News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

Sept. 3, 2020
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Heather Lucas

This week's Combat Airlifter of the Week is Staff Sgt. Heather Lucas, a fitness operations manager from the 19th Force Support Squadron.
Sept. 2, 2020
Inspired to serve: Little Rock CGO joins base honor guard

To be sharp, crisp and motionless: this is the vow of a Ceremonial Guardsman in the United States Air Force Honor Guard. These are the three pillars upon which the awe-inspiring ceremonial performances of the Honor Guard are built, and it is these three qualities that 2nd Lt. Rachel Smith strives to
Sept. 2, 2020
CSAF outlines strategic approach for Air Force success

The directive is a mixture of Brown’s expectations for what is required to ensure air superiority and for the Air Force to fulfill its mission to defend the United States and its interests. Though only 8-pages, the document spans a range of critical topics that touch on doctrine, Air Force culture,
Sept. 1, 2020
Little Rock maintenance squadron achieves full operational capability

The 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron achieved full operational capability, Sept. 1, marking the successful reconstitution of an active-duty maintenance force. The designation signifies that the squadron has met a rigorous set of criteria, including an approved concept of operations and a high
Sept. 1, 2020
314th AW adopts nationwide course to enhance mental fitness

The 314th Airlift Wing is hosting a monthly National Council for Behavioral Health Mental Health First Aid course to develop and implement initiatives to bolster the mental fitness and resilience of their members.
Aug. 28, 2020
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Amanda Block

This week's Combat Airlifter of the Week is Staff Sgt. Amanda Block, an airman dorm leader from the 19th Civil Engineer Squadron.
Aug. 28, 2020
DM trains high-end capabilities at LRAFB

Airmen from the 355th Wing strengthened the Dynamic Wing concept by traveling to Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, for training from Aug. 20-22.
Aug. 27, 2020
Family picnic helps families through deployment, COVID-19

In an effort to provide resources and care for families of deployed Team Little Rock Airmen — while also mitigating the spread of COVID-19 — the Airman and Family Readiness Center recently held a picnic to take the place of the installation’s traditional deployed family dinners.
Aug. 27, 2020
714th TRS instructor earns title of Enlisted Flying Instructor of the Year

Tech. Sgt. Joshua Herrier, 714th Training Squadron C-130J Super Hercules subject matter expert flight chief, recently received the Air Education and Training Command Enlisted Flying Instructor of the Year award.
Aug. 26, 2020
LRAFB reserve group proves distributed operations combat airlift concept

Air Force Reserve Airmen from 913th Airlift Group, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas planned and participated in a combat airlift distributed operations training event near Charleston West Virginia, Aug. 22-26.