• Duty to Intervene: Psychological first aid and active listening

    September is World Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide remains an international public health concern as the second leading cause of death in the 15-29 years age group.Combating suicide is a community responsibility and the Air Force has made significant strides to provide education on risk factors

  • Future Airmen tour The Rock

    On Aug. 21, 2014, Little Rock AFB conducted a Delayed Entry Program tour that showcased a variety of career fields that the Air Force offers. Men and women who enlist in the Air Force are first enrolled in the DEP while waiting to leave for basic training. DEP members from across central Arkansas

  • Lt. Gen. Everhart visits Little Rock Air Force Base

    Lt. Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, 18th Air Force commander, visited Little Rock Air Force Base Sept. 4-5 for this first time since taking command of 18th AF. Everhart's tour included engaging with Airmen to address their concerns as well as bring awareness to several of his command priorities.

  • National Preparedness Month

    Throughout the year, various national observances are recognized, and attention is focused on each of them in order to bring understanding, awareness or even celebration. The month of September, however, is exceptional because it highlights one of the major campaigns of the Department of Defense and

  • 19th LRS dismantles opponent in 18-5 championship game

    The 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron Team Two was crowned softball champs Aug. 27, 2014, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., as they crushed the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron in an 18-5 beat down.The 19th AMXS walked into the game with a 10-1 record, but problems against the 19th LRS started

  • The four domains all Airmen should know about

    The Air Force released Air Force Instruction 90-506 in April 2014 in order to enhance the comprehensive development and resilience of all Airmen, whether military, civilian and their families.This instruction supports the Comprehensive Airman Fitness program. And though it is not a new program, some

  • News Briefs: 5 Sept. 2014

    The following are news briefs from the Sept. 5 publication of the Combat Airlifter. Estate claimCol. Patrick J. Rhatigan, 19th Airlift Wing commander, regretfully announces the death of Staff Sgt. Dylan E. Blevins, 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week: Airman 1st Class Cody Greathouse

    Col. Patrick Rhatigan, 19th Airlift Wing commander, along with Chief Master Sgt. Rhonda Buening, 19th Airlift Wing command chief, congratulate Airman 1st Class Cody Greathouse, a 53rd Airlift Squadron loadmaster, for his selection as the Combat Airlifter of the Week Sept. 2, 2014, at Little Rock Air

  • A legacy to lead

    Lt. Col. Heather Cooley, 19th Maintenance Squadron commander, was born with the birthright of leadership.She dates her family's strong lineage of service back to the Civil War and believes this tradition will continue for generations to come."It was always the plan for me to serve," said Cooley.

  • Talking the talk and walking the walk

    The 19th Communications Squadron knows how important physical fitness is to the warrior aspect of being an Airman. Squadron PT is not just for physical training, it increases morale and encourages team building. The physical domain of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness encourages Airmen to strengthen