Col. Michael Trimble, 19th Operations Group incoming commander, renders his first salute to the men and women of the 19th OG during a change of command ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 30, 2026. The ceremony allowed the troops of the unit a physical representation of the change of authority, a time honored military tradition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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Airmen participate in a financial readiness class at the Military and Family Readiness Center at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 19, 2026. The class provided instruction on budgeting, saving, and financial planning to enhance personal stability and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Bates-Jones)
Malissa Kaye, a Family Child Care provider, engages with children during a supervised painting activity at her childcare home at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 1, 2026. FCC programs provide safe, nurturing environments that support early childhood development and consistency for military families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Ortega Corona)
Tech. Sgt. Alexander White, 19th Logistic Readiness Squadron Individual Protective Equipment section chief, is selected as one of the Combat Airlifters of the Month for March 2026.
A 3D model is on display at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, March 6, 2026. The 3D printed model contains around 150 different pieces, including the magnets and planes that are a part of the final product. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Imani West)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eliu Bernal, 19th Force Support Squadron dining facility shift leader, cuts up a green bell pepper at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, March 13, 2026. Pre-cutting vegetables allows the chef to keep the cooking process smooth and prevents burning or overcooking a dish. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kameron Green)
During a visit to Little Rock Air Force Base, Mr. G. James Herrera, Air Education and Training Command legislative affairs chief, met with 314th Airlift Wing leadership to discuss mission priorities, training needs and installation support.
U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Welch,19th Operations Group commander, relinquished command to Col. Michael Trimble during a change of command ceremony on April 30, 2026, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. Col. Bret Echard, commander of the 19th Airlift Wing, presided over the ceremony as
Tech. Sgt. Mariana Gwizdak, Senior Airman Jennifer Fraser, Senior Airman Yale Duhaylongsod and Tech. Sgt. Shawn R. Bellona were selected as Combat Airlifters of the Month for April 2026.
Mission readiness doesn’t begin on the flightline; it begins at home. Behind every successful flight, deployment and training is a network of support designed to ensure Airmen and their families are prepared for whatever the mission demands.
What began as a search for quality childcare for her son grew into a 25-year career supporting military families through the Family Child Care program at Little Rock Air Force Base.
Tactical Combat Casualty Care training prepares service members to respond in life-threatening situations, but for Tech. Sgt. Scott Hartnett, 730th Air Mobility Squadron, heavy aircraft integrated avionics craftsman, that training became real during a weekend trip to Okinawa’s Miyagi Islands when a
The 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was awarded the 2025 Air Mobility Command Maintenance Effectiveness Award, Category 1 Small Aircraft Maintenance, proving why the 305th Air Mobility Wing is the ‘Can Do’ Wing.
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 660th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron established a KC-46A Pegasus hot pit refueling capability at Travis Air Force Base, California, April 4, 2026, marking a significant step forward in operational readiness and rapid global mobility.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Rebecca Sonkiss, Air Mobility Command interim commander, spoke on the critical role of mobility forces in global operations and outlined modernization priorities during an appearance on Aerospace Nation, hosted by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies in Arlington,
The 317th Airlift Wing arrived at Clark Air Base, Philippines, to provide critical tactical airlift capabilities following the successful execution of Maximum Endurance Operations, in support of Exercise Balikatan 2026, April 17.