• The story of the 19th is a story of Airmen

    "We truly stand on the shoulders of giants," said Col. Patrick Rhatigan, 19th Airlift Wing commander, during his speech at the Air Force Memorial Oct. 8, 2014, in Arlington, Virginia.The 19th AW was presented the James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle Award by the Air Force Historical Foundation for significant

  • LRAFB turns 59

    Little Rock Air Force Base celebrated its 59th Anniversary Oct. 9, 2014. Since the inception of the base, in 1955, partnership has been part of its foundation, and theTeam Little Rock partnership would not have been possible without the community 59 years ago.In 1951, local leaders sent a letter to

  • 19th Airlift Wing wins historical Doolittle Award

    The 19th Airlift Wing will be presented the James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle Award Oct. 8, 2014, at 4 p.m. at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Virginia.The Doolittle Award is presented by the Air Force Historical Foundation (AFHF) to a U.S. Air Force unit for significant contributions to airpower

  • D-Day 70th Anniversary

    Honor. Valor. Bravery. It's nearly impossible to reflect on the American armed forces' heritage without including those words. The events that occurred on D-Day bring to life those words and present images such as men storming the beach and the sky riddled with paratroopers. The latter reminds

  • Jacksonville Museum of Military History welcomes home Vietnam vets

    Members of Little Rock Air Force Base along with community partners kicked off the Welcome Home Vietnam Vets celebration April 5 at the Jacksonville Museum of Military History in Jacksonville, Ark.The military service members provided a helping hand in all aspects of the event, ensuring veterans and