• Coast Guardsmen and Airmen collaborate at the Home of the “Herc”

    At Little Rock Air Force Base, C-130H's and C-130J's fly overhead day in and day out, training aircrews and contributing to Combat Airlift's ongoing mission. However, the C-130 mission does not end with H or J models.The training accomplished by the U.S. Coast Guard is a prime example of this

  • 19th Airlift Wing wins Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

    The 19th Airlift Wing has been awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for exceptionally meritorious service from Aug. 1, 2012 - July 31, 2014.The 19th AW and all supporting groups and squadrons contributed to the success of the award by demonstrating their ability to optimally perform

  • Pumpkin Patrol on Duty

    Today from 6- 8 p.m., children on base will be knocking on the doors of base-housing residents. To ensure safety for the children and peace-of-mind for the parents, the 19th Security Forces Squadron will place the pumpkin patrol on duty throughout the event.There will be 52 pumpkin patrol volunteers

  • 19th AMXS disassembles 19th FSS

    Football in the South is just like water is to a fish, it's a vital necessity. Every week at Little Rock Air Force intramural flag football teams meet head-to-head on the gridiron to fight tooth and nail for base bragging rights.The 19th FSS (3-0) and the 19th AMXS (2-1) battled it out Oct. 16,

  • AFI changes affect TA

    Tuition assistance is one of many benefits Airmen are entitled to and a reason why many Airmen joined the Air Force.TA can be used to achieve multiple degrees including a CCAF degree. As of Oct. 1, 2014, several changes to tuition assistance have been implemented and will impact these Airmen."There

  • Little Rock AFB and the Cuban Missile Crisis + 52 Years

         Fifty-two years ago this week, the men and women stationed at Little Rock Air Force Base played a role in one of the most pivotal events of the Cold War: The Cuban Missile Crisis. Never before, or since, has the world come so close to global nuclear war.          In October 1962, Little Rock

  • Haunted Trail set Oct. 24-31

    On a dark October night, tree branches grow into arms, reaching for scared patrons. Every unusual noise is a monster running behind you. You hope you are not the one who trips running from the growling monsters.To attain this adrenaline rush, visit the Haunted Trail that is hosted by the 19th

  • LRS dismantles CES

    The 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron won big over the 19th Civil Engineer Squadron 19-6 Oct. 9, 2014, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. CE struggled from the get go, throwing three interceptions in the first half and were unable to find the end zone.19th LRS had major success running and moving

  • The story of the 19th is a story of Airmen

    "We truly stand on the shoulders of giants," said Col. Patrick Rhatigan, 19th Airlift Wing commander, during his speech at the Air Force Memorial Oct. 8, 2014, in Arlington, Virginia.The 19th AW was presented the James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle Award by the Air Force Historical Foundation for significant