News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

May 15, 2021
DAF to allow officers to opt out of promotion in certain circumstances

Eligible officers, who meet certain conditions, may soon request exclusion from consideration for the next higher grade. The new policy will go into effect beginning with the major, lieutenant colonel and colonel Space Force promotion boards set to convene Oct. 16, and will provide more flexible
May 14, 2021
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Kyle Kurfurst

Staff Sgt. Kyle Kurfurst, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week.
May 12, 2021
LRAFB reopens Assault Landing Zone

Little Rock Air Force Base reopened its 4,000-foot Assault Landing Zone May 11, which completes Phase 1 of a $180 million project to replace the 65-year-old, 12,000-foot runway.
May 12, 2021
Empowered Airmen accelerate change across Air Force

Innovation and a forward-looking mindset have long been key aspects of Air Force culture. Today, Airmen worldwide continue to exemplify these traits as they find innovative ways to implement new programs and processes to accelerate change in support of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown,
May 10, 2021
ROCKI 21-02: 19th AW experiments with lead wing concept

The 19th Airlift Wing’s ROCKI 21-02 exercise at Volk Field ANG Base came to a close May 6, as the wing assessed its ability to deploy into theater as a lead Air Expeditionary Wing – becoming Air Mobility Command’s first to experiment with the lead wing construct in a dynamic exercise environment.
May 7, 2021
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Airman Mea Tribble

Airman Mea Tribble, 19th Airlift Wing Judge Advocate office military justice paralegal, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week.
May 4, 2021
Air Force Employee Assistance Program widens resource umbrella

The Employee Assistance Program is expanding the level of support to members by encompassing “positive” engagements, such as lifestyle coaching, where participants can establish goals and priorities to maximize personal stability.
May 4, 2021
Language Enabled Airman Program application window now open

Air Force and Space Force regular active duty officers and enlisted members have until July 16, 2021, to apply online for the Language Enabled Airman Program.
May 3, 2021
Exercise Mobility Guardian begins May 15 to advance Air Mobility Command capabilities

Exercise Mobility Guardian 2021, the Air Force’s largest and longest exercise ensuring readiness to move military personnel and equipment in combat operations, is scheduled to begin at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, on May 15.
May 3, 2021
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Maj. Kimberly Novak

Maj. Kimberly Novak, Air Mobility Command Air Operations Squadron Detachment 3 Chief of C-130H and C-130J Simulator Certifications, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week.