• Implementing supplement safety

    With the demands of a busy lifestyle, there are times when proper nutrition is unintentionally neglected. Service members at times choose to replace poor dietary habits or increase an already healthy lifestyle with supplements. Though supplements are legal, service members should educate themselves

  • Arkansas Military Expo promotes solidarity

    Little Rock Air Force Base is hosting the 2016 Arkansas Military Expo Sept. 17, 2016. The base will open its gates to the public from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and showcase military capabilities to spectators. Little Rock AFB partnered with local communities and other Arkansas military organizations to

  • Combat airlifters recognized at University of Texas game

    The view from inside a C-130J assigned to the 61st Airlift Squadron as it flies over the University of Texas at Austin versus the University of Notre Dame game, demonstrating the role of combat airlift in our nation's defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephanie Serrano)

  • It's what the Kumiyamas do

    This year marks the 15th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.For some, it also marks a reason to serve their country and honor those wholost their lives. U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Kumiyama, 19th AircraftMaintenance Squadron career assistance advisor, is one of those people. As an aircraft

  • Training international students for success

    As the cornerstone of C-130 combat airlift, the 314th AirliftWing touches all corners of the globe, training Airmen and internationalservice members to become premier combat airlifters.Nations from around the world send their C-130J and H modelaircrews to the C-130 Center of Excellence, an

  • C-130J aircrews practice apprehension avoidance

    Before U.S. Air Force Airmen can become Combat Airlifters, they undergo extensive survival, evasion, resistance and escape training. A key component of SERE training involves apprehension avoidance. A small team of SERE instructors teach hundreds of C-130 aircrew members each year at Little Rock Air

  • Politics & social media

    With election season heating up, it’s important to remember the rules service members and Department of Defense civilians must adhere to. “There are plenty of ways you can still get involved — and you should,” said U.S. Air Force Capt. Stephanie Howell, 19th Airlift Wing judge advocate. “Although

  • 41st AS practices alternative combat offload techniques

    Loadmasters from the 41st Airlift Squadron traveled to alanding zone in Alexandria, Louisiana, to practice loading and offloadingmethods typically used in austere locations Aug. 26, 2016. The mission for theday was removing a 1,430-lb. C-130 engine stand trailer unit using the CombatOffload Method B

  • AETC commander visits Little Rock AFB

    U.S Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, witnessed first-hand Aug. 22- 23 2016, how pipeline C-130 training provided by the 314th Airlift Wing ensures the success of combat airlift as he visited different units at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas.