• Great Airmen with great responsibilities

    Many Airmen, enlisted and commissioned, enter the Air Force at young ages. Right out of the gate, new troops are trusted with immense responsibilities. These responsibilities, no matter how large or small they may be, play a role in shaping our Airmen’s work ethic. Their work ethic reflects their

  • Selfless dedication: volunteers' efforts recognized

    The Airman & Family Readiness Center Volunteer Program ceremony held April 27, 2017, recognized the Airmen who epitomized the U.S. Air Force core value of Service Before Self by giving back to their community through volunteering. The A&FRC Volunteer Program connects individuals and groups to

  • Clinic cares for K9s

    As the doctor walks into her office, she is greeted by an eager, small patient. She checks his vitals and gently pets the top of his head to ease his nerves as the appointment continues. In most clinics the gesture would be unusual. However, at the Little Rock Air Force Base Veterinary Treatment

  • Crazy, hazy days: summer safety tips

    As summer approaches and temperatures rise, many will gravitate to participating in outdoors activities; remember to consider the risks that come with heat. Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are the most serious of all heat-related illnesses. Both are preventable by being aware of the risks and

  • LRAFB plants seeds for future generations

    Team Little Rock celebrated Earth Day with an expo and a tree-planting ceremony April 20-21, 2017, at the Jacksonville Lighthouse Charter School: Flightline Upper Academy and Arnold Drive Elementary. The expo included environmental agency booths from the U.S. Forestry Service, U.S. Fish and

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Matthew Thomas

    Name and Rank: Senior Airman Matthew ThomasUnit: 314th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronDuty title: hydraulic systems journeymanHometown: Orlando, Florida Time in service:  Three yearsTime at Little Rock:  Two years and six monthsGoals: Completing my Community College of the Air Force degreeHobbies:

  • Supporting sexual assault survivors

    Sexual Assault Awareness Month brings attention to the options available to those affected by conduct that falls short of the standards expected of individuals in uniform. A U.S. Air Force priority is taking care of Airmen and families, and wingmen are responsible for assisting a survivor in

  • Arkansas tax exemption for military spouses

    U.S. Military members are afforded many benefitsduring their careers.  Free college,affordable healthcare, free services for family members, and tax breaks are afew such benefits.  While taxes may notbe the first thing that jumps to mind, it is just one of the items spouses cantake advantage of.An

  • Little Rock AFB spouse strives to make difference

    In today’s society, there are many roles women play: wife, mother, business-owner, advocate, etc. Although there are many roles, very few women can fulfill them. Brittany Boccher, Armed Forces Insurance 2017 Air Force Spouse of the year, isn’t one of these people. “I work harder now than I’ve

  • New training techniques for tomorrow’s defenders

    The 19th Security Forces Squadron have trained Airmenthat are critical to national defense and are the first impression of the base.Team Little Rock’s Defenders are on the clock 24/7 andare ready to contribute to the Combat Airlift mission but they have hundreds ofhours of training to get to that