News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

Feb. 15, 2024
AMC Command Surgeon explores 19 MDG’s mission during TLR visit

Brig. Gen. Leigh Swanson, Air Mobility Command command surgeon, and Chief Master Sgt. Daneen Jeziorske, AMC medical enlisted force, were able to gain an inside look of the 19th Medical Group’s mission during a base visit at Little Rock Air Force Base, Feb. 12, 2024.
Feb. 15, 2024
19 AW showcases combat readiness in Gnarly Explodeo

The 19th Airlift Wing successfully completed the Gnarly Explodeo readiness exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 30 - Feb. 9, 2024.
Feb. 14, 2024
19 MXS pioneers Readiness Games

The 19th Maintenance Squadron hosted its third iteration of the Readiness Games at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 9, 2024.
Feb. 13, 2024
19 AF command chief takes flight with 314 AW

Chief Master Sgt. Justin Apticar, 19th Air Force command chief, visited the 314th Airlift Wing at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 6-8, 2024.
Feb. 12, 2024
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Joseph Tarantino

Staff Sgt. Jospeh Tarantino, 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 4 aerospace propulsions instructor, is selected as Combat Airlifter of the Week, February 12, 2024.
Feb. 7, 2024
19 AW tests new C-130J communication capabilities

The 19th Airlift Wing achieved a significant milestone in enhancing its aircraft's communication capabilities with the first successful testing of a cutting-edge satellite communication suite during a maximum endurance mission at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 1, 2024.
Feb. 7, 2024
Retired officers, enlisted members can rejoin active duty to offset personnel shortfalls

The VRRAD program is a strategic enabler to embrace experienced talent, tapping into a valuable resource of retired members to fill critical roles to close the gap against our peer competitors.
Feb. 6, 2024
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Shawn M. Dostie

Staff Sgt. Shawn M. Dostie, 19th Airlift Wing Contracting Squadron contracting officer, is selected as Combat Airlifter of the Week, Feb. 5, 2024.
Feb. 5, 2024
19 AW tests bounds of capabilities; conducts airdrop following MEO

The 19th Airlift Wing tested its limits by conducting a tactical airdrop following a 30-hour Maximum Endurance Operation during the Gnarly Explodeo readiness exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 1, 2024.
Feb. 1, 2024
19th AW kicks off Gnarly Explodeo

The 19th Airlift Wing kicked off the Gnarly Explodeo readiness exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 31, 2024.