• CBRNE exercise gives Airmen real life emergency skills

    From sweltering heat of deserts to frozen tundras filled with ice caps  –  these could be aspects of any wartime environment. Although every situation has its challenges, Airmen are trained to overcome obstacles with professionalism and efficiency.Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and

  • Little Rock Airman supports family in Puerto Rico from MacDill AFB

    In times of adversity, many turn to their families for emotional support. Loved ones become safety nets when one of their own faces strife. But what does a person do when his family is in jeopardy on an island thousands of miles away? Airman 1st Class Kenny Rivera Rojas, 19th Aircraft Maintenance

  • Healthy eating advances AF readiness, mission success

    Being "Fit to fight" is a widespread concept throughout the Air Force, but fitness isn't confined to exercise. Making smart food choices can contribute to encouraging increased physical activity and improved nutritional decisions. There are many resources available to Airmen, such as the Department

  • Little Rock AFB hosts 39th annual retiree appreciation day

    Little Rock Air Force Base Retiree Activities Office will host the 39th annual Team Little Rock Retiree Appreciation Day event honoring Arkansas' military retirees in the Walters Community Center Sept. 23, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  • 70 years of air power: One family's service

    The need for unified airpower forged the foundation for the Air Force during World War II. Since its conception, Airmen have served in every major conflict and war requiring air support. This history is shared by one family in particular, the Thomases.

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Tiffany Santiago

    Rank and name: Staff Sgt. Tiffany SantiagoUnit:  19th Medical Operations SquadronPosition: Mental Health Clinic NCO in chargeHometown: Albers, IllinoisTime on Station: 16 Aug., 2016Time in Service: 24 November, 2008Hobbies: Spending time with her kidsGoals: Obtain Masters in Social Work. Core Value:

  • Little Rock Air Force base accepts aircraft amid Hurricane Irma

    A U-28A assigned to Hurlburt Field, Fla., taxis past C-130Js to a parking spot after landing Sept. 9, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The U-28A provides a manned fixed wing, on-call/surge capability for improved tactical airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) in

  • Nighttime ops ensure Combat Airlift never stops

    It takes more than leaving the light on to sustain Combat Airlift. Air Mobility Command's mission is 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Although it takes multiple units, three main players of the Black Knight's mission around-the-clock are the 19th Security Forces Squadron to secure the base, the 19th