• 314th AW: How LRAFB became 'Home of Herk Nation'

    The C-130 has heritage dating back to World War II when the C-47 Skytrain was used to airlift supplies to troops during the war. Lessons learned from the C-47 informed the design of what would become the C-130. Almost 80 years later and after constant improvements to the airframe, the Herk is still

  • Support group provides hope for survivors

    Team Little Rock members have a variety of options to foster their emotional and mental health. For those looking to connect with others, while learning healthy coping methods, they now have a new way they can seek out care and support.

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Sean Quintero

    Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Sean QuinteroUnit: 154th Training SquadronDuty title: C-130H loadmaster instructorHometown: Stanford, MontanaTime in service: 9 yearsTime at Little Rock: 2 yearsGoals: Become an officer and fly for the Air ForceHobbies: Flying, Hunting, Snowboarding and HikingAir Force Core

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week: Master Sgt. James Perdicaris

    Name and Rank: Master Sgt. James PerdicarisUnit: 19 Airlift Wing Inspector GeneralDuty title: Wing inspection team managerHometown: Jacksonville, ArkansasTime in service: 17 yearsTime at Little Rock: 9 yearsGoals: Achieve Project Management Professional CertificationHobbies: Spending time with his

  • Marijuana’s prohibited uses: who, what, when, and why?

    The Department of Defense has made it abundantly clear that military members are prohibited from using marijuana and marijuana-related substances. While some states have decriminalized or legalized marijuana for medical or recreational uses, marijuana remains an illegal Schedule I Controlled

  • 34th CTS Airman trains next generation

    The C-130J Super Hercules was built to perform tactical combat airlift while flying and landing in austere environments. Moving and dropping pallets doesn’t seem to be too daunting until loadmasters have to squeeze uniquely shaped cargo into the back of a C-130, at which point it can seem almost

  • Combat Airlift of the Week: 1st Lt. Eric Coffie

    Name and Rank: 1st Lt. Eric Coffie  Unit: 19th Medical GroupDuty title: Executive officerHometown: Tema, GhanaTime in service: 9 yearsTime at Little Rock: 2 years, 6 monthsGoals: Earn a doctorate degreeHobbies: Working out, playing soccer, and outdoor activitiesAir Force Core Value portrayed:

  • Airman bridges the gap with Career Skills Program

    The U.S. Air Force Career Skills Program assists in bridging the gap while transitioning from military to civilian employment.U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lauren Phipps, 19th Wing Staff Agency unit deployment manager, will soon begin an internship at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library