News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

Oct. 2, 2020
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. James Brooks

Staff Sgt. James Brooks, 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of the Fuels Service Center, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Sept. 14, 2020.
Oct. 1, 2020
LRAFB to Celebrate 65 Years with Aerial Review over Little Rock

Little Rock Air Force Base aviators are scheduled to perform an aerial review of the greater Little Rock area to thank Arkansans for their unwavering community support for more than 65 years on Oct 8. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Crystal Burns)
Oct. 1, 2020
314th AW hosts Turkey Shoot competition

The 314th Airlift Wing recently hosted a Turkey Shoot competition, challenging and scoring Flying Training Unit instructors on a myriad of events, Sept. 25 at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas.
Sept. 28, 2020
314th AW showcases its heritage across the western U.S. while conducting essential off-station training

The 62d Airlift Squadron, alongside members from the 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, recently concluded the 314th Airlift Wing’s first multi-state, off-station trainer (OST) since the on-set of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year.
Sept. 25, 2020
Deployed LRAFB Airmen support East Africa Response Force exercise

Airmen deployed from Little Rock Air Force Base and assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron supported an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 25, 2020.
Sept. 25, 2020
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Jonathan Rivera

This week's Combat Airlifter of the Week is Senior Airman Jonathan Rivera, 19th Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory production control technician.
Sept. 25, 2020
OST embeds in 19th AW units to better Airmen’s physical, mental health

Locally, the Operational Support Team program has a total of four members: a data manager and team lead, a strength and conditioning specialist, a licensed clinical social worker, and a physical therapist.
Sept. 23, 2020
Religious Support Teams: Meeting Airmen where they are

“To care for Airmen more than anyone thinks possible.” This is the vision of the Air Force Chaplain Corps. To fulfill this vision, 19th Airlift Wing Chaplains and religious affairs Airmen are embedding themselves in each of the groups throughout the wing. Their mission: to meet Airmen where they
Sept. 21, 2020
19th AW maintainers tested during ATSO Rodeo

The 19th Airlift Wing continues to forge Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear readiness through monthly ATSO Rodeos. This exercise is critical in ensuring full spectrum readiness, allowing Airmen to better familiarize themselves with the tools and equipment they will need to use in the
Sept. 18, 2020
19th CES heads base-wide installation excellence teams

The 19th Civil Engineer Squadron launched a new initiative as part of an effort to assist with maintaining and improving the grounds around Little Rock Air Force Base, Sept. 14.