have had an “These [exercises] are ful marksmen from the Air today’s Warfighter. in stress-induced scenari- 2. Territorial Army Commander-in-Chief all over the world come to Camp Robinson every year to test cises since 1987. “Soldiers manship Training Center 3. U. S. Army Reserve opportunity to serve their all combat-oriented,” said and Army National Guard, The exercises are all live- os that are timed, require Combat Shooting Team their skills and learn more advanced marksmanship skills. in New Hampshire are covers all of those facets in Pistol Trophy (Gen. George Shooting Team 1873- 95 country abroad.” Tanner, who is also a small very fortunate to have tre- once place, not having to shot a total of 3322-120 to fire events, and they are de- physical maneuvering be- (C Team) take highest honors and signed to put the shooters tween firing positions, re- Patton Exercise) arms instructor. “There’s a mendous support from our go numerous times to dif- 3. Territorial Army Conaway Cup lot of running and gunning. nab the Lexington Green through multiple simulated quire reloading or changing state. They make sure we ferent locations to receive Combat Shooting Team 1. U. S. All Guard You’ve got to be in shape to Team Trophy. The Territo- combat scenarios each day weapons, or incorporate (Close Quarter Battle) have three full teams to training.” rial Army Combat Shooting incorporating “move-and- all three conditions under (B Team) Shooting Team (A Team) do this. When your heart’s come down, plus support Shooters were very ex- 839 1. U. S. All Guard beating fast, you’re breath- Team from the U.K. came shoot” tactics such as over- live-fire conditions. The people. A lot of states aren’t cited to receive the oppor- in second, with a score of coming obstacles, shooting stress levels generated by Australian Marksman 2. U. S. Marine Corps Shooting Team ing heavy and you have to that fortunate. Because tunity to learn new skills 3166-110, and the British around barricades, defend- the events simulate the clos- 1318-0 squeeze the trigger at the Trophy (Fallen Comrades Shooting Team (A Team) of the support, we can go and see how their skills Army Combat Shooting ing from inside a shelter or est thing to ground combat 829 2. Territorial Army target, that target might home and share the train- held up next to different Team came in third with an recovering a downed com- training today. Exercise) be the enemy one day. So, 3. U. S. Army Reserve Combat Shooting Team ing, using the train-the- states and countries. They aggregate score of 3059-89. rade. Col. Steve Miles, NG- 1241-0 what you learn here really At the awards banquet Gen. Temple congratu- MTC Commander, remind- 1. United States Marine Shooting Team (A Team) trainer concept with other believe marksmanship is 3. British Army Combat the fundamental skill every at Little Rock’s Embassy lated the participants on yet ed the participants of the Corps Shooting Team (A 805 Suites Hotel, retired Lt. another safely-run, com- relevance, recruitment and Team) Shooting Team 1206-0 servicemember needs to Royal Air Force Service have in order to be success- Gen. Herbert Temple, Jr., bat-focused event aimed at sustainment value of an 2. United States Army Hager Hollon Trophy (Over- ful in wartime situations. former Chief of the National sustaining a critical soldier exercise like the AFSAM. Reserve Shooting Team Rifle Trophy all Individual Guard Bureau was among skill—combat marksman- He said, “It’s important to (A Team) (Individual Rifle the distinguished speakers ship. He praised the hard- remember that the experi- Aggregate) and guests at the banquet fought individual exercises ences, training, and skills 3. British Army Combat Aggregate) and awards ceremony. Gen that went into the total a Warfighter gains through Shooting Team (A Team) 1. Sgt. 1st Class Charlie 1. Sgt. 1st Class Charlie Spotting a team- .Temple commented, “I’m scores and commented on participating at the Armed Blackwell 142 Canadian Forces Blackwell (TX) 998-14 mate. A shooter from proud to see how this center his satisfaction at finding so Forces Skill-at-Arms Meet- All National Guard Team All National Guard Team Texas uses his scope to has grown and how each of many serious military mem- ing are not sports-related. Service Rifle Trophy 2. Staff Sgt. John you here tonight is carrying bers from all over the globe They are actual lessons that 2. Spr. Kumar Pun spot where his teammate (Apache Alley Robertson what you learned this week gathered together once individuals and teams take 980-10 British Army is hitting the target. In this Engagement Exercise) 141 USAR Shooting Photo by Senior Airmen Julian Johnson, 189th Air Wing Public Affairs Office timed exercise, soldiers and back to your own services again to share ideas and back to their nations and Combat Shooting Team and your units. I’m confi- improve their techniques in their units and pass on to Team Locking In- A shooter locks in on his target during one of the AFSAM exercises. Each airmen shoot out of a build- 1. United States All 3. Maj. Stuart Bruce small arms weaponry—all those headed into harm’s course of fire tests shooter’s skills to fire their service weapon from different shooting ing at targets of different dent the future of our coun- 3. Maj. Scot Klawon 139 tries is secure when I see leading to sustainment in way. “ Guard Shooting Team (B 979-15 Territorial Army positions and at different distances. Photo by Senior Airmen Julian Johnson, 189th Air Wing Public Affairs Office distances. USAR Shooting eam November 2008 a r k an s a s MINUTAN E M 11 Marksmanship Center hosts 38th Wilson event Six nations complete International Warfighter Training Exercise CAMP JOSEPH T. benefits you in a real-world soldiers throughout the ROBINSON, Ark. – Over Exercise advances skills mission.” state.” 