News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

April 22, 2024
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Saleen Mitchell

Senior Airman Saleen Mitchell, 19th Security Forces Squadron visitor center clerk, is selected as Combat Airlifter of the Week April 22, 2024.
April 3, 2024
Honoring the sacrifice: Little Rock AFB commemorates anniversary of tragic plane crash

Little Rock Air Force Base held a High Flight Memorial ceremony to commemorate the 60th anniversary of a tragic accident involving a B-47E aircraft from the 384th Bombardment Wing at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, March 27, 2024.
Feb. 7, 2024
19 AW tests new C-130J communication capabilities

The 19th Airlift Wing achieved a significant milestone in enhancing its aircraft's communication capabilities with the first successful testing of a cutting-edge satellite communication suite during a maximum endurance mission at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 1, 2024.
Feb. 5, 2024
19 AW tests bounds of capabilities; conducts airdrop following MEO

The 19th Airlift Wing tested its limits by conducting a tactical airdrop following a 30-hour Maximum Endurance Operation during the Gnarly Explodeo readiness exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 1, 2024.
Feb. 1, 2024
19th AW kicks off Gnarly Explodeo

The 19th Airlift Wing kicked off the Gnarly Explodeo readiness exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 31, 2024.
Jan. 10, 2024
19 OSS conducts chemical threat ACCA training

The 19th Operations Support Squadron conducted Aircrew Contamination Control Area training to help aircrew flight equipment Airmen prepare for decontamination procedures at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 4, 2024.
Dec. 14, 2023
Herk Nation welcomes AMC first sergeant

Chief Master Sgt. Trapper Otto, command first sergeant of Air Mobility Command, visited the Home of Herk Nation at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Dec. 3-5, 2023.
Sept. 28, 2023
314 AW showcases Herk Nation to future leaders

Airmen assigned to 314th Airlift Wing flew to Jackson, Tennessee and Smyrna, Tennessee to conduct off-station training as well as showcase the Herk Nation mission to local students and cadets, Sept. 22-23, 2023.
Jan. 24, 2022
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Airman 1st Class Tamara Howard

Airman 1st Class Tamara Howard, 189th Logistics Readiness Squadron material handler, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week, Jan. 24, 2022.
Jan. 21, 2022
Walking on sunshine, 19th OSS weatherman named AMC weather NCO of the year

Tech. Sgt Devin Talton, 19th Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of weather operations, was named Air Mobility Command’s 2021 Weather NCO of the Year. Talton was recognized for his outstanding performance as both an effective leader and follower in the field of weather operations.