News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

Nov. 19, 2021
Little Rock Airman returns to Kenyan roots

The saying; ‘There’s no place like home’ doesn’t mean the same to everyone.Airman 1st Class Michael Matthews was born in Kenya, but had to flee at the age of five with his nine other siblings. Twenty years later, he returned as a C-130J Super Hercules crew chief in the U.S. Air Force.
Nov. 18, 2021
Let’s Go: Herk Nation welcomes AMC command team

“Let’s Go,” said Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander.This is Minihan’s multi-faceted mantra, which he characterized as a warrior’s creed that signifies his appreciation of service to Mobility Airmen; a contract between Airmen and their mission; and a glimpse into the future of
Nov. 17, 2021
Little Rock AFB moves to HPCON ALPHA

By order of the installation commander, as of 17 November 2021, Little Rock AFB is now in Health Protection Condition (HPCON) ALPHA.
Nov. 17, 2021
Black Knights Ep. 4: Meet Tech. Sgt. Angela Winner

In the fourth episode of our Black Knights series, meet Tech. Sgt. Angela Winner, an Airman Leadership School instructor assigned to the 19th Force Support Squadron.
Nov. 16, 2021
19th CES builds readiness during 96-hour bivouac exercise

The 19th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted a back-to-basics bivouac training event to build upon their foundational skills and sharpen the unit’s expeditionary and combat readiness, Oct. 18-21.
Nov. 12, 2021
Air Force releases alternate component fitness score charts

After announcing the components in July, over 9,000 data points were collected to determine the point values for each component by assessing approximately 2,000 Airmen from 23 installations.
Nov. 12, 2021
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Robert Matthews

Staff Sgt. Robert Matthews, 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130J Super Hercules craftsman, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week, Nov. 15, 2021.
Nov. 10, 2021
CMSAF visits Home of Herk Nation, inspires Total Force Airmen

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Joanne S. Bass visited Little Rock Air Force Base, Nov. 8-10, witnessing firsthand how Team Little Rock is fostering an environment of connectivity and continuously sharpening its integration across the Total Force.
Nov. 8, 2021
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Jessica Deal

Tech. Sgt. Jessica Deal, 19th Airlift Wing NCO in charge of occupational safety, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week, Nov. 8, 2021.
Nov. 5, 2021
ASAB Steps Up Tactical Airlift Abilities with Upgraded C-130 Model

The 779th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron was redesignated as the 61st EAS this week, ushering in the C-130J Super Hercules to replace the legacy H models that have operated at Ali Al Salem Air Base.