100 top shooters from AFSAM Results Shooters who have never Many soldiers feel it is CAMP JOSEPH T. marksmanship skills and Canada, Norway, the Neth- been to the exercises before essential that commanders Lexington Green Team 227-11 Combat Shooting Team ROBINSON, Ark. – The weapon systems in a battle- erlands, Spain, the United are usually surprised at the allow more time for all sol- 2. Territorial Army National Guard Marks- focused environment. Kingdom and the United Team Trophy Machine Gun P.O.W. Trophy high level of mental chal- diers to receive advanced Combat Shooting Team manship Training Center Shooters are tested on States met October 13-17 (Grand Aggregate) lenge the exercises bring. weapons training not only to participate in an annual (A Team) 226-15 1. U. S. All Guard hosted its 38th Annual their ability to use their “They put you under a at exercises like the WPW marksmanship ritual, the 1. U.S. All Guard Shooting Shooting Team (A Team) Winston P. Wilson Warf- service rifle, pistol and ma- 3. Royal Navy/Royal high level of stress at times, and AFSAM, but also at the Armed Forces Skill-at- Team: Sgt. 1st Class ighter Sustainment Train- chine guns in a variety of Marines Combat 246 just trying to figure out unit and individual levels. Arms Meeting (AFSAM). Tommy McGee (LA) ing Exercises, and 18th An- situations, distances and Shooting Team (A Team) 2. U. S. All Guard what is going on,” said 1st “I’d like to see more The event is hosted by the 3322-120 nual Armed Forces Skill at shooting positions. They 211-12 Shooting Team (B Team) Lt. Zane Jerome Curtiss, a state-level marksmanship National Guard Marks- 2. Territorial Army Combat Arms Meeting October 13- believe these exercises help 229 first year participant from training off drill week- manship Training Center Shooting Team 17 at Camp Joseph T. Rob- them not only sustain their Razorback Rifle Trophy 3. Norwegian Combat Montana. “You’re always ends so we can just focus (NGMTC), and this was its 3166-110 inson, North Little Rock, marksmanship skills, but (Unknown Distance Firing) Shooting Team (B Team) on your toes and have to strictly on marksmanship,” 18th consecutive year. 3. British Army Combat Ark. learn new skills from other An opening address think through the whole said Curtiss. “Folks that Shooting Team 1. United States Army 213 The purpose of these soldiers. They can then was delivered by Brig. Gen Photo by Senior Airmen Julian Johnson, 189th Air Wing Public Affairs Office thing. In the selective tar- are available, put them on 3059-89 Reserve Shooting Team exercises is to promote take these skills back to Dwight Balch, Chief of Minuteman Trophy Scoping it out- An international shooter uses his spot- get type situations, where orders so they can receive (B Team) marksmanship training their units and train other Staff-Air, to the accompani- ting scope to see where his teammate hit the target. The you have a POW you don’t more specialized marks- Lt Col John Berheim Trophy (Combined Arms and offer servicemembers unit members. ment of the “first shot”—a 2. United States All AFSAM and WPW sustainment training exercises test the want to shoot, it’s similar to manship training.” Barricade) from the National Guard, “One of the biggest loud dispatch from a how- (Individual Guard Shooting Team (B skills of shooters as a team as well as individually. engaging the enemy within Many soldiers also feel and international commu- things about these exercis- itzer borrowed from the 1st Pistol Aggregate) Team) 1. U.S. All Guard a civilian crowd.” that commanders need to of the 206th Field Artillery nity, an opportunity to test es is camaraderie and trad- 3. United States All Shooting Team (A Team) ing stories and techniques Chief Warrant Officer Many states aren’t af- be aware of the need for in Russellville. “Our Marks- 1. Staff Sgt. John with soldiers from other Richard Tanner, the Texas Photo by Senior Airmen Julian Johnson, 189th Air Wing Public Affairs Office Guard Shooting Team (C 804 forded the opportunity to sustainment training with- manship Center is known Robertson states and countries. These State Marksmanship Coor- Working as a team- Shooters carry a dummy back to Team) 2. Territorial Army practice their marksman- in their unit and the major throughout the world as USAR Shooting Team tips and stories range ev- dinator, agreed. ship skills during the year, issues preventing their ser- THE place for basic and the firing line to complete an exercise in which they must Combat Shooting Team complete a small obstacle course, run to different yard 470 National Guard Infantry erything from how to wear “We learn from other they just offer range time vicemembers from attend- advanced marksmanship (A Team) 709 lines and shoot their service weapons. 2. Sgt. 1st Class Russell equipment and the use of a states and countries by once a year for qualification ing the training. training. The events we Team Trophy 3. Territorial Army sling, to how to obtain bet- talking to them and observ- host each year increase our the fine work all of you are the real world in hot spots Moore USAR Shooting purposes. The exercises at In addition to hosting 1. Territorial Army Combat Shooting Team ter accuracy when shooting them as they shoot. We Camp Robinson give sol- the marksmanship sus- readiness for success in the doing here.” like Iraq and Afghanistan. Team war zone. In fact, the shoot- The awards banquet The Armed Forces Skill- Combat Shooting Team (B Team) 691 ing, to the use of different pick up skills from them. If diers a chance to work on tainment training events, 464 optics,” said Sgt. 1st Class there is something worth- ers you meet here may be culminated the week-long at-Arms Meeting is gener- 3. Maj. Scott Klawon (B Team) 971-0 Commander-in-Chief advancing their skills. NGMTC offers a variety fighting shoulder-to-shoul- exercise where individuals ally regarded as the pinna- 2. Royal Navy & Royal Rocky Richards, the New while, we will use it and “Marksmanship is a per- of marksmanship schools USAR Shooting Team der with you in actual com- and teams representing six cle of international combat Marines Combat Rifle Trophy (Service