• Airman puts self-aid, buddy care into effect

    A sergeant saved a fellow Airman's life Feb. 11 at the Hercules Dining Facility on base after performing the Heimlich maneuver on a choking victim.Lunchtime had come just like any other day for Tech. Sgt. Paul Feller, a 96th Aerial Port Squadron information manager, until he noticed a chair knocked

  • Did you know?

    The Air Force Safety Center's "Spring Spike" campaign has begun. The campaign brings awareness to motorcycle safety, as well as vehicle safety, during the seasonal period where riders are taking to the streets in larger numbers as the weather warms. From March 1 to May 22, 2009, there were 11

  • AAFES focused on servicemembers' needs

    The Army and Air Force Exchange Service Senior Enlisted Advisor visited here Feb. 24 to update members about exchange programs and attend the grand opening of the new Base Exchange Feb. 25.Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry Helm toured AAFES facilities and talked with Little Rock chief master sergeants and

  • Air Force logistics officials explain excess baggage policy

    Air Force logistics officials said Airmen need to be aware of the rules concerning excess baggage while deploying or on official travel since many civilian airlines charge fees for baggage."While airlines charge for a passenger's baggage and any additional baggage, Airmen are not subject to any

  • Commander's Action Line: Updating the 987-HERK line information

    Question: I was writing in regard to the 987-HERK line information. During the snow days, I noticed there seemed to be a lack of up-to-date information placed on the HERK line. I live on the back side of Cabot and at 5:30 a.m. Monday the schools had cancelled. I called the HERK line where it listed

  • Airmen build backbone of Afghan airlift

    For a body to stand tall it needs a backbone. For Airmen in the 440th Intermediate Maintenance Squadron, advising Afghanistan National Army Air Corps maintenance soldiers, building the backbone of their future air force is critical to Afghanistan's future security."In the Air Force we know how