• Delivering Afghanistan's fourth C-130H

    A crew of Airmen stand in front of an Afghan Air Force C-130H June 9, 2015, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The team delivered Afghanistan's fourth C-130H aircraft from the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Harry Brexel)   Since 2013, Airmen

  • Standing up airdrop capabilities to Iraq

    Capt. Peter Gac, a 48th Airlift Squadron C-130J pilot instructor/evaluator, has deployed multiple times throughout his Air Force career. His most recent assignment to Iraq, however, was unlike any other previous experience."I wasn't quite sure what to expect," Gac said. "But I knew it would be a

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Robert Pilon

    Col. Charles Brown Jr., 19th Airlift Wing commander, congratulates Staff Sgt. Robert Pilon, an Air Force Legal Operations Agency Area Defense Council paralegal, for his selection as Combat Airlifter of the Week June 15, 2015, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Pilon

  • When going away gifts go too far

     Although quite common, PCS and retirement gifts require careful attention to the ethics rules to ensure a kind gesture doesn't turn into a legal headache.  After all, people are more likely to appreciate gifts they can legally keep!The general rule is that federal employees - both uniformed and

  • Mission Spotlight: Imo Taylor

    Mission Spotlight Why is your job important?If I do my job right, it will help the unit take care of its Airmen.What is your favorite part about your job?Taking care of people!  What is your most memorable experience working here?During my time working in military pay, I

  • Mission Spotlight: Sgt. Jose Roviratorres

    CNATT MARUNIT training coordinator Sgt. Jose RoviratorresCenter for Naval Aviation Technical Training Marine Unit Little Rock master training specialist coordinatorWhy is your job important?I evaluate instructors and coordinate training for Marine CNATT students here at

  • Tech Sergeant selectees announced

    The Air Force selected 8,446 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant. Selectees represent 23.55 percent of the 35,863 eligible. Team Little Rock leadership recently congratulated the 121 active-duty staff sergeants selected at Little Rock Air Force Base."Congratulations to each and every

  • Men’s Health Month

    Each June, a congressional health education program is promoted to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.Screenings, health fairs, media appearances and other health education activities are held to raise

  • Be Smart During Summer Swelter

    Airmen can often find themselves exposed to the risks of heat injury. Risks include high temperatures and humidity, strenuous physical activity, personal acclimatization and attire or personal protective equipment.To stay safe, Airmen can monitor fellow wingmen for symptoms such as impaired motor