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)
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19th Maintenance Group and 19th Operations Group, stand at attention during a reactivation ceremony, Jan. 23, 2026, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. The decision to return to the original group structure reflects guidance from the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and aims to reduce change fatigue while strengthening commander-led readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Saisha Cornett)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Eric Clingenpeel, 19th Contracting Squadron acquisitions flight commander, stands in front of his squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan 20, 2025. Clingenpeel was named the 2025 Air Force Contracting Company Grade Officer of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
TLR members listen to a presentation by Senior Assistant Attorney General Jeanna Sherrill at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 8, 2026. Speakers encouraged attendees to take an active role in recognizing and preventing human trafficking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Bates-Jones)
A 19th Combat Air Base Squadron Airman practices “shoot, move, communicate” drills during Advanced Ready Training at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Dec. 17, 2025. The drills train Airmen on situational awareness, communication under pressure and tactical movement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Imani West)
U.S. Air Force Col. Bret Echard, 19th Airlift Wing and installation commander, speaks during an all-call at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Dec. 10, 2025. This was Echard’s first all-call where he laid out his mission, vision, and priorities for the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel-Bates Jones)
The family of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Fugate, 19th Operations Support Squadron incoming commander, is given a bouquet of roses during the 19th OSS change of command ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 29, 2026. The flowers served as a way to formally welcome the family of the
Attending the five-day Warrior Airmen Readiness Center (WAR-C) Instructor Course was more than a professional development opportunity. It was a reminder of how critical preparation, adaptability and communication are to mission success.
The 19th Airlift Wing reactivated its 19th Operations Group and 19th Maintenance Group during a ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 23, 2026.
Capt. Eric Clingenpeel, 19th Contracting Squadron acquisitions flight commander, was recently named the 2025 Air Force Contracting Company Grade Officer of the Year.
Team Little Rock hosted a lunch and learn in conjunction with National Human Trafficking Prevention Month at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 8, 2026.
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