• Training opportunities soar for the Afghan Air Force

    "Out of my six deployments, none compare to my most recent assignment to Afghanistan," said Maj. Ryan Hayes, former 62nd Airlift Squadron director of operations.For his last deployment, Hayes was among the few to receive the unique opportunity to advise and train Afghan aircrews. The assignment

  • Many offices closed, minimally manned Feb. 7

    Winter Wingman Day is Feb. 7 all day and will be held at numerous locations around base and most base customer service agencies will be closed or minimally manned for the day. The following offices will be closed Friday in conjunction with Winter Wingman Day: 19th Airlift Wing Legal Office;

  • Rig, Recover and Repair

    The Aerial Delivery section of the 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron plays a huge role in Little Rock Air Force Base's mission. A team of 39 Airmen and 11 civilians are responsible for rigging, recovering and repairing cargo platforms. There are three separate drop zones in the state of Arkansas

  • Access to Care Article

    The 19th Medical Group launched multiple initiatives in the summer and fall of 2013 that enable patients to obtain more timely appointments. "We wanted patients to trust that we're able to care for them and their families when they need us and that required us to be more available," said Lt. Col.

  • So fresh and clean

     In order to avoid corrosion, C-130s have to be scrubbed down and washed at least every 180 days. They also must be cleaned before every isochronal inspection. Dirt, grease, grime, exhaust carbon and hydraulic oils can hide cracks or other faults with an aircraft. The aircraft are hand-washed with

  • Fueling the Mission

    The 19th Airlift Wing Fuels Management Flight has gone above and beyond this past year. The team of Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen play a vital part in the base's mission. After all, without this group of 81 Airmen, Little Rock's C-130s wouldn't even be able to leave the ground. The 19th

  • LRAFB Winter Wingman Day set for Feb. 7

    Little Rock Air Force Base will be participating in Winter Wingman Day Feb. 7. The goal of this day is to enable Airmen, Air Force civilians and full-time staff of the Air National Guard and Reserves to develop their resilience through Squadron Commander's Calls and through courses that encompass