News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

Jan. 4, 2024
DAF sets documentation requirements for pet travel expense reimbursement

The Defense Travel Management Office announced a new policy to cover pet travel expenses, including pet transportation and quarantine fees, in June 2023.
Jan. 3, 2024
Senior Airman recognized as National Guard's Best of 2023

Senior Airman Tabari Matthews, a dental assistant assigned to the 189th Medical Group at Little Rock Air Force Base, has been selected as one of the National Guard's Best of 2023.
Jan. 3, 2024
National Museum of the US Air Force opens new exhibit honoring the enlisted force

A new exhibit highlighting the Department of the Air Force’s enlisted personnel is the newest permanent exhibit at the national museum of the USAF.
Jan. 1, 2024
Window opens for DAF Sports men’s soccer

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Application window is now open for Department of the Air Force men’s soccer players and coaches to participate in upcoming sports camps and tournaments. Here are more details, courtesy of the Air Force Services Center:• Application window for coaches runs
Dec. 29, 2023
Slife promoted to general, assumes AF’s second highest military position

Air Force Gen. Jim Slife formally received his fourth star during a ceremony celebrating his promotion and new position as the Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Dec. 29 at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C.
Dec. 20, 2023
WAR Center conducts capstone event

Airmen assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing participated in the Warrior Airmen Readiness Center capstone event to further prepare Airmen for combat scenarios at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Dec. 15, 2023.
Dec. 14, 2023
Herk Nation welcomes AMC first sergeant

Chief Master Sgt. Trapper Otto, command first sergeant of Air Mobility Command, visited the Home of Herk Nation at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Dec. 3-5, 2023.
Dec. 13, 2023
AFWERX accepting applications for spring 2024 fellowship

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, is accepting applications for its upcoming spring Traditional Fellowship Program through Jan. 5. “I would definitely
Dec. 11, 2023
Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi named 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi was selected to be the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
Dec. 8, 2023
RNZAF aviators recognized for their dedicated service to Herk Nation

Four maintenance personnel from the Royal New Zealand Air Force were recently recognized for their dedicated service during their time at Little Rock Air Force Base.