• Celebrate Earth April 22

    Every April 22, Air Force installations around the world observe Earth Day by taking actions to enhance sustainability and support the Air Force's Earth Day theme of "Conserve Today - Secure Tomorrow."This year, the Air Force is highlighting sustainability programs, including energy conservation and

  • Military spouses PCS too

    When permanent change of station orders drop for military members, military spouses do not automatically have a new job assigned to them with a tidy checklist that tells them exactly what to expect during their move.It can be an uncertain, frustrating and scary time of upheaval, but thankfully there

  • Raise Alcohol Awareness with TRICARE

    A glass of wine after work or a cold beer during the game can be nice in moderation, but excessive drinking can lead to more destructive behaviors. April is National Alcohol Awareness month, a great time to take a sobering look at the excessive alcohol consumption within the military community.The

  • Get out, get involved: Managing social stress

    Leaving the comforts of home behind and arriving at your first duty station can send one's stress through the roof. You may not know anyone at work or anyone in your living quarters, and you're still learning where places are around base. You may even get lost on your way to work. A couple of ways

  • There's no airpower without ground power

    Danger is no stranger to an AGE Ranger. That is the motto that can be heard throughout the 19th Airlift Wing aerospace ground equipment support flight. DINSTAAR is a saying that may date back to Vietnam. The story goes that AGE Airmen were under constant fire by the enemy yet they still fearlessly

  • SAPR Down Day set for May 2

    The second annual Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Down Day is scheduled for May 2 across Little Rock Air Force Base. The event covers a new module, "Identifying Offenders."The SAPR Down Day not only meets the Department of Defense and Air Force policy requirements, it teaches Airmen to

  • Jacksonville Museum of Military History welcomes home Vietnam vets

    Members of Little Rock Air Force Base along with community partners kicked off the Welcome Home Vietnam Vets celebration April 5 at the Jacksonville Museum of Military History in Jacksonville, Ark.The military service members provided a helping hand in all aspects of the event, ensuring veterans and

  • Arbor Day Foundation names Little Rock AFB Tree City USA

    For 21 years in a row, Little Rock Air Force Base has been recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA community for its commitment to urban forestry.On Feb. 17, 2014, John Rosenow, chief executive and founder of the Arbor Day Foundation, recognized Little Rock AFB for its

  • Could you be the next AMC Icon?

    Air Mobility Command is searching for the 2014 AMC Icon. All AMC installations will host base-level talent shows in either July or August. The AMC Icon program is loosely based around the hit TV program, American Idol. Local contestants compete for $1,000 in cash prizes, the top active duty Air

  • OPSEC: What to protect

    Social media outlets often provide an entertaining stream of activities that are shared by family and friends. Seeing the latest photos of your newest family member or watching a video of kittens playing with shadows has become a steady habit in many households. With all the content online, it is