• Energy Conservation Month

    Energy conservation is critical for every Airman and to the continued execution of Air Force mission success. Energy efficiency reduces operating costs which in turn allow funds to become available for essential Air Force modernization. The Air Force met all of its goals in fiscal year 2013

  • Gut check

    Did you know that up to 70 percent of your immune system resides in your digestive tract? In addition, an unhealthy digestive tract may play a role in many of the chronic diseases Americans suffer from today. An old Proverb states, "When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct,

  • A Wingman 24/7

    Being a wingman is more than providing guidance and encouragement to other Airmen while supporting the Air Force mission. Sometimes an Airman has to be their own wingman to further maintain the Air Force mission. Airmen can strengthen themselves by applying resilience skills learned in Wingman Day

  • A Stable Relationship

    The riding stables are a valuable benefit at Little Rock Air Force Base. The stables are capable of boarding 45 horses and currently there are 30 or more horses. Active-duty, Guard, Reserve and retirees are all able to take advantage of this program. Members must take care of their horses by keeping

  • Full-throttle Airman

    When Staff Sgt. Joshua Ayers, a 19th Maintenance Squadron unit security manager, pulls up to the gate at the starting line with his 2008 Yamaha, he takes as many deep breathes as he can to focus and calm down before the gate drops. Instantly he's full throttle heading into the first turn, where he

  • Happy 60th Anniversary to the Herk!

    The C-130 Hercules reaches a major milestone Aug. 23 marking the 60th anniversary of its first flight at Burbank, California, in 1954. According to a Lockheed Martin press release, to date, more than 2,500 C-130s have been ordered and/or delivered to 63 nations. Plus, it has the longest, continuous

  • Combat Arms

    The mobility mission at Little Rock Air Force Base requires Airmen to be trained and prepared to answer the Nation's call and provide safe and efficient combat airlift capabilities downrange as part of rapid global mobility. In order to provide that support to wartime operations, deployment

  • Preserving health with immunizations

    Staying current on immunization requirements is one of the most important things a person can do to prevent an illness. Even though there may be a slight pain, immunization shots are a small price to pay for a lifetime of preventative health. At Little Rock Air Force Base, the immunization clinic

  • Unforgiving Arkansas weather

    Arkansas weather can sometimes be relentless, dishing out stifling heat, tornadoes, floods, lightning, high winds and damaging hail during the summer months. Arkansas has many heat and tornado-related weather threats.According to the National Weather Service, heat is one of the most deadly