News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

July 31, 2026
19th CABS strengthens expeditionary readiness for the future fight

The character of warfare is changing, and the 19th Combat Air Base Squadron (CABS) is leading the way.
July 13, 2026
Team Little Rock Participates in America 250 Bust Unveiling Honoring Medal of Honor Recipient Maurice "Footsie" Britt

Team Little Rock was honored to participate in the America 250 Bust Unveiling Ceremony at the Arkansas State Capitol on July 7, 2026.
June 5, 2026
Barracks Task Force Advances Dormitory Modernization at LRAFB

In response to a Department of War-wide initiative, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, began undergoing its five-year, $92 million renovation project to design the dormitories of the future.The modernization effort grew out of the Barracks Task Force mission which is tasked to identify and
Feb. 27, 2026
19th AMXS and 19th LRS bridge gap through immersion program

Across the Air Force, aircraft maintenance and logistics readiness squadrons rely on each other every day to keep aircraft flying. Within the 19th Airlift Wing, leaders recognized the two units often worked side by side without fully maximizing the potential synergy that could be achieved at Little
Jan. 23, 2026
19th AW reactivates OG and MXG

The 19th Airlift Wing reactivated its 19th Operations Group and 19th Maintenance Group during a ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 23, 2026.
Nov. 25, 2025
Operation Turkey Drop: The spirit of Herk Nation

The smell of smoked turkey filled the air at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, as the Chaplain Corps, First Sergeant Council, volunteers and community partners joined forces to prepare and distribute 200 turkeys and dry goods to Airmen and their families, Nov. 22, 2025.
Sept. 8, 2025
HERKWERX hosts Project Mercury Innovation Workshop

The HERKWERX innovation lab hosted the Project Mercury Innovation Workshop at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Sept. 2–5, 2025.
Aug. 13, 2025
New dorms boost TLR Airmen quality of life

Little Rock Air Force Base unveiled its newest dormitories at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Aug. 12, 2025, marking the completion of a project that provides no-cost housing to the base’s newest Airmen.
June 18, 2025
Cornerstone of society: LRAFB honors Daniel Gray

Daniel Gray, Jacksonville Community Council president, was presented with the Cornerstone Award by Col. Denny Davies, 19th Airlift Wing and installation commander, at the Jacksonville Community Center, June 17, 2025.
May 6, 2025
Minihan legacy cemented at Herk Nation Legacy Monument

Team Little Rock gathered to honor retired Gen. Mike “Mini” Minihan as the second recipient of the Herk Nation Legacy Award in Heritage Park at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, May 5, 2025.