News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

Nov. 23, 2020
41st, 61st AS cares for families through Secret Spouse Program

Hosted by the 41st and 61st Airlift Squadrons, the Secret Spouse Program is taking care of spouses and families of deployed Airmen.
Nov. 23, 2020
LRAFB upgrades to Health Protection Condition Charlie

By order of the installation commander, Little Rock Air Force Base has upgraded to Health Protection Condition Charlie, effective Nov. 23, 2020.
Nov. 20, 2020
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Master Sgt. Nicholas Massingill

Name and Rank: Master Sgt. Nicholas MassingillUnit: 19th Maintenance GroupOfficial Duty title: Development and instruction section chiefHometown: North Little Rock, ArkansasTime in service: 18 yearsTime at Little Rock: 9 yearsGoals: Finish his degree, be the best father, and experience a smooth
Nov. 19, 2020
Department of the Air Force restores previous military tuition assistance cap and AF COOL funding

The Department of the Air Force restored military tuition assistance to $4,500 per fiscal year and Air Force Credentialing Opportunities Online preparatory course funding for fiscal year 2021, effective immediately.
Nov. 18, 2020
314th AW conducts off-station training

The 314th Airlift Wing conducted an off-station training exercise to exercise the instructor corps by completing objectives they don’t normally have the opportunity to complete with students.
Nov. 18, 2020
A Tale of Two Air Forces: How the Tuskegee Airmen bridged the divide

The Tuskegee Airmen were not only pilots, they were support personnel as well – weather forecasters, communications professionals, aircraft mechanics, nurses, administrative people, and more. Even though the team was better known for flight, it takes many people to get a plane off the ground.
Nov. 16, 2020
LRAFB holds Total Force Integration skills competition

The 19th, 314th and 189th Airlift Wings and 913th Airlift Group participated in a Total Force Integration skills competition on Nov. 12 at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas.Hosted by the 314th AW, the competition, referred to as a turkey shoot, contained four phases with the purpose of
Nov. 13, 2020
314th AW showcases C-130 mission to student pilots

The nation's tactical airlift “center of excellence,” the 314th Airlift Wing, is using a hands-on approach to bolster the C-130 community and increase pilot retention.
Nov. 13, 2020
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Master Sgt. Fredrick Montoya

As a 34th Combat Training Squadron flight superintendent, Montoya Built a 34 CTS 5-member NCO team to participate in Operation Dorm Storm, which facilitated much needed dorm improvements. He also solidified stronger ties with 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron for GFLR augmentation.
Nov. 10, 2020
App for military resources available to service members, families

The purpose of Military OneSource is to put as many resources as possible in one place, so people have an easier time finding what they need, said Erika Slaton, Military Community Support Programs associate director. The app makes it more convenient when users are away from their computers and are