• Little Rock AFB celebrates AETC’s 75th anniversary

    For 75 years, the Air Education and Training Command has trained the world’s greatest Airmen. The major command trained countless U.S. Air Force Airmen in multiple wings and installations around the world, including the 314th Airlift Wing based at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. “Our mission

  • Armory Airmen ensure safety

    A small team of eight U.S. Air Force Airmen provide firepower each day for the entire 19th Security Forces Squadron to defend the world’s largest C-130 fleet. The armory is the first stop for security forces Airmen prior to each shift. The team ensures weapons are fully serviceable and that each

  • Pharmacy helps improve lives

    While service members, retirees and dependents listen for their number to be called, tucked away behind shelves of bottles and prescriptions, dedicated team of pharmacy technicians diligently work to fill their requests. Located at the front entrance of the 19th Medical Group in Bldg. 1090, the

  • MMR Vaccination Guidance

    Confirmed cases of mumps are on the rise nationwide and the Arkansas Department of Health is requesting all children and adults to get up-to-date with their Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) vaccine. The 19th Medical Group Immunization Clinic is normally open Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00

  • Munitions shop hits target on preparation

    Guarded by a tall gate, filled with underground bunkers and hiding in the back recesses of the base, the 19th Maintenance Squadron munitions flight on Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, is a secluded area but vital to Combat Airlift. From inspections to storage, the flight ensures bullets hit

  • 60 years later: Airmen honor MLK, Little Rock Nine

    U.S. Airmen from Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., honored one of the greatest civil rights activists, Jan. 13, 2017. Airmen walked alongside local community leaders for a commemorative march honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., and the historic Little Rock Nine. Segregation: End of an Era Despite the

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week

    Rank and Name: Senior Airman Marcus GriffinUnit: 96th Aerial Port SquadronPosition: Air Transportation Journeyman, passenger service agentHometown: Bryant, ArkansasTime in Service: 2 years and 2 monthsGoals: Starting a family, buying a house and starting a career in law enforcementHobbies:

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week

    Rank and Name: Tech. Sgt. Jacob Ellis Unit:  189th Security Forces Squadron Position:  Security Forces Defender Hometown:  Clarendon, Arkansas Time on Station: 2 years Time in Service: 8 years Hobbies: Hunting and watching sports Core Value: Excellence in All We Do Comments:  “I always try to do

  • Airmen plan to commemorate MLK Day with Little Rock Central High

    On January 13, 2017, beginning at 2:00 p.m., service members from Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., will honor one of the greatest civil rights activists of all time.The Little Rock Central High School marching band will walk alongside U.S. Air Force Airmen for a commencement address and

  • Home on range: Airmen, Soldiers partner to prime skills

    A main priority of the U.S. Air Force’s Air Mobility Command is to enhance partnerships to execute and sustain rapid global mobility. One prime example is the weapons training cooperation between Little Rock Air Force Base and Arkansas National Guard installations. Approximately 15 minutes down the