19th Airlift Wing Airmen exercise ability to deploy

Combat Airlifter of the Week – Tech. Sgt. Monica Hood

Airdrop inspectors work with Army and Air Force

Almost every pallet that travels on a C-130 through Kandahar Airfield is touched by two Airmen: Staff Sgt. William McKandless and Little Rock Air Force Base's Staff Sgt. Steven Smith, who are joint airdrop inspectors with the 772nd Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. The two inspectors approve bundles

Deployed maintainers keep aircraft aloft in Iraq

Touted by some as the most versatile aircraft in the Air Force's inventory, the C-130 Hercules can practically do it all. From troop transport, cargo airlift and airdrop to electronic surveillance and aerial attack, this four-turboprop engine airframe is robust, but without the support of aircraft

New commander takes reigns of 50th AS

Little Rock AFB charter school now accepting applications

Lighthouse Academies is now accepting applications for its newly approved charter school located on Little Rock Air Force Base. Flightline Academy will include grades 5 through 8 for students of both civilian and military families.Flightline Academy is scheduled to be open for the 2011-2012 school

Feeding a nation through combat airlift

Last Friday, during a squadron ceremony, the 48th Airlift Squadron affixed the Berlin Airlift streamer to its unit guidon. Col. Mark Czelusta, 314th Airlift Wing commander, placed the streamer on the guidon while Lt. Col. John Vaughn, 48th AS commander, and past members of the squadron including two

Combat Airlifter of the Week - Senior Airman Kyle Jefferson

Take cover when the siren sounds

It's often said if you don't' like the weather here in Central Arkansas, just wait 30 minutes because it's sure to change.But when the base's tornado sirens sound, there is no time to wait. "When people hear the siren, they should immediately seek safe shelter," said Col. Mike Minihan, 19th Airlift

Combat Airlifter of the Week – Staff Sgt. Frank Mancino