News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

Jan. 27, 2021
LRAFB Airmen return from deployment

Airmen assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing returned to Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 19-26, following a four-month deployment supporting combat airlift operations.
Jan. 25, 2021
DoD extends deadline for Tenant Satisfaction Survey

The Department of Defense is extending the deadline for Air Force housing residents to complete the annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey to Feb. 5 to ensure residents have an opportunity to voice their opinions.
Jan. 22, 2021
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Tiffany Babcock

Staff Sgt. Tiffany Babcock, 19th Operational Medicine Readiness Squadron flight chief, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week.
Jan. 22, 2021
314th AW ensures training pipeline remains protected

Aircrews from the 314th Airlift Wing recently transferred approximately 20 Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape students from Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, to Fort Benning, Georgia, Jan. 13.
Jan. 21, 2021
LRAFB Virtual Reality Maintenance Center to enhance Airmen’s training

The shift toward embracing virtual reality as a core training method took another step forward, Jan. 8, with the official opening of Little Rock Air Force Base’s Virtual Reality Maintenance Center.
Jan. 21, 2021
Air Force to allow longer braids, ponytails, bangs for women

As an outcome of the 101st Air Force uniform board, Air Force women will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the under arm
Jan. 19, 2021
19th AW executes ROCKI 21-01 despite COVID-19

The 19th Airlift Wing held its first major exercise of 2021, successfully executing a no-notice Phase 1 ROCKI exercise, Jan. 12-13.
Jan. 15, 2021
19th Airlift Wing awarded Meritorious Unit Award

The 19th Airlift Wing was announced as a recipient of the Air Force Meritorious Unit Award, Jan. 14.
Jan. 15, 2021
Herk Nation receives Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

The 19th Medical Group at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, received 400 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Jan, 13, 2021. Initial quantities of the vaccine are limited and will be distributed on a rolling delivery basis as more doses become available.
Jan. 15, 2021
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Robert Greene

Tech. Sgt. Robert Greene, 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron unit deployment manager is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week.