News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

Sept. 18, 2020
19th MDG conducts mass casualty exercise

The 19th MDG conducted a mass-casualty exercise building upon timely response and life-saving capabilities.
Sept. 18, 2020
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Devin M. Talton

This week's Combat Airlifter of the Week is Staff Sgt. Devin M. Talton, 19th Operations Support Squadron weather journeyman.
Sept. 16, 2020
19th AW aces third space initiative with disc golf course

Disc golf, a growing sport around the globe, has officially made its way to Little Rock Air Force Base. “The Home of Herk Nation” is now home to the highest-rated disc golf course in Arkansas thanks to 19th Force Support Squadron’s Outdoor Recreation and Maj. Andrew Ferguson, 19th Security Forces
Sept. 15, 2020
19th AW supports pararescue jump ops during mass casualty exercise

A C-130J Super Hercules aircrew assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and currently deployed from Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, supported pararescuemen jump operations during a mass casualty exercise at Camp Lemonnier, Sept. 12.
Sept. 14, 2020
19th AW conducts annual fuel spill exercise

The purpose of the fuel spill exercise was to provide training and exercise services to DLA Energy contractors that operate the Air Force’s bulk fuel storage facility, meeting their requirements under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 and obligations from the Preparedness for Response Exercise Program.
Sept. 11, 2020
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Wyatt Lynch

This week's Combat Airlifter of the Week is Staff Sgt. Wyatt Lynch, 29th Weapons Squadron Information Technology Department NCO in charge.
Sept. 11, 2020
LRAFB honors, remembers 9/11

Airmen from across Little Rock Air Force Base participated in a 9/11 remembrance ceremony to honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. This photo series highlights LRAFB's ceremony to remember the 19th anniversary of 9/11.
Sept. 8, 2020
Department of the Air Force delegates approval authority for nonchargeable emergency leave of absence

Unit commanders or civilian directors may now grant an emergency leave of absence for qualifying emergencies, including the death or serious medical condition of an immediate family member, or any other hardship the commander or director determines appropriate.
Sept. 3, 2020
Families strengthen bonds through weekend retreat

The 19th Airlift Wing base chapel hosted a post-deployment family retreat in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Aug. 29-30. Ensuring Airmen and their families feel supported during all stages of deployment, and an increased sense of unit, and community, this event provided a moment of rest and relaxation as
Sept. 3, 2020
Drop Zone: 19th FSS opens communal gaming space for Airmen, families

The 19th Force Support Squadron hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of the installation’s newest morale, welfare and recreation facility, Sept. 2.