Rifle Hampshire Small Arms pass it on to other soldiers ishable skill which needs to soldiers can attend and re- 457 Readiness Training non- back home.” bat,” he said. nations were tested in not shooting and is equivalent Shooting Team (A Team) Team) be practiced to remain pro- ceive advanced training. After the rousing eye- only their physical condi- to a cross-service marks- commissioned officer in The exercises at WPW ficient in your ability to put “We need soldiers who opener, the shooters took tioning, but their levels of manship championship for Rapid Fire Engagement 949-0 1. U.S. All Guard charge. “Soldiers get a lot of and AFSAM stage differ- your service weapon into are well rounded and well off for the ranges in search marksmanship skill. The foreign democratic nations Cup 3. Royal Navy & Royal Shooting Team feedback from actual war ent situations which help action and have a positive versed in all of the weap- of new personal records in current AFSAM exercises and the U. S. Air and Army Marines Combat 2004-120 1. British Army Combat Photo by Senior Airmen Julian Johnson, 189th Air Wing Public Affairs Office situations which can im- shooters practice their outcome,” said Richards, ons platforms,” said Rich- rifle, pistol and machine are both arduous and rel- National Guard. The events Shooting Team (C Team) 2. Territorial Army Taking Aim- Service members fire from alternate press new soldiers, and be skills in a stressful, realis- Shooting Team who has been coming to ards. “The schooling you gun disciplines. The U.S. evant to the crucial marks- pits marksmen against 929-0 Combat Shooting Team shooting positions during one of the exercises at the 18th confirmed by older soldiers tic environment. team, composed of skill- manship skills needed by other shooters and teams (A Team) Arkansas for these exer- can receive at the Marks- 1925-110 Annual Armed Forces Skill at Arms Meeting. Shooters from in a unit who have had an “These [exercises] are ful marksmen from the Air today’s Warfighter. in stress-induced scenari- 2. Territorial Army Commander-in-Chief all over the world come to Camp Robinson every year to test cises since 1987. “Soldiers manship Training Center 3. U. S. Army Reserve opportunity to serve their all combat-oriented,” said and Army National Guard, The exercises are all live- os that are timed, require Combat Shooting Team their skills and learn more advanced marksmanship skills. in New Hampshire are covers all of those facets in Pistol Trophy (Gen. George Shooting Team 1873- 95 country abroad.” Tanner, who is also a small very fortunate to have tre- once place, not having to shot a total of 3322-120 to fire events, and they are de- physical maneuvering be- (C Team) take highest honors and signed to put the shooters tween firing positions, re- Patton Exercise) arms instructor. “There’s a mendous support from our go numerous times to dif- 3. Territorial Army Conaway Cup lot of running and gunning. nab the Lexington Green through multiple simulated quire reloading or changing state. They make sure we ferent locations to receive Combat Shooting Team 1. U. S. All Guard You’ve got to be in shape to Team Trophy. The Territo- combat scenarios each day weapons, or incorporate (Close Quarter Battle) have three full teams to training.” rial Army Combat Shooting incorporating “move-and- all three conditions under (B Team) Shooting Team (A Team) do this. When your heart’s come down, plus support Shooters were very ex- 839 1. U. S. All Guard beating fast, you’re breath- Team from the U.K. came shoot” tactics such as over- live-fire conditions. The people. A lot of states aren’t cited to receive the oppor- in second, with a score of coming obstacles, shooting stress levels generated by Australian Marksman 2. U. S. Marine Corps Shooting Team ing heavy and you have to that fortunate. Because tunity to learn new skills 3166-110, and the British around barricades, defend- the events simulate the clos- 1318-0 squeeze the trigger at the Trophy (Fallen Comrades Shooting Team (A Team) of the support, we can go and see how their skills Army Combat Shooting ing from inside a shelter or est thing to ground combat 829 2. Territorial Army target, that target might home and share the train- held up next to different Team came in third with an recovering a downed com- training today. Exercise) be the enemy one day. So, 3. U. S. Army Reserve Combat Shooting Team ing, using the train-the- states and countries. They aggregate score of 3059-89. rade. Col. Steve Miles, NG- 1241-0 what you learn here really At the awards banquet Gen. Temple congratu- MTC Commander, remind- 1. United States Marine Shooting Team (A Team) trainer concept with other believe marksmanship is 3. British Army Combat the fundamental skill every at Little Rock’s Embassy lated the participants on yet ed the participants of the Corps Shooting Team (A 805 Suites Hotel, retired Lt. another safely-run, com- relevance, recruitment and Team) Shooting Team 1206-0 servicemember needs to Royal Air Force Service have in order to be success- Gen. Herbert Temple, Jr., bat-focused event aimed at sustainment value of an 2. United States Army Hager Hollon Trophy (Over- ful in wartime situations. former Chief of the National sustaining a critical soldier exercise like the AFSAM. Reserve Shooting Team Rifle Trophy all Individual Guard Bureau was among skill—combat marksman- He said, “It’s important to (A Team) (Individual Rifle the distinguished speakers ship. He praised the hard- remember that the experi- Aggregate) and guests at the banquet fought individual exercises ences, training, and skills 3. British Army Combat Aggregate) and awards ceremony. Gen that went into the total a Warfighter gains through Shooting Team (A Team) 1. Sgt. 1st Class Charlie 1. Sgt. 1st Class Charlie Spotting a team- .Temple commented, “I’m scores and commented on participating at the Armed Blackwell 142 Canadian Forces Blackwell (TX) 998-14 mate. A shooter from proud to see how this center