• Last Call for "Jodie"

    The 62nd Airlift Squadron flew its last formation under the "Jodie" call sign Sept. 27, 2013, at Little Rock Air Force Base."Jodie" has been the call sign for the 62nd AS since at least 1970 when the unit moved to Little Rock AFB. Each Flying squadron is assigned a call sign for their flights. The

  • Base commander discusses shutdown impact of 350 civilian furloughs

    A press conference was held at the Little Rock Air Force Base University Center here Oct. 3, 2013, to talk about the effects the government shutdown has had on operations and personnel on base. Col. Patrick Rhatigan, 19th Airlift Wing and installation commander, talked to the press during the

  • LRAFB receives aircraft from Hurlburt Field due to tropical storm Karen

    Little Rock Air Force Base is expecting to receive a number of aircraft from Hurlburt Field, Fla., today in response to the impending weather in the Gulf of Mexico.The number of aircraft at this time has not been set. Evacuations of aircraft during inclement weather are part of established

  • TRICARE issues statement about government shutdown

    On October 1, 2013, the Defense Health Agency issued the following statement:"We know that those who rely on the Military Health System (MHS) are concerned about how the government shutdown might impact their health care.While we can't predict the exact consequences of a shutdown on every part of

  • TLR Runs for Remembrance

    Team Little Rock members observed National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day Sept. 19, 2013, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. POW/MIA Recognition Day is traditionally recognized on the third Friday in September. It honors those who were prisoners of war and those who are still

  • Warrior Ethos...bedrock of our culture

    Throughout the past couple of weeks, we have sent off a large contingent of deployers and also welcomed back many members of our 19th Airlift Wing team from deployment. For many it was their first deployment and for a greater majority this was one of many deployments. In either case, you could feel

  • 2013 Combined Federal Campaign kicks off Tuesday

    According to Combined Federal Campaign's official website, the mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all."This year's

  • 2013 Flag Football Championship

    The 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was victorious in the intramural flag football championship game, defeating the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 41-21 Sept. 18, 2013, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.The 314th was a heavy favorite. They finished the season sporting an unblemished 12-0

  • I am Air Force Energy campaign kicks off

    October, Energy Action Month, provides an opportunity for Airmen to learn more about the impact of energy to the Air Force's mission as part of a national campaign led by the Department of Energy. This year's theme, "I am Air Force Energy," puts the Airman at the center of the campaign. The goal is