Oct. 22, 2015 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
Oct. 16, 2015 Combat Airlifter of the Week: Tech Sgt. Leilani McLimans Tech. Sgt. Leilani McLimans, 29th Weapons Squadron C-130J evaluator loadmaster, has planned and executed a Theater Airlift Phase where she coordinated five C-130s and their maintenance packages, billeting in Colorado for 75 members and an operations training schedule. The
Oct. 16, 2015 Annual CFC underway Team Little Rock's Combined Federal Campaign is underway and continues until Dec. 9. This year's goal is $163,500.According to OPM.gov, the mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal
Oct. 14, 2015 Adventure awaits Depending on who you ask, some may say there is nothing to do at Little Rock AFB. Ask Nathan Koppersmith though, and you may be surprised at just how much there is available. He's Outdoor Recreation's new Outdoor Adventure program coordinator, and the list of events and activities he's planning is
Oct. 14, 2015 Vet clinic expands services The base Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) now has appointments open to perform surgeries such as spaying and neutering along with other procedures. The vet clinic had been unable to provide these types of services since November 2014, but as of the beginning of September surgeries now have the
Oct. 14, 2015 60th Anniversary: Beginning of an everlasting heritage In 1955, a pocket of Jacksonville was carved out and dedicated to serving our country.For 60 years, that sculpture has become Little Rock Air Force Base. It has sustained its presence by accomplishing a variety of missions, hosting several units and earning awards such as the Air Force Outstanding
Oct. 6, 2015 Heartlink welcomes new spouses into AF family There is a saying that when you marry someone, you marry the family, too. The same holds true for the Air Force family.To welcome new spouses into the family, the Airman & Family Readiness Center offers their Heartlink class - aka Military Spouses 101. The class is designed to welcome new family
Oct. 6, 2015 Know your options for Rx service TRICARE prescription changes (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Harry Brexel) As of Oct.1, all DoD beneficiaries not on active duty will be required to fill all brand-name medications using the TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy (TMOP) or a Military Treatment Facility
Oct. 1, 2015 Foot Golf Senior Airman Nesr Mothana kicks the ball during footgolf Sep. 25, 2015, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Footgolf has similar rules to normal golf but is played by kicking a ball instead. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephanie Serrano)
Oct. 1, 2015 Civic leaders take to the sky Col. Charles Brown Jr., 19th Airlift Wing commander (left), and Chief Master Sgt. Rhonda Buening, 19th AW command chief (right), stand with a group of 25 civic leaders from the local community Sept. 25, 2015, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The group flew on a C-130J to