News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

Sept. 22, 2025
DAF launches Culture of Fitness initiative

The initiative aims to reinvigorate a holistic culture of well-being that empowers Airmen and Guardians to be more dominant, agile and lethal through physical fitness.
Sept. 19, 2025
TLR pushes limits, enhances partnerships through Joint Combat Fitness Challenge

Team Little Rock members collaborated with U.S. Marines assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) Cherry Point Detachment to host and participate in the Joint Combat Fitness Challenge, Sept. 16, 2025. The challenge aimed to strengthen ties between Airmen
Sept. 18, 2025
19th AW inactivates OG and MXG, honors storied legacy

The 19th Airlift Wing inactivated its 19th Operations Group and 19th Maintenance Group during a ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Sept. 18, 2025.
Sept. 16, 2025
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Randall Craig

Senior Airman Randall Craig, 19th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, is selected as Combat Airlifter of the Week Sept. 16, 2025.
Sept. 11, 2025
Building future giants: Herk Nation opens new Fuselage Trainer Facility

Team Little Rock celebrated the opening of the new Consolidated Fuselage Trainer (FuT) Facility with a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony Sept. 5, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the installation’s ongoing commitment to the C-130 enterprise, mission readiness, innovation, and Airmen
Sept. 9, 2025
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Brittany Bolin

Senior Airman Brittany Bolin, 19th Logistic Readiness Squadron command support staff, is selected as Combat Airlifter of the Week Sept. 8, 2025.
Sept. 8, 2025
HERKWERX hosts Project Mercury Innovation Workshop

The HERKWERX innovation lab hosted the Project Mercury Innovation Workshop at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Sept. 2–5, 2025.
Sept. 8, 2025
AMC reactivates 21st AF, realigns Numbered Air Force structure

The NAF activation and command structure realignment allows AMC and subordinate units to achieve a more effective posture, diversify mission sets and better equip Airmen to project and sustain power at relevant speed, scale and distance in support of national strategic objectives.
Sept. 2, 2025
DLE series showcases Air Force Reserve's critical role in a stronger, more lethal force

The 2025 Department-Level Exercise series, a group of exercises designed to bolster Department of the Air Force readiness and capabilities in a contested and dynamic environment, concluded Aug. 9.The DLE series integrated multiple command exercises into a comprehensive threat deterrence
Sept. 2, 2025
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Airman 1st Class Julia Butcher

Airman 1st Class Julia Butcher, 41st Airlift Squadron squadron aviation resource manager (SARM), is selected as Combat Airlifter of the Week Sept. 2, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Rachel Bates-Jones)