• 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

  • 19th OSS weather flight: forecasting the unpredictable

    The 19th Operations Support Squadron weather flight plays a stellar part in the mission of Little Rock Air Force Base. The team of eight Airmen is responsible for monitoring weather to protect resources and personnel, as well as providing weather support for anything flying in and out of The Rock.

  • Motorcycle course: High speed safety

    According to the Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office, there were more than 1,400 motorcycle crashes in the state in 2011 alone. It is an alarming fact, if you consider that Little Rock Air Force Base has more than 500 registered motorcycle riders. Recently, a unique riders course was held at

  • A Day in the Life of a Pilot

    Since 1955 Airmen stationed at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., have developed and cultivated a unique history that has carved out a rich heritage in the history books of the U.S. Air Force. Although the base mission has changed over the years, the motivation to achieve air supremacy has not. The

  • Why I became a Victim Advocate for fellow Airmen

    Editor's note: This is the story of one Airman's experience with sexual assault. Be mindful that no two sexual assault stories are the same. If you are anyone you know has been or is currently a victim of any sexual crime, contact the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator or a victim's advocate at

  • 314th AMXS: Keeping aircew safe

    The maintainers of the 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron take pride in the fact that "if it's in the air, maintenance put it there." The Airmen of the 314th AMXS work around the clock to ensure more than 20 aircraft are fit to fly. These maintainers certify all C-130 aircraft are safe, functioning