21 Mar 2018

LRAFB hosts C-130J Fly In

More than 65 Airmen from six wings across the C-130J force trained to increase interoperability and operational effectiveness during a training exercise March 10, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.Team Little Rock played an integral role throughout the week hosting members of the C-130 family during the team-driven training event.Enhancing

21 Mar 2018

Buddy Bison program comes to Little Rock AFB

The Air Force Services Activity is partnering with the National Park Trust to bring the Buddy Bison Great Outdoors Challenge to Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, from March 31 to August 11. Buddy Bison is a free program allowing children and families to participate in activities such as camping, canoeing, fishing and hiking while exploring

20 Mar 2018

Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Amanda Hernandez

Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Amanda Hernandez Unit: 19th Communications Squadron Duty title: Commanders Support Staff NCO in charge Hometown: Beeville, TX Time in service: 3.5 years Time at Little Rock: 3 years Goals:  Her goals are to complete her bachelor’s degree in 2 years and to excell in and better the work center. Hobbies: Cake decorating and

16 Mar 2018

Safety office’s mission equals safe work conditions

The 19th Airlift Wing Safety Office is responsible for ensuring Airmen have a safe work environment at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Though a small amount of personnel, Safety is responsible for the protection and safe mission execution of more than 6,000 Team Little Rock members. A variety of jobs are executed by the safety office including

13 Mar 2018

DART: New program fast-tracks first-term Airmen to success

Airmen arriving at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., as their first duty station now participate in, Deployment Airmen Readiness Training (DART), immediately after completing the First-Term Airmen Course.

12 Mar 2018

Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Melissa Tolliver

Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Melissa Tolliver Unit: 19th Operations Support Squadron Duty title: Aircrew flight equipment NCO in charge Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri Time in service: Eight years Time at Little Rock: Eight years Goals: To finish her bachelor's degree in two years and promote to technical sergeantHobbies: Fishing, boating and

12 Mar 2018

Can’t fly without supply: materiel management circulates supplies

Little Rock Air Force Base has multiple aircraft deployed across the globe in support of Combat Airlift at any given time, and the people of the 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron Materiel Management flight work behind the scenes to ensure C-130s deploy with parts needed to sustain mission requirements.The 19th LRS Materiel Management flight, often

8 Mar 2018

It takes a village: UDM

A group of Airmen step off a C130-J, duffle bags in hand. After a long flight, the unit has finally reached their deployment location. Though their time on station has only begun, the journey to get them there started long before they arrived.One Airman deploys, but a village of service members get them there. Without the help of a unit deployment

7 Mar 2018

19th Medical Group provides vital care

Little Rock Air Force base is home to the 19th Medical Group, a clinic operated by military and civilian personnel servicing 653 individuals daily. The 19th MDG houses the Family Health section which serves a wide variety of needs, as well as other offices tailored to more specific avenues of care, such as dental, laboratory services, optometry

6 Mar 2018

Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Stephanie Serrano

Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Stephanie Serrano Unit: 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Duty title: Unit Deployment Manager Hometown: Barstow, California Time in service: Seven years Time at Little Rock: Three years and four months Goals: To become a Sign Language Interpreter and retire from the Air Force after 20+ years of honorable service.  Hobbies: