• Quit like a champion

      As part of Warrior Health Month, the Air Force will observe the Great American Smoke out Event on November 19, 2015 to further help Airmen and families curb the habit.The Air Force discourages the use of all tobacco products. Tobacco use degrades Air Force readiness, health

  • Health Promotions: New name, same great service

    The Health and Wellness Center has officially changed its name to Health Promotions. The name change better encompasses what the center can offer to service members, their families and retirees. "It's not about the name, but rather the services provided to Airmen and their families," said Jeffery

  • Norwegian Foot March

    Twenty-eight Central Arkansas service members dawned heavily laden rucksacks and assembled to attempt the grueling Norwegian Foot March Oct. 30, 2015, on Camp Robinson in North Little Rock, Ark.The Norwegian Foot March is an 18.6-mile march where competitors strive to complete the course within an

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Adam Stock

    U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Adam Stock, 19th Security Forces Squadron resource advisor, handles the unit's $200,000 budget, manages the Government Travel Card and Government Purchase Card programs, and  helps travelers with Defense Travel System orders and vouchers. Stock helped execute a $500,000

  • O2 Experts

    The most recent group of High-Altitude Airdrop Mission Support students completed their course's final flight Oct. 21, 2015 from Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., and to add to the intensity of their mission the final flight is always under a blanket of stars.HAAMS physiology technicians are

  • Construction update: Bowling alley reracks with new roof

    The Strike Zone Bowling Alley is a place where Airmen, retirees and family members are able to let off some steam, forget about pressing responsibilities or invest in quality family time.Recently, the bowling alley has undergone some changes to make it even more functional for its family-friendly

  • Comabt Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Dustin Blakney

    Senior Airman Blakney, a 19th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, authored a C-130J computerized numeric milling program to manufacture nine core bolt spacers, an asset that is hard to produce and unavailable through supply channels. Furthermore, Blakney facilitated a

  • Non-destructive Inspection Photo Essay

    The 19th Maintenance Squadron Non-destructive Inspection section is responsible for using scientifically-sound methods to inspect aircraft and aircraft parts for cracks or imperfections. The Airmen assigned to this backshop use a variety of techniques including x-ray, ultrasound and Eddy current

  • Odds overcome: Loadmaster instructor beats breast cancer

      Growing up knowing there is a hidden danger lurking outside your door is not a comforting thought as a child, teenager or young adult. For Allison Padgett, being aware of the dangers of breast cancer is something she's dealt with since she was a young girl."My