• Orange construction cone base's new unofficial mascot

    Across the base every day, Airmen, civilians, and contractors are looking for ways to make Little Rock Air Force Base a better place to work and live. These personnel see ways to improve the facilities, roadways and airfield areas and then take the initiative to submit a work order, Air Force Form

  • Supporting warfighters, one airdrop at a time

    These Airmen fly -- in doing so, they help others fight and win.Loadmasters from the 772nd Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, deployed here from the 41st Airlift Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., currently call Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, home -- most of the time.Though Staff Sgt. T.J.

  • 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