News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

May 28, 2025
19th MDG prepares for disaster with SOAR exercise

Whether it’s an aircraft crash or natural disaster, every second matters, and hesitation can be costly. To prepare for those critical moments and sharpen life-saving skills, the 19th Medical Group conducted a high-intensity emergency response training exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base,
May 27, 2025
Herk Nation honors fallen service members with retreat ceremony

Team Little Rock paused to remember military members who paid the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives in service to the U.S. during a retreat ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, May 22, 2025.
May 26, 2025
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Alva Golembiewski

Staff Sgt. Alva Golembiewski, 19th Health Care Operations Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of refill pharmacy, is selected as Combat Airlifter of the Week May 26, 2025.
May 19, 2025
101 Critical Days of Summer – Fun in the sun!

Summer is the time to enjoy the warm sunny days with family and friends but do it safely and never leave Mother Nature to chance and prepare for the unexpected.
May 15, 2025
National Police Week: TLR honors law enforcement

Little Rock Air Force Base, alongside local community partners, took part in a week of events commemorating National Police Week May 12-16, 2025.
May 15, 2025
Air Force closing FY25 Selective Retention Bonus program

The Air Force is closing new applications for the fiscal year 2025 selective retention bonus program due to high retention rates and projected full execution of the program’s budget. The Air Force opened the FY25 SRB program in December 2024 and is taking action to close the program to proactively
May 13, 2025
Port Dawg Memorial Run 2025

Around the world each year, every Aerial Port Squadron hosts a Port Dawg Memorial Run to honor fallen 2T2 "Port Dawg" Aerial Transportation members.
May 9, 2025
Department of the Air Force updated guidance on Implementing Policy on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness

The Department of the Air Force released the memorandum Implementing Policy on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness for Executive Order 14183, ‘Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness.
May 7, 2025
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Lonnie Hood

Tech. Sgt. Lonnie Hood, 19th Maintenance Group quality assurance inspector, is selected as Combat Airlifter of the Week May 5, 2025.
May 6, 2025
Minihan legacy cemented at Herk Nation Legacy Monument

Team Little Rock gathered to honor retired Gen. Mike “Mini” Minihan as the second recipient of the Herk Nation Legacy Award in Heritage Park at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, May 5, 2025.