15 Jan 2021

Herk Nation receives Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

The 19th Medical Group at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, received 400 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Jan, 13, 2021. Initial quantities of the vaccine are limited and will be distributed on a rolling delivery basis as more doses become available.

23 Nov 2020

LRAFB upgrades to Health Protection Condition Charlie

By order of the installation commander, Little Rock Air Force Base has upgraded to Health Protection Condition Charlie, effective Nov. 23, 2020.

25 Oct 2019

From practice to play: 19th AMXS Airman saves life

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brett Bibel, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, responded with a sense of urgency to a man showing symptoms of cardiac arrest after his rugby match in Little Rock, Arkansas, October 5, 2019.

23 Aug 2019

Vet clinic remodel: staying a step above the rest

The veterinary clinic at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas underwent a major remodel and received substantial equipment upgrades to aid in providing the superior care that people expect for their four-legged companions.

21 Aug 2019

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 take a step back from the mission and discuss pressing issues they are facing.

29 Jan 2019

EFMP: Faces behind program

Moving to a new base can be stressful, especially for those who have a special needs family member. Thankfully, the Air Force has a program called the Exceptional Family Member Program to assist with those transitions.

21 Nov 2018

Outbreak of E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce

CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, Canada, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli O157:H7) infections linked to romaine lettuce.

15 Oct 2018

19th MDG keeps Team Little Rock healthy with flu vaccine

Flu and cold season has begun, and the 19th Medical Group staff are administering vaccines to Team Little Rock Airmen, retirees and their families throughout the season at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. The 19 MDG is committed to providing exceptional preventative health services to our beneficiaries. Since cold and flu season is getting

20 Jul 2018

Family Health RESETs how it does business

Some of the biggest concerns for service members and their family requesting appointments with their family health physicians are being addressed as the 19th Medical Group clinic RESETs the way it does business. RESET - Reward Efficiency, Set priorities, Empower Teams - is a new way of taking care of patients that originated at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and is working its way around the Air Force.

5 Jun 2018

Don’t be bugged by ticks, mosquitoes

Summer’s here in Arkansas. People are working outdoors and having fun in the sun. From days at the lake and picnics, to camping, hiking and yard work, it’s time to feel the fresh air, catch some sun and enjoy what the Natural State has to offer. Unfortunately, some of what Arkansas has to offer this season includes some unpleasant insects such as ticks and mosquitoes that can impart disease and discomfort whenever they bite.