• Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Michael Anderson

    Name: Staff Sgt. Michael AndersonUnit: 48th Airlift SquadronPosition: Information Operations noncommissioned officer in charge / C-130 Formal Training Unit loadmaster instructorHometown: Marshall, TexasTime on station: 1.3 YearsTime in Service: 7 years 2 monthsCore Value Portrayed: ExcellenceHOW

  • Aircrew contamination control

    In order to be qualified to fly, every U.S. Air Force C-130J aircrew member must make the journey through a simulated decontamination line. The aircrew contamination control area line consists of nine stations manned by Airmen who perform the steps to properly decontaminate aircrews after potential

  • Little Rock AFB forges relationships with international students

    As the cornerstone  of C-130 Combat Airlift, the 314th Airlift Wing trains Airmen, sister services and international service members to become combat airlifters.While the international students receive formal training, the International Military Student Office works to establish lasting

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week: Tech Sgt. Bryan Hughes

    NAMETech Sgt. Bryan HughesUNIT314th Operations GroupDUTY TITLEClient system technicianTIME IN SERVICE14.5 yearsTIME ON STATION2 yearsCORE VALUE PORTRAYEDExcellenceHOW DOES THE INDIVIDUAL PORTRAY THAT CORE VALUE?Tech Sgt. Hughes led a team of client service technicians in managing the computer and

  • Providing first-class gear for a last resort event

    To keep C-130 aircrews safe during flight, the 19th Operations Support Squadron's aircrew flight equipment team is responsible for maintaining safety accessories throughout the aircraft. The group of approximately 70 Airmen works day and night to support combat airlift through focused training,

  • Fizzlin' New Year's resolution solutions

    Every New Year brings with it a resolution to better oneself. Below are a few for keeping those New Year's resolutions.1. Commit! Consistency is the key for losing weight and keeping it off. You can start with made up food rules like 30 days of no bread or pasta and add new rules as you're ready for

  • Hail to the Chiefs

    Congratulations to Team Little Rock's newest Chief Master Sergeant selectees:   19th Airlift Wing Bruce Cross 19th Contracting Squadron Kimberly Muhlecke 19th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Adam Otto 19th Maintenance Squadron Steven Roberts 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron Thomas Schwanda II