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Volume 66 • Number 32 • Friday, Aug. 31, 2018

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Luis Arroya, 19th Operations Support Squadron joint airdrop inspector, dons his aircrew eye and respiratory protection system (AERPS) over Arkansas, Aug. 20. AERPS equipment consists of a rubber mask, multiple layers of boots and gloves, fan filter system and an audio and speaker system.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhett Isbell

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Staff Sgt.-SelectS announcedApproximately 200 Little Rock Air Force Base Airmen have been named staff sergeant-selects.

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airpower operationS highlightS

from July

U.S. Air Forces Central Command

published its monthly Airpower Summary

recently highlighting air operations in

support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel

in Afghanistan and Operation Inherent

Resolve in Iraq and Syria.

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lrafB celeBrateS

70th wing anniverSary

Team Little Rock members gathered on

Aug. 17 for a luncheon to discuss the

history of the wing, as well as to celebrate

what the wing accomplishes today.

correction

The front page photo in last week’s edition

incorrectly identified the photographer.

Natalie Dove, marketing assistant with 19th

Force Support Squadron, took the photo.

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FROM THE TOP

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AFNS) – Lt. Gen.

Maryanne Miller was nominated by President Donald

Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate for promotion

to the rank of general Aug. 20. Miller will become the

first Airman in the history of the Air Force Reserve to

pin on a fourth star while actively serving. In 2016, she

became the first female chief of the Air Force Reserve

and commander of the Air Force Reserve Command.

She joined the Air Force in 1981, a distinguished

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Breaking barriers: Miller nominated as AF Reserve’s first 4-star general

U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen

Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller, chief of Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, testifies with fellow Guard and Reserve component chiefs during the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations hearing at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washing-ton D.C. on April 17. The chiefs met with the committee to discuss fiscal year 2019 budgeting for the Guard and Reserve.

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Combat airlifter of the Week

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Grace Nichols

NAME AND RANK

Staff Sgt. Jasmine L. Robinson

UNIT

62nd Airlift Squadron

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9 Years

TIME AT LITTLE ROCK

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Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, recently celebrated the 70th anniversary of the 19th Airlift Wing being activated.

Team Little Rock members gathered Aug. 17 during a luncheon to discuss the history of the wing, as well as to celebrate what the wing accomplishes today.

“We’re celebrating the 70th anniversa-ry of being stood up as a wing,” said Chris Schack 19th Airlift Wing protocol office deputy chief of protocol. “It’s all fairly neat because it happened 11 months after the Air Force came about.”

Growing into what is now the home of agile combat airlift, the 19th began with the formation of the 19th Bombardment Wing on Aug. 10, 1948. Followed by being changed into the 19th Air Refueling Wing on Sept. 1, 1991.

Adapting to new environments and demands has been a staple of the 19th.

“It was different times and different circumstances,” said Bob Oldham, 19th Airlift Wing protocol office chief of protocol. “We change to fit the need.”

Even after two large-scale changes to the structure of the 19th, it didn’t stop members from adjusting to yet another change after being transformed into the 19th Airlift Wing on Oct. 1, 2008.

“I like that I’m part of a unit that’s been around for so long,” Schack said. “Even with the changes throughout the years. It means a

lot to me that we’re recognizing this history.” Today, the 19th Airlift Wing accomplish-

es operations across the globe in support of multiple missions with a bright future ahead of it. With such an enduring presence, members of the 19th AW are able to look at the accomplishments of those who came before them to see they stand on the shoulders of giants.

“The wing has a meritorious unit award, and after seeing the rest of the award stream-ers on the wing’s flag, then you realize that we’ve accomplished quite a bit, and Airmen can take pride in that,” Oldham said.

LRAFB celebrates 70th wing anniversary

(Above) U.S. Air Force Col. Gerald A. Donohue, 19th Airlift Wing commander, speaks during the 70th wing anniversary luncheon on Little Rock Air Force Base on Aug. 17. The event was to commemorate the activation of the 19th Airlift Wing as a wing.(Right) Team Little Rock members gather for the 70th wing anniversary luncheon at Little Rock Air Force Base on Aug. 17. Team Little Rock gathered to celebrate the 19th being activated as a wing.

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Rhett Isbell, 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Rodney, 19th Airlift Wing black knight mascot, attended the 70th wing anniversary luncheon for photos with attendees on Little Rock Air Force Base on Aug. 17. Rodney was available for photos with event attendees.

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U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kristine M. Gruwell

U.S Air Force firefighter Airmen rescue an Airman in a simulated car crash at Little Rock Air Force Base on Aug. 26. Team Little Rock Airmen practiced numerous simulated issues depending on their designated roles in ROCKI 18-07 exercise, such as a simulated fire, communication failures and protests.


