U.S. Air Force Col. Jonathan Feucht, 314th Operations Group incoming commander, assumes command during the 314th OG change of command ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 29, 2026. During the change of command ceremony, the passing of the guidon signified the change of leadership, authority, and responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Imani West)
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Airmen stack directly behind the pointman during active shooter exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 9, 2026. The pointman watched the area before instructing the team to move ahead. The Defenders and firemen are learning to do tactics together to be more effective force-multipliers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Brazoban)
The bust of Maurice Lee “Footsie” Britt, Medal of Honor recipient and former Arkansas Lt. Gov., is displayed during the Maurice Lee “Footsie” Britt Bust Unveiling Ceremony at the capital in Little Rock, Arkansas, July 7, 2026. His distinguished combat record established him as one of the most decorated American Soldiers of World War II. In addition to U.S. military honors, Britt received the British Military Cross and Italy's Al Valore Militare decoration for his actions in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kameron Green)
Tech. Sgt. Brian Welch, 19th Airlift Wing HERKWERX Innovation lab director of project management, does a quality check on three-dimensional printed products at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 24, 2026. The lab enables Airmen to transform ideas into practical solutions, reducing costs and improving mission effectiveness across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Bates-Jones)
From left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Roqueta and Senior Airman Christian Baker, aerospace propulsion Airmen, look over servicing data for a C-130J Super Hercules at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 16, 2026. Aerospace propulsion specialists are responsible for maintaining aircraft engines and ensuring the reliability of the Air Force’s airlift fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Imani West)
Aircrew Flight Equipment technicians hold one of the few jobs in the Air Force where they hope some of their equipment is never used.
The family of U.S. Air Force Col. Chad Overton, 314th Operations Group outgoing commander, receives a bouquet of flowers during the 314th OG change of command ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 29, 2026. The gesture served as a way for the squadron to bid farewell to the outgoing
During an Active Shooter Hostile Event Response exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, the 19th Civil Engineer Squadron, 19th Security Forces Squadron and the 19th Combat Air Base Squadron trained alongside instructors to refine the latest integrated response tactics, at Little Rock Air Force Base,
Team Little Rock was honored to participate in the America 250 Bust Unveiling Ceremony at the Arkansas State Capitol on July 7, 2026.
The 19th Airlift Wing, HERKWERX Innovation Lab is transforming ideas into practical, cost-saving solutions that directly support the mission. By leveraging 3D printing, rapid prototyping and modern fabrication techniques, the lab produces replacement parts, custom tools, and other mission essential
The 32nd Air Refueling Squadron aircrew performed several training maneuvers in the KC-46A Pegasus, Aircraft, June 29, 2026, to maintain their mission readiness.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord provides 40 C-17 Globemaster III’s to the Joint Force, executing nearly 34% of Air Mobility Command’s airlift operations. With that level of support, it’s vital that each C-17 remains fit to fly. That’s where the 62d Airlift Wing’s Aircraft Maintenance Units come into
The last chapter in the KC-135 era at McConnell Air Force Base began in July with the departures of two KC-135 Stratotankers to new homes.
The 317th Airlift Wing concluded operations as the sole tactical airlift unit in Exercise Valiant Shield, providing rapid global mobility solutions across the Pacific region June 18 to July 4, 2026.