• Unlocking Memories

    It started out as a normal Friday. Jane Utley, a 19th Contracting Squadron procurement analyst, picked up the base newspaper as she headed to her office. She sat down at her desk and began flipping through the pages of the Combat Airlifter while enjoying her cup of coffee. All of a sudden, she saw a

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week

    Tech. Sgt. Aazita Afshari, 913th Airlift Group non-commissioned officer in charge records management, simultaneously managed two additional full time vacant Air Force specialty code positions. She was hand selected for non-commissioned officer academy in residency in July by the unit commander.

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week

    SSgt Jonathan Sanders, 314th Operations Group client skills technician, consistently provides excellent service to the 314th Airlift Wing to include: the commander, vice commander, and command chief. He keeps the Wing connected and up to date with all matters IT; from the Blackberry/iPhone

  • Forging new international partnerships

    Contingency training with coalition partners is nothing new to Little Rock Air Force Base Airmen. However, the GREEN FLAG 15-07 exercise that recently took place fostered international partnerships like no other.More than 50 Airmen from across Little Rock AFB participated in the exercise. The

  • Moms with Strollers Running Club

     "After having a baby, getting back into being physically fit was difficult," said Tech. Sgt. Erika Reese, 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron production control and analysis noncommissioned officer in charge. "You need to have something there that will motivate you."Reese decided to start the Moms

  • Gone, but not forgotten

    One woman recently visited Little Rock Air Force Base to see her late husband's name on one of the base's major monuments. The High Flight Memorial is located in Heritage Park and is dedicated to individuals who lost their lives while stationed to Little Rock AFB in either aircraft or missile

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week

    SSgt Gary, A. Richard III, 19th Comptroller Squadron, noncommissioned officer in charge financial analyst, initiated peer-to-peer training for three wings in Air Combat Command, Air Mobility Command and Air Force Global Strike Command on implementation of new Defense Enterprise Accounting Management

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week

    Mike Webster, 19th Communications Squadron plans and programs project manager, is the squadron lead for the $8.2 million renovation of Bldg 988, the primary communications building for Little Rock Air Force Base.  When complete this will combine 19 CS personnel from 5 buildings to 3 buildings, with

  • USAF 50 Summit Challenge: Air Force Leading the Way

    Beginning in 2005, a group of Air Force members set out to hike to the top of the highest peaks on all seven continents and display the Air Force flag. After conquering the Seven Summit challenge in May of 2013, members created the 50 Summit challenge.Airmen, along with family and friends, are

  • The Military Spouse Appreciation Bazaar

    In honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Day, the Airman and Family Readiness Center conducted a number of events to supporting military spouses and celebrating their often unsung sacrifices. The 2nd Annual Military Spouse Appreciation Bazaar provided an opportunity for spouses to network and to