News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

March 4, 2022
19th AW, 913th AG exercise integration, prepare for deployment

The 41st Airlift Squadron, along with members of the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 19th Operations Support Squadron, and 913th Airlift Group, recently completed a 10-day off-station training event at Stennis International Airport, Mississippi, Feb. 8-18, in preparation for an upcoming
March 2, 2022
Little Rock AFB moves to HPCON ALPHA

By order of the installation commander, as of 1 March 2022, Little Rock AFB is now in Health Protection Condition (HPCON) ALPHA.
March 1, 2022
Prescribed burn planned for LRAFB

A prescribed burn to help reduce the risk of wildfire is scheduled for March 2-3, at Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, Arkansas.
Feb. 28, 2022
19th FSS offers new EFMP automated system and networking groups

The Exceptional Family Member Program is designed to support military family members who have a diagnosed physical, intellectual, or emotional-psychological condition requiring ongoing specialized medical or educational services.
Feb. 28, 2022
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Airman Elson Louis

Airman Elson Louis, 19th Airlift Wing Head Chapel religious affairs Airman, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week, Feb. 28, 2022.
Feb. 23, 2022
Honoring the 50th anniversary of THULE 80

On February 18, 1972, a mid-air collision occurred near Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas between a C-130E from Little Rock and a T-37B from Webb AFB, Texas. Though the two T-37 pilots successfully ejected, all five C-130 aircrew members perished. On the 50th anniversary, service members gathered
Feb. 21, 2022
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Joshua Bruchwalski

Staff Sgt. Joshua Bruchwalski, 29th Weapons Sqaudron NCO in charge of training, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week, Feb. 21, 2022.
Feb. 17, 2022
LRAFB breaks ground on new Visitor Control Center

The 19th Airlift Wing broke ground on a new Visitor Control Center during a ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Feb. 10.
Feb. 17, 2022
Air Force announces officer performance report static closeout dates, beginning October 2022

Transitioning from non-standardized annual and change of reporting official, OPR closeout policies to SCODs increases transparency by ensuring stable, steady, and reliable assessments from senior raters and rating chains.
Feb. 16, 2022
19th CES takes home 8 AMC-level awards

After a demanding and challenging 2021, the 19th Civil Engineer Squadron’s hard work paid off, bringing home three unit and five individual awards across Air Mobility Command.