• New training techniques for tomorrow’s defenders

    The 19th Security Forces Squadron have trained Airmenthat are critical to national defense and are the first impression of the base.Team Little Rock’s Defenders are on the clock 24/7 andare ready to contribute to the Combat Airlift mission but they have hundreds ofhours of training to get to that

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Dobson

    Name and Rank:  Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Dobson Unit: 19th Maintenance Group Training Section Duty title:  Ancillary instructor Hometown:  Sacramento, California Time in service:  Seven years and four months Time at Little Rock: One year and three months Goals: Complete Bachelor’s Degree in management

  • Airman attains rare ACE award

    Perfection is often pursued, but rarely obtained. Dedication, sacrifice and self-discipline become the constant companions of those seeking such lofty heights.Such is the case for U.S. Air Force Reserve Staff Sgt. Jason Britten, a resident of Springdale, Arkansas and an aerospace ground equipment

  • Serving up success: dining facility Airmen win Hennessey award

    Hercules Dining Facility Airmen won the 2017 U.S. Air Force Hennessy award against five Major Command-nominated bases March 24, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. The John L. Hennessy trophy is an annual award presented to the best food service program in the U.S.  Air Force across the

  • 7 ways to ensure motorcycle safety

    The U.S. Air Force lost 11 members in motorcycle fatalities alone in 2016. Proper use of personal protective equipment is required to ensure safety and help reduce fatalities caused by motorcycle accidents. Active duty military members who operate a motorcycle both on and off Little Rock Air Force

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week

    Rank and Name: Senior Airman Autumn CarterUnit: 19th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Position: public health technicianHometown:  Kirbyville,TexasTime on Station: 2 yearsTime in Service: 2 years and 4 monthsHobbies: Spending time with friends and family; arts,crafts and playing tennisGoals: Complete

  • Crossroads Cafe

    Crossroads Cafe opens their doors to Airmen, providing a space full of TV's, gaming systems, drinks, snacks, pool tables, foosball, ping pong, band equipment, free Wi-Fi and much more. Crossroads Cafe, located in building 864, is hosted by the chapel and is open weekdays noon -5 p.m. and on weekends

  • Little Rock AFB hosts exercise, prepares to sustain combat airlift

    Team Little Rock recently concluded a major accident response inspection March 30, 2017, near Little Rock Air Force Base. The goal of the day-long exercise was to test the host unit’s capabilities of responding to an aircraft mishap. The event was evaluated by the 19th Airlift Wing Inspector

  • Keeping information flowing in times of turmoil

    During an emergency, response actions are anything butroutine. As base responders scramble to help, there is a central command andcontrol team responsible for ensuring the continuity of operations: theEmergency Operations Center.    Practicing for real world events helps hone theactions needed for

  • Gym revamps 24/7 access system for Airmen

    The Fitness and Sports Center is revamping their 24/7 access system.  The new system will provide chipped access cards for beneficiaries who do not have Common Access Cards. Requirements to sign up for around-the-clock Fitness Access are proof of government ID, specifically a Common Access Card,