• Combined Federal Campaign kicks off

    The Combined Federal Campaign kicked off Oct. 1, 2013 at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of

  • Most AF civilians to return to work

    In accordance with a memo Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel released Oct. 5, the Air Force will recall most of the nearly 104,000 Air Force civilian Airmen placed on emergency furlough due to government shutdown. However, a significant number will not yet be able to return.In his memo, Hagel stated that

  • 19th AW Breaks Ground With New Inspection

    The 19th Airlift Wing at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., the first base in Air Mobility Command to be inspected under a new Unit Effectiveness Inspection Sept. 20 - 27, earning an overall rating of Effective for the wing.The inspection was part of a new Air Force Inspection System, which redefined

  • Air Force focused on ways to keep its spending down

    The United States Air Force consistently tries to find new and innovative ways to cut costs on unnecessary projects and spending. The emphasis on saving money and thinking outside the box has become the benchmark of effective Airmen.In order to obtain the most productive results and include every

  • Last Call for "Jodie"

    The 62nd Airlift Squadron flew its last formation under the "Jodie" call sign Sept. 27, 2013, at Little Rock Air Force Base."Jodie" has been the call sign for the 62nd AS since at least 1970 when the unit moved to Little Rock AFB. Each Flying squadron is assigned a call sign for their flights. The

  • Base commander discusses shutdown impact of 350 civilian furloughs

    A press conference was held at the Little Rock Air Force Base University Center here Oct. 3, 2013, to talk about the effects the government shutdown has had on operations and personnel on base. Col. Patrick Rhatigan, 19th Airlift Wing and installation commander, talked to the press during the

  • TLR Runs for Remembrance

    Team Little Rock members observed National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day Sept. 19, 2013, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. POW/MIA Recognition Day is traditionally recognized on the third Friday in September. It honors those who were prisoners of war and those who are still

  • 2013 Combined Federal Campaign kicks off Tuesday

    According to Combined Federal Campaign's official website, the mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all."This year's

  • 2013 Flag Football Championship

    The 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was victorious in the intramural flag football championship game, defeating the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 41-21 Sept. 18, 2013, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.The 314th was a heavy favorite. They finished the season sporting an unblemished 12-0