• The Bucket List—Part 2

    It seems that everyone has a Bucket List these days. You know...the list of all the things you dream of doing before you die or "kick the bucket." There are websites and books dedicated solely to help you formulate the perfect list. Maybe you want to swim with dolphins or stand on the equator. Some

  • The ROCK gets HOT

    Have you ever wondered what it means when you get the computer-generated, mission-essential statement of the heat index and why it's important? Well here is some "Did you know...?" to help you understand why!Arkansas is No. 6 in the top hottest states during the summer. In 2012, Arkansas had a high

  • Combat metals shop welds two functions

    The 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron combat metals shop is unique since it takes two different Air Force Specialty Codes and puts them in the same area working side-by-side. The shop consists of the metals technology and structural repairs Air Force Specialty Codes, something not done at

  • Base snuffs 83 smoking areas

    Base officials have approved a plan to help curb smoking and decrease tobacco use across the installation.Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., is decreasing the number of designated tobacco areas on base from 172 to 89 beginning Monday through August 30. The changeover process has been approved for

  • Black Nights Welcome New Commander

    Col. Patrick Rhatigan became commander of the 19th Airlift Wing during a change of command ceremony July 9, 2013, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.Rhatigan assumed command from Col. Brian Robinson in a ceremony officiated by Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, 18th Air Force Commander."This is a very special

  • New Special Victims Counsel Program in place

    The Air Force is piloting a new Special Victims' Counsel program and Little Rock Air Force Base is on board. A Special Victims' Counsel is a furtherance of the legal assistance program, a lawyer specifically assigned to represent victims of sexual assault.The SVC Program provides advice to develop

  • Barbecue Safety During Summer

    Barbecuing has become a favorite pastime of many Americans during the fun summer months. Because many people enjoy barbecue, certain precautions must be taken when attending to the grill. Accidents occur without notice and being aware of surroundings and knowing the appropriate safety precautions to

  • Leave People & Things Better than How You Found Them

    As a young boy scout, I learned to always leave a campsite cleaner than I found it. This usually meant picking trash left-behind by others. Little did I realize at the time that this was an important life-long lesson: "leave things better than you found them." When you leave a room, clean up if