• 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

  • Travel Feature: Hot Springs

    Not many cities can claim they are former vacation destinations for the likes of Al Capone and Babe Ruth. Hot Springs, Ark. is one of the few, and it is a city I've heard a lot about during my short time here at Little Rock Air Force Base. The city is appropriately named, with its 47 natural

  • Coast Guardsman Wins Award for joint work at Little Rock AFB

    Lt. Andrew Paszkiewicz, instructor pilot for the Coast Guard as well as the 62nd Airlift Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., was selected as Shipmate of the Week for the week of Sept. 9 - 13 for his joint work with the 314th Airlift Wing.Paszkiewicz has been at Little Rock AFB for the past

  • September: National Preparedness Month

    September 2013 marks the tenth annual National Preparedness Month, sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the US Department of Homeland Security. Our goal is to educate the public about how to prepare for emergencies, including natural disasters, mass casualties, biological and