Team Little Rock Airmen perform medical training on Little Rock Air Force Base on Aug. 24. Airmen practiced strapping patients to stretchers and carrying them to medical care.


Team Little Rock members simulate being evacuees during noncombatant evacuation operations during ROCKI 18-07 on Little Rock Air Force Base on Aug. 24. Evacuees were encouraged to bring unusual pieces of luggage.

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The 19th Airlift Wing wrapped up ROCK I 18-04, an 11-day, multiphase exercise Thursday showcasing the ability to prepare, deploy and execute its mission to project combat airlift at a moment’s notice around the world.

The exercise was a chance for Airmen to learn what to expect when tasked to support contingency operations. The multiphase process keeps Airmen ready for short-notice deployments and allows units to assess and improve their procedures.

“The importance of a multi-phased approach is testing our processes and our Airmen’s ability to conduct themselves in a simulated wartime environ-ment in order to provide agile combat airlift and conduct our nation’s business,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Bryan McNeal, 19th Communications Squadron cyber transport section chief. “Phase One’s purpose was to test Team Little Rock’s ability to deploy its Airmen at a moment’s notice; Phase Two’s purpose was to exercise and validate the training and readiness levels of our

Airmen in a simulated wartime environment.”The exercise included simulated noncombatant

evacuation operations and airdrop missions, as well as a host of scenarios designed to allow Airmen across the wing to demonstrate the discipline to execute the mission under stressful conditions.

“This exercise was the culmination of a lot of hard work and dedication by our Airmen over the past few months,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Gerald Donohue, 19th Airlift Wing commander. “While this training present-ed one way we could be called upon to project combat airlift, the lessons Airmen learned apply regardless of where or how we are called upon to execute the mission.”

Some of the events, such as a simulated fire, communi-cation failures and protests, allowed Airmen to explore scenarios they might not otherwise see often.

“Our Airmen also got the opportunity to freshen up on some of their readiness skills, including but not limited to, radio etiquette, reporting hostile activity, and lifesaving skills in a combat environment,” McNeal

said. “Airmen need to keep these skills sharpened to protect themselves and their wingmen while securing our nation’s freedom.”

19th Airlift Wing Inspection Team evaluators took to all sections of the simulated deployed area to assess how Airmen handle readiness during around-the-clock surge operations.

“The point of this exercise was to practice getting our men and women ready at a moment’s notice,” said U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Fitzpatrick, 19th Airlift Wing inspector general superintendent. “That consists of everything from getting training done, to processing through the deployment line, to make sure they’re ready to go to sustain global operations.”

“In the end, I think there’s no doubt the exercise was successful, specifically because of the individual efforts of all involved,” Donohue said. “I consistently saw Airmen showing the discipline necessary to do the job right, and that’s key to improving our full-spectrum readiness capabilities.”

EXERCISE, EXERCISE, EXERCISEAirmen hone skills during simulated deployment

Story by Senior Airman Grace Nichols and Airman 1st class Kristine Gruewell, 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs


(Above) U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Antonia Canelo, 19th Security Forces instal-

lation entry controller, returns fire to simulated combatants Aug. 28 on Little Rock Air

Force Base. Canelo was participating in exercise ROCKI 18-07.

(Left) U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Miranda, 61st Airlift Squadron loadmas-

ter, oversees a simulated heavy equipment offload over an undesignated drop zone

Aug. 25. Miranda was a part of a group of aircraft who also performed offloads.U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhett Isbell

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Metzler, and Senior Airman Luis Arroya, 19th Operations Support Squadron joint airdrop inspectors, inspect parachute rigging on Little Rock Air Force Base on Aug. 20.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kristine M. Gruwell

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ivan Monroy and Airman 1st Class Jajuan Erby, 19th Medical Group bioenvironmental engineer technicians, conduct a par sweep at Little Rock Air Force Base on Aug. 29. Monroy and Erby were two of the many Airmen who participated in a two-week-long exercise focused on the 19th Airlift Wing’s ability to rapidly deploy while meeting the needs of agile Combat Airlift.



Team Little Rock Airmen release flares during exercise ROCKI 18-07 over Arkansas on Aug. 25. Flares are used as a countermeasure to heat-seeking missiles. (Left) Team Little Rock Airmen are processed through a predeployment function line on Little Rock Air Force Base on Aug. 22. The predeployment function line processes the paperwork necessary for Airmen to deploy.

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AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar – U.S. Air Forces Central Command published its monthly Airpower Summary today highlighting air operations in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel in Afghani-stan and Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria. The full summary may be found at the monthly Airpower Summaries link.

