• A Patriots Service is Never Finished

    At 76 years old, Jim Elmer is a veteran who continues to proudly serve his country. For a career that almost never was, Elmer would see more than 800 combat hours. These days Elmer spends his time passing along his love of country to future generations."I never thought I would make the Air Force a

  • J's for Days

    The 61st Airlift Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark, received its newest C-130J Oct. 23, 2014, delivered by Gen. Mark Stough, Headquarters Air Mobility Command, director of strategic plans, requirements and programs.This marks the ninth C-130J to be delivered to the 61st AS and the seventh

  • 16 pound burden

    Tech. Sgt. Jason Caswell, a 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, loves spending time with his wife and kids as well as playing rugby.At age 28, Caswell was an athlete who was well on his way to becoming an Air Force rugby player. From there, his dream was to take the next step of joining

  • 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