News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

Aug. 19, 2024
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Morgan Prickett

Senior Airman Morgan Prickett, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is selected as Combat Airlifter of the Week Aug. 19, 2024.
Aug. 17, 2024
19th AW celebrates 76th birthday

The 19th Airlift Wing celebrated its 76th birthday at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Aug. 16, 2024. The wing originally activated as the 19th Bombardment Wing on August 17, 1948, at North Guam Air Force Base, which we know today as Andersen Air Force Base.
Aug. 16, 2024
Herk Nation Legacy Monument, inaugural award honor past members of Little Rock AFB

Members of Team Little Rock came together to honor the new Herk Nation Legacy Monument in Heritage Park. Along with the monument, the Herk Nation Legacy Award was established to recognize and honor past members of Herk Nation who have reached the highest levels of public service in either a
Aug. 15, 2024
AFWERX cultivates innovation experts through fellowship program

AFWERX, the Air Force's innovation arm, offers a four-month Traditional Fellowship program for engineers and technical professionals, focusing on cross-training and problem-solving, with applications open until Aug. 16, 2024
Aug. 14, 2024
314th AW Airman acts without hesitation in critical collision response

For Staff Sgt. Erik Hill, 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief air propulsion maintenance, a routine drive home quickly turned into a moment of crisis that would test his training and fortitude.
Aug. 14, 2024
Team Little Rock demonstrates tactical airlift necessity, concludes Bamboo Eagle 24-3

The 19th Airlift Wing sent four C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to Bamboo Eagle and played an auxiliary role in the exercise, providing operational support that showcased the necessity for tactical airlift and how it contributes to keeping the strategic advantage in the Indo-Pacific theater.
Aug. 13, 2024
19 AW commander throws first pitch, engages with community

Col. Denny Davies, 19th Airlift Wing commander, threw the ceremonial first pitch during an Arkansas Travelers game at Dickey-Stephen’s Park, North Little Rock, Arkansas, Aug. 11, 2024. Arkansas Travelers Sunday home games are intended to honor and recognize the service of military personnel and to
Aug. 13, 2024
19th SFS completes month-long, locally developed ACE training

The 19th Security Forces Squadron is continuing to equip defenders with foundational skills and knowledge using a locally developed 30-day training program focused on Agile Combat Employment and enhancing leadership qualities for Mission Ready Airmen.
Aug. 12, 2024
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Justin Bell

Staff Sgt. Justin Bell, 19th Contracting Squadron contracting officer, is selected as Combat Airlifter of the Week Aug. 12, 2024.
Aug. 9, 2024
Bamboo Eagle 24-3: Black Knights undertake critical role, support tactical airlift

Along with approximately 3,000 U.S. service members across four military branches are expected to fly, maintain and support more than 150 aircraft from 24 units in more than 10 locations, Team Little Rock provided supported Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3, an Air Combat Command directed exercise.