Team Little Rock dusts off, readies for more storms

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LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. --  Team Little Rock men and women have energetically responded to the aftermath of the tornado that hit the base at approximately 8 p.m. April 25.

The tornado damaged more than 100 on-base housing units, damaged three C-130 aircraft and blew the roofs off and damaged many buildings in the base's flightline area. Officials are continuing work to restore electricity to base housing and facilities. Damage assessments are on-going, but the base's focus is preparation for the high probability of further severe weather this evening.

All Airmen are accounted for and base Airmen, their families and community neighbors have banded together in preparation to weather another night of storms.

"Our people have done a phenomenal job in taking care of each other and picking up the pieces after this devastating storm," said Col. Mike Minihan, 19th Airlift Wing commander. "I couldn't be more proud of their efforts to pick each other up, dust off and get ready for another round of severe storms. Our Airmen and their families are truly resilient."

"The support we're received from our off base community neighbors is world class," the colonel said. "As we continue to work through our assessment of the damage and determine the needs of our Airmen and our families, the generosity of our neighbors will be vital to helping our people return to their normal lives."

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