News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

March 17, 2023
Black Knights execute generation readiness exercise

Airmen from the 19th Airlift Wing conducted ROCKI 23-05 March 7-8, which successfully demonstrated the wing’s ability to rapidly deploy at a moment’s notice. The wing-level readiness exercise showcased and evaluated how effectively the 19th AW could mobilize and deploy under an accelerated
March 16, 2023
19th MXS sheet metal shop validates new capability

The Little Rock Air Force Base 19th Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Structural Maintenance sheet metal shop recently acquired and validated the capabilities of their new Mobile Composite Room which is used to conduct composite repairs more safely and efficiently than before. The room is used to repair
March 15, 2023
Sherwood Junior Ambassadors tour LRAFB

Sherwood Junior Ambassadors toured Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, March 9, 2023. The Junior Ambassadors were able to ask questions and watch a Team Little Rock mission video before kicking off their tour of the base. The tour connected the Junior Ambassadors with Airmen of LRAFB and the role
March 13, 2023
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Airman 1st Class Drake Nystrom

Airman 1st Class Drake Nystrom, 61st Airlift Squadron loadmaster, is selected as Combat Airlifter of the Week, March 13, 2023.
March 9, 2023
19th CES emergency management stands up mask confidence chamber

The 19th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management flight will begin including mask confidence chamber training as an addition to Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) defense training on March 14, 2023.
March 8, 2023
19 AW explores limited aircrew operations with new syllabus

In line with Air Mobility Command’s push to explore limited-aircrew employment concepts for Mobility Air Force aircraft, the 19th Airlift Wing took the initiative and recently began approaching the one pilot-one loadmaster syllabus with 61st and 41st Airlift Squadron pilots and loadmasters.
March 8, 2023
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Cameron Goebel

Staff Sgt. Cameron Goebel, 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 4 Aerospace Repair & Reclamation instructor, is selected as Combat Airlifter of the Week, March 5, 2023.
March 7, 2023
RNZAF students begin first iteration of C-130J upgrade training

The 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 4, recently began teaching its first iteration of mechanical and technical courses for 16 members of the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
March 6, 2023
Little Rock AFB evacuates aircraft ahead of dangerous storm

Multiple C-130Js and aircrew members were safely evacuated from Little Rock AFB to MacDill and Scott AFB to avoid supercell storms projected to impact the base.
March 4, 2023
Department of the Air Force updates policies, procedures to recruit for the future

Throughout the upcoming months, a Barriers to Service Cross-Functional Team is examining existing policies and procedures to ensure they reflect the service members needed for the future.