News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

March 11, 2026
LRAFB conducts prescribed burns to reduce wildfire risk

Wildland fire personnel from various bases conducted prescribed burns across designated wildland areas of the installation to reduce wildfire risk and support long-term ecosystem health at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 17-27, 2026.
March 11, 2026
Year of the mentor: Going beyond training

To improve rider safety and skills, the DoW is implementing the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Rider Mentor Program, which pairs service members with experienced motorcyclists as an alternative path for completing advanced training.
March 9, 2026
19th Airlift Wing Airmen earn Functional A1 Awards

Members of the 19th Airlift Wing were recognized across multiple categories of the Air Force Functional A1 Awards, highlighting excellence in the 19th Force Support Squadron Manpower and Military and Family Readiness flights, and individual athletic achievement at Little Rock Air Force Base,
Feb. 27, 2026
Air Force modernizes Physical Fitness Program to bolster readiness, long-term health

The modernized program is anchored in scientifically grounded health measures and a more rigorous assessment model. The goal is to enhance warfighter readiness by encouraging Airmen to build durable fitness habits that support sustained, career-long performance.
Feb. 27, 2026
19th AMXS and 19th LRS bridge gap through immersion program

Across the Air Force, aircraft maintenance and logistics readiness squadrons rely on each other every day to keep aircraft flying. Within the 19th Airlift Wing, leaders recognized the two units often worked side by side without fully maximizing the potential synergy that could be achieved at Little
Feb. 27, 2026
Combat Airlifters of the Month

Airman 1st Class Gabriel Juenk, Airman 1st Class Freda Quijas, Staff Sgt. Robert Crick, and Tech. Sgt. James Odom-Davidson were selected as Combat Airlifters of the Month for February 2026.
Feb. 24, 2026
Wilsbach outlines strategy for confronting adversaries, Air Force success

In his first major address since becoming Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Ken Wilsbach highlighted readiness and how the service is responding to a complex and ambiguous strategic environment.
Feb. 12, 2026
World Class Athlete Program showcases Air Force excellence ahead of Winter Olympics

As the world prepares for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games, the DAF is spotlighting the Air Force WCAP, a unique initiative that develops elite competitors while strengthening military readiness.
Feb. 5, 2026
EO program shifts with policy changes, continues support for Airmen

The United States Air Force Equal Opportunity (EO) program has undergone changes in recent years as policies and force needs have evolved, but its role as a support resource for Airmen has not gone away.
Feb. 4, 2026
19th CABS demonstrates warrior mindset at Silver Flag

The 19th Combat Air Base Squadron conducted its Combat Support Training Range (CSTR) initiative at the Silver Flag training site at Tyndall Air Force Base, Panama City, Florida, Jan. 17-21, 2026.