News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

May 15, 2024
DAF announces changes to allowances for Airmen, Guardians with dependents attending training

Airmen and Guardians with dependents executing a permanent change of station to a professional military education or training location are now authorized to collect per diem in the amount of the basic allowance for housing without-dependent rate.
May 14, 2024
Acquisition Instructor Course Class 25A open for nominations

AQIC is a five-and-one-half month course operating under a strategic partnership with the U.S. Air Force Weapons School to develop operationally informed acquisition professionals as skilled tacticians, leaders and unit instructors.
May 14, 2024
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Airman 1st Class Connor Lenke

Airman 1st Class Connor Lenke, 61st Airlift Squadron loadmaster, is selected as Combat Airlifter of the Week May 13, 2024.
May 13, 2024
Little Rock AFB celebrates 100th class at STARBASE

The Department of Defense’s STARBASE at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas celebrated its 100th class, May 10, 2024.
May 8, 2024
Tornado Safety: Staying prepared this tornado season

Tornadoes are a serious concern in Arkansas as seen by the destruction one laid last year to Little Rock and the surrounding area. As such, you should understand the dangers they pose and the actions you can take to help you and your families remain safe during this year’s tornado season.
May 6, 2024
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Gauge Adkins

Tech. Sgt. Gauge Adkins, 913th Operations Support Squadron intelligence analyst, is selected as Combat Airlifter of the Week May 6, 2024.
May 3, 2024
LRAFB hosts AIM HIGH event for local students

Team Little Rock hosted an AIM HIGH event welcoming 65 local high school students at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 26, 2024.
May 3, 2024
EOD technicians learn advanced lifesaving skillsets

Explosive Ordinance Disposal technicians from the 19th Civil Engineer Squadron attended a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Combat Lifesaver (Tier 2) course at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 25, 2024.
May 2, 2024
Team Little Rock, RNZAF commemorate Anzac Day

Team Little Rock and Members of the Royal New Zealand Air Force commemorated Anzac Day, April 25, 2024, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas.
April 30, 2024
TLR takes flight towards financial freedom

First Arkansas Bank and Trust partnered with the Military and Family Readiness Center during the month of April for Financial Literacy Month at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas.