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  • Four uniformed white males sit at a brown conference table to brief a group of civilians sitting in front of them.

    LRAFB civic leaders learn from Airmen during recent visit to McConnell AFB

    “What does downrange mean?” This question was a subtle reminder there are some civilians with limited military experience who may not understand the jargon used daily in that world. Twenty civilians from communities surrounding Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, posed many questions while attending a civic leader tour July 26-27, 2018, hosted by Little Rock AFB and McConnell AFB, Kansas. This tour exposed civic leaders to two military installations, and their mission sets and a multitude of Airmen’s jobs to help them better understand the Air Force, Air Mobility Command, and their communities.
  • A group of individuals, both in uniform and in civilian business attire, stand in the grass in front of a large grey C-130H aircraft for a group photo.

    Redoubling efforts to grow Arkansas businesses: Improving Federal contracting opportunities to support warfighters

    The Air Force 19th Contracting Squadron, the Arkansas Procurement Assistance Center, and the U.S. Small Business Administration Arkansas District Office recently renewed efforts to build the capacity of businesses within the state to access local federal government contracts and improve support to warfighters. “One of the very fortunate things
  • A woman wearing the Airman Battle Uniform speaks into a microphone into a circle of people also wearing the Airman Battle Uniform. They are sitting around tables with table cloths that are each a different color of the rainbow.

    Team Little Rock hosts panel to celebrate pride month history

    Little Rock Air Force Base Airmen celebrated and discussed the history of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month with an informative question-and-answer panel June 26, 2018, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. “Events like this are just a small part of the greater discussion that happens during LGBT pride month,” said Capt. Beau
  • Three women sit in chairs and write on sticky notes.

    Focus groups allow military spouses platform for concerns

    Leadership is putting more emphasis on spouses and their contributions to execute the mission. In line with the secretary of the Air Force’s vision to enhance this partnership, Team Little Rock is hosting focus groups to gain insight into spouses’ needs and capabilities. Spouse focus groups are a base-wide event where spouses get to know each
  • Maj. Christopher Boelscher, 61st Airlift Squadron pilot, operates a C-130J Mar. 13, 2018, near Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Team Little Rock hosted over 65 Airmen from six wings to train together and showcase tactical airlift. Partnerships and interoperability enhance operational effectiveness and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Codie Collins)

    LRAFB hosts C-130J Fly In

    More than 65 Airmen from six wings across the C-130J force trained to increase interoperability and operational effectiveness during a training exercise March 10, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.Team Little Rock played an integral role throughout the week hosting members of the C-130 family during the team-driven training event.Enhancing
  • An Airman wearing the Air Force Battle Uniform grabs sand t-shirts while being surrounded by civilian clothes, purses and other military uniforms.

    Free items, volunteer opportunities available at Airman’s Attic

    Military members and their families have access to free items from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Airman’s Attic at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The Airman’s Attic was started to help young Airmen and their families with necessities such as military uniforms, household appliances and baby necessities. “The Airman's Attic is
  • A father and son pose for a photo in front of a C-130 on a flightline.

    Schoolhouse unites father, son for C-130 mission

    Airman Trevor Armentrout, 700th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, and his father, Col. Jeffrey Armentrout, 302nd Airlift Wing vice commander, attended Center of Excellence, the C-130 schoolhouse, at Little Rock Air Force Base.
  • Military personnel from Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., talk to Tolleson Elementary School students Oct. 26, 2017, during Red Ribbon Week activities.

    Red Ribbon Week: Drug prevention starts with kids

    At most Air Force installations, the Drug Demand Reductionprogram and the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program are verymuch separate entities. But here at Little Rock AFB, ADAPT and DDR have teamedup to prevent alcohol and drug abuse amongst service members, their familiesand the local community.DDR and ADAPT, the first
  • Male Airman stands in front of aircraft tail

    Little Rock Airman supports family in Puerto Rico from MacDill AFB

    In times of adversity, many turn to their families for emotional support. Loved ones become safety nets when one of their own faces strife. But what does a person do when his family is in jeopardy on an island thousands of miles away? Airman 1st Class Kenny Rivera Rojas, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, responded to his family’s pleas – and the entire population of Puerto Rico -- for aid by offering his helping hands.
  • Male sits in flight deck monitoring plane systems

    19 AMXS leads C-130J maintenance ops for Hurricane Maria relief

    Members of the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, are providing maintenance to C-130J aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, in the midst of relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Maria.
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