22 Jan 2018

TRICARE changing prescription copayments

Beginning February 1, 2018, copayments for prescription drugs at TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery and retail pharmacies will increase. These changes are required by law and affects all TRICARE beneficiaries except active-duty service members, dependent survivors and medically retired service members and their dependents. While retail pharmacy and

16 Jan 2018

Combat Airlifter of the Week: Airman 1st Class Shyanne Cox

Name and Rank: Airman 1st Class Shyanne CoxUnit: 61st Airlift SquadronDuty title: LoadmasterHometown: Florence, South CarolinaTime in service: One year eight monthsTime at Little Rock: 14 monthsGoals: Become an Instructor Loadmaster Hobbies: Horseback riding, hiking, cooking, huntingAir Force Core Value portrayed: Service Before SelfHow does the

16 Jan 2018

In-service recruiter guides Little Rock Airmen to AF Reserve

Many Airmen who separate from active duty want to continue serving their country without a break in service. One way to do that is by joining the Air Force Reserve.Tech. Sgt. Maritza Moore, Central Recruiting Squadron Air Force Reserve in-service recruiter, is responsible for recruiting Airmen separating from active-duty service into the Air Force

8 Jan 2018

Combat Airlifter of the Week: Airman 1st Class Seth Sturch

Name and Rank: Airman 1st Class Seth Sturch Unit: 19 Airlift Wing Command Post Duty title: Senior Emergency Action Controller Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Time in service: One years and nine months Time at Little Rock: One year and four months Goals: To get married to his high school sweetheart this winter and finish his Bachelor’s degree within the

2 Jan 2018

Little Rock AFB Airman built by family legacy

Events that occur in early childhood can create thefoundation of someone’s life; they have a monumental effect on one’s future.Airman Tristan Liberty, a 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron missiongenerating vehicle equipment apprentice, wouldn’t be where he is today if itweren’t for his grandfather, Danny Crosland.Growing up in Lexington, South

2 Jan 2018

Combat Airlifter of the Week: Tech Sgt. Johnathan Gaffney

Rank/Name:  TSgt Johnathan GaffneyUnit:  189 MXSGuardStatus:  DSGJobTitle/Position:  MunitionsSystems SpecialistHometown:  Morrilton, ArkansasTimeon Station/ Time in Service:  1.5 years TOS/11.5 Years TIS.Family:  Wife: Whitney; Daughter: Haley; Son: NoahHobbies/goals:  Bass Fishing/ completing my Master’s DegreeSomethingno one knows about me:  I

14 Dec 2017

Airman receives Air Force Entertainer award

Airman 1st Class Zachary Perkins, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, was named the 2017 Air Force Entertainer of the Year runner-up in Group 1 - Non-Vocal category for dance December 12, 2017. Perkins, a four-year animation dancer, danced to Voice of Reason by Haywire in the online video talent contest sponsored by the Air Force

12 Dec 2017

Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Jonathan Hefley

Rank/Name: Senior Airman Jonathan Hefley       Unit: 913th Aerospace Medical Squadron             Position/Duty Title:  Aerospace Medical Service Technician Hometown:  Mount Judea, Arkansas Time in Service: 2 years Time at Little Rock: 2 years Goals: “My goal is to complete my Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and Biology. After that, I would like

11 Dec 2017

Crew chief keeps BAF C-130Js mission ready

The 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron provides combat-ready aircraft to the air component commander in support of coalition forces throughout Afghanistan.Here at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Staff Sgt. Anthony Single, 455th EAMXS crew chief, ensures that the C-130J Super Hercules is prepared to support any operation or mission.“My

7 Dec 2017

327 AS attains FOC status

U.S. Air Force Reserve Col. Christopher Lay, 913th Airlift Group commander, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., declared the 327th Airlift Squadron fully operational capable (FOC) on Saturday, December 2, 2017. The announcement was met with a round of applause and was made with obvious pride and satisfaction. Airmen of the 327 AS and 913 AG have