News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

April 28, 2022
19th MDG acknowledges pharmacy delays, leaders ask for patience during MHS GENESIS transition

It’s been just over a month since the 19th Medical Group transitioned to the new electronic health record system, MHS GENESIS. As expected, beneficiaries have experienced a significant increase in wait times for services such as the pharmacy.
April 28, 2022
LRAFB civilian named AMC’s SARC of the year

Linda Benjamin, Little Rock Air Force Base’s sexual assault response coordinator, has been named Air Mobility Command’s SARC of the year for 2021. Her program stood out for its emphasis on outreach, visibility and vital support to victims of sexual assault.
April 25, 2022
Little Rock EOD receives advanced medical certification

Airmen assigned to the 19th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight participated in a National Association of EMT’s Tactical Care and Immediate Response training course at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., April 15, 2022.
April 25, 2022
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Kristyn Ayers

Senior Airman Kristyn Ayers, 19th Healthcare Operations Squadron pharmacy vault custodian, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week, April 25, 2022.
April 22, 2022
Little Rock Defenders take aim during Advanced Designated Marksman course

During a two-week course, Airmen assigned to the 19th Security Forces Squadron participated in an Advanced Designated Marksman course at Little Rock Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 9-21. The course trained students on sniper firing, concealment, and counter-sniper tactics.
April 20, 2022
18th Air Force leadership visits Herk Nation

The 18th Air Force command team toured Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 18-19, to connect with members of the local community and gain insight into the innovative ways LRAFB Airmen are supporting Air Mobility Command’s mission.
April 19, 2022
19th CES EOD Airmen lend a hand in ASBVI egg hunt

Airmen assigned to the 19th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight organized a one-of-a-kind Easter egg hunt for students at the Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Little Rock, Arkansas, April 15.
April 18, 2022
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Duncan Monteith

Staff Sgt. Duncan Monteith, 41st Airlift Squadron NCO in charge of tactics, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week, April 18, 2022.
April 14, 2022
C-130 weapons school students participate in JFE

The 29th Weapons Squadron held a joint forcible entry exercise, April 7, where students combined assets in challenging scenarios, simulating current and future threat arenas. The squadron is a geographically separated unit under the USAF Weapons School and provides graduate-level instruction for
April 13, 2022
Warrior Wellness: AFW2 program meets with LRAFB personnel

Representatives from the Air Force Wounded Warrior program met with Airmen from Little Rock Air Force Base during a base visit, April 11-12. The AFW2 program provides concentrated non-medical care and support for combat wounded, ill and injured Airmen and their families as they recover and