• President extends deadline for stop-loss benefit

    Eligible Airmen, veterans and their beneficiaries now have until Dec. 3 to apply for retroactive stop loss special pay following an extension in the continuing resolution signed by the president Sept. 30.The new Dec. 3 deadline extends the original Oct. 21 cutoff for applications and allows eligible

  • 302nd AW crew chiefs get 'dedicated' to Hercs

    As part of aircraft maintenance requirements and tradition, C-130 Hercules crew chiefs from the 302nd Maintenance Group were officially assigned to their aircraft Aug. 8 during a ceremony inside one of the group's maintenance hangars here. The re-dedication of the 24 crew chiefs, both Air Force

  • Deployed aircraft maintainers diagnose, repair aircraft

    When a person has a stomachache or can't hold any food down in their bellies, they go to a medical provider for diagnosis and cure.When aircraft have similar problems, such as not transferring fuel to an engine or leaking after being filled, the aircraft is towed to the 332nd Expeditionary

  • DFAC meals getting better, healthier thanks to Food Transformation Initiative

    Customers of the Hercules Dining Facility will soon enjoy a fresh new look, midnight meals, and healthier, expanded options after upgrades are completed Oct. 4 in support of the Food Transformation Initiative.The DFAC will serve buffet-style meals from Oct. 1 to 3 while initial upgrades continue for

  • Sky's the limit

    Air shows are a great opportunity for civilians to gain a better understanding of the military mission. They allow adults, children and entire families to feel like kids again. They also occasionally spark interest in aviation.Capt. April Brown, 41st Airlift Squadron pilot and training officer,

  • Get ready for Thunder Over the Rock 2010

    The countdown clock is ticking as Team Little Rock gears up for the "Thunder Over the Rock 2010" air show Oct. 9 and 10.Gates will open at 8:30 a.m. both days and admission and parking are both free. This year's air show will feature performances by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration