News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

Oct. 16, 2023
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Paige Sanders

Senior Airman Paige Sanders, 41st Airlift Squadron Squadron Aviation Resource Management (SARM) supervisor, is selected as Combat Airlifter of the Week, Oct. 16, 2023.
Oct. 11, 2023
Black Knights welcome back WWII Airman during interment ceremony

Two Airmen from the 19th Airlift Wing attended the interment ceremony of U.S. Army Air Forces Pfc. Glenn A. Harris in Bradley, California on Sept. 30, 2023.
Oct. 10, 2023
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Airman 1st Class Jaden Taronji

Airman 1st Class Jaden Taronji, 61st Airlift Squadron mission loadmaster, is selected as Combat Airlifter of the Week, Oct. 10, 2023.
Oct. 5, 2023
LRAFB hosts AIM HIGH event for surrounding high schoolers

Last week, LRAFB hosted students from surrounding high schools during an AIM HIGH event. The event showcased different career paths within the Air Force and showed the students what life is like in the Air Force.
Oct. 5, 2023
BAVA members visit TLR

Members of the Berlin Airlift Veterans Association link up with the 41st Airlift Squadron during a visit to Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Sept. 28, 2023. Members had the opportunity to speak with current Black Cat aircrew members and explore a C-130J Super Hercules static display.
Oct. 3, 2023
19th CES, USFWS conduct Fish Habitat Project

The 19th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental flight teamed up with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct a fish habitat project at the base lake on Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Sept. 25-29, 2023.
Oct. 2, 2023
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Cole Johnson

Senior Airman Cole Johnson, 19th Medical Group unit deployment manager, is selected as Combat Airlifter of the week, Oct. 2, 2023.
Sept. 28, 2023
Help available for DAF Airmen, Guardians, civilians in event of lapse in appropriations

Assistance to reduce potential impacts in the event of a government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians, and their families is available through various means.
Sept. 28, 2023
314 AW showcases Herk Nation to future leaders

Airmen assigned to 314th Airlift Wing flew to Jackson, Tennessee and Smyrna, Tennessee to conduct off-station training as well as showcase the Herk Nation mission to local students and cadets, Sept. 22-23, 2023.
Sept. 26, 2023
DAF childcare fees amended following DoD policy change

Executive Order 14095, "Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers," directs the DoD to improve the affordability of childcare on military installations.