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  • Brig. Gen. Kip Self, 314th Airlift Wing commander, pins a Bronze Star on Staff Sgt. Lawrence Lipinski, 314th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal, during a ceremony at the base theater Jan. 30. Sergeant Lipinski disarmed more than 60 improvised explosive devices on 170 combat missions during his deployment to Kirkuk, Iraq. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Steele Britton)

    Second Purple Heart and Bronze Star awarded to explosive ordnance disposal heroes

    Two recently deployed Airmen from the 314th Airlift Wing Civil Engineer Squadron received honors in a ceremony here Jan. 30. Staff Sgt. Matthew Patnaude received his second Purple Heart and Staff Sgt. Lawrence Lipinski was awarded the Bronze Star. Both Airmen are 314th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal specialists who deployed

  • Seminar hones supervisory skills

    Little Rock mid-tier NCOs are getting an important refresher course to bridge the gap between professional military education opportunities. The NCO Professional Enhancement Seminar is designed for staff sergeants three years out of ALS and technical sergeants who have not attended the NCO Academy. "We are a stepping stone between formal PME
  • Christy Hawking, 10, contributes to Tolleson Elementary School's donation of soccer balls for Djibouti children Jan. 31. Christy has already made a donation of 14 soccer balls to the schools collection box. The school hopes to collect at least one soccer ball per student to "Operation Play," donating more than 300 altogether. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Pomeroy)

    "Operation Play" scoring life-saving goals

    The 314th Mission Support Squadron commander wants to make a difference while deployed in support of the Global War on Terror by helping African children get desperately needed vaccinations, but he needs soccer balls to score that goal. Lt. Col. Joe Atkins deployed to the Horn of Africa as a Director of Personnel and is spending his free time
  • Staff Sgt. Andrew Wettstein, 314th Logistics Readiness Squadron, goes over a vehicle inspection with Kathy Atkins, wife of Lt. Col. Joseph Atkins, 314th Mission Support Squadron commander, and their dog, Frankie, at the Auto Hobby Shop Jan. 27. LRS members volunteered their Saturday to inspect vehicles for deployed or deploying Airmen's family members. Another free inspection is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb.3 at the hobby shop. Contact your sponsor's first sergeant or call 987-6996 for an appointment. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Steele Britton)

    Taking care of the AF family

  • Col. Scott Lockard, 314th Mission Support Group commander, and Jacksonville Mayor Tommy Swaim speak about the shared role between Little Rock Air Force Base and Jacksonville in the Keep Jacksonville Beautiful initiative. The base has been awarded multiple times for its recycling or beautification projects and the new Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee will strengthen the relationship between the base and city. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Allen)

    Keeping the community clean

  • 189th AW crew first in Guard to complete Type 1 training on C-130 AMP

    A 154th Training Squadron aircrew in December became the first Guard aircrew to receive Type 1 aircrew training on the C-130 AMP. By completing the two-week course, the crew members are now qualified to climb on board and fly the craft with an instructor aboard. Pilots Majs. Dom Sarnataro, Kevin Tibbett and Scott Sims and a flight engineer, Master
  • Cockpits, like this one in a C-130E, will become a thing of the past when C-130H cargo aircraft receive an avionics upgrade that includes a heads-up display for pilots and more data at their fingertips.

    AMPing up the C-130 fleet

    Members of the Arkansas Air National Guard's 189th Airlift Wing are helping shape the future of C-130 airlift as they advise Air Force contractors in California and systems specialists in Ohio with the development of the C-130 AMP, known in aviation circles as the Avionics Modernization Program. Air Guardsmen have conducted in-depth checklist
  • Master Sgt. James Dawson, 314th Logistics Readiness Squadron, prepares an M-16 before issuing it to Staff Sgt. Nicholas Noonan, 314th LRS, at Little Rock Air Force Base Jan. 21.The deploying troops were given a final farewell by Brig. Gen. Kip Self, 314th Airlift Wing commander, before deploying to the area of responsibility. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Allen)

    Deploying Airmen head to 'The Fight'

  • The $3.7 million 314th Medical Group Phase Two remodeling project involves several areas of the clinic. The graphic above highlights the new areas of the 314th MDG.

    MDG officials unveil $3.7 million renovation project

    Officials unveiled Phase Two of the 314th Medical Group's multi-million renovation project this week, when several new offices opened to customers. The $3.7 million renovation project focused on updating the women's health, family practice, pediatric, immunization and physical health assessment clinics, and building a new records storage area,

  • LRS to support Airmen and their families with car inspections

    More than ten 314th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen are taking time Jan. 27 to provide deployed or deploying Airmen and their spouses with free car inspections. Base vehicle maintenance technicians are inspecting vehicles 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the auto hobby shop (Bldg. 450) Saturday to help Airmen's families have a little peace of mind while their
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