News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

March 30, 2023
DoD announces new bereavement leave benefit for service members

The Defense Department announced new non-chargeable, paid bereavement leave benefit for service members.
March 27, 2023
19 AW pioneers new C-130 Hot-Integrated Combat Turn capabilities

The 19th Airlift Wing demonstrated their newly developed concept of operations for C-130 Hot-Integrated Combat Turns, March 27, 2023, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. A C-130 Hot-Integrated Combat Turn focuses on a minimum turnaround of aircraft and recovery launch times through simultaneous
March 27, 2023
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Taylr Poley

Staff Sgt. Taylr Poley, 19th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, is selected as the Combat Airlifter of the Week, March 27, 2023.
March 25, 2023
DoD announces six new measures to enhance well-being of military force and their families

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families.
March 24, 2023
LRAFB spouses take flight

Little Rock Air Force Base hosted a Spouse Day event, March 16, 2023. Military spouses were given the chance to tour a C-130J during the event and participate in an orientation flight. Additionally, support agencies from across the base came out to show their support for military spouses and educate
March 23, 2023
19th AW hosts C-130 MAF Council

The 19th Airlift Wing hosted the C-130 Mobility Air Force Council, March 13-15, bringing together C-130 experts from across the Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves – including representatives from Air Mobility Command, 18th and 22nd Air Forces and nearly 30 airlift units from across
March 23, 2023
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Patrick Stone

Staff Sgt. Patrick Stone, loadmaster by trade and filled the 19th Operations Group enlisted executive position for three months, is selected as Combat Airlifter of the Week, March 20, 2023.
March 21, 2023
Air Force releases 102nd Uniform Board results for Airmen, Guardians

The DAF approved several uniform initiatives for implementation effective April 1.
March 20, 2023
True North conducts training at 19th MDG

Joshua Barry, Little Rock Air Force Base True North Program lead clinical social worker, speaks to Airmen from the 19th Medical Group at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, March 16, 2023. Barry was speaking to Airmen at the 19th MDG clinic as a part of their training day. True North is a mental
March 20, 2023
Air Mobility Command First Sergeant visits Team Little Rock

Chief Master Sgt. Kiera Daniels, Air Mobility Command first sergeant, visits Team Little Rock.