• JMATS Simulator: Gateway to C-130

    The C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System team teaches the next generation of loadmasters and pilots using simulations to teach the students to perform their job safely and effectively before going to the flight line.

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Kyla Mullins

    Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Kyla MullinsUnit: 19th Operational Medical Readiness SquadronDuty title: NCO in charge of occupational healthHometown: Rosston, ArkansasTime in service: 6 years, 9 monthsTime at Little Rock:  6 YearsGoals: Complete bachelors degree in health science, gain certification as

  • 19th OMRS bio team protects Airmen from work hazards

    Veterinarians x-ray animals to diagnose their illnesses. Maintainers clean aircraft with a variety of chemicals. Firefighters rescue families from fire and smoke. Those careers and tasks require consideration of the effect on workers’ health after a long period of exposure. The 19th Operational

  • Combat Airlift of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Janessa Dymond

    Name and Rank: Tech. Sgt. Janessa Dymond   Unit: 19 Security Forces SquadronDuty title: Resource protection program manager/physical securityHometown: Milwaukee, WisconsinTime in service: 18 years, 7 monthsTime at Little Rock: 7 monthsGoals: Finish Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement

  • Combat Airlift of the Week: Airman 1st Class Nicholas Goalen

    Name and Rank: Airman 1st Class Nicholas GoalenUnit: 19th Operations Support SquadronDuty title: Weather journeymanHometown: Tarpon Springs, FloridaTime in service: 2 yearsTime at Little Rock: 1 year, 2 monthsGoals: Complete his master’s degree and hike the Appalachian TrailHobbies: Hiking and

  • Herk Nation Airman pursues AF career, discovers AF family

    A commonality within Herk Nation is the mission set, but it’s made up of a diverse group of Airmen. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bronwyn Barnard, 19th Medical Group aerospace medical technician, is one of many Airmen born in a different country who have chosen to serve as part of the American

  • Black Knights commit to building resilience, strengthening Herk Nation

    Recently, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein directed all wings to stand down for a day to begin a dialogue among Airmen and stemming self-destructive behavior. The 19th Airlift Wing responded with a resilience tactical pause on Aug. 14, 2019, in which Airmen could collectively

  • Protocol: Behind the scenes making it happen

    Thousands of Team Little Rock members attend the various events held throughout the year. However, not everyone is aware of the individuals behind the scene making them happen. Christopher Schack, 19th Airlift Wing chief of protocol, is in charge of ensuring base events and visits are coordinated to

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Nelson Esqueda

    Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Nelson EsquedaUnit: 62nd Airlift SquadronDuty title: C-130J instructor loadmasterHometown: San Antonio, TexasTime in service: 9 yearsTime at Little Rock: 1 yearGoals: Pursue further educationHobbies: Hiking, working out, sports, reading, and yard workAir Force Core Value