LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Flosi visited Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 5-6, 2025, marking his first official visit to the installation since assuming the role as the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
Over the two-day tour, Flosi engaged directly with Airmen from across the Total Force — including active duty, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve — gaining insight into Herk Nation’s unified approach to mission execution, training and innovation.
“General Allvin and I are laser focused on the lethality and readiness of the Air Force,” Flosi said. “This location is of strategic importance to us, our nation, and our ability to execute the mission across the globe.”
During the visit, Flosi received a strategic mission overview from Team Little Rock leadership, highlighting the installation’s global reach and its critical role in delivering rapid global mobility while supporting national defense objectives.
Spending time with Airmen from across the 19th and 314th Airlift Wings, Flosi witnessed firsthand the impact of maintenance, training, and operational efforts that power the C-130 mission. From fleet sustainment to aircrew development, both wings demonstrated how they work together to generate Mission Ready Airmen and aircraft.
His visit also emphasized the strength of Total Force partnerships, as he connected with Guardsmen from the 189th AW — reinforcing the importance of integration between active duty, Guard and Reserve components in meeting today’s mission and preparing for tomorrow’s fight.
During a working lunch with senior noncommissioned officers, Flosi encouraged open dialogue on mentorship, force development and issues affecting today’s Airmen — emphasizing the importance of enlisted leadership in shaping a resilient, empowered force.
Flosi also had the opportunity to connect with Airmen attending Airman Leadership School, where he shared leadership perspectives and reinforced the vital role of NCOs in driving change, building teams, and setting conditions for Airmen to be successful in executing the mission.
“What makes us the most capable and lethal flying force on the planet is we are the only force that has a professional NCO corps that has the degree of competence we do and is empowered to make decisions,” Flosi said. “No other nation has figured out how to replicate that.”
The visit concluded with an all call, where Flosi addressed hundreds of Airmen on topics ranging from readiness and resilience to the strategic importance of their roles in the Air Force’s future. He emphasized that the strength of the service lies in its people — and that every Airman is critical to the fight.
“Right here at Herk Nation and across the Air Force our Airmen are our asymmetric advantage,” Flosi said. “Our Airmen generate capability because we have empowered them to critically think, and we are equipping them with Mission Ready Airmen skills.”