• News Briefs: 26 Sep 14

    The following are news briefs from the Sept. 26 publication of the Combat Airlifter.Diversity Day Sept. 26Little Rock Air Force Base will be hosting Diversity Day Sept. 26. The day provides Team Little Rock members and their families an opportunity to broaden their understanding of the values of

  • Never Forget

    Team Little Rock observed National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day Sept. 18-19 with various activities across the installation in order to pay homage to all POWs and the nearly 83,000 men and women who have never returned from war."American prisoners of war exemplify the courage

  • 19th Security Forces Squadron Keeps Traffic Rolling

    The 19th Security Forces Squadron continues to keep traffic flowing efficiently in and out of Little Rock Air Force Base as the Arnold Road gate remains under construction until Oct. 1.The new additions to the gate are necessary to keep the base community safe."Little Rock AFB needed to start

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Brandon Vernatt

    Col. Patrick Rhatigan, 19th Airlift Wing commander, along with Chief Master Sgt. Jimmy Ku, the 19th Maintenance Group command chief, congratulate Senior Airman Brandon Vernatt, a 41st Airlift Squadron loadmaster, on his selection as the Combat Airlifter of the Week Sept. 15, 2014, at Little Rock Air

  • What have you done for a loved one lately?

    There are many ways to express one's affection for family. Surprising a spouse at work with a bouquet of flowers, leaving a sweet note in a child's lunchbox, or cooking dinner for an elderly parent are all common ways to show you care.However, one of the most endearing, perhaps unorthodox, ways to

  • Base conducted Medical Clinic Facebook Town Hall

    Col. Patrick Rhatigan, 19th Airlift Wing and installation commander, hosted Little Rock Air Force Base's medical clinic Facebook town hall Sept 23 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.Team Little Rock community members virtually attended the event, addressing issues on the topic of the medical care and clinic on

  • 19th Airlift Wing wins historical Doolittle Award

    The 19th Airlift Wing will be presented the James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle Award Oct. 8, 2014, at 4 p.m. at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Virginia.The Doolittle Award is presented by the Air Force Historical Foundation (AFHF) to a U.S. Air Force unit for significant contributions to airpower

  • JA: Too Legit To Acquit

    The base's legal team of six military attorneys, one civilian attorney, eight paralegals and three civilian support staff members, sees nearly 1,600 clients per year on a number of legal issues. Their areas of expertise span military justice, civil law, claims, environmental law, ethics and

  • NEWS BRIEFS: 19 Sep 14

    The following are news briefs from the Sept. 19 publication of the Combat Airlifter.Facebook Town Hall Sept. 23Facebook Town Hall Tuesday on Medical Clinic. Col. Patrick Rhatigan, 19th Airlift Wing and istallation commander, will be hosting a town hall from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, via the

  • Snapshot: Col. Dryjanski, 314th AW/CC

    Q: How long have you been in the military?A: I entered the Air Force Academy in June of 1988. It's been a little while here. It has been 26 years and counting since I raised my right hand and took the oath.Q: If you could change careers and do anything else within the Air Force, what would you