News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

July 19, 2021
19th AW commander shares leadership focus with Black Knights

“There is a great quote out there that says ‘courage doesn’t always roar, sometimes courage is the quiet voice saying I will try again tomorrow,’” said Col. Angela Ochoa, 19th Airlift Wing and installation commander. “At the end of every day, I remind myself that tomorrow’s a new day and I get to
July 16, 2021
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Airman David Bean

Airman David Bean, 189th Operation Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week.
July 14, 2021
Little Rock Reserve maintainers assist Keesler with WC-130J repair

Maintaining aircraft for 10 WC-130J Super Hercules is no easy task, especially when that job is to repair an aircraft after a destructive fire.
July 14, 2021
Air Force accelerates innovation into action with Project Holodeck

As innovation continues apace across the Air Force, service leaders are focused on doing just that — empowering Airmen and accelerating the fielding and implementation of innovative ideas into tangible results.
July 12, 2021
Leading the Way: First Reserve unit to use C-130J upgrade

Airmen in the 913th Airlift Group at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, were part of the first Reserve unit to be trained on the Block 8.1 upgrade for the C-130J Super Hercules.
July 12, 2021
Air Force personnel, manpower applications fully migrated to cloud

The migration to the cloud hosting services saves money, replaces outdated hardware, increases information security and reduces system vulnerabilities, preventing the loss of data to unauthorized entities.
July 9, 2021
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Burnayah M. Brabham

Senior Airman Burnayah M. Brabham, 61st Airlift Squadron aviation resource management, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week.
July 7, 2021
Air Force makes more rights available for housing tenants

The Department of Defense issued policy guidance in February 2021 on the implementation and timing of the remaining four provisions of the Tenant Bill of Rights, which expands protection measures for military families living in privatized housing.
July 6, 2021
314th AW, Vance AFB FAIPs discuss changes to C-130 pilot pipeline

The 314th Airlift Wing hosted three First Assignment Instructor Pilots (FAIPs) from Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, at Little Rock Air Force Base June 22, to highlight and share a new way forward in the pilot training process, which ultimately bridges the gap between Undergraduate Pilot Training
July 6, 2021
TLR celebrates 6th annual Liberty Fest

Liberty Fest consisted of several attractions, including live bands, games, food and fireworks. It was a free event giving back to Airmen and their families as a way to celebrate Independence Day.