his satisfaction at finding so Forces Skill-at-Arms Meet- All National Guard Team All National Guard Team Texas uses his scope to has grown and how each of many serious military mem- ing are not sports-related. Service Rifle Trophy 2. Staff Sgt. John you here tonight is carrying bers from all over the globe They are actual lessons that 2. Spr. Kumar Pun spot where his teammate (Apache Alley Robertson what you learned this week gathered together once individuals and teams take 980-10 British Army is hitting the target. In this Engagement Exercise) 141 USAR Shooting Photo by Senior Airmen Julian Johnson, 189th Air Wing Public Affairs Office timed exercise, soldiers and back to your own services again to share ideas and back to their nations and Combat Shooting Team and your units. I’m confi- improve their techniques in their units and pass on to Team Locking In- A shooter locks in on his target during one of the AFSAM exercises. Each airmen shoot out of a build- 1. United States All 3. Maj. Stuart Bruce small arms weaponry—all those headed into harm’s course of fire tests shooter’s skills to fire their service weapon from different shooting ing at targets of different dent the future of our coun- 3. Maj. Scot Klawon 139 tries is secure when I see leading to sustainment in way. “ Guard Shooting Team (B 979-15 Territorial Army positions and at different distances. Photo by Senior Airmen Julian Johnson, 189th Air Wing Public Affairs Office distances. USAR Shooting eam 12 a r k an s a s MINUTAN E M November 2008 Embrey takes control of Fort Chaffee at Change of Command Landreth honored for service and leadership during tenure By Staff Sgt. Chris A. Durney way, Ark., officially accepted linquished command after served as the deputy chief Arkansas National Guard Public command of the Arkan- more than two years at the of staff for Engineering, Affairs Office sas National Guard’s Fort helm of the 65,000 acre housed on Camp Robinson FORT CHAFFEE MA- Chaffee Maneuver Training training post situated near in North Little Rock. Em- NEUVER TRAINING Center at an Oct. 5 change of Fort Smith. Landreth is brey transferred into the CENTER, Ark. – Lt. Col. command ceremony. slated to deploy to Afghani- Arkansas Army National Robert E. Embrey, of Con- Col. Louis Landreth re- stan in support of Task Force Guard in 1990 after serv- Phoenix. ing with the 528th Engineer During the ceremony Battalion (Combat Heavy) in inside the post auditorium, Monroe, La. Command Sgt. Maj. Jimmy He graduated from Little D. Dickerson handed the Rock McClellan High School post colors to Landreth, who in 1982, and from South- then handed them to Brig. ern Arkansas University in Gen. William Johnson, the 1986 with a Bachelor of Sci- Accepting command: Lt. Col. Robert E. Embrey deputy adjutant general of ence degree in Education. assumes command of the Arkansas National Guard’s Fort Arkansas, effectively relin- He earned his Masters of Chaffee Maneuver Training Center during an Oct. 5 ceremo- quishing command of Fort Science in Education from ny in the post auditorium. Col. Louis Landreth relinquished Chaffee. Johnson then Northeast Louisiana Uni- command to Brig. Gen. William Johnson, left, the deputy handed the colors to Em- versity in 1988. Embrey adjutant general of Arkansas, who then presented the post brey, giving him command was commissioned in 1985 colors, and command, to Embrey. of the post. The colors were through the Reserve Officer improvements and changes were processed through the Ready to pass on command: Command Sgt. Maj. then returned to the Fort Training Corps. He and his throughout Fort Chaffee, in post, and over 2,200 were Jimmy D. Dickerson passed the Fort Chaffee Maneuver Chaffee command sergeant wife Diana have two chil- addition to major relief op- housed at Fort Chaffee for Training Center colors to outgoing commander Col. Louis major for safe keeping. dren and live in Conway. erations due to Hurricanes over a week while the Gulf Landreth during an Oct. 5 change of command ceremony. Embrey, a native of Fay- During his command, Gustav and Ike. Over 2,300 Coast recovered from the Lt. Col. Robert E. Embrey, center, prepares to accept the etteville, most recently Landreth oversaw numerous evacuees from New Orleans hurricanes. colors, and command of the 65,000 acre post.

Anderson takes helm at 188th Fighter Wing FORT SMITH AIR a fighter wing flying within took over as commander NATIONAL GUARD the Arkansas Air National I remember saying that I STATION, Ark.: -- Unit Guard,” said Brig. Gen. Ri- wanted to make this a first- members, families, con- ley Porter, commander of rate unit. But what I hadn’t gressmen, senators and the Arkansas Air National stopped to realize was the senior staff members of the Guard. fact that this is a first-rate Arkansas National Guard Porter lightened the at- unit.” crowded into the main mosphere of the ceremony Wear went on to thank hanger here Sunday, Oc- telling some lesser-know, the members of the unit, tober 5, 2008, to witness yet amusing stories about the leadership of the Na- a change of command cer- both Wear and Ander- tional Guard, the Arkansas emony. Col. Kevin Wear, son from their careers as congressional delegation, commander of the 188th young, ambitious pilots. the City of Fort Smith and Fighter Wing since May of Following the exchange especially his family for 2006, stepped down hand- of the unit colors, signifying their cooperative support ing the helm and respon- the relinquishment of com- and contributions to the sibility for the wing to Col. mand by one officer and 188th and to the success of Thomas Anderson. the assuming of command his career. Wear, a command pi- by the new commander, In his first address to lot with over 2,500 flying both Wear and Anderson the unit as commander, Leadership transition: Col. Kevin Wear (left) and Col. Thomas Anderson (right) hours, retires at the pin- addressed the crowd. Anderson echoed the privi- listen to remarks by Brig. Gen. Riley Porter during