July 1, 2016 Little Rock AFB provides air training to Iraqi air force U.S.Air Force Maj. Marci Hoffman, 314th Operations Group training office flightcommander, arrived on the northwest side of Baghdad International Airport, Iraq,near midnight. Having been deployed three times before, Hoffman was no strangerto contingency operations. However, this experience was unlike
Jan. 8, 2015 The Story of Aaron Downing: Behind the Purple Heart A convoy rides through the streets of downtown Tikrit, Iraq, July 28, 2007. Inside the lead vehicle, sits then Staff Sgt. Aaron Downing, a security forces Airman working with the Army 82nd Airborne, 89th Military Police Company. After a long day of training the Iraqi police, Downing and his team are
April 3, 2014 Tips and advice for spring safety Spring is in bloom. Along with all the joys of spring come many activities that have been in hibernation all winter. Taking the time to recognize the hazards and safety precautions during spring time activities such as cleaning or traveling will increase your awareness.Master Sgt. Amber Person, a
Sept. 13, 2013 A Progressive Melody: Mother & Daughter Scale Highs & Lows of Autism As the lengthy summer days, with bright and balmy evenings, start to wane, parents know the difficulties of transitioning children from a typical malleable summer's day to a regimented school schedule. Some parents, however, face special challenges this time of year. Master Sgt. Beth Jungk is a 19th
Sept. 24, 2012 An Extra Edge: Military discipline lifts Black Knight on gridiron After scoring a touchdown in his team's 34-0 victory Aug. 25, 2012, Danny Bise, wide receiver, rendered a salute to the crowd in celebration. To many the gesture may seem frivolous, but for Airman 1st Class Bise, a 19th Communications Squadron client service center technician at Little Rock Air
March 2, 2012 Reaching out at the Rock II: Think Little Rock Editor's note: This is the second in a series of articles about the efforts of Team Little Rock Members to volunteer in the local community. Military service is a cornerstone of American heritage. Many significant and historically renowned Americans have dedicated a portion of their lives to serving
Feb. 24, 2012 Reaching out at the Rock I: Senior Airman Trent Dodge Editor's note: This is the first in a series of articles about the efforts of Team Little Rock Members to volunteer in the Little Rock community.Most Airmen serve their country with peerless drive and passion. The drive to succeed and accomplish the mission by Airmen helps make the United States Air
Feb. 13, 2012 Little Rock Remembers: Little Rock Nine (Editor's note: this is the second in a series of articles that highlights the greater Little Rock area's journey to equal education, integration and civil rights' equality.) In 1957, nine African American students made a world-wide statement as they walked into Little Rock's history books by
Feb. 7, 2012 Little Rock Remembers: Arkansas' first Tuskegee Airman (Editor's note: this is the first in a series of articles that highlights the greater Little Rock area's journey to equal education, integration and civil rights' equality.) Little Rock Air Force Base Airmen of all ethnicities and backgrounds fly together in the air, fight together on land and win
Nov. 30, 2011 Football player's actions speak louder than words Standing on the sidelines at 6 feet 1 inch and weighing 260 pounds, he could be one of the most highly recruited football players in the nation. To say he's special is an understatement. But he didn't play a down for the 0-10 North Pulaski Falcons this year.Jonathon Ruyters stood by all season,