Airpower increAses pressure on TAlibAn To reconcile

After the historic Afghan ceasefire in June, U.S. pilots and aircrews fully resumed in July an air campaign designed to convince the Taliban they can’t win militarily and to pressure them toward reconciliation with the Afghan government.

“The U.S. is committed to supporting the Afghan peace process, the Afghan govern-ment and our ANDSF partners fighting from the air and the ground against the Taliban and other nefarious actors who seek

to destabilize Afghanistan,” said Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, Combined Forces Air Component Commander for U.S. Central Command. “However, the fact remains that unless and until the Taliban reconcile, we will strike the enemy to deny them important resources and capabilities.”

For July, strike metrics saw highs across the board as the result of a surge in operations post-ceasefire. The U.S. flew 749 strike sorties, 88 of which included a weapons release. Both are monthly highs this year. Also, the U.S. employed 746 weapons in July, the highest monthly total since November 2010.

“U.S. strikes, coupled with the increas-ing capability of and strikes by the Afghan Air Forces, strengthens the position of the Afghan government,” said Harrigian. “In support of Afghans and the Afghan government, the U.S. and our interna-tional partners will continue using military pressure to drive the Taliban to reconcile.”

To develop targets and monitor the

adversary, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew 1,316 sorties in July, an increase over previous months this year. The increase reflects CENTCOM direction earlier this year to prioritize operations in Afghanistan over those in Iraq and Syria.

U.S. tankers and air mobility assets remain in the fight, as well, with tankers having now refueled more than 10,000 receivers in OFS this year. In July, tankers flew 492 sorties and offloaded more than 19 million pounds of fuel to 1,915 receivers. C-17s and C-130s flew 916 sorties, deliver-ing 6,146 short tons of cargo and more than 10,000 passengers.

AfghAns improving wiTh supporT of TrAin, Advise And AssisT Airmen

In support of the Afghan Air Force, NATO Train Advise and Assistance Command – Air trainers helped Afghans achieve notable milestones in July.

Two UH-60s from Camp Shorab performed their first operational mission

for forward deployed UH-60s, July 10, with AAF crews transporting 22 passengers around Helmand province with the support of U.S. TAAC-air advisers. This milestone highlights the rapid success of the AAF UH-60 program, which fields capabilities while continuing to grow and develop.

Also last month, three Afghans were appointed as weapons load trainers. TAAC-air advisers will evaluate and certify them as the first AAF A-29 weapons certify-ing officials, enabling the AAF the capability to organically train Afghan forces without the need to attend training in the United States.Airpower viTAl To defeAT-isis operATions,

force proTecTion in irAq, syriA Nearly four years after combat operations

began against ISIS, U.S., Coalition and partner forces have devastated ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

Air operations in Iraq and Syria as part

Airpower operations highlights from JulyBy Capt. Mark A. GraffU.S. Air Forces Central Command Public Affairs

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of Operation Inherent Resolve, continue to focus on striking the enemy, preparing for the final phase of Operation Roundup – the latest phase in the defeat ISIS campaign – and continuing to protect ground forces from above.

In July, U.S. and Coalition pilots and aircrew flew 1,325 strike sorties. The primary airpower weight of effort remains on force protection, which includes defensive counter air, armed over-watch and close air support missions.

“With airpower overhead, U.S., Coalition and partner ground forces can put more pressure on ISIS in the Middle Euphrates River Valley and in northeast Syria, and can better support Iraqi Security Forces in Iraq as they root out the remnants of ISIS,” said Harrigian. “Let there be no illusions: there is hard fighting ahead in the MERV. But four years into this fight, ISIS’ lasting defeat is upon them thanks to the resolve and hard-fought victories by the Iraqis, Syrian Democratic Forces and the Coalition effort.”

The July sortie total is consistent with the monthly average of 1,353 sorties and on par with the operations tempo since Operation Roundup began May 1. In July, 20 sorties

included at least one weapon release, and 292 weapons were released for the month.

Additionally, intelligence, surveillance and reconnais-sance aircraft flew 419 sorties in July, while tankers flew 797 sorties. Tankers offloaded more than 46 million pounds of fuel to 4,529 receivers.

Airlifters flew 755 sorties in order to deliver 4,053 short tons of cargo and 6,277 passengers ensuring Coalition forces are properly positioned and supplied to hasten ISIS’ defeat.

u.s. Advisers enAbling irAqi Air force AchievemenTs With the support of the Coalition Aviation Advisory

and Training Team and other Coalition advisors, the Iraqi Aviation and Air Defense Enterprise continued to achieve notable milestones in developing more capability in July.

