Sept. 25, 2019 Black Knight fulfills dream of serving Less than one percent of the population joins the military every year. Some, join the military for school, travel or other benefits. For others, joining the ranks is something that has always been part of their life plan. The latter is true for U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Matthews, 19th
Aug. 27, 2019 Vet clinic remodel: staying a step above the rest The veterinary clinic at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas underwent a major remodel and received substantial equipment upgrades to aid in providing the superior care that people expect for their four-legged companions.
May 9, 2019 Comptroller Airman serves as interpreter Not all Airmen are pulled from their Air Force specialty to support operations, but U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Murad Babatov, 19th Comptroller Squadron special actions technician, was selected as an interpreter for Clear Sky 2018, NATO’s largest exercise in four years, due to of his fluency in
March 8, 2019 Flight line lifeline: AGE supports total force combat airlift Stained cement floors appear under the base of a garage door as it’s raised so Airmen can pull a piece of machinery out of the hangar. Behind the large equipment tow, numerous individuals walk to and from stations disappearing occasionally to grab a tool or reach into the crevice to inspect
Feb. 26, 2019 Airman lives Team Little Rock Red, white and blue banners hung on light poles catch first-time visitors’ and service members’ eyes as they drive through a military installation gate. “Home of Combat Airlift,” are the words painted across these banners, giving each person a glimpse of the common focus that unites the mission sets
Dec. 10, 2018 Man’s best friend: K-9 Defenders retire after years of service Amid a sea of deep blue berets, two Defenders step onto a stage to be recognized in front of peers they have served alongside for many years. The two K-9 Defenders are Britt and Willam, military working dogs assigned to the 19th Security Forces Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. A
Nov. 15, 2018 Air Force, Army: Making MWD’s bite worse than her bark Drilling through bone to reach the red, pulpy center amongst a chorus of short beeps, U.S. Air Force Capt. Bradley Phares, 19th Aerospace Medicine Squadron general dentist, executes a critical step in saving a military working dog’s life and career with the assistance of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Johnny
Nov. 6, 2018 Local hero takes flight with Thunderbirds One of Central Arkansas’s local heroes was honored by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as the Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, “Hometown Hero” Oct. 26, 2018, prior to the Thunder Over the Rock Air and Space Show. As the Hometown Hero, Officer Tommy Norman, a North Little Rock Police Department
Aug. 14, 2018 Air Force Reserve family helps Airman go active duty With 850 miles in the rearview, a 22 year old pulled up to Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, with a mixture of nerves and excitement as he focused on the road before him. Once greeted by a smiling Airman, he knew this moment marked the start of a journey he had been seeking for the past
June 20, 2018 19 SFS Airman finished ADM training as first female in 5 years The coolness of the metal spread over the left side of her face as she gently laid her cheek on the buttstock of an M24 sniper weapon system. “Send it!” The command was given. She emptied the hot air from her lungs and peered through the sweat dripping from her brow down the rifle’s scope as she