• 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

  • Deployers Return Home

    Approximately 120 Team Little Rock Airmen returned home to their families and friends Jan. 16 and Jan. 20 after supporting contingency operations in Southwest Asia. At any given time there are approximately 300 Airmen deployed from Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Team Little Rock Airmen specialize

  • Keeping Your Children Smiling

    You may have noticed several child-related dental articles in the paper recently. We are trying to highlight the importance of good oral health for your children. According to the National Institute of Health, dental caries remains the most prevalent chronic disease in both children and adults. This