• Going above-beyond professional military education

    The offer to pursue personal education to expandprofessional growth is a cornerstone of the education office here. Making timeand taking advantage of these benefits should be every Airman’s cornerstone aswell.Typically in a 20-year career, more than $90,000 goes to wastebecause these benefits are

  • Classes arm Airmen for success

    Airman and Family Readiness Center team at Little Rock Air Force Base offers a wide range of classes to help Airmen and families become more knowledgeable about day-to-day problems and future obstacles. Active-duty service members, reservists, guardsmen, retirees, Department of Defense civilians,

  • Adventure begins with Little Rock AFB travel office

    The Natural State offers a variety of scenic destinations forservice members to visit. However, finding the right price or destination for aweekend excursion can be stressful for some. That’s where the Information, Tickets and Travel office inthe Walters Community Support Center on Little Rock Air

  • Combat Airlifters prepare for Mobility Guardian '17

    The Air Mobility Command’s largest exercise is set to kick off July 28, 2017 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Team Little Rock Airmen from a variety of career fields are set to participate however, maintainers from the 19th Maintenance Group will lead the charge from the ground to ensure

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week: 1LT James Springer

    Name and Rank:  1st Lt JamesSpringer Unit: 19MDSSDuty title: ResourceManagement Flight Commander / Group Practice ManagerHometown: Lubbock, TexasTime in service: 10Years and 2 monthsTime at Little Rock: 2 Years and 5 monthsGoals: Professionalcertification and Doctoral Degree.Hobbies: Homeremodeling,

  • Training for future, today

    The C-130J schoolhouse, located at Little Rock AFB, is the U. S. Air Force’s Formal Training Unit for C-130J aircrew and maintenance personnel. C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System, or MATS, provide ground based academic and simulator lessons for warfighters.The Center of Excellence at

  • Stepping stones on path to self-improvement

    Self-improvement and inner reflection are two integral pieces that help make a successful Airman. Comprehensive Airman Fitness and Leadership Pathways are two programs on base that aim to strengthen these two assets of a career-oriented Airman. The Comprehensive Airman Fitness, or CAF, methodology

  • Trash talk: recycling center reduces waste

    The 19th Civil Engineer Squadron Recycling Center on Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, contributes to the prevention of millions of tons of recyclable items from going into landfills daily by educating base personnel on proper waste management. On Oct. 31, 1991, President George H. Bush signed

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Brent Ford

    Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Brent Ford Unit: 19th Force Support Squadron Duty title: Base Honor Guard non-commissioned officer in charge Hometown: Chattanooga, Tenn. Time in service: 6.5 years Time at Little Rock: 5 years Goals: Acquire Master’s degree in Engineering, prepare for increased leadership

  • Tiger Team attacks problem, keeps Combat Airlift flying

    Working vigorously through 13 - to 16 - hour days, 91 degree Arkansas heat and hail storms, missing Memorial Day barbecues and time off with family and friends, eight members from the 19th Logistic Readiness Squadron Vehicle Maintenance shop completed the seemingly impossible. Airman 1st Class