• Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Ryan McHaney

    Staff Sgt. Ryan McHaney leads after-hours supply operations and provides flawless logistics support. He developed work center training continuity and trained three newly-assigned Airmen. Additionally, he serves as a court-appointed special advocate and has aided in the successful reunification of

  • EOD Airmen prepare for Tier 2 Test at LRAFB

    Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen assigned to the 19th Civil Engineer Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, are preparing for the new Tier 2 Physical Fitness Test on which they will be officially tested in the near future. The Tier 2 test examines precise critical fitness capabilities

  • Honorary Commanders: Little Rock AFB family grows

    The 19th Airlift Wing hosted an honorary commander induction ceremony at Hangar 1080 on Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 31, 2019, welcoming three new civic leaders into the Team Little Rock family.

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Caleb Tibbets

    Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Caleb TibbitsUnit: 189th Civil Engineer SquadronDuty title: Power Production TechnicianHometown: Munford, TennesseeTime in service: 6 years and 6 monthsTime at Little Rock: 6 years and 1 monthGoals: Take the fundamentals of engineering exam this year; start working on his

  • 18th Air Force commander dives into Little Rock’s warrior culture

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, explored the many capabilities of Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 28-31, 2019, including Airmen’s ability to generate agile combat airlift, ensure full-spectrum readiness and embody a warrior culture.

  • 19th LRS drives AF toward innovation

    The 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations flight received a new vehicle cockpit simulator late last year. The simulator allows for safer, more cost-effective on-the-job training. The $8,500 simulator was purchased last year using innovation funds issued by the 19th Airlift Wing

  • EFMP: Faces behind program

    Moving to a new base can be stressful, especially for those who have a special needs family member. Thankfully, the Air Force has a program called the Exceptional Family Member Program to assist with those transitions.

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week: Airman 1st Class Austin Hocog

    Name and Rank: Airman 1st Class Austin HocogUnit: 19th Aerospace Medicine SquadronDuty title: Bioenvironmental Engineering TechnicianHometown: Mongmong, GuamTime in service: 10 monthsTime at Little Rock: 3 monthsGoals: Complete CCAF and then move onto his bachelor’s.Hobbies: Enjoys playing

  • Road trip to restoration: An Airman’s perspective

    When I first heard I was going to Tyndall Air Force Base, I was apprehensive. After a little more thought, I realized this was probably going to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I should make the best of it; after all this is what I train for. Being tasked to support the relief efforts in

  • 19th MDG practices aeromedical evacuation tactics

    Airmen from the 19th Medical Group practice aeromedical evacuation tactics on a C-130J during training at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 24, 2019. The training provided 19th MDG Airmen with hands-on training of airlift and aeromedical evacuation tactics. This training helps support rapid