June 12, 2018 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
June 12, 2018 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
June 5, 2018 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:
June 5, 2018 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
June 5, 2018 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.
June 5, 2018 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
May 30, 2018 Aircrew innovation for emerging Air Force “The day you stop learning is the day you stop living,” Albert Einstein said.
May 29, 2018 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
May 23, 2018 Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Daniel Kenney Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Daniel Kenney
May 18, 2018 Police Week: Honoring the sacrifice The 19th Security Forces Squadron honored Police Week May 14-18, 2018, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., with a series of events including a 5K, golf tournament, shooting contest, hard dog/fast dog competition, and Defender challenge.