Oct. 14, 2015 60th Anniversary: Beginning of an everlasting heritage In 1955, a pocket of Jacksonville was carved out and dedicated to serving our country.For 60 years, that sculpture has become Little Rock Air Force Base. It has sustained its presence by accomplishing a variety of missions, hosting several units and earning awards such as the Air Force Outstanding
Oct. 1, 2015 Foot Golf Senior Airman Nesr Mothana kicks the ball during footgolf Sep. 25, 2015, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Footgolf has similar rules to normal golf but is played by kicking a ball instead. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephanie Serrano)
Oct. 1, 2015 Civic leaders take to the sky Col. Charles Brown Jr., 19th Airlift Wing commander (left), and Chief Master Sgt. Rhonda Buening, 19th AW command chief (right), stand with a group of 25 civic leaders from the local community Sept. 25, 2015, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The group flew on a C-130J to
Oct. 1, 2015 Changes to TRICARE prescription benefits TRICARE prescription changes (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Harry Brexel) As of Oct. 1, a new law now requires all TRICARE beneficiaries, except active-duty service members, to get select brand name maintenance drugs through either TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery
Oct. 1, 2015 Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Jalen Ellingberg Senior Airman Jalen Ellingberg, a 19th Comptroller Squadron financial management technician, stepped up the bar with all tasks in his office and has helped his fellow Airmen. The Paris, Arkansas, native, accepted the responsibility to lead his section to top performance
Oct. 1, 2015 Peruvian exchange program builds human capital Little Rock Air Force Base is no stranger to international training. Little Rock Airmen have trained military members from six different continents. However, one training program exists that sets itself apart from the rest. Capt. Javier Camacho, a Peruvian Air Force logistics officer, has been
Sept. 24, 2015 Combat Airlifter of the Week: Capt. Casey Staheli Capt. Casey Staheli, 913th Airlift Group public affairs officer, was awarded Combat Airlifter of the Week for his initiative and active public affairs posture. The Washington, Utah, native, creates and maintains the 913th AG social media sites, produces articles and handles
Sept. 24, 2015 Nonjudicial punishments for August During the month of August, eight Airmen were punished under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and one was court-martialed were discharged for failing to meet Air Force standards.A senior airman assigned to the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron received a reduction to airman first
Sept. 23, 2015 Family Movie Night: Bringing Families Together Due to the constant hustle and bustle of everyday life, many families have trouble finding the time to relax and have fun together. The 19th Force Support Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, is looking to combat that by holding Family Movie Night at Hangar 1080.In an effort to make the
Sept. 22, 2015 Combat Airlifter of the Week: Maj. John Lawson Maj. John Lawson, the 19th Medical Group integrator, provides the 19th MDG upgrade training and life support programs to 334 medical professionals. The Madison Heights, Mich., native, also provides guidance for Self Aid Buddy Care and CPR programs that are maintained in 32