• Commentary: Miles to go before we sleep

    Editor's note: This is the second article in a two-part series that highlights the experiences of American Airmen who grew up in different areas of the country, and how joining the Air Force gave these Airmen an alternative perspective on embracing diversity. The opinions expressed below are of the

  • Bystander education completes first class

    Bystander Education, a new Leadership Pathways course offered here, conducted its first iteration on Feb. 19 and Feb. 20.The course was designed by Roland DeLeon, Little Rock Air Force Base's sexual assault response coordinator, to educate Airmen on how to be an active bystander in all

  • Maintenance training at the 373rd

    The 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 4 is the only place on base that provides training for seven different Air Force career fields. The 373rd TRS Detachment 4 trains maintenance Airmen who are advanced journeymen, craftsmen or new pipeline students straight from initial technical school at

  • Off-duty motor head

    The sound of an air compressor kicks on as an impact wrench breaks loose rusted bolts that haven't moved or been touched in decades. Greasy hands grip tools to resurrect a once magnificent car back to its former glory. In a small garage, surrounded by tool boxes, sockets, ratchets, wrenches, hammers

  • Taking it to the woods

      The tip of an arrow must be like a razor to pierce the heart of its prey. The hunter spends countless hours sharpening the many skills required to become a bridge from this life to the next.  As he stands describing the qualities of a fine arrow you could not distinguish whether Capt. Matthew

  • COM/NAV: Providing navigation systems 24/7

    To make sure a C-130 is functioning at full performance, a variety of teams must come together. The 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron integrated communication navigation systems flight is a vital part of ensuring a C-130 functions well. The shop repairs discrepancies regarding radios, radars and

  • LRAFB Library first to open at new location

    Final preparations are underway for the reopening of the Little Rock Air Force Base Library at its new location, the Walters Community Support Center.The library opening announcement will be shared via its Facebook page, www.facebook.com/LRAFBLibrary. Opening information will also be shared via the

  • New Airman and Family Readiness Center Grant for Spouses

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center is now accepting applications until April 17 for the 2015 Air Force Aid Society Spouse Employment Training Grant.The A&FRC received the grant to give spouses the opportunity to receive their certified nurse's assistant license through a three-week program.The

  • Airmen tour the flightline for the first time

    One of the first thoughts when thinking of the 19th Force Support Squadron is the support given at the Hercules Dining Facility.Cooking and serving food all day is normal for Airmen from the 19th FSS food services flight. Feb. 12, the flight was given the opportunity to step outside their normal