change of command ceremonies at the nacle of a 30-year career. “I have been honored lege of serving as the com- 188th Fighter Wing at Fort Smith on Oct. 5. Col. Wear retired after over 30 years with the He was instrumental in, and blessed to have had mander of such a fine unit Air National Guard and will continue his civilian career as a command pilot with Federal and some say “the driving the opportunity to lead as the 188th Fighter Wing. Express Corporation. force” behind, the commu- such an incredible group of He stressed that many In a gesture of commit- “Col. Wear, on behalf command ceremony con- nity effort to save the flying Airmen,” Wear said look- hard hours had been spent ment to continuing the ide- of your dedication to the cluded, Brig. Gen. Porter mission at the 188th during out at the formation of in the conversion from F-16 als and vision for the 188th, 188th Fighter Wing, I returned to the podium for ing the 2005 Base Realign- 188th members assembled to A-10 by many unit mem- and in appreciation for Col. pledge as long as I am wing a retirement presentation ment and Closure Commis- in front of the stage. “It is bers. He added that there Wear’s tireless work to save commander your name will for Wear, who now plans sion hearings. exceptional professionals were many challenges still the unit’s flying mission, remain on aircraft 188”, to continue his career as a “He worked diligently like you, dedicated to the ahead for the unit, but that Anderson pledged to leave Anderson said drawing a command pilot for Federal with Guard and communi- mission and the values of the unit was ready to meet Wear’s name emblazoned rousing round of applause Express Corporation in ty leaders to build an unde- this great unit that make those challenges head-on on the unit’s namesake air- from the crowd. Memphis. niable justification to keep my job look easy. When I for the future. craft – tail number 0188. Once the change of November 2008 a r k an s a s MINUTAN E M 13 ‘Challenged’ youth take a break to enjoy National Guard Day CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, Ark. – Approximately 60 cadets participating in the Arkansas National Guard’s Youth Challenge Program celebrated the completion of their first half of the program’s 22- week residential phase on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008. Celebrating the halfway point of the program, the “at risk” youths participated in catching, cleaning and frying up their own fish, National Guard Racing! Maj. Gen. William Wofford and two Youth Challenge cadets along with enjoying a day pose for a photo in front of Dale Earnhart Jr’s National Guard sponsored racecar, #88. Arkan- full of football, volleyball, sas’ Youth Challenge Program is sponsored and conducted by the Arkansas National Guard in and rock climbing. The teens conjunction with the Office of the Governor and the ArkansasD epartment of Education. also got an opportunity to see Dale Earnhart Jr.’s National that offers a disciplined the 12-month mentorship enrollment is 9 January Guard sponsored racecar, environment for those who program. Arkansas’ Youth 2009. Applicants must be #88, and the Arkansas enroll to learn life skills Challenge Program is drug free and not currently National Guard Fishing along with preparing for and sponsored and conducted by involved with the criminal Team’s boat operated by potentially earning their the Arkansas National Guard justice system (including Ready to serve. Celebrating the halfway point of the Master Sgt. Vince Sherrill. general education diploma. in conjunction with the not being on probation or Youth Challenge is a program, the Youth Challenge cadets took a day to play vol- This is the 31st class Office of the Governor and parole). statewide program that leyball, football and other activities as well as participating for the Youth Challenge the Arkansas Department of Information and provides an opportunity in a fishing derby and cookout. The class is scheduled to Program in Arkansas. The Education. applications for Youth for Arkansas’ young men graduate on Dec. 12. class is scheduled to graduate Students are now being Challenge are available at and women ages 16- dropouts, unemployed or their high school education. on Dec. 12, 2008, at which accepted for class 32. www.ngycp.org or by calling 19, who are high school underemployed, to complete It is a voluntary program point the graduates begin The deadline for toll free 1-800-814-8453. New York Tailor’s Alterations MEDCOM, State Surgeon's Office move to larger facility Quick Service! Quality Work! Military Uniforms ~ Patches ~ Name Tags ~ Monograms By Sgt. Charissa Bell process is preventive health (height and weight, blood ing to identify Soldiers who 119th Mobile Public Affairs care counseling for identi- pressure) vision, dental, need some help mitigating ~ Home Interior ~ Leather Work ~ Custom Alterations Detachment fied risk factors. preventative counseling and those problems to make ~ Formal ~ Prom ~ Wedding “Every Soldier in the other necessary screenings. them part of the deployable 9 A Crestview Plaza ~ Jacksonville, AR 72076 CAMP JOseph t. guard, every year, is required Part 3 is a face to face in- force.” ROBINSON, Ark. – The Phone: (501) 985-8840 to have a PHA. The PHA is terview with a credentialed The pre-screening/medi- ~ Cell: (501) 944-2802 ~ Emergency Only Arkansas Army National designed to be a symptom health care provider that cal history portion of part Guard’s Medical Command based screening process to reviews parts 1 and 2, and 1 can be completed online 1 Day Service Available and State Surgeon’s Office identify conditions that may determines any referrals, through the Army Knowl- has moved from the Troop be unhealthy for a Soldier, profile requirements, dental edge Online website prior Advertisement Medical Clinic and building or would prevent a Soldier reviews or mental health re- to arriving at the PHA site, 6401 on Camp Robinson from being mobilized. These views that