Airmen with the 447th Air Expeditionary Group continue training Iraqi airfield operators to handle airfield operations and take on a more prominent role at many locations. Also, Air Force civil engineers with the CAATT instructed Iraqi civil engineers on supporting air operations during a training course at Camp Taji, Iraq, to build partner capacity.

Finally, with support from Coalition trainers, Iraqi forward air controllers participated in an air controller currency course in July, which included directing simulated strikes by Iraqi helicopters. The “train the trainer” course helps Iraqis train others on forward air control.

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PRUITT’S MID-STATE STOCKYARD – SALE EACH MONDAY @ 1 P.M. Lane Pruitt, Owner, 501-335-7051 (Barn), 501-626-4439 (Cell). 16867 Hwy 65 S., Damascus, AR 72039.**

COW FEED –Cotton Gin Trash, ALSO, HAY for sale! Delivery Avail-able, Semi-loads only. 1-731-676-0857.**

HORSES: LUCKY Acres Board-ing Stable, TLC for your horse, box stalls and paddocks, clean pastures, indoor and outdoor arenas, riding in-struction and training program. Dres-sage our specialty. (501) 681-1833.

2005 BUICK Lacross CXL, all leath-er, V-6, 144K miles, 23-29 mpg., all pwer., sunroof, heated seats, every-thing works, silver, $2,700 obo. Call/text: (501) 434-0002, after 5.

2007 FORD Edge, good cond., new front tires, $5,000 cash. Call/text (501) 434-0002 after 5.

2003 JAGUAR X-type, 2.5, loaded, very clean, in & out, new tires, 112K miles, $6,000 obo. Call/text: (501) 286-3599, pics avail.

2009 TOYOTA Camry, black w/beige interio, loaded. Call/text: (501) 351-2193, Joe, or (501) 351-2345, Katie.

TRUCK RACK for long wheel base, $200. (501) 772-1928.

2005 MAZDA 3S hatchback, silver, loaded, sunroof, 102,000 miles, clean, road ready, clean title, many miles left, $4,200. (573) 217-5510 or (573) 217-5511.

2007 PONTIAC G-6, 133k, A/C, auto., pwr. windows/doors. Call/text: (501) 351-2193, Joe, or (501) 351-2345, Katie.

LADDER RACK for full-sized Chev-rolet, $550 obo.; also, full-sized camper shell, $100 obo. 882-2142 or 606-1314.

2007 HONDA 1300 R, 43,781 miles, lots of extras, too much to list, $3,750. (501) 920-9274 or (501) 628-7085.

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FULL TIME JOB OPENINGSThe Razorback Inn on Little Rock AFBis accepting applications for regular positions(21-40 hours per week) in a hotel setting: • Custodial Worker (Housekeeper) • Laborer (Janitor)These positions include benefits, guaranteed hours, paid time off, paid holidays, a retirement plan, 401k and Insurance is available.All positions will include weekends and holidays.If interested call 501-987-6753 or apply online at NAFJobs.orgselect Little Rock, Arkansas from the drop down menu. Call 987-3963 for questions or computer assistance.

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MASSEY FERGUSON T020 tractor, new paint, $1,700 cash; 5’ bush hog, $450, 4’ finish mower, $500; 3-pt. DR string trimmer, $600. Cash. (501) 605-2682, no texts.

DISC, 5X6, $425; 660 John Deere hay rake, $300; 16’ stock trailer, $450. (501) 882-3302.

OLD PUSH mower, works, $25. (501) 266-3107, Lonoke.

2 SELF-PROPELLED bagger lawn-mowers, Honda, Toro, $125 ea.; electric Home Lite edger, $30. (501) 843-5376.

MURRAY RIDING lawn mower, 43” cut, $200. Coleman generator, 2,250 watts, $200. 941-9578, Ward.

CRAFTSMAN RIDING mower, 19 hp., 42” cut, runs & mows well, $450. (501) 951-8097.

JOHN DEERE hood, fits STX-38, $75, 42” mowing deck, $150. (501) 983-1445.

SAVE YOUR HOME! Are you be-hind paying your MORTGAGE? Denied a Loan Modification? Is the bank threatening foreclosure? CALL Homeowner’s Relief Line! FREE CONSULTATION! 855-370-8544.**

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BEHIND ON your MORTGAGE? Denied a Loan Modification? Bank threatening foreclosure? CALL Homeowner Protection Services now! New laws are in effect that may help. Call Now 866-285-2209.**

ALWAYS PROTECT Your Fam-ily! Final Expense/Burial Insurance $30,000 Coverage Only $1per day! No Med Exam! Free Consult Call To-day 1-866-788-6607.**

DISH TV $59.99 for 190 Channels + $14.95. High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restric-tions apply. Call Now: 1-800-764-6923.**

TOSHIBA COMPUTER, like new, $100 obo.; Amazon Kindle, like new, $20 obo. (501) 676-1408.

