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)
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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)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paige Clauss, 19th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of bioenvironmental engineering, inspects chlorine levels at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 23, 2026. Bioenvironmental health personnel conduct routine chlorine testing to verify the effectiveness of water disinfection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justin Todd)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Pezzulli and Senior Airman Ethan Hutcherson, 19th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians, position a percussion actuated neutralizer (PAN) near a simulated hazardous material container during a weapon of mass destruction response training exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 23, 2026. The PAN uses a laser aiming system to identify a precise point to accurately align the system before activating it, supporting safe operations and reinforcing precision throughout the training scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kameron Green)
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
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
Congratulations to the Combat Airlifters of the Month for June 2026!
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.
Beginning in late February 2026, the Dover Air Force Base C-5M Galaxy Flight Deck Refurbishment project initiated when the 436th Maintenance Squadron determined there was an immediate need to restore the worn-out interior areas of the C-5M Super Galaxy. The first aircraft selected for this effort
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. — Dedicated crew chiefs (DCC) are adding to the mission capability of the KC-46A Pegasus at McConnell Air Force Base.
Long before military aircraft filled the skies over New York Harbor during the International Aerial Review, Airmen and civilians assigned to the 305th Operations Support Squadron were already at work.For more than a year, the squadron, also known as ‘The Rock,’ planned and coordinated the complex