may be needed. which greatly improves the to building 15301, known new requirements caused Mason stated that in efficiency of the process, previously as the old 148th the numbers of PHAs we addition to medical readi- says Mason. Evacuation Hospital Ar- perform on a monthly ba- ness, other deployable as- If not completed prior to mory. sis to increase significantly. sessments will eventually arrival, it will be done onsite The five year Periodic With that change we need- be implemented into the and each Soldier must have Physical Exam was replaced ed a larger facility and more PHA. Screenings that focus a common access card, and with the annual Periodic equipment to accommodate on family readiness, legal medical and dental records Health Assessment approx- the number of Soldiers per and chaplain issues will be in hand. A letter of instruc- imately 18 to 24 months ago drill weekend to accomplish added and carried out at the tion is sent to the unit for in an effort to provide the the mission.” new facility in conjunction each scheduled Soldier with most current, yearly medi- According to the Army with the PHA as one com- pertinent information to cal screening possible for directive, the PHA will con- prehensive event. prepare for the PHA. Soldiers. The physical ex- sist of three parts. According to Mason, “Within 60 to 90 days, amination was previously Part 1 is conducted an- a current--less than 12 our hope is that the whole accomplished every five nually and includes Soldier months old--annual PHA PHA process will function years for Soldiers, and now demographics, current is required before a Soldier within this one building,” the PHA will be conducted medications and allergies, can attend annual training, said Mason. every year. The new Depart- an overall statement and be considered for promo- “I think this facility gives ment of the Army directive review of current health, a tion, attend some Army us the capability to better places an increased empha- system review of medical schools and deploy. serve the Soldier, better take sis on individual medical problems (illness/injury), “In our experience, med- care of the Soldier and to readiness requirements. family history reviews for ical, family readiness care be able to better determine According to Col. Robert particular diseases, and plans, family issues with medical readiness and de- Mason, MEDCOM com- other personal data. the chaplain and legal issues ployability readiness for the mander and Arkansas Na- Part 2 consists of labo- have been the major factors Soldiers within the Arkan- tional Guard state surgeon, ratory data, hearing tests, that have rendered a Soldier sas Army National Guard,” a major addition to the PHA immunizations, vital signs non-deployable. We are try- added Mason. Advertisement 14 a r k an s a s MINUTAN E M November 2008 Arkansas Guard riding high! ~ Big Dam Bridge Bike Ride By Adrienne Brietzke over the start line in their Public Affairs Office Blackhawk helicopter. The crew, Chief Warrant Officer With the sun just starting 3 Chuck Doiron, Chief War- to burn off the early-morn- rant Officer 2 Christopher ing haze, over 1600 bike Red, Sgt. Jonathan Watson, riders gathered at the base and Sgt. Jason Bruce could of the Broadway Bridge in all be easily seen as they North Little Rock that Sat- looked down on the crowd, urday morning in late Sep- just before banking off to tember, getting mounted up head to eastern Arkansas. and ready to ride. Along with the Black- Suddenly, the "whump- hawk flyover and the 1st whump" of a helicopter Forming up. Members of the Arkansas National Guard Bike Team form up at the start line in the early morning, in prepara- Where there’s smoke… Maj. Gen. William D. Wofford, of the 206th Howitzer to came up over the horizon; tion for the start of the Big Dam Bridge BikeRide. Team mem- adjutant general of the Arkansas National Guard, fired the how- provide the start gun, the a large Blackhawk helicop- itzer for the official start of the Big Dam Bridge Bike Ride on bers include Capt. John Burns, CW3 Veronica Austin, Capt. Bry- Arkansas Army National ter was flying in low along an Shipman, 1Lt. Melissa Shipman, CW4 Samuel Wright, CW2 Broadway Bridge in North Little Rock. Staff Sgt. Timothy Parks, the bridge towards the rid- Spec. James Thuma and Sgt. Raymond Holson of 1st of the Guard Recruiting and Re- Reginald Murrill, Maj. Ricky Pettigrew, Spec. Jeremy Brown, tention managed to secure ers as they sat ready to start Maj. Justin Ray and Sgt. 1st Class William Kapales. 206th Field Artillery Rear Detachment rose well before dawn to the race. Passing directly make sure the howitzer was in place for the start of the race. the The new 230-mph, No. 4 National Guard IndyCar over the throng and bank- offered him their thanks. a "premier event" and the Aviation Safety Officer, in the community." With ing away to the east, the "This was really an impres- Arkansas National Guard driven by Vitor Meira for called for a meeting with dif- that, the planning started. Panther Racing team owner loud "thump-thump" of the sive sight to see," he said. was front and center for the This year, for the first ferent AR NG units and the John Barnes, was also on rotors reverberated through "I'm glad to see us taking weekend of 26-27 Septem- race organizer, Fred Phillips time, Maj. Ricky Pettigrew display Friday and Saturday, everyone on the ground like such a large role in support- ber. Completion of the new with DLT Multisports, early and CW4 Reggie Murrill a gigantic heartbeat. ing our community neigh- $12 million Big Dam Bridge in the year to determine how formed an Arkansas Nation- along with Master Sgt. Vince Then, with a loud "boom!" bor here in North Little in 2005 saw the genesis of the Arkansas Guard might al Guard bike team to partic- Sherrill’s Arkansas National the riders took off, stream- Rock. The turnout is just tre- the annual North Little Rock lend it's support. "I'd like to ipate in the ride. As the team Guard bass boat, featuring