DOG TRAINING cage, wire, black, large, like new, $35. (501) 259-2046.

ELVIS PLUG-IN wall phone, antique, $40. (501) 259-2046.

ELITE 5 power wheelchair,small to med. person, $900. (501) 605-8850.

SEWING MACHINE, Brother 929D, 4-spool overlock, best offer. (501) 590-8281.

FIRST EDITION of Crisis at Central High w/dust jacket, perfect condition, $15. (501) 231-2757, Jax.

CUTTING TORCH w/cart, propane/oxygen, $150. (501) 983-1445.

FREE THOMAS organ, California 251, you haul it. (501) 266-2581.

JENOME, MODEL 8933D Serger, brand new, $300. (501) 628-7085.

ALL WOOD ironing board, large util-ity table w/metal top, both 80-100 yrs. old, $200 ea. 843-4890.

HANDICAPPED SHOWER seat, $30. (501) 605-8850.

BENCH SAW, 3 1/2 ton floor jack, 60 gal. air compressor tank, brand new, 533-7250.

AMERICAN STORAGE, Inc. SUM-MER SPECIALS! MILITARY DIS-COUNTS - Low prices, all steel & metal bldgs., Enclosed 5x10, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, 10x25 & 10x30 Exit 5 off 67/167@ Kiehl Ave., Sherwood OUR 25th Year!, 4807 Rixie Rd., NLR, 1-501-834-9011, [email protected].**

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3400 John F. Kennedy Blvd. • North Little Rock, AR 72116 • Office: (501) 975-2100

Sherwood 2733 Highline Dr.4 bedrooms

2 Full & 1 Half Baths2,500 SF

MLS #17034312$284,900

Sherwood 17104 Crooked Oak3 bedrooms2 Full Baths2,000 SF

MLS #18011771$239,900

Sherwood 9401 E. Woodruff3 bedrooms

2 Full & 1 Half Baths3,016 SF

MLS #18010040$359,900

Jacksonville 9914 Tadpole3 bedrooms2 Full Baths2,407 SF

MLS #18010039$349,900

Sherwood 10701 Stoneridge3 bedrooms2 Full Baths1,603 SF

MLS #18012564$149,900

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GREAT FAMILY HOME W/LOTS OF ROOM. Formal dining rm & living rm or office area. Lg. kitchen w/lots of cabinets, island & new counter tops. Huge living rm w/wbfp. All 3 bedrooms are spacious w/walk in closets. The kids & pets will love the fenced backyard. Storm cellar as well. 14 Sunset Lp. ~ $164,000.

WATCH THE FIREWORKS FROM THE DECK of this great 3 bedroom 2 bath brick home w/approx. 2,000 sq. ft. Nice kitchen with lots of cabinets & breakfast bar, den/dining area w/gas fireplace & a large living room. This home has lots of space from the sunroom to the basement, fenced backyard, 2 decks & extra landscaping. 19 Ridgecrest Dr., Heber Springs ~ $145,900.

38 ACRES!!! Great pasture land to build your dream home & bring your horses & cows. This property is close to Lonoke, Cabot & Beebe. Hwy 31 N ~ $171,000.

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STEP INSIDE AND SEE WHAT THIS CHARMING HOME HAS TO OFFER. 3 bedrooms, office or 4th bedroom plus a bonus room, 2 living areas, large laundry room, eat in kitchen with separate dining room, approx. 2250 sq. ft. Sitting on approx. 1.39 acres. 1634 Hwy 236 E, Lonoke ~ $115,000.

THIS BEAUTIFUL 3 BR 2 BA BRICK HOME is immaculate w/over 1,800 sq. ft. of living space. Has been completely remodeled, bathrooms to flooring, windows & LED lights thruout, plus a lot more. The kitchen is amazing w/granite countertops, SS appl., farm-style sink, breakfast bar & pantry. Lg. fenced backyard w/great patio. Oversized corner lot. A must see!! 306 W 3rd ~ $159,900.

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1522 N. Center Lonoke

676-2245

BEAUTIFUL 74 ACRES TO BUILD THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS!! The property is fenced & cross fenced, 2 ponds, fruit trees, 45x60 pole barn & feeding shed. 3132 Clay Hill Rd., Austin ~ $333,000.

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