• History of Taps

    At the stroke of 8 p.m., a wistful tune resonates across Little Rock Air Force Base. The tune is known as taps and is played in the evening hours at military installations to remember those who have fallen while serving our country.Although many consider the bugle call to be melancholy, its origins

  • USAF Chaplains: a valuable resource

    When people see the Little Rock Air Force Base chaplains, many notice the big charismatic smiles on their faces. The chaplains can be seen asking Airmen how their day is going or discussing a base event.A large number of people associate the chaplain corps with only prayer, counseling and preaching.

  • The story of the 19th is a story of Airmen

    "We truly stand on the shoulders of giants," said Col. Patrick Rhatigan, 19th Airlift Wing commander, during his speech at the Air Force Memorial Oct. 8, 2014, in Arlington, Virginia.The 19th AW was presented the James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle Award by the Air Force Historical Foundation for significant

  • Life-saving skills 101

    More than 250 classes are taught each year at Little Rock AFB to educate Airmen on a multitude of life-saving techniques. Airmen from a variety of career fields receive life support training methods weekly. Active-duty, reservists and guardsmen must take Self-Aid and Buddy Care training every two

  • Team Little Rock Pets Stay Healthy with US Army Veterinary Services

    At Little Rock Air Force Base, the U.S. Army Veterinary Services Clinic provides health care to the pets of Airmen and their families. The clinic offers annual exams, annual vaccinations, dental care and mass removal services to the canines and felines of active-duty members, reservists, guardsmen

  • Rocktoberfest rocks the rock!

    The 19th Force Support Squadron hosted the first Rocktoberfest Oct. 4 at Little Rock Air Force Base for military members, Department of Defense civilians and their families. The event was held from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. as a morale, welfare and recreation program for all Team Little Rock members. The

  • Susan G. Komen Race for the cure

    A sea of hot pink hair, t-shirts and signs flowed through the streets of downtown Little Rock Oct. 4, 2014, with supporters of the 21st Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Optimism and confidence shone from the faces of participants and appreciation flowed from the breast cancer survivors.

  • Zombie Task Force: Run for your life

    A unique type of recruiting recently took place at Little Rock Air Force Base. More than 200 participants trekked over five miles while outrunning zombies at nearly every turn.  The 3rd annual Zombie Run aimed to recruit members for a Zombie Resistance Army. The runners jumped over obstacles, ran

  • Team Little Rock Sports Day

    The Team Little Rock Sports Day encompassed a full day, Oct. 3, with a little something for everyone. Each squadron and unit across the installation was given the opportunity to showcase their physical fitness by competing in several different events throughout the day. The events included

  • Base’s flag football league kicks off

    The Little Rock Air Force Base intramural flag football season began Oct. 2, and the playoffs are set to begin in late November. Nineteen teams across the installation split into two divisions and have started competing on the gridiron to be the Little Rock AFB intramural flag football