• 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

  • Life-saving skills 101

    More than 250 classes are taught each year at Little Rock AFB to educate Airmen on a multitude of life-saving techniques. Airmen from a variety of career fields receive life support training methods weekly. Active-duty, reservists and guardsmen must take Self-Aid and Buddy Care training every two

  • Team Little Rock Pets Stay Healthy with US Army Veterinary Services

    At Little Rock Air Force Base, the U.S. Army Veterinary Services Clinic provides health care to the pets of Airmen and their families. The clinic offers annual exams, annual vaccinations, dental care and mass removal services to the canines and felines of active-duty members, reservists, guardsmen

  • Susan G. Komen Race for the cure

    A sea of hot pink hair, t-shirts and signs flowed through the streets of downtown Little Rock Oct. 4, 2014, with supporters of the 21st Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Optimism and confidence shone from the faces of participants and appreciation flowed from the breast cancer survivors.

  • Zombie Task Force: Run for your life

    A unique type of recruiting recently took place at Little Rock Air Force Base. More than 200 participants trekked over five miles while outrunning zombies at nearly every turn.  The 3rd annual Zombie Run aimed to recruit members for a Zombie Resistance Army. The runners jumped over obstacles, ran

  • Team Little Rock Sports Day

    The Team Little Rock Sports Day encompassed a full day, Oct. 3, with a little something for everyone. Each squadron and unit across the installation was given the opportunity to showcase their physical fitness by competing in several different events throughout the day. The events included

  • Base’s flag football league kicks off

    The Little Rock Air Force Base intramural flag football season began Oct. 2, and the playoffs are set to begin in late November. Nineteen teams across the installation split into two divisions and have started competing on the gridiron to be the Little Rock AFB intramural flag football