• Postal Service sets holiday mail deadline

    The recommended mailing deadline for sending economy-priced holiday packages to servicemembers in Afghanistan, Iraq and other places around the world is Nov. 12, officials at the U.S. Postal Service said."Shipping holiday packages early helps ensure that they arrive in time for the holidays," said

  • Thunder Over the Rock 2010 air show

    Little Rock Air Force Base opened its doors to the public Oct. 9 and 10 for the 2010 air show and thunder echoed over The Rock as air show performers took to the skies to demonstrate civilian and military aircraft capabilities.Beautiful weather and jaw-dropping performances by the world famous U.S.

  • 2010 National Red Ribbon Campaign for a drug-free America

    The base will celebrate National Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23-31. The National Red Ribbon Campaign originated in 1988 as a response to the brutal torture and slaying of Federal Agent Enrique Camarena at the hands of drug traffickers in 1985. "The Red Ribbon became the symbol to reduce demand for drugs,

  • Air show safety and security

    Welcome to Little Rock AFB, the largest C-130 base in the world! Base personnel are honored to have visitors during the air show. In order to make every open house visit a fun and safe experience, here are some simple security and safety guidelines to follow.Prohibited ItemsIn order to keep

  • Afghan air force fly away security team training

    Nine Afghan air force security Kandak members received eight days of fly away security team training at the AAF base in Kabul culminating in their Oct. 4 graduation.They're assigned to the quick reaction force and have received previous basic military police and air base defense training. This

  • 'Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win' to be Air Force motto

    Incorporating extensive input from all ranks and career fields in the development effort, Airmen have selected "Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win" as the service's motto. An enduring statement of Airmen's pride in their service, the motto is a two-part expression -- a call to action, with a response of

  • Change in law could put more money in spouse's paycheck

    Military spouses in states that collect state income taxes should be able to pocket a little more of their paycheck under an amendment that allows spouses to retain their legal residency in their home state.A November 2009 amendment to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act included a provision that