• LRAFB lake drawdown

    In recent years, the base lakes have seen increased infestations of noxious aquatic vegetation, particularly the extremely invasive alligator weed. As a control measure, the lakes are being drawn down this winter.

  • Central Arkansas named 2020 Great American Defense Community

    Central Arkansas, home to Little Rock Air Force Base, is one of five communities across the country named to the 2020 Class of Great American Defense Communities, a recognition program which is part of the Association of Defense Communities.

  • Student career shadowing

    Coby McClain, Sylvan Hills Middle School 8th-grade student, spends the afternoon at the 61st Airlift Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas to learn about the Air Force for a school project, Dec. 13, 2019. McClain shadowed several members of the 61st Airlift Squadron for his school project

  • 19th AW, Dyess Airmen complete BACE exercise

    Airmen from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, completed a Bomber Agile Combat Employment exercise at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, December 10 – 12, 2019.

  • TLR recognizes Arbor Day

    Team Little Rock Airmen recognize Arbor Day during the 27th annual Arbor Day Ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Dec. 13, 2019. The Arbor Day Ceremony is hosted each year to spread tree conservation and preservation awareness to the community and base populace.

  • Taking care of Airmen, Developing leaders

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Brill, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft hydraulics craftsman, took on the responsibility of bringing about subtle changes in the squadron that not only boosted individual morale for the Airmen on his shift, but brought them together as a unit and enhanced

  • Caring for Airmen & families through Deployed Family Dinner

    The Airmen and Family Readiness Center hosted a Deployed Family Dinner Dec. 10, 2019, for Team Little Rock families with loved ones currently deployed. This was the first time the A&FRC hosted the event to better align families of deployed Airmen with helping agencies and to remind them they have a

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Robert W. Smith

    Name and Rank: Tech. Sgt. Robert W. SmithUnit: 189th Logistics Readiness SquadronDuty title: Air transportation craftsmanHometown: North Little Rock, ArkansasTime in service: 15 yearsTime at Little Rock: 13 yearsGoals: Obtain the rank of master sergeant and serve as a first sergeantHobbies: Cycling,

  • Herk Heritage: C-130 Vietnam rescue linked to 19th AMXS Airman

    The Vietnam War neared its end when North Vietnamese forces destroyed nearly 100 aircraft on the flight line at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Vietnam, on April 29, 1975. Only one flyable aircraft remained: A C-130A Hercules with the tail number 56-0518.