News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

June 1, 2020
61st AS recognized as AMC’s best for 2019

The Green Hornets from the 61st Airlift Squadron were recently awarded the General Joseph Smith Trophy for being recognized as the most outstanding airlift squadron in Air Mobility Command in 2019.
June 1, 2020
Air Force awards Little Rock AFB runway repair contract

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), in collaboration with Little Rock AFB, Air Force Installation Contracting Center and Air Force Installation Mission Support Center Detachment 9, awarded a $180 million contract to complete the runway replacement at the base.
May 29, 2020
LRAFB C-130s enable Army paratrooper operations

As training environments across the Department of Defense adjust operations to fit a new abnormal, Little Rock Air Force Base continues to provide agile combat airlift support in a world influenced by the outbreak of COVID-19.
May 29, 2020
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Jalen Gibbs

This week's Combat Airlifter of the Week is Staff Sgt. Jalen Gibbs from the 19th Medical Support Squadron
May 29, 2020
LRAFB surges airlift operations in the face of COVID-19 constraints

As the Air Force continues to set a new operating rhythm under COVID-19 restrictions, the 19th Airlift Wing has showcased its ability to not only survive but to thrive in this new operational environment.
May 28, 2020
19th AW, AMC receive final C-130J

A brand new C-130J Super Hercules was delivered to Little Rock Air Force Base May 27, marking the last C-130J delivery for the 19th Airlift Wing and Air Mobility Command.
May 27, 2020
Air Force delays mandatory wear-date for 2PFDU, OCP items

In an effort to reduce unnecessary stress on Airmen and Space professionals during COVID-19 restrictions, several uniform changes scheduled to become mandatory for the Operational Camouflage Pattern and Two-Piece Flight Duty Uniform on June 1, 2020, have been delayed to Sept. 1, 2020.
May 26, 2020
DOD officials unveil COVID-related personnel, move guidance

Defense Department officials outlined a conditions-based approach to relaxing the stop-movement order that has been in effect since early March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
May 22, 2020
Fitness testing suspended until Oct. 1

The change, which is an update from the original June 1 resume date, is effective immediately.
May 20, 2020
TLR first sergeants adapt efforts to maintain Airmen resilience

The first sergeant diamond symbolizes a senior NCO who is committed to providing a dedicated focal point for all readiness, health, morale, welfare and quality-of-life issues within his or her organization.