Flames move through pine forest undergrowth during a prescribed burn at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 20, 2026. Prescribed burns remove excess vegetation and help maintain the health of native pine ecosystems while reducing the risk of uncontrolled wildfires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Ortega Corona)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron sort through unserviceable inventory at the Flight Service Center during a Maintenance-Supply Immersion Program event at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 17, 2026. The hands-on training familiarized Airmen with each other’s processes to improve coordination and reduce delays in aircraft parts support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Ortega Corona)
Winter Olympian and World Class Athlete Program's Staff Sgt. Kelly Curtis. Curtis is part of Department of the Air Force WCAP, which is managed by the Air Force Services Center. The program allows elite Airmen athletes to train and compete in national and international sports competitions with the ultimate goal of qualifying for the Olympic Games. (Courtesy photo by Viesturs Lacis)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Kelly, Deputy Director of Equal Opportunity (EO), conducts an EO class for members of the 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 2, 2026. The EO Office provides guidance and oversight in support of equal opportunity across the installation.
A 19th Combat Air Base Squadron member checks the pulse of a simulated injured Airman during a Field Training Exercise (FTX) at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 21st, 2026. The weeklong Combat Support Training Range (CSTR) enabled Airmen to build teamwork and expeditionary skills necessary in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isabella Ortega)
Senior Airman Imani West, 19th Airlift Wing public affairs specialist, gives a specialized presentation during the cadre instructor course at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 14, 2026. West explained the process of tactical communication (TACOM) as part of their curriculum they had to study and teach others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isabella Ortega)
The 19th Force Support Squadron (FSS) Airmen at the Hercules Dining Facility won the John L. Hennessy trophy award at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 23, 2026.
Wildland fire personnel from various bases conducted prescribed burns across designated wildland areas of the installation to reduce wildfire risk and support long-term ecosystem health at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 17-27, 2026.
To improve rider safety and skills, the DoW is implementing the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Rider Mentor Program, which pairs service members with experienced motorcyclists as an alternative path for completing advanced training.
Members of the 19th Airlift Wing were recognized across multiple categories of the Air Force Functional A1 Awards, highlighting excellence in the 19th Force Support Squadron Manpower and Military and Family Readiness flights, and individual athletic achievement at Little Rock Air Force Base,
The modernized program is anchored in scientifically grounded health measures and a more rigorous assessment model. The goal is to enhance warfighter readiness by encouraging Airmen to build durable fitness habits that support sustained, career-long performance.
Each year, the wing supports Operation Deep Freeze, providing critical airlift support to the National Science Foundation’s research operations in Antarctica. The LC-130’s specialized skis allow Airmen to land in icy and snowy conditions where normal aircraft can’t operate.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Rebecca Sonkiss, who took over as Air Mobility Command’s interim commander earlier this month, addressed servicemembers, industry, and journalists on the state of mobility readiness at the 2026 Air & Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colorado, Feb. 24.
In the harsh Antarctic environment, Air Mobility Command provides passenger, cargo and fuel movement as part of Operation Deep Freeze. ODF is the logistical support provided by the Department of War to the National Science Foundation’s Antarctic program.
The 317th Airlift Wing led the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council (WSC) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, coordinating with I Marine Expeditionary Force to further integration of rapid air mobility concepts and strengthen Joint tactical airlift capabilities across the Joint and
In a rapidly shifting global landscape, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Mobility Directorate is at the forefront of preparing for future conflicts. We sat down with Kevin Stamey, the Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Mobility and Director of the Air Force Life Cycle Management