News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

Feb. 7, 2024
19 AW tests new C-130J communication capabilities

The 19th Airlift Wing achieved a significant milestone in enhancing its aircraft's communication capabilities with the first successful testing of a cutting-edge satellite communication suite during a maximum endurance mission at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 1, 2024.
Feb. 5, 2024
19 AW tests bounds of capabilities; conducts airdrop following MEO

The 19th Airlift Wing tested its limits by conducting a tactical airdrop following a 30-hour Maximum Endurance Operation during the Gnarly Explodeo readiness exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 1, 2024.
Feb. 1, 2024
19th AW kicks off Gnarly Explodeo

The 19th Airlift Wing kicked off the Gnarly Explodeo readiness exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 31, 2024.
Jan. 24, 2024
19th AW receives Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award

The 19th Airlift Wing has been honored as a recipient of the 2023 Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award for its exceptional performance during the period of 1 Sept. 2022 to 31 Aug. 2023.
Jan. 17, 2024
M&FRC hosts open house, showcases available services

The Military and Family Readiness Center hosted an open house at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 11, 2024. The M&FRC displayed multiple tables at the Walter’s Community Center, allowing Airmen and their families to view the programs and services offered to them, find out where they are
Dec. 8, 2023
RNZAF aviators recognized for their dedicated service to Herk Nation

Four maintenance personnel from the Royal New Zealand Air Force were recently recognized for their dedicated service during their time at Little Rock Air Force Base.
Dec. 5, 2023
19th Airlift Wing unveils ‘Be Worthy’ sign at Heritage Park

A new addition to Heritage Park was unveiled at Little Rock Air Force Base, showcasing the motto of the 19th Airlift Wing, November 27, 2023.
Dec. 1, 2023
TLR recognizes chief master sergeant selects during release party

Team Little Rock hosted a chief release party to recognize five senior NCOs selected for promotion to the rank of E9 at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Nov. 29, 2023.
Nov. 30, 2023
TLR Airmen lead suicide prevention initiative

The Violence Prevention Execution and Resiliency (ViPER) Team and Little Rock AFB Fire Department recently led the Get Safe Project, an initiative that promotes change in the culture of mental health and suicide prevention through the Suicide Awareness Fire Edition (SAFE) patch at Little Rock Air
Nov. 15, 2023
TLR participates in UCA’s Salute to Service basketball game

The University of Central Arkansas, in conjunction with Little Rock Air Force Base and Hendrix College, hosted a Salute to Service basketball game in honor of Veterans Day at the Farris Center, Arkansas, Nov. 10, 2023.