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)
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!
Every mission starts with a healthy force. Through bioenvironmental engineering, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paige Clauss, 19th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of bioenvironmental engineering, helps to identify, evaluate, and mitigate workplace hazards ranging
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.
A 110-Airman element from the 621st Contingency Response Wing deployed to Simón Bolívar International Airport in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026. U.S. military forces have mobilized to support a Department of State-led disaster assistance mission
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. — Joint Base Charleston’s 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Prevention Team earned the Department of War Outstanding Fire Prevention Program of the Year Award and will formally accept the honor this July during the 2026 Senior Fire Officer Training Summit in Reno,
After a year-long training and certification period, followed by a nine-month deployment in the Middle East, the 12th Air Task Force inactivated today, making way for the Air Force’s updated deployment model, the Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0.The 12th ATF stood up in September 2024 to train and deploy