News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

March 2, 2021
Department of the Air Force to allow shorts for maintainers, updates variety of uniform options

Airmen and Guardians will now have more dress and appearance options with upcoming uniform changes to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Appearance.
March 1, 2021
After trauma: A story of resilience

Navigating a traumatic event requires a recovery plan unique to the individual. The road of self-care for one Airman means helping others understand help is never too far away.Assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing Judge Advocate Office and currently forward deployed to Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of
March 1, 2021
Air Force announces officer stratification guidance

“As we execute Action Order A (Airman), we must remain focused on a culture of transparency,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. “By strengthening our officer stratification policy, we are meeting that intent. This step is necessary to give officers a full understanding of
March 1, 2021
Air Force Assistance Fund kicks-off

The Air Force Assistance Fund donation period officially opened, March 1, and will run through May 14. The AFAF campaign supports four charities that are dedicated to caring for Airmen and Guardians from accession through retirement and beyond. These charities are the Air Force Enlisted Village,
Feb. 28, 2021
30 years later, Desert Storm remains a powerful influence on Air, Space Forces

Today, 30 years after combat ended on Feb. 28, 1991, Desert Storm’s influence on the United States military, and especially the Air Force and Space Force, remain substantial and entrenched.
Feb. 26, 2021
314th AW conducts first OST for students in two years

Amidst historic snowfall from two winter storms that hit Little Rock Air Force Base, the 314th Airlift Wing launched aircraft, cadre, and students in an attempt to continue training at an off-station site in St. George, Utah, Feb. 19-23.
Feb. 26, 2021
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Vanessa Pitt

Staff Sgt. Vanessa Pitt, 29th Weapons Squadron operations analyst, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week.
Feb. 26, 2021
19th AW recognizes star performers following “100-year storm”

Record-breaking snow and ice storms swept across Arkansas, Feb. 14-20, dropping a grand total of 20.3 inches of snow and surpassing January 1918 as the snowiest month in Little Rock history.
Feb. 25, 2021
19th AW continues to advance ACE integration

The 61st Airlift Squadron concluded a weeklong, organically generated exercise, Feb. 20, demonstrating the effectiveness of Agile Combat Employment (ACE) tactics, techniques and procedures focused on Mobility Air Force and Combat Air Force integration.
Feb. 25, 2021
2020 successes set stage for continued housing improvements

The Department of the Air Force's effort to improve housing programs for Airmen, Guardians and their families scored some major victories in 2020, but housing officials say there is still much work to be done.