Air show preps

As the 188th Fighter Wing, the Arkansas National Guard, and the 188th / Fort Chaffee Community Council Air Show Committee puts the finishing touches on preparations, every one of us planning to attend the air show should be making our own lists and checking them twice. Sort of like this:

1. Camera batteries charged and long lenses cleaned
2. Sharpies for autographs (great souvenir programs will be available for less than $5 each)
3. Sun screen (it’s gonna be a GORGEOUS weekend!)
4. A hat and sunglasses so you don’t miss a thing, even when the sun is straight up in the sky
5. Collapsible lawn chairs ready to load into the car
6. Map to FREE parking
7. Grounds map
8. Cash for concessions, souvenirs, flight simulators
9. Ear plugs are a maybe — depending on how CLOSE you want to get to the flight line
10. Lots and lots of hearty “thank you’s” and pats on the back for our men and women in uniform

Consider all this, too — the smaller your bag, the easier it will be to maneuver the bus, or walk to your vehicle, and to clear security.

Remember, we’re on a military installation and on airport grounds that are TSA-controlled. Homeland security rules are still in effect, even during air show weekend. Please respect the men and women who will be ensuring our safety.