ing across the bridge past mendous and I'm proud of bike ride, - a graduated-dis- see us have a large footprint attracted a growing number the POW/MIA and fallen Maj. Gen. William D. Wof- our own Arkansas National tance route starting at the for this event, since it seems of riders, they entered other, Soldier tribute on the en- ford, adjutant general of the Guard bike team participat- Broadway Bridge, going over to be growing and attracting earlier races in preparation gine. Arkansas National Guard, ing and all our other Guard the Big Dam Bridge and cir- such a nice size crowd," said for the Big Dam Bridge ride. Overall, the Arkansas as he stood next to the how- folks who are participating cling back around to down- McMullen. "I think this is the The team, in it’s colorful Army and Air National itzer he'd just fired. in it and supporting it." town North Little Rock. type of event that would pro- Arkansas National Guard Guard did a tremendous job As the bikers coursed In it's third year, the Big In recognizing the ongo- vide the Arkansas National uniforms, was front and cen- supporting the event. As past Wofford on their first Dam Bridge Bike Ride is ing growth of the event, Lt. Guard the opportunity to ter when the 77th Aviation Wofford said, “A good time leg of the race, many of them hailed by biking groups as Col. Mark McMullen, State demonstrate a high profile Brigade came flying in low was had by all!” National Guard gains in full-time manning, controlled grades AMERICAN FORCES tives and increasing unit Force Col. Jeffrey A. Lewis, capacity within the United request. fense Department officials PRESS SERVICE (DC) level readiness throughout director of Manpower, Per- States. -- Funds were appropri- said the funds will ensure ARLINGTON, Va.: all 54 states and territories. sonnel and Services for the -- The age limit for chap- ated to continue action on world-class health and re- – An increase in full-time “This growth, although Air National Guard. lains and medical officers recommendations of the habilitative care to warfight- manning for the Army Na- significant, must be con- National Guard officials increases from age 64 to 68, president’s Commission on ers who are wounded, ill or tional Guard and controlled tinued to fully support the said this increase provides which equalizes the age lim- Care for America’s Return- injured in service to the na- grades for both the Army transition of the ARNG a total of more than 1,000 its between the reserve and ing Wounded Warriors. De- tion. (October 22, 2008) and Air National Guard from the strategic reserve new Active Guard Reserve active-duty components. were included in the 2009 construct to an operational promotion opportunities -- Funding was autho- National Defense Authori- force,” Watson said. across the National Guard. rized for seven Army joint zation Act signed by Presi- The increase in con- Other major National cargo aircraft, but none for dent Bush on Oct. 14. trolled grades for full-time Guard provisions included the Air Force program. The increase in full-time officers and senior enlisted in the NDAA include: -- For fiscal 2009, Con- manning for the Army Na- members of the Army and -- Mobilized officers can gress appropriated $22.9 tional Guard authorizes an Air National Guard will help be considered for unit va- billion for the National additional 3,564 person- to reduce delays in promo- cancy promotions back at Guard, which is an addi- nel, including 2,110 Active tions. This applies to lieu- home. tional $1.2 billion, or 5.4 Guard Reserve slots above tenant colonels and colonels -- The president and gov- percent, over the president’s the budget request. in the Air Guard, and first ernors can consent to the request of $21.6 billion. National Guard officials sergeants, master sergeants appointment of a National -- The Army Guard’s op- said it is the biggest in- and sergeants major, as well Guard officer for “dual hat” erations and maintenance crease in the Army Guard as majors through colonels, status in advance of actually account and the Air Guard’s in 22 years. for the Army Guard. taking command of forces, personnel account were “Full-time manning is “The increase in Air which will guarantee con- funded below the presi- a critical component to in- National Guard controlled tinuity of command. This dent’s request, but all other creasing readiness in the grades and military con- section of the legislation accounts were appropriated Safety Quiz Winner. Sgt. First Class Ja- Army National Guard,” struction authorizations also specifies that they will more than requested, Na- cob Musaddiq is presented a $100 gift card to Chili’s Res- said Army Col. Marianne will provide needed flex- not be subject to the Posse tional Guard officials said. taurant by Chief Warrant Officer 2 –D arrin Webb of the Na- Watson, the Army National ibility to the ANG as it con- Comitatus Act, which gen- -- The law also autho- tional Guard Safety Office at Camp Robinson. Musaddiq, a Guard’s personnel chief. tinues to bed down critical erally prohibits federal mili- rizes a 3.9 percent pay raise full time tech supply supervisor at the Army Aviation Support “The full-time manning new Air Force missions to tary personnel and units of for servicemembers, to take Facility, was the first 100 percent correct respondent to last increases will be targeted meet our responsibilities to the National Guard under effect Jan. 1. This repre- month’s safety quiz. This month’s quiz is located on the op- to support personnel readi- the combatant commanders federal authority from act- sents a 0.5 percent increase posite page. Complete it and send in your answers today. ness, transformation initia- and our governors,” said Air ing in a law enforcement over the president’s initial November 2008 a r k an s a s MINUTAN E M 15 296th Medical Company receives upgrade training By Sgt. Charissa Bell medic and credentialing co- don’t allow medics to pause of the old technique. 