31 Jul 2019

Ready Warriors: Defenders train first-term Airmen as augmentees

The 19th Security Forces Squadron has trained approximately 180 Airmen as security forces augmentees at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas since the course began in December 2018.

26 Jul 2019

41st AS: Most outstanding Airlift Squadron in AMC

The 41st Airlift Squadron was awarded the 2018 General Joseph Smith Trophy for being the most outstanding airlift squadron in Air Mobility Command last year.

23 Jul 2019

34th CTS Airman trains next generation

The C-130J Super Hercules was built to perform tactical combat airlift while flying and landing in austere environments. Moving and dropping pallets doesn’t seem to be too daunting until loadmasters have to squeeze uniquely shaped cargo into the back of a C-130, at which point it can seem almost impossible without the correct training and techniques.

1 Jul 2019

Keeping up with aircrew safety: 19th OSS AFE

Pilots and loadmasters are some of the first Airmen who come to mind when thinking about the safe execution of agile combat airlift. The 19th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment Flight is responsible for maintaining all in-flight safety equipment, ensuring aircrew are properly trained in the event of an emergency.

16 May 2019

Virtual reality project introduces new training prospects

Virtual reality is an emerging technology in today’s modern world. Its development has paved the way for numerous advancements in entertainment, health care, and even military training. Airmen have looked to using leading-edge technology, such as virtual reality, to meet the challenge of being innovative to propel today’s Air Force.

4 Apr 2019

AMC TES tests AMC Phoenix Spark winning innovation

An Air Mobility Command Test and Evaluation Squadron test team, located at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, conducted an operational assessment on an innovative AMC Phoenix Spark initiative-winning idea, the findings of which will inform AMC fielding decisions.

26 Mar 2019

Need-to-know for severe weather season

Airmen and their families should take into consideration base procedures and notifications during severe weather conditions at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas.

21 Mar 2019

Equal Opportunity advocates against bullying, hazing

Airmen dealing with bullying and hazing received a new advocate in the bid to end unfair treatment with a change to the Department of Defense Instruction 1020.03, Harassment Prevention and Response in the Armed Forces, effective Feb. 1, 2019, allowing them to submit an official complaint through the equal opportunity office.

19 Mar 2019

2nd annual C-130J fly-in grows Herk Nation

Representatives from eight C-130J units came together to train and enhance mobility partnerships across the C-130J enterprise during the second-annual fly-in at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, March 9-16, 2019.

15 Feb 2019

18th Air Force commander’s spouse highlights education, license reciprocity

(Editor's Note: The state of Arkansas passed an amendment on April 9, 2019, for automatic licensure for active-duty service members, returning military veterans and spouses. "Automatic licensure" means the granting of occupational licensure without an individual's having met occupational licensure requirements provided in the state of Arkansas or