News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

Aug. 12, 2024
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Justin Bell

Staff Sgt. Justin Bell, 19th Contracting Squadron contracting officer, is selected as Combat Airlifter of the Week Aug. 12, 2024.
Aug. 9, 2024
Bamboo Eagle 24-3: Black Knights undertake critical role, support tactical airlift

Along with approximately 3,000 U.S. service members across four military branches are expected to fly, maintain and support more than 150 aircraft from 24 units in more than 10 locations, Team Little Rock provided supported Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3, an Air Combat Command directed exercise.
Aug. 8, 2024
CSAF, CMSAF take flight with Team Little Rock during Bamboo Eagle 24-3

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi took flight with Team Little Rock during Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 travelling to various exercise locations with the 61st Airlift Squadron, demonstrating the diverse capability and vital role of
Aug. 7, 2024
Team Little Rock delivers 'TacAir Anywhere' to Bamboo Eagle 24-3

Team Little Rock provided four C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3, highlighting collaboration efforts with Air Combat Command entities across the southwestern U.S. The exercise provides Mobility Air Forces the opportunity to demonstrate the combination of speed, range,
Aug. 5, 2024
19 AW command chief retires after over 22 years of service

Chief Master Sgt. Nicolas Tonino, the command chief of the 19th Airlift Wing, celebrated over 22 years of service in the U.S. Air Force during his retirement ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, on Aug. 2, 2024.Tonino assumed the role of command chief for the 19th AW in June 2022,
Aug. 5, 2024
19 AW, 913 AG to participate in Bamboo Eagle 24-3

19th Airlift Wing and 913th Airlift Group assets will be supporting the second iteration of Exercise Bamboo Eagle, an eight-day exercise spanning across various locations in the Western United States and eastern Pacific Ocean, from Aug. 2-9, 2024.
Aug. 5, 2024
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Aaron Craton

Tech. Sgt. Aaron Craton, 19th Airlift Wing Staff Agencies wing operations security manager, is selected as Combat Airlifter of the Week Aug. 5, 2024.
Aug. 2, 2024
From immigrant to Air Force Officer: Airman’s journey to home, belonging

When Staff Sgt. Tingting Han restarted her entire life as an adult, she searched desperately for inclusion and acceptance, but conquering challenging circumstances has been a common theme on her journey to find belonging.
Aug. 2, 2024
Team Little Rock Hydraulics Back Shop saves Air Force millions

The 19th Maintenance Group hydraulics back shop at Little Rock Air Force Base is saving the Air Force millions annually by repairing all C-130J Super Hercules carbon brakes across the Mobility Enterprise. In 2008, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force approved the implementation of Repair Network
Aug. 1, 2024
Travis delivers humanitarian aid to Central America 

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 21st Airlift Squadron delivered humanitarian aid cargo to Central America in support of the Denton Program, July 29.