News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

June 11, 2020
Lt. Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost nominated to be next AMC commander

As Gen. Maryanne Miller, Air Mobility Command commander, prepares to retire after a 39-year career, Lt. Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, AMC deputy commander, has been nominated as her successor.
June 10, 2020
Deter, Detect and Defeat: MWD training safeguards TLR

The 19th Security Forces Squadron recently certified the newest military working dog drug detection team on Little Rock Air Force Base. With over 28 years of cumulative service, Tech. Sgt. Brooks Jones, 19th SFS MWD trainer and handler, and MWD Alfa, stand ready to uphold the standards set by the
June 10, 2020
AMC experiments with JADC2 to enhance the Joint Force

For the first time, Air Mobility Command Airmen conducted a commercial beyond line of sight (BLOS) communication and tactical data link experiment to update a mixed formation en-route to a simulated threat area during the U.S. Air Force Weapons School Joint Forcible Entry training scenario held
June 9, 2020
LRAFB, Dyess demonstrate agile combat airlift during JFE exercise

Little Rock and Dyess Air Force Base launched 19 C-130J Super Hercules in support of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School’s Joint Forcible Entry exercise at the Nevada Test and Training Range, June 6.
June 9, 2020
Senate confirms Brown to be 22nd Air Force chief of staff on unanimous vote

The U.S. Senate confirmed Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., June 9, to be the 22nd Air Force chief of staff, clearing the way for the decorated pilot and experienced commander to become the first African American in history to lead a branch of the U.S. military as its highest-ranking officer.
June 9, 2020
WW2 veteran remembers a history of virtue with 314th AW flyover

As former World War II veteran George Knowles watched two C-130J Hercules fly across the blue sky over Keesler Air Force Base, the memories of his service flooded back.
June 9, 2020
Summer – A time to enjoy family, friends, and practice good risk management

As Airmen approach and plan for summer activities, leadership at all levels should take the time to discuss risk management and highlight hazards Airmen may encounter during the upcoming months.
June 8, 2020
LRAFB Airman sparks 3D printed innovation for C-130 fleet

The Air Force empowers its Airmen to be innovative in order to outpace and outmaneuver adversaries by solving problems they encounter every day — it’s what allows the Air Force to move faster, smarter and maintain its competitive edge.
June 5, 2020
40 years of service to country: Chief Master Sgt. Donald Tarrance

Air Force Reserve Chief Master Sgt. Donald Tarrance, 327th Airlift Squadron superintendent, retired June 5, after his final flying mission. Tarrance’s career comes to a close with over 9,450 flying hours in the C-9A, C-130E/H/J model aircraft. A unique chapter in his career considering he started
June 5, 2020
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Maj. Shannon Early-Rice

This week's Combat Airlifter of the Week is Maj. Shannon Early-Rice from the 19th Medical Group.