• Duty to Intervene: Psychological first aid and active listening

    September is World Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide remains an international public health concern as the second leading cause of death in the 15-29 years age group.Combating suicide is a community responsibility and the Air Force has made significant strides to provide education on risk factors

  • Future Airmen tour The Rock

    On Aug. 21, 2014, Little Rock AFB conducted a Delayed Entry Program tour that showcased a variety of career fields that the Air Force offers. Men and women who enlist in the Air Force are first enrolled in the DEP while waiting to leave for basic training. DEP members from across central Arkansas

  • National Preparedness Month

    Throughout the year, various national observances are recognized, and attention is focused on each of them in order to bring understanding, awareness or even celebration. The month of September, however, is exceptional because it highlights one of the major campaigns of the Department of Defense and

  • 19th LRS dismantles opponent in 18-5 championship game

    The 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron Team Two was crowned softball champs Aug. 27, 2014, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., as they crushed the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron in an 18-5 beat down.The 19th AMXS walked into the game with a 10-1 record, but problems against the 19th LRS started

  • The four domains all Airmen should know about

    The Air Force released Air Force Instruction 90-506 in April 2014 in order to enhance the comprehensive development and resilience of all Airmen, whether military, civilian and their families.This instruction supports the Comprehensive Airman Fitness program. And though it is not a new program, some

  • A legacy to lead

    Lt. Col. Heather Cooley, 19th Maintenance Squadron commander, was born with the birthright of leadership.She dates her family's strong lineage of service back to the Civil War and believes this tradition will continue for generations to come."It was always the plan for me to serve," said Cooley.

  • 19th OSS weather flight: forecasting the unpredictable

    The 19th Operations Support Squadron weather flight plays a stellar part in the mission of Little Rock Air Force Base. The team of eight Airmen is responsible for monitoring weather to protect resources and personnel, as well as providing weather support for anything flying in and out of The Rock.

  • Motorcycle course: High speed safety

    According to the Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office, there were more than 1,400 motorcycle crashes in the state in 2011 alone. It is an alarming fact, if you consider that Little Rock Air Force Base has more than 500 registered motorcycle riders. Recently, a unique riders course was held at

  • Why I became a Victim Advocate for fellow Airmen

    Editor's note: This is the story of one Airman's experience with sexual assault. Be mindful that no two sexual assault stories are the same. If you are anyone you know has been or is currently a victim of any sexual crime, contact the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator or a victim's advocate at

  • NEWS BRIEFS: 29 Aug 14

    The following are news briefs from the Aug. 29 publication of the Combat Airlifter. Estate claimCol. Patrick J. Rhatigan, 19th Airlift Wing commander, regretfully announces the death of Staff Sgt. Dylan E. Blevins, 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to