Mr. Cayce Mautino, comedian partnering with 1 Degree of Separation, speaks to an audience of Airmen and their families as part of a question-and-answer panel with his co-performers in the 41st Airlift Squadron’s auditorium at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, May 1, 2026. 1 Degree of Separation encourages honest, heartfelt conversations about mental health in a way that relates to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by David Amaral)
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Team Little Rock Airmen participate in a Port Dawg Memorial Run, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, May 2, 2026. The run serves as a tribute to aerial port professionals, known as “Port Dawgs,” who have lost their lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kameron Green)
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)
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)
In a matter of hours, the 19th Airlift Wing transformed into a combat-ready AirExpeditionary Wing, quickly mobilizing hundreds of Airmen during exercise STORM FLAG26-07 at the Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport, Mississippi, May 9-16, 2026.
Comedians Mr. Eugene Bassham, Ms. Juile Drake, Mr. Taylor Dunn and Mr. Cayce Mautino perform clean comedy sets during 1 Degree of Separation at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, May 1, 2026.
Members of Team Little Rock came together for the annual Port Dawg Memorial Run to honor the fallen members of the Air Force transportation community.
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.
Phoenix Ravens are tasked with safeguarding aircraft, personnel and critical assets in austere locations where threats may be elevated or unpredictable. The Phoenix Raven Qualification Course equips Airmen with the advanced skills and adaptability required for this specialized mission.
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.
The Julius A. Kolb Airman Leadership School recently held their inaugural Commandant’s Crucible at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 7, 2026.This new physical challenge was designed by the ALS commandant, Master Sgt. Jennylyn Cabanilla, to reiterate the school’s mission of preparing
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,