25 Jan 2019

19th MDG practices aeromedical evacuation tactics

Airmen from the 19th Medical Group practice aeromedical evacuation tactics on a C-130J during training at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 24, 2019. The training provided 19th MDG Airmen with hands-on training of airlift and aeromedical evacuation tactics. This training helps support rapid global mobility by being prepared to respond to humanitarian or wartime requests assisting with preserving and safeguarding lives.

25 Jan 2019

Little Rock warriors return from deployment

Nearly 100 Airmen were reuinted with their loved ones during a redeployment ceremony on Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 18, 2019. While deployed, Little Rock Airmen provided timely movement, positioning and sustainment of combat airlift.

24 Jan 2019

Airman support initiative: Increasing support of Airmen, families

Beginning in January 2019, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas opened three embedded Airmen support centers across the base. The base chapel, Airman and Family Readiness Center, and 19th Medical Group teamed up to establish satellite work spaces within individual units to care for Airmen better across the installation.

24 Jan 2019

Road trip to restoration: 19 CES Airmen help rebuild Tyndall AFB

A team of 11 Airmen from Little Rock Air Force Base packed their bags on Nov. 18, 2018, and prepared for their 650-mile road trip to aid in the restoration of Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.

23 Jan 2019

Black Knights move at speed of war

Team Little Rock will have nearly 500 Airmen deployed around the world by the end of January 2019 from Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. While Little Rock Airmen deploy as full units containing hundreds of personnel on a regular basis in support of various missions overseas, they also go downrange as individuals or small groups on short notice

22 Jan 2019

Combat Airlifter of the Week: A1C Moises Garrido

Name and Rank: Airman First Class Moises GarridoUnit: 19th Maintenance Squadron, Aerospace Ground EquipmentDuty title: Aerospace Ground Equipment ApprenticeHometown: San Juan, Puerto RicoTime in service: 15 MonthsTime at Little Rock: 8 MonthsGoals: Gain CCAF and complete requirements for Air Force Nurse Commissoning Progam.Hobbies: Time with

22 Jan 2019

Student 2 Student: Sponsoring America’s future

Last week, teams of students and adult school staff members from local schools met in Little Rock for two days of training by members of the Military Child Education Coalition. The S2S program was brought to Arkansas to combat the difficulties experienced by military children during permanent changes of station by having students and teachers guide them through their new school experience.

16 Jan 2019

Zero-in: Excellence in Competition Rifleman Badge

Team Little Rock Airmen are invited to test their rifleman skills Jan. 28-30 during the Elementary Level Rifle Excellence in Competition, here. The competition is open to all military personnel who are current on their M-4 rifle qualification and is hosted by the 19th Security Forces Squadron combat arms section.

15 Jan 2019

Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff. Sgt. Caine Nielsen

Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Caine NielsenUnit: 19th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal FlightDuty title: NCO in charge of explosive ordinance disposal equipmentHometown: Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaTime in service: 14 years total, nine years in the United States Marine Corps and five years in the Air ForceTime at Little Rock: Three

14 Jan 2019

Team LR de-ices aircraft for mission success

Maintainers assigned to the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 189th AMXS make their way toward de-icer trucks on opposite sides of the flightline in the cold, brisk winter. De-icer trucks on the flightline during the winter months are a common sight, and they ensure Team Little Rock’s always ready to provide unrivaled, agile and resilient