30 Jul 2018

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

9 Jul 2018

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

27 Jun 2018

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

21 Mar 2018

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

7 Feb 2018

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

27 Nov 2017

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.

31 Oct 2017

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

4 Oct 2017

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.

4 Oct 2017

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.

19 Sep 2017

Little Rock AFB hosts 39th annual retiree appreciation day

Little Rock Air Force Base Retiree Activities Office will host the 39th annual Team Little Rock Retiree Appreciation Day event honoring Arkansas' military retirees in the Walters Community Center Sept. 23, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.