In-flight emergency safely managed by Balad C-130 crew

After overcoming multiple mechanical problems, a C-130H Hercules crew from 777th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron safely landed their aircraft with 34 passengers aboard June 9 here. The four-engine tactical airlifter was dispatched from Joint Base Balad to transport passengers on a half-hour flight

Social security helps survivors of fallen military service members

Families of fallen military service members bear significant burdens from the loss of their loved one. Lives are changed forever. Aside from the emotional devastation, the financial hardships placed on such families can be difficult. Often, if a death occurs, a two-income household must make do with

SATAF team visits Little Rock AFB

A Site Activation Task Force team comprised of Air Force Reserve Command, Air Education and Training Command, Air Mobility Command and the National Guard Bureau visit Little Rock Air Force Base Monday.The team, which also includes members of the 19th Airlift Wing, 314th Airlift Wing and 189th

Twelve Little Rock Airmen punished under Article 15 in May

During the month of May, 12 Airmen were punished under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice.An airman first class from the 714th Training Squadron provided alcohol to an airman first class who was under the legal drinking age of 21 and failed to go at the time prescribed to their appointed

Combat Airlifter of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Cassandra Beaver

Airmen graduate with honor

Airmen participate in Chief’s Group fun run

Team uses parasitic flies to control fire ants on base

A team from the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is conducting a study of red imported fire ants on base. Dr. Kelly Loftin and Dr. John Hopkins, natural scientists with the extension service, were recently invited by Jim Popham, the base natural resources manager, to conduct

NDI lab never tires of metal fatigue

Combat Airlifter of the Week: Master Sgt. Amber Aschenbeck