• Aircrew contamination control

    In order to be qualified to fly, every U.S. Air Force C-130J aircrew member must make the journey through a simulated decontamination line. The aircrew contamination control area line consists of nine stations manned by Airmen who perform the steps to properly decontaminate aircrews after potential

  • Little Rock AFB forges relationships with international students

    As the cornerstone  of C-130 Combat Airlift, the 314th Airlift Wing trains Airmen, sister services and international service members to become combat airlifters.While the international students receive formal training, the International Military Student Office works to establish lasting

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week: Tech Sgt. Bryan Hughes

    NAMETech Sgt. Bryan HughesUNIT314th Operations GroupDUTY TITLEClient system technicianTIME IN SERVICE14.5 yearsTIME ON STATION2 yearsCORE VALUE PORTRAYEDExcellenceHOW DOES THE INDIVIDUAL PORTRAY THAT CORE VALUE?Tech Sgt. Hughes led a team of client service technicians in managing the computer and

  • Providing first-class gear for a last resort event

    To keep C-130 aircrews safe during flight, the 19th Operations Support Squadron's aircrew flight equipment team is responsible for maintaining safety accessories throughout the aircraft. The group of approximately 70 Airmen works day and night to support combat airlift through focused training,

  • Mobility Airmen assist first responders after Kabul airport attack

    Four Airmen deployed with the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron at Bagram Airfield sprang into action following a Jan. 4 terrorist attack on a compound in Kabul, Afghanistan.The Airmen were in Kabul as part of U.S. Central Command's materiel recovery element, inspecting equipment for

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Jacob Croft

    NAMEStaff Sgt. Jacob CroftTIME IN SERVICE4.5 yearsTIME ON STATION4 yearsCORE VALUE PORTRAYEDExcellence in all we doHOW DOES THE INDIVIDUAL PORTRAY THAT CORE VALUE?Staff Sgt. Jacob Croft manages the delivery of $1.5 million in care for more than 14,000 patient encounters yearly in the Family Health

  • Fizzlin' New Year's resolution solutions

    Every New Year brings with it a resolution to better oneself. Below are a few for keeping those New Year's resolutions.1. Commit! Consistency is the key for losing weight and keeping it off. You can start with made up food rules like 30 days of no bread or pasta and add new rules as you're ready for

  • Program eases base access, emphasizes accountability

    Military I.D. cardholders may now escort friends and family members riding in their vehicle onto base as part of the base's Trusted Traveler program.The Trusted Traveler program allows 19th Security Forces Squadron gate guards to inspect one valid military I.D. card per vehicle and trust the