News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

Jan. 10, 2023
CMSAF Leadership Library: January 2023

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass presents three new additions to the CMSAF Leadership Library: "The Long Game: China's Grand Strategy to Displace American Order," "Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology," "2034: A Novel of the Next World War," "Ender's
Jan. 6, 2023
LRAFB initiates WAR Center for tomorrow’s fight

Team Little Rock recently stood up and completed its first iteration of classes as part of the Warrior Airman Readiness Center, which provides Airmen the opportunity to better train and prepare for tomorrow’s fight.
Jan. 6, 2023
DOD releases memo expanding Military Parental Leave Program

The Defense Department has released guidelines for the expansion of the military parental leave policy.
Jan. 4, 2023
AETC completes inaugural Force Development Environment Assessment focused on year 2030

The goal of the Force Development Environment Assessment is to provide senior leaders with the most probable factors impacting the future of force development to help accelerate the change needed to produce combat-credible warfighters through education and training.
Jan. 3, 2023
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Brianna Love

Senior Airman Brianna Love, 189th Force Support Squadron human resource specialist, is selected as Combat Airlifter of the Week, Jan. 1, 2023.
Jan. 2, 2023
Department of the Air Force unmasks academic degrees for major, lieutenant colonel promotion boards

The change will apply to all eligible DAF officers and allow promotion board members to consider an officer’s acquisition of valued expertise as one of many whole person concept considerations.
Dec. 28, 2022
Know these TRICARE basics to make the most of your plan

Familiarizing yourself with your health plan is key to making the most of your benefits. Here are some TRICARE basics to be familiar with.
Dec. 20, 2022
NORAD ready to track Santa’s flight for 67th year

Every day of the year, NORAD defends North America using an all-domain and globally integrated approach to track everything that flies in and around Canada and the United States. On Dec. 24, NORAD adds a special mission: tracking Santa.
Dec. 12, 2022
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Tyler Gruber

Staff Sgt. Tyler Gruber, 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron Farm and material handling Equipment (MHE) section chief, is selected as Combat Airlifter of the Week, Dec. 12, 2022.
Dec. 9, 2022
19th AW all-female aircrew participates in CCA

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif.—An all-female aircrew assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing showcased the power and capabilities of the C-130J Super Hercules in the annual California Capital Airshow in Mather Airport, California, Oct. 1-2, 2022.