• Don’t get bruised when bumped from flight

    We've all been there on TDY - waiting on an overbooked flight, wondering if we're going to get "bumped" from the flight.Rarely though do many people on official travel think about whether they get to keep the benefits or compensation earned in return for getting "bumped." The following advice could

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week

    Mike Webster, 19th Communications Squadron plans and programs project manager, is the squadron lead for the $8.2 million renovation of Bldg 988, the primary communications building for Little Rock Air Force Base.  When complete this will combine 19 CS personnel from 5 buildings to 3 buildings, with

  • USAF 50 Summit Challenge: Air Force Leading the Way

    Beginning in 2005, a group of Air Force members set out to hike to the top of the highest peaks on all seven continents and display the Air Force flag. After conquering the Seven Summit challenge in May of 2013, members created the 50 Summit challenge.Airmen, along with family and friends, are

  • Watch your step

    Base Natural Resource officers remind people jogging and walking on base to be observant and watch for snakes and other animals. When one comes upon a snake, simply stop and back off. Do not try to kill it because snakes are beneficial to our base ecosystem. They eat hundreds of mice, rats and frogs

  • The Military Spouse Appreciation Bazaar

    In honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Day, the Airman and Family Readiness Center conducted a number of events to supporting military spouses and celebrating their often unsung sacrifices. The 2nd Annual Military Spouse Appreciation Bazaar provided an opportunity for spouses to network and to

  • Don't get squeezed by the lemon

    With the spring in full swing, we tend to see an increase in our Airmen purchasing new vehicles.While most Airmen are usually satisfied with their purchases, there are always a handful who are far less than ecstatic. The Arkansas Lemon Law helps protect consumers from broken automobiles and can be

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week

    Maritza J. Wine, a 19th Contracting Squadron contract specialist, has showed unmatched dedication.  Her outstanding initiative and problem solving abilities greatly enhanced the effectiveness of the unit. Wine expertly managed 14 contracts valued at $8M providing critical services to three Wing's.

  • May is Mental Health Awareness Month

    People are the most important assets of the military. When there are issues going on at home or someone is struggling with something that has happened to them emotionally, a person is less likely to complete the mission correctly. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and everyone is

  • Combat Airlifter of the Week

    Staff Sgt. Michael Berry, 62nd Airlift Squadron formal training unit instructor loadmaster, strengthened Total Force Integration partnerships by overseeing the completion of seven upgrade training events for a 189th Airlift Wing loadmaster and he also earned the highly coveted title of Master

  • Warrior Send Off

    The 61st Airlift Squadron was filled with Airmen cherishing their final moments with their children, parents, spouses and friends before deploying to Southwest Asia May 4, 2015, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. More than 70 Airmen from the 61st AS were apart of nearly 100 who headed downrange in