• 63 years (and counting) of Air Superiority

    Team Little Rock will commemorate the Air Force's birthday Saturday at Hangar 1080 with stories, cake and camaraderie.But there's more to the Air Force's history than 63 years of airplanes and Airmen.The Air Force started out as the Aeronautical Division of the U.S. Army Signal Corps Aug. 1, 1907.

  • C-130s flex muscle at Thunder Over the Rock

    "Thunder Over the Rock" spectators will have an up-close view of the unique capabilities of C-130 aerial delivery Oct. 9 and 10. Gates open at 8:30 a.m. both days and parking and admission are free. The capabilities exercise, or CAPEX, will show how C-130 Combat Airlift is used in operations around

  • The sinking of the Shinyo Maru

    National POW/MIA Recognition Day remembers those who went before us. Sept. 7, 2010, was the 66th anniversary of the sinking of the Shinyo Maru, the darkest day in the history of the 19th Airlift Wing and its predecessors.The 19th Bombardment Group, the predecessor in this great outfit, sacrificed as

  • Charter school plans gain momentum

    Base leaders co-hosted a town hall meeting here Sept. 8 with Lighthouse Academies officials to give families the opportunity to address questions and concerns about the proposed on-base charter school.More than 60 people attended the meeting to discuss the benefits associated with the new

  • Little Rock C-130 Summit draws Herk leaders from around the world

    Air Force C-130 leaders from around the world gathered here Sept. 8-10 to discuss key issues impacting the C-130 community.Commanders from the wing, group and squadron levels from Air Mobility Command, Air Education and Training Command, the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command, and U.S.

  • Refund or return? Exchange policy offers Little Rock shoppers relief

    Recent industry statistics show that more than $200 billion worth of merchandise is returned to retailers annually. Since returns are ultimately inevitable, the Little Rock Exchange wants to ensure that military shoppers are aware of its hassle-free return policy. "Depending on the product, the

  • Air Force officials increase deployment times

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz announced a change to the air and space expeditionary force rotational baseline from 120 to 179 days for the active component. He said the revised construct will increase predictability and stability for affected Airmen and their families, while