• 19th OMRS bio team protects Airmen from work hazards

    Veterinarians x-ray animals to diagnose their illnesses. Maintainers clean aircraft with a variety of chemicals. Firefighters rescue families from fire and smoke. Those careers and tasks require consideration of the effect on workers’ health after a long period of exposure. The 19th Operational

  • 19th AW JA: Legal readiness for Airmen

    For service members it’s important to ensure personal property, finances and loved ones are taken care of at all times. The 19th Airlift Wing Judge Advocate Office provides free legal assistance locally for Airmen at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas.“A lot of people just associate us with

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Joe Hayes

    Name and Rank: Tech. Sgt. Joe HayesUnit: 19th Maintenance SquadronDuty title: Nondestructive inspection supervisorHometown: Parsons, TennesseeTime in service: 14 yearsTime at Little Rock: 2 yearsGoals: Finish Bachelor’s Degree in Homeland Security and Emergency ManagementHobbies: Spending time with

  • Combat Airlift of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Janessa Dymond

    Name and Rank: Tech. Sgt. Janessa Dymond   Unit: 19 Security Forces SquadronDuty title: Resource protection program manager/physical securityHometown: Milwaukee, WisconsinTime in service: 18 years, 7 monthsTime at Little Rock: 7 monthsGoals: Finish Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement

  • Combat Airlift of the Week: Airman 1st Class Nicholas Goalen

    Name and Rank: Airman 1st Class Nicholas GoalenUnit: 19th Operations Support SquadronDuty title: Weather journeymanHometown: Tarpon Springs, FloridaTime in service: 2 yearsTime at Little Rock: 1 year, 2 monthsGoals: Complete his master’s degree and hike the Appalachian TrailHobbies: Hiking and

  • Vet clinic remodel: staying a step above the rest

    The veterinary clinic at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas underwent a major remodel and received substantial equipment upgrades to aid in providing the superior care that people expect for their four-legged companions.

  • Herk Nation Airman pursues AF career, discovers AF family

    A commonality within Herk Nation is the mission set, but it’s made up of a diverse group of Airmen. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bronwyn Barnard, 19th Medical Group aerospace medical technician, is one of many Airmen born in a different country who have chosen to serve as part of the American

  • Black Knights commit to building resilience, strengthening Herk Nation

    Recently, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein directed all wings to stand down for a day to begin a dialogue among Airmen and stemming self-destructive behavior. The 19th Airlift Wing responded with a resilience tactical pause on Aug. 14, 2019, in which Airmen could collectively