119th Mobile Public Affairs ordinator, explains the new to deliver the breaths like “With more compressions Detachment standards. the old method, says MacCo- the Soldiers have to work on CAMP JOSEPH T. “They’ve increased the naugha. “It enables the blood their endurance. You are ROBINSON, Ark. – The number of compressions, to circulate and to get the ox- looking at longer, stronger 296th Medical Company and also changed the hand ygen in there so that we have and more sustained compres- (Ground Ambulance) re- placement and method of de- a better chance of increasing sions. With the new method, ceived updated training for livering some of the compres- victim survivability,” MacCo- they are seeing how physical cardiopulmonary resuscita- sions. They’ve increased it up naugha states. training is a major factor for tion procedures at Guzman to where they’re shooting for According to MacCo- their physical health,” says Drill Hall in Hot Springs on a hundred compressions per naugha, all certification peri- MacConaugha. October 4. minute so that we have bet- ods are two years long. That MacConaugha says that Recently improved CPR ter circulation in the blood is not only a requirement with depending on the theatre of and the oxygen in the body,” the Arkansas Heart Associa- operation, MEDEVAC trans- procedures are being taught CPR Exam. Spc. Samantha Pool, 296th Medical Company MacConaugha says. tion but also a requirement of port time could range from to Soldiers and medics that (Ground Ambulance) medic, practices listening to the airway of Breathing has been en- the national registry, which is ten minutes to one hour, require a new and more vig- the dummy using the chin-tilt method during training for the new hanced, which enables med- one of the organizations that which means that the medic orous approach to the famil- standards of CPR at Guzman Drill Hall in Hot Springs, Ark, Oct. 4. iar life saving technique. ics to practice with advanced certifies the medics. could be doing CPR the Staff Sergeant Robert methods of opening airways. The new standards of CPR whole time. ed both – medics which were others who were receiving MacConaugha, state combat Continuous compressions are more physical than those The October class includ- re-certifying on CPR, and their initial training. 'Yellow Ribbon' training program kicks off for the Arkansas Guard CAMP JOSEPH T. Kids for Reintegration,” pre- beginning at 1:30 p.m. each ROBINSON, Ark. – In sented by Military Family Saturday afternoon through Yellow Ribbon Training Locations: preparation for the upcom- Life consultants. November 8, 2008. Fami- November 1, 2008 – Contact Belicia Sims at (870) 514-6942 ing return of 3,000 of its The overreaching goal lies are highly encouraged Pine Bluff – Huckabee Nature Center November 8, 2008 Soldiers from deployment in for this new program is to to attend one of the training – Contact Deitrea Williams at (870) 830- De Queen – Sevier County Museum – Iraq, the Arkansas National assist our Soldiers and their events which will have child- 7271 Contact Cynthia Sawyer at (479) 234-8316 Guard is kicking off its “Yel- Families through the diffi- care available onsite at each Fort Smith – Grand Ave. Baptist Church Mountain Home – American Legion low Ribbon Family Reinte- cult process of reintegration location. Although training – Contact Bruce Bowen at (479) 619-8497 – Contact Lynn Blevins at (870) 821-0297 gration Training Program” that may accompany a long- is scheduled across the state, Little Rock – First Baptist Church on Jonesboro – Central Baptist Church – this weekend. The program term deployment. The event travel reimbursement is also Main – Contact Craig Collier at (870) 723- Contact Theresa Jaques at (870) 273-8404 is designed to help Families also provides Family mem- available for Families who 6132 Little Rock – Faith Baptist Church – prepare for the return of their bers with the opportunity must drive further than 50- Forrest City – Forrest City Civic Center Contact Judy Luyet at (501) 499-3051 Soldier by offering training to speak to State Family As- miles one way to the event. such as “Marriage Enrich- sistance Center Specialists Families interested in ment & Battlemind,” pre- as well as Rear Detachment attending the training are sented by Arkansas Guard personnel who will be there asked to contact the Arkan- chaplains; “Resources for representing their Soldier’s sas National Guard’s State MASTER OF SCIENCE IN Guard Families,” presented unit. The three-hour train- Family Readiness Office to by Military OneSource con- ing takes place in various register by calling (501) 212- OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT sultants; and “ Preparing locations across the state 4102. CAREER Autumn Safety other hunters ADVANCEMENT 1. Heating equipment should be d. confuse game inspected for Professionals a. Every year 4. The carry method that offers and Managers... b. When you move into a house the best control of your firearm is: c. When it’s not working a. cradle carry properly b. shoulder carry PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS d. All of the above c. two-hand carry • Focus on Management Skills d. side carry • Enter from any undergrad 2. Space heaters should be how degree many feet from things that can 5. You should always wear fall • Evening Classes at LRAFB burn? protection when hunting from a tree • Distance Option Available a. 1 stand? • Begin Aug/Oct/Jan/Mar/May b. 2 True or False • No GRE/GMAT with requisite c. 3 d. 4 Answers from last month’s GPA quiz: 1. (D), 2. (B), 3. (C), 4. (C), • Complete in 1-2 years 3. The main reason for wearing 5. (A), 6. (B), 7. (B). • No Thesis hunter orange clothing while hunting is to: Contact: Sharon Garner of the University of Arkansas a. make it more difficult for NAME______game to see you UNIT______(501) 988-2522 or 987-8256 b. continue an old tradition [email protected] • www.opnsmgmt.uark.edu c. make yourself more visible to PHONE______Advertisement 16 a r k an s a s MINUTAN E M November 2008