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  • SecAF delivers 'State of the Air Force' speech at AFA

    The Secretary of the Air Force outlined the service's priorities during a keynote address at the 2009 Air Force Association Air & Space Conference Monday. Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley said he credited Airmen for the service's significant milestone achievements, including the proliferation of the intelligence, surveillance and

  • Number removal from ID cards continues

    In response to an increasing awareness of the growing need to protect the safety of service members, retirees and their families' identity information, the Department of Defense is beginning to remove Social Security numbers from identification cards. The removal is being done in phases as computer software is modified. Phase one is under way and
  • Airman 1st Class Carina Aubert, new Honor Guard team member and 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, presents an American flag to Col. Greg Otey, 19th Airlift Wing commander, during a mock funeral ceremony performed by the base honor guard during a graduation at the Thomas Community Activity Center Sept. 14. The Little Rock Air Force Base Honor Guard mission is to provide Military Honors for deserving veterans, retirees, active duty, Guard and Reserve members on base, in Arkansas and the surrounding area on behalf of the president of the United States, the department of the Air Force and a grateful nation. The honor guard performs more than 55 ceremonies on average per month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Lausanne Pacheco)

    Honor Guard Graduation

  • Colonels Glen Downing, Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Strategy and Assessments Division chief; Kirk Lear, 314th Airlift Wing vice commander; Kevin Jackson, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center director of operations; Greg Otey, 19th Airlift Wing commander; and John Rutkowski, Air Mobility Command Combat Operations Division chief; stand in front of the 29th Weapons Squadron flagship aircraft on the Little Rock Air Force Base flightline Sept. 11. The colonels are five of the original cadre members who stood up the Air Force's C-130 Weapons Instructor Course in 1995. These "Living Legends" were instrumental in bringing the weapons instructor course concept to the mobility air force in 1995, changing the way C-130s, and combat airlift, fits into today’s warfighting missions. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Vanessa Dale)

    C-130 WIC lifted Combat Airlift to new heights

    Five of the original cadre members of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School's initial C-130 Weapons Instructor Course came together Friday to attend the retirement of a fellow 29th Weapons Squadron comrade. Colonels Glen Downing, Kevin Jackson, Kirk Lear, Greg Otey and John Rutkowski sat down to reflect the challenges of starting the C-130 WIC from

  • Little Rock AFB NCO academy graduates

    Seventeen Team Little Rock NCOs graduated Sept. 10 from the NCO Academy at Keesler AFB, Miss. They are: 19th Airlift Wing 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Tech. Sgt. Matthew Kauffman Tech. Sgt. Orville Moody Tech. Sgt. Michael O'Donnell 19th Force Support Squadron Tech. Sgt. Ong Chaisouang 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron Tech. Sgt. Kevin
  • David Reeves, 19th Operations Support Squadron training specialist, inspects an aircrew helmet during a quality assurance check on base Sept. 9. Mr. Reeves won the Outstanding U.S. Air Force Civilian of the Year Award, Category II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Lausanne Pacheco)

    Department of Defense employee wins outstanding award

    A Little Rock Air Force Base civilian has won the Outstanding U.S. Air Force Aircrew Flight Equipment Civilian of the Year Award, Category II, and will be presented the award in October at a training review board in San Diego. David Reeves, 19th Operations Support Squadron training specialist, was recognized through his outstanding achievements

  • Nonjudicial Punishment for April through June 2009

    During the months of April - June, the seven punishments were given to members of Little Rock Air Force Base under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice. An airman first class from the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron used marijuana. The member received a reduction to the rank of airman basic, with reduction below airman suspended, and a
  • Retired Master Sgt. Jerry Hobson (right) and retired Chief Master Sgt. Silas Legrow, hand out brochures to retirees at the Fleet Reserve Association display table at the conference center during Retiree Appreciation Day, Sept. 12. Throughout the day, different vendors from around the area handed out free samples to retirees and informed them about their programs and organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rochelle Clace)

    Retiree Appreciation Day

  • Col. Greg Otey, 19th Airlift Wing commander, gives his opening remarks kicking off the Air Force Ball at the Peabody Hotel, Little Rock, Ark. Sep. 12. The Air Force Ball is an annual event held to honor the Air Force's rich heritage. (US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jim Araos)

    Little Rock celebrates Air Force's 62nd birthday

    More than 700 Airmen, their guests and Air Force supporters attended the base's Air Force birthday bash at the Peabody Hotel in Little Rock Sept. 12.Participants danced and celebrated the successes of the nation's youngest service, which was created Sept. 18, 1947. This year's birthday marked 100 years of powered flight in the military. Orville and
  • U.S. Army Central senior enlisted leaders stand proudly with Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kerry Thompson (center), from Camden, Ark., after the airman was awarded for exceptional performance as a military investigator at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar, Aug. 27. Command Sgt. Maj. Todd S. Holiday, 513th Military Intelligence brigade, and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael D. Howard, Area Support Group Qatar, congratulated Thompson for earning the top Air Mobility Command leadership award for professionalism, selfless service and courage in combat. The prestigious Air Force Lance P. Sijan leadership award, named after a Medal of Honor recipient, recognizes airmen for remarkable performance and conduct. (Official Army Photo/ Dustin Senger)

    Base Airman recognized for earning top leadership award

    U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kerry Thompson, from Camden, Ark., received a certificate of recognition from Col. Maxine C. Girard, U.S. Army Central Area Support Group Qatar commander, for exceptional performance as a military investigator at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar, Aug. 27. Colonel Girard congratulated Sergeant Thompson for earning the top Air
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