Mr. G. James Herrera, Air Education and Training Command, Legislative Affairs Office chief and, 314th Airlift Wing leadership, discuss mission challenges and C-130 aviator training during a visit to Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 27, 2026. The visit focused on the advanced training pipeline, technical differences between C-130H and J models, and the progress of the Dorm of the Future initiative. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Bates-Jones)
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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)
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)
In a strategic, proactive move to fortify the resilience of its aviators, Little Rock Air Force Base is launching the Military Aviator Peer Support (MAPS) program. This forward-thinking initiative, spearheaded by the 19th Operations Group, establishes a confidential, peer-to-peer framework that
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.
The plan pursues three primary lines of effort: repurposing early-built aircraft for immediate operational impact, accelerating the Remote Vision System 2.0 retrofit schedule and implementing a targeted performance-based logistics effort to resolve systemic readiness challenges.
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing were awarded the Armed Forces of the Philippine Military Merit Medal for their actions in support of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Camp General Servillano A. Aquino, Philippines, May 5, 2026.
In a deliberate push to build a more agile and combat-ready force, the 92nd Air Refueling Wing launched Iron Ascent, a rigorous three-day tactical training course held April 29 to May 1. The inaugural program pulled Airmen out of their typical daily duties and into hands-on combat environments,
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