News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

Nov. 4, 2021
LRAFB key spouse named Arkansas Teacher of the Year

Jessica Saum is a mom, a special education teacher, and a military spouse who went to work expecting just another normal day at school.She knew students and staff had gathered in the Panther Arena at the Stagecoach Elementary School in Cabot, Arkansas, for a reading pep rally. What she didn't know
Nov. 4, 2021
19th AW showcases readiness capabilities during ROCKI 22-01

The 19th Airlift Wing showcased its readiness capabilities during ROCKI 22-01, Nov. 1-2. ROCKI 22-01 focused on demonstrating the 19th Airlift Wing’s capabilities to operate in a contested environment within the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility.
Nov. 4, 2021
19th CONS planning summit drives innovation, empowers Airmen

The 19th Contracting Squadron hosted its third annual strategic planning summit on Oct. 26, as part of an ongoing effort within the unit to allow Airmen at all levels to drive innovation and be empowered, decision-making leaders.
Nov. 3, 2021
Black Knights Ep. 3: Meet Senior Airman Jackson Taylor

In the third episode of our Black Knights series, meet Senior Airman Jackson Taylor, an air traffic controller from the 19th Operations Support Squadron.
Nov. 3, 2021
ASAB Holds Change of Command with 779th EAS Redesignation

The 779th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron was redesignated as the 61st EAS during a change of command ceremony at the Ali Al Salem Base Theater, Nov. 2.
Nov. 3, 2021
Construction on Arnold Drive moves to Phase II

Construction on Arnold Drive will transition into Phase II on Nov. 6 at 12 p.m.
Oct. 29, 2021
19th AW strikes thrice for DoD community award

“We are here for you,” said Sharise Holland, the 19th Airlift Wing’s Drug Demand Reduction Program manager.This is the mindset behind the wing’s award-winning DDRP team, who were recently recognized as the Air Force’s recipient of the Secretary of Defense Community Drug Awareness Award for the third
Oct. 28, 2021
Combat Airlift Week: Airman 1st Class Ana Cisneros

Airman 1st Class Ana Cisneros, 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week November 1, 2021.
Oct. 22, 2021
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Alias Arzuaga

Staff Sgt. Alias Arzuaga, 19th Maintenance Squadron unit deployment manager, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week October 25, 2021.
Oct. 21, 2021
LRAFB cadre lead way for top-tier Weapons Officers

“Humble, approachable, credible;” this is the mantra that is engrained into pilots and loadmasters from the first day they step foot into the 29th Weapons Squadron.