• Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Christopher McElveen

    Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Christopher McElveenUnit: 19th Operations GroupDuty title: Group resource advisorTime in service: 10 yearsTime at Little Rock: 7 yearsGoals: Become a first sergeant Hobbies: Duck Hunting and ATVsAir Force Core Value portrayed: Service Before SelfWhy was the individual

  • LRAFB DDRP wins 2019 Red Ribbon Award

    The office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness annouced Sept. 5, 2019, that the 19th Airlift Wing Drug Demand Reduction Program won the 29th annual Secretary of Defense Community Drug Awareness Award, which is given to one installation from each military branch, making

  • TLR honors POW/MIA with 24-hour run

    Airmen from the 373rd training squadron run with a POW/MIA flag during the 24-hour POW/MIA event at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Sept. 20, 2019. The 24-hour run was held as part of the National Prisoner of War/ Missing in Action Recognition Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week: Capt. Austin Merkel

    Name and Rank: Capt. Austin MerkelUnit: 19th Airlift Wing SafetyDuty title: Chief of Flight SafetyTime in service: 8 yearsTime at Little Rock: 2 YearsGoals: Build experience as an instructor pilot and soon-to-be field grade officer.Hobbies: Spending time with family and outdoors.Air Force Core Value

  • Deployment initiative revamps 18 year ops tempo

    The 19th Airlift Wing from Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, partnered with the 317th AW from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, to create the 4/12 deployment initiative, signifying the first time since September 11, 2001, that entire units from these wings will be home together. Through fulfilling

  • JMATS Simulator: Gateway to C-130

    The C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System team teaches the next generation of loadmasters and pilots using simulations to teach the students to perform their job safely and effectively before going to the flight line.

  • Black Knight fulfills dream of serving

    Less than one percent of the population joins the military every year. Some, join the military for school, travel or other benefits. For others, joining the ranks is something that has always been part of their life plan. The latter is true for U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Matthews, 19th