• Iron Swap

    As a C-130 departed Little Rock Air Force Base June 9, destined for Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, members from the 61st Airlift Squadron, 41st AS and 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron begin the third iron swap mission this year."An iron swap is taking a plane from down range that is experiencing

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Teyler-Symone Williams

    Senior Airman Teyler-Symone Williams, a 19th Airlift Wing administrator, is a phenomenal contributor to the front office staff. She has taken charge of the Director of Staff government purchase card account, liaisons with Wing Staff Agencies Resource Advisor and DS to get funds squared away and puts

  • Delivering Afghanistan's fourth C-130H

    A crew of Airmen stand in front of an Afghan Air Force C-130H June 9, 2015, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The team delivered Afghanistan's fourth C-130H aircraft from the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Harry Brexel)   Since 2013, Airmen

  • Standing up airdrop capabilities to Iraq

    Capt. Peter Gac, a 48th Airlift Squadron C-130J pilot instructor/evaluator, has deployed multiple times throughout his Air Force career. His most recent assignment to Iraq, however, was unlike any other previous experience."I wasn't quite sure what to expect," Gac said. "But I knew it would be a

  • When going away gifts go too far

     Although quite common, PCS and retirement gifts require careful attention to the ethics rules to ensure a kind gesture doesn't turn into a legal headache.  After all, people are more likely to appreciate gifts they can legally keep!The general rule is that federal employees - both uniformed and

  • Tech Sergeant selectees announced

    The Air Force selected 8,446 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant. Selectees represent 23.55 percent of the 35,863 eligible. Team Little Rock leadership recently congratulated the 121 active-duty staff sergeants selected at Little Rock Air Force Base."Congratulations to each and every

  • Men’s Health Month

    Each June, a congressional health education program is promoted to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.Screenings, health fairs, media appearances and other health education activities are held to raise

  • Be Smart During Summer Swelter

    Airmen can often find themselves exposed to the risks of heat injury. Risks include high temperatures and humidity, strenuous physical activity, personal acclimatization and attire or personal protective equipment.To stay safe, Airmen can monitor fellow wingmen for symptoms such as impaired motor

  • Stay cool in the base pool

    The base pool is finally open after months of renovations. A new liner was installed in both the kiddie pool and the main pool along with new pumps. The pool is open Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. Free lap swimming is also available Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The cost

  • Unlocking Memories

    It started out as a normal Friday. Jane Utley, a 19th Contracting Squadron procurement analyst, picked up the base newspaper as she headed to her office. She sat down at her desk and began flipping through the pages of the Combat Airlifter while enjoying her cup of coffee. All of a sudden, she saw a