News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

Aug. 13, 2021
SERE: Preparing aircrew like their life depends on it

With the largest C-130J Super Hercules fleet in the Air Force, Little Rock Air Force Base is home to a multitude of aircrew and personnel who, in the event of a downed aircraft, run the risk of isolation in austere or hostile environments.To facilitate readiness for such a scenario, Survival,
Aug. 13, 2021
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Airman 1st Class Blanca Sanchez

Airman 1st Class Blanca Sanchez, 19th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron aerospace medical technician, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week.
Aug. 13, 2021
19th MDG hosts blood drive

Airmen from the 19th Medical Group, in conjunction with the Arkansas Blood Institute, host monthly blood drives on base that are open to all members of Team Little Rock.
Aug. 11, 2021
Called to serve: An Airman’s path to citizenship

Airman 1st Class Manuel Moreno immigrated to the United States in 2007 and in March of 2020, he joined the United States Air Force. Moreno, now an electrical systems technician with the 19th Civil Engineer Squadron, recently completed his journey to becoming a citizen of the United States.
Aug. 10, 2021
Air Force releases additional dress and appearance changes

New dress and appearance updates will soon be released following feedback, testing from Airmen and reviews conducted as a part of the 2020 Air Force Uniform Board.
Aug. 6, 2021
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Airman 1st Class Brandon Fu

Airman 1st Class Brandon Fu, 19th Communications Squadron client services technician, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week.
Aug. 5, 2021
LRAFB identifies Airman found dead at off-base residence

An active-duty Airman from Little Rock Air Force Base was pronounced dead at his off-base residence in North Little Rock, Aug. 3, 2021.
Aug. 4, 2021
19th AW commander shares "The Way Forward" for the wing

Listen to Col. Angela Ochoa, 19th Airlift Wing commander, as she explains what the way forward looks like for the 19th Airlift Wing!
Aug. 2, 2021
Work begins on AFIMSC ‘Office of Future’

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is building and benchmarking a radically new way of working called the Office of the Future, or O2F.
July 30, 2021
Combat Airlifter of the Week: April Kappler

April Kappler, 19th Mission Support Group group resource advisor, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week.