• 2 Airmen start fundraising trend

    Two young enlisted Airmen started a fundraiser last month that had a contagious effect, ending with $5,000 for the Manas Area Benefits Outreach Society children's heart surgery fund.Beginning with a goal of raising about $500 - enough to fund one surgery - the 376th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness

  • JAG announces 2 law school opportunities

    Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program are being accepted from Jan. 1 through March 1, 2011, and all interested eligible officers are encouraged to compete. "Our Air Force missions change constantly, and our commanders deserve to have legal advisors with a broad

  • The meaning of command

    In my two years as a group commander, I've had the opportunity to host a few squadron changes of command. Changes of command are described many ways ... it is a time honored tradition ... it is a visible sign of the passing of responsibility and leadership as the guidon passes from commander to

  • 314th delivers bridge to combat troops

    In November 1950, as the US Army's Tenth (X) Corps and 1st Marine Division pushed north to the Yalu River in Korea, their commanders believed the war would soon be over.Eating that year's Thanksgiving meal along a tiny mountain road in the northern portion of Korea, the troops were determined to be

  • 14 given Art. 15 punishment in April

    During the month of April, the following punishments were given to 14 members of Little Rock Air Force Base under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice.An airman from the 19th Force Support Squadron failed to report to duty at the appointed time on divers occasions and failed to obey two

  • Memorial Day - Take Time to Pause and Reflect

    As we all prepare to observe Memorial Day, let me first thank you for your extraordinary dedication and contributions to our nation and this Command. Whatever the challenge, you continually answer the call and perform your mission with incredible distinction and courage. Speaking of courage, I ask

  • Are You a Chronic Complainer?

    Personally, I witnessed my father go from being vibrant to being physically debilitated; through this period of transition I cannot remember him complaining once. Conversely, on occasion, I've found myself complaining about the smallest things in life. I believe the difference between my father and

  • Cancer survivor is once again ready to fly, ready to ride

    One year ago, Senior Amn. Brian Petras was flying C-130 missions around the world. In less than a year, the flight engineer was diagnosed with cancer, underwent extensive surgery, recuperated, returned to all duties except actually flying in the plane, and passed his physical fitness test with no

  • Protecting yourself, family in the Digital Age

    Social network media sites - such as blogs, video sharing and networking websites - have revolutionized the way people interact. These sites enable us to connect with acquaintances from years ago, keep track of what friends are up to and develop our hobbies by reading special-interest blogs. While

  • 714th TRS foundation for C-130 Combat Airlift

    Today begins the last week of my tour as the 714th Training Squadron Commander. The past two years have been the highlight of my 19 years of service, and looking back, I can certainly say the squadron and I enjoyed the best of times and on occasion endured the worst of times.I was unaware of just