31 Aug 2017

Little Rock AFB stages aeromedical evac support for Hurricane Harvey victims

Airmen from the 19th Maintenance Group from Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, offloaded a C-17 Globemaster III from Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, carrying supplies from Pope Field, North Carolina, Aug. 31, 2017.

30 Aug 2017

Combat Airlift supports Hurricane Harvey relief

Little Rock Air Force Base and the 19th Airlift Wing, supported by other Air Force units, will serve as an aeromedical evacuation staging location in response ongoing Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Operating from the base, Airmen will move those injured in Hurricane Harvey or the subsequent storm surge from the affected area to medical facilities

30 Aug 2017

Taking care of us, taking care of you

"Exercise, exercise, exercise" … A common phrase heard throughout the military to distinguish real world events from training scenarios. Most of these training activities are no-notice, but the 19th Medical Group plans these events monthly to balance patient care and readiness responsibilities. The 19th MDG training is conducted the fourth

28 Aug 2017

Combat Airlifter of the Week: Dr. Jeremy Prichard

Name: Dr. Jeremy Prichard Unit: 19th Airlift Wing Duty title: Historian Hometown: Wichita, KS Time in service: Prior Army, 4 years enlisted and 16 months civil-service with U.S. Air Force  Time at Little Rock: 16 months Goals: To learn something new everyday, write more and instill an appreciation for the past in others Hobbies: When not acting

28 Aug 2017

Good habits boost fiscal fitness

Just like preparing for a physical fitness test, there's no shortcut to "fiscal fitness" and an excellent credit score. There are steps that Airmen can take today to improve credit scores and avoid future financial woes. The Airman & Family Readiness Center at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, offers a Managing Credit Class, which covers the

25 Aug 2017

Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Mason Creager

Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Mason A. Creager Unit: 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Duty title: Electrical and Environmental Craftsman Hometown: Springfield, Ohio Time in service: 11 years Time at Little Rock: 5 years Goals: Complete his Accounting BS degree and his A&P license Hobbies: Metal Fabrication, Building Custom Circuit Boards and Amateur

21 Aug 2017

Viewing the Solar Eclipse: 5 Things to Know

A perfect lineup of the sun, moon and Earth will be visible across North America for the first time in 38 years on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.  One of the grandest and most fleeting natural spectacles known to humanity, this total solar eclipse is predicted to be the most viewed ever.  Here are five things for Airmen and families to know for a safe

18 Aug 2017

Combat Airlifter of the Week: Master Sgt. Wesley Bonin

Rank/Name: Master Sgt. Wesley Bonin   Unit:  913th Operations Support Squadron Position/Duty Title: Survival Evasion Resistance Escape (SERE) Specialist Hometown:  Kaplan, LA Time in Service: 19 years Time at Little Rock: 3 years Goals: To be a great husband and father   Hobbies: Hiking and swimming Air Force Core Value portrayed: Integrity and

17 Aug 2017

Fleet services: Keeping C-130s from causing stink

Imagine the smell of a porta-potty: strong, distinct and likely repulsive. Being 12,000 feet in the air in a small, cramped aircraft only serves to amplify that rancid smell. The 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fleet Services Airmen are in charge of the unenviable task of waste removal. "Picture flying 15 hours and smelling the toilet the whole

17 Aug 2017

Fuel: Lifeblood of aircraft

Senior Airman Stefan Stephenson-Shipp, 19th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems journeyman, inspects a C-130J auxiliary tank Aug. 14, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The auxiliary tank can hold up to 500 pounds of fuel and is located on the wing of the C-130J. Stephenson-Shipp ensured there weren’t structural weaknesses and other