• Military Service: 'I put on my uniform'

    I was sitting in the IDS meeting and part of the agenda was reviewing items from the Caring for People Forums. One of the issues raised was, not everyone seemed to be pulling their weight as far as being available (for various reasons) for deployments. It was voiced that it seemed to be the same

  • 24/7 Fitness: Now Available for DoD Civilians, 18+ Dependents

    A 24 hour/seven days a week fitness center began at Little Rock Air Force Base's fitness center Feb. 15. Sign-up for the program began Feb. 4.The new modification to the program is part of a Little Rock AFB initiative to enhance the morale, welfare and recreation for Airmen on base. During several

  • New Travel Feature: Ozark, Ark.

    This is a new feature series by the 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs. The intent is to inform Team Little Rock about interesting travel opportunities and activities happening around the state and nearby. If you have suggestions or comments, contact the PA office at 987-3601. The sleepy city of

  • White Space

    In the Air Force we have quite a few buzzwords, such as, resiliency, wingman, excellence, and the latest addition, sequestration. These may be "buzzwords," however; they all have a variety of meanings and impact Airmen in different ways.What does sequestration mean to you? For civilian personnel, it

  • Pay it Forward

    Every year bluesuiters open their wallets and hearts by donating to the Air Force Assistance Fund drive. This year, Team Little Rock members went above and beyond to support their fellow wingmen and their families. Most unblinkingly give without ever expecting to need a helping hand from the

  • 18th Air Force: A Legacy of Excellence

     Although a divide of more than six decades separates them from the founders of their command, today's 18th Air Force Airmen continue to embody the same motto: "expedite!"Signifying a commitment to excellence in the successful and rapid completion of the command's worldwide air mobility mission, the

  • Teamwork, technology allows Kandahar C-130J AE crew to save a life

    On the battlefield of northern Afghanistan in late March, an Air Force combat controller was shot by the enemy through the right thigh, opening up a large wound and fracturing his femur. The Airman was rushed to a hospital at Mazar-e Sharif, where he was operated on in an effort to save his leg and

  • CAF: Roller Derby league helps Airmen build Social Pillar

    One may look at a group of women dressed in skating gear and think, "they're harmless." Armed with knee pads, helmets and mouthguards, when these ladies hit the hardwood floor of the rink, they are ready for war and out for blood.Roller derby is one of the fastest growing women's sport in the U.S.