• Focus groups allow military spouses platform for concerns

    Leadership is putting more emphasis on spouses and their contributions to execute the mission. In line with the secretary of the Air Force’s vision to enhance this partnership, Team Little Rock is hosting focus groups to gain insight into spouses’ needs and capabilities. Spouse focus groups are a

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Grace Nichols

    Name and Rank: Senior Airman Grace Nichols Unit: 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Duty title: Public Affairs photojournalist journeyman Hometown: Kokomo, Indiana Time in service: 3 years Time at Little Rock: 2.5 years Goals: Getting her PhD, become fluent in a second language and move to

  • Dignified arrival: WWII Sailor finally returns home

    While the world remembered June 6 as D-Day – the longest day of World War II – the Tipton family will now remember this date as the day their Sailor finally came home. The family waited nearly 77 years for Seaman 1st Class Henry "Glenn" Tipton to return from war. The 189th Airlift Wing Arkansas Air

  • Tech school instructor crews compete in annual Turkey Shoot

    The annual local combat airlift competition, known as the Turkey Shoot, pitted rivals against one another in timed events including heavy equipment airdrops, points of interest, visual points assault landing and backing accuracy June 8, 2018, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. "The 314th

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Joel Powell

    Name and Rank: Joel Powel, Staff SergeantUnit: 62nd Airlift SquadronDuty title: Training NCO/C-130J LMHometown: Nacogdoches, TexasTime in service: 9 YearsTime at Little Rock: 2 YearsGoals: Finish off Bachelors DegreeHobbies: Paintball/Gun sports Location for photo:Air Force Core Value portrayed:

  • Little Rock AFB airlift squadrons attend 74th D-Day anniversary

     Three airlift squadrons and support personnel from Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, embarked on an historic journey to Normandy, France, to support the 74th D-Day Anniversary remembrance events from May 30 to June 6, 2018.Aircrew from the 41st, 61st and 62nd Airlift Squadrons and maintainers

  • LRAFB Youth of Year exhibits core values

    Most children at 14 years old dream of driving to prom and seeing the light at the end of the high school tunnel. For Andreas Bradley, Flightline Upper Academy scholar, by the age of 14, he has already put himself on the fast track of success by earning the Youth of the year award.

  • Don’t be bugged by ticks, mosquitoes

    Summer’s here in Arkansas. People are working outdoors and having fun in the sun. From days at the lake and picnics, to camping, hiking and yard work, it’s time to feel the fresh air, catch some sun and enjoy what the Natural State has to offer. Unfortunately, some of what Arkansas has to offer this

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

    Name and Rank: Airman 1st Class Austin Cash Unit: 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Duty title: C-130J Crew Chief Hometown: Lagrange, Georgia Time in service: 23 months Time at Little Rock:18 months Goals: His main goal is to become a flying crew chief and make rank for a full 20 year Air Force