• ROCK I 18-06 exercise: LRAFB adapts to deployed conditions

    Service members from Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, maintain deployment readiness by learning and adapting to mission-oriented protective posture conditions on a constant basic. Their knowledge was tested during the deployment-related exercise ROCK I 18-06 June 18-22, 2018.The purpose of the

  • 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

  • Dignified arrival: WWII Sailor finally returns home

    While the world remembered June 6 as D-Day – the longest day of World War II – the Tipton family will now remember this date as the day their Sailor finally came home. The family waited nearly 77 years for Seaman 1st Class Henry "Glenn" Tipton to return from war. The 189th Airlift Wing Arkansas Air

  • Tech school instructor crews compete in annual Turkey Shoot

    The annual local combat airlift competition, known as the Turkey Shoot, pitted rivals against one another in timed events including heavy equipment airdrops, points of interest, visual points assault landing and backing accuracy June 8, 2018, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. "The 314th

  • Little Rock AFB airlift squadrons attend 74th D-Day anniversary

     Three airlift squadrons and support personnel from Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, embarked on an historic journey to Normandy, France, to support the 74th D-Day Anniversary remembrance events from May 30 to June 6, 2018.Aircrew from the 41st, 61st and 62nd Airlift Squadrons and maintainers

  • 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

  • Maintaining Agile Combat Airlift: 19th AMXS Knights keep aircrew safe

    The 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Knights Unit is comprised of six maintenance-related career fields that work around-the-clock to support the Agile Combat Airlift mission. The unit is divided into five sections: crew chiefs, engines guidance and control, electrical, hydraulics, and

  • Civilian Personnel Flight begins quarterly all calls

    Civilians and some military personnel packed the Walters Community Support Center April 24, 2018, for a Civilian All Call covering hiring, NAFpay website, personnel evaluations, Government Retirement and Benefits platform and civilian decorations. The 19th Force Support Squadron’s Civilian Personnel

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. John Gordon

    Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. John Gordon Unit: 34th Combat Training Squadron Duty title: Mission support supervisor Hometown: Gulfport, Mississippi Time in service: 11 years Time at Little Rock: Four years Goals: Complete last remaining Professional Military Education course and advance to the next

  • Spouses key to mission success

    Spouses of service members currently attending Airman Leadership School took their seat at the table May 3, 2018, and their importance to the Air Force mission was reaffirmed by Col. Gerald Donohue, 19th Airlift Wing commander. “The transition from Airman to NCO is a pivotal transition in an