• Behind the scenes at the 19th MDG

    Members of the 19th Medical Group's medical logistics flight and biomedical equipment maintenance flight work hand in hand to keep the 19th MDG up and running. Even though the medical logistics and medical equipment repair flights do not provide direct care to the patients, their roles are critical

  • IDMT: The jack of all trades

    Out of all the Airmen who work at the 19th Medical Group, few have the job of an independent duty medical technician. "There are approximately 500 IDMTs in the Air Force," said Tech. Sgt. Tiffani Cook, 61st Airlift Squadron, independent duty medical technician. "We are a very small career field."

  • C-130 training takes flight

    The 314th Airlift Wing, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., is the nation's tactical airlift "Center of Excellence" and trains C-130 aircrew members from the Department of Defense, Coast Guard, and 47 allied nations. The 314th Airlift Wing is aligned under Air Education and Training Command, reporting

  • Critical Days of summer: Fireworks

    On the Fourth of July, intense feelings of patriotism engulf America. While it is expected that celebrations will take place all over Little Rock Air Force Base and the local community, regulations are in place to ensure the safest 4th of July is held by all.Little Rock Air Force Base prohibits the

  • SAPR support avenues: where do I go for help?

    Being a victim of sexual assault carries different emotions for different people. Some become angry and want revenge. Some people shut down emotionally, wanting to forget about it as quickly as possible, and others just want to talk about it to ease their mind.No matter how a person handles their

  • AAFES Senior Enlisted Advisor visits LRAFB

    The Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service visited Little Rock Air Force Base June 18-19. During his visit, Chief Master Sgt. Tony Pearson toured Exchange facilities, met with Airmen and community members and talked about how the Exchange can better serve them, including

  • Crossroads Cafe: A living room for Airmen

    The Crossroads Café, located in building 864, is open to all Airmen and offers free activities, events, volunteer opportunities and a free dinner Friday night."We like to call Crossroads a 'living room for Airmen'," said Rachael Lewis, a volunteer at the Crossroads Café. "We offer an array of

  • Pride: Time heals all

    Hiding who you are is a painful and difficult task to undertake. Lying to yourself, your family and your friends is unhealthy and causes stress in your personal and professional life. Living a lie is what I did for years. When I finally decided to tell my family who I was, a homosexual, I lost

  • "Nobody Asks for This"

    Editor's note: The name of the victim in this article has been changed for the protection of the individual's privacy as well as the privacy and integrity of the case. Be mindful that no two sexual assault stories are the same.Rebecca woke up with the memories of last night scattered in her mind.