News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base - Category Readiness

June 9, 2021
Herk Nation hosts Deployed Family Dinner

Little Rock Air Force Base provided families of deployed members with dinner and allowed these families an opportunity to connect, not only with each other, but also with leadership and helping agencies to address any concerns they may have had.
March 3, 2021
Air Force finalizes PT uniform design; will begin production process

This is the first update to the PT uniform in more than 16 years, and more than 150 Airmen participated in testing the uniform.
Feb. 25, 2021
2020 successes set stage for continued housing improvements

The Department of the Air Force's effort to improve housing programs for Airmen, Guardians and their families scored some major victories in 2020, but housing officials say there is still much work to be done.
Feb. 11, 2021
Tour lengths increase for certain first-term overseas assignments

Effective March 1, Airmen and Guardians overseas tour lengths are now 36 months for first-term unaccompanied permanent assignments at certain overseas locations.
Dec. 22, 2020
Air Force Competencies now available on MyVector

The Air Force Competencies are foundational and applicable across all ranks, grades and career fields, and provide Total Force members a pathway to success in their respective careers.
Dec. 15, 2020
Herk Nation, mission partners tackle JFE exercise

Little Rock launched six C-130J Super Hercules in support of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School’s Joint Forcible Entry exercise at the Nevada Test and Training Range, Dec. 6. The USAF Weapons School teaches graduate-level instructor courses that provide the world's most advanced training in weapons
Dec. 8, 2020
Annual DoD housing survey opens for tenant feedback Dec. 8

The annual survey provides Air Force housing officials, installation leaders and project owners feedback to shape the evolution of improvements that advance the Air Force housing portfolio that is provided to service members and their families.
Nov. 19, 2020
Department of the Air Force restores previous military tuition assistance cap and AF COOL funding

The Department of the Air Force restored military tuition assistance to $4,500 per fiscal year and Air Force Credentialing Opportunities Online preparatory course funding for fiscal year 2021, effective immediately.
Nov. 3, 2020
19th AW DDRP wins DoD award 2 years in a row

The office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness announced the 19th Airlift Wing Drug Demand Reduction Program as the winner of the 30th annual Secretary of Defense Community Drug Awareness Award, which is given to one installation from each military branch, making Little
Sept. 8, 2020
Department of the Air Force delegates approval authority for nonchargeable emergency leave of absence

Unit commanders or civilian directors may now grant an emergency leave of absence for qualifying emergencies, including the death or serious medical condition of an immediate family member, or any other hardship the commander or director determines appropriate.