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Forging the fleet of tomorrow at 2,000 degrees

Welding machines produce fire at more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit to change the structural integrity of the aircraft components so they don’t have to be replaced. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Sommer Giron)
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Forging the fleet of tomorrow at 2,000 degrees

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Herrick, 19th Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Metals Technology journeyman, supports the Combat Airlift mission by welding and manufacturing aircraft parts. The metals tech Airmen are responsible for repairing and manufacturing essential aircraft components and flight line equipment using welding and milling machines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Sommer Giron)
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Former TLR Command Chief speaks about resilience

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Brinkley, motivational speaker and former 314th Airlift Wing command chief, discusses resiliency with Airmen at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Sept. 23, 2019. Team Little Rock hosted an event where Brinkley spoke about the importance of resiliency to Airmen on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jayden Ford)
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Former TLR Command Chief speaks about resilience

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Brinkley, motivational speaker and former 314th Airlift Wing command chief, discusses resiliency with Airmen at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Sept. 23, 2019. The visit from Brinkley was part of larger Resiliency Campaign Plan that base leadership has imparted in order to promote resiliency and build connectedness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jayden Ford)
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From practice to play: 19th AMXS Airman saves life

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brett Bibel, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, responded with a sense of urgency to a man showing symptoms of a cardiac arrest after his rugby match in Little Rock, Arkansas, October 5, 2019. Bibel used the AED and CPR training he received from the Air Force to respond to the incident and help save a man's life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristine M. Gruwell)
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Fuel: Lifeblood of aircraft

Tech Sgt. Darel Somer, 19th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems craftsman, assists Senior Airman Stefan Stephenson-Shipp, 19th Maintenance Squadron fuels system journeyman, exit a C-130J dry bay Aug. 8, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Airmen performing or assisting with maintenance on a dry bay must be harnessed for protection in case they fall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Sommer Giron)
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Fuel: Lifeblood of aircraft

Senior Airman Stefan Stephenson-Shipp, 19th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems journeyman, dons an air respirator before entering a C-130J dry bay Aug. 8, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Fuels Airmen wear respirators, coveralls, boots and gloves to protect their face and skin from hazardous materials they come into contact with on the job. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Kevin Sommer Giron)
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Fuel: Lifeblood of aircraft

Senior Airman Stefan Stephenson-Shipp, 19th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems journeyman, enters a C-130J dry bay Aug. 8, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The fuel systems team works 24 hours to inspect and repair the 19th Airlift Wing’s C-130J fleet. Without these specialists, the C-130J wouldn’t get off the ground to deliver critical cargo and support across the globe, making fuels systems a key component to fueling the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Sommer Giron)
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Fuel: Lifeblood of aircraft

Senior Airman Stefan Stephenson-Shipp, 19th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems journeyman, enters a C-130J dry bay to reinstall a fuel manifold August 8, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. All personnel entering a fuel tank or dry bay with open fuel lines are required to have a supplied air respirator on to prevent exposure to fumes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Sommer Giron)
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Fuel: Lifeblood of aircraft

Senior Airman Stefan Stephenson-Shipp, 19th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems journeyman, inspects a C-130J auxiliary tank Aug. 14, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The auxiliary tank can hold up to 500 pounds of fuel and is located on the wing of the C-130J. Stephenson-Shipp ensured there weren’t structural weaknesses and other discrepancies inside the fuel tank. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Sommer Giron)
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Fuel: Lifeblood of aircraft

Airman Tyler Bartels, 19th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems apprentice, tightens a bolt on a C-130J fuel tank Aug. 14, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Fuels Airmen enter confined spaces less than two feet in circumference to diagnose malfunctions, seal and maintain components of the fuel tank. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Sommer Giron)
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Fuel: Lifeblood of aircraft

Airmen from the 19th Maintenance Squadron Fuels Flight enter a C-130J fuel tank Aug. 8, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Three Airmen are required to perform maintenance on the fuel tanks at all times. Their positions are: the attendant, the entrant and the runner. The entrant is in charge of maintenance, the attendant is responsible for overseeing the well-being of the entrant during the process and the runner gathers tools. The entrant checks for leaks and parts that aren’t operating properly and makes repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Sommer Giron)
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Fueling the fight: dining facility Airmen secure third Hennessy award

U.S. Air Force Airman Lekia Gomes, 19th Force Support Squadron dining facility food apprentice, grills chicken at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, March 13, 2026. Grilled chicken is considered a healthy food option because it provides high quality protein and nutrients with low fat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kameron Green)
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Functional Fitness Room

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Andrew Conger and Eric Crumpton, 19th Force Support Squadron fitness specialists, finish cleaning up the functional fitness room after all the equipment was installed at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Nov. 16, 2018. Fitness center patrons can use free-weights, ropes, squat racks and other workout equipment in the functional fitness room. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kristine M. Gruwell)
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Functional Fitness Room

Little Rock Air Force Base Fitness and Sports Center customers are able to utilize the functional fitness room in case the aerobics room or other open spaces are being utilized for a class or a physical training session. Free-weights, ropes, squat racks and other equipment are available for patrons to do a variety of workouts in the room. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kristine M. Gruwell)
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Gen. Minihan takes final flight in C-130, Team Little Rock

Family and friends spray water and champagne on Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, during his fini flight at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, May 20, 2024. Minihan was greeted and hosed down with water and champagne by his family, friends, and other service members upon completion of his fini flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachary Kee)
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Gen. Minihan takes final flight in C-130, Team Little Rock

Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, flies a C-130J Super Hercules during his fini flight at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, May 20, 2024. The fini flight is a celebration for an aviator, family and friends that formally marks the point the aviator departs from their assigned unit or final flight in their aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Ortega Corona)
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Generation to generation: Carrying on C-130 legacy

U.S. Air Force Capt. John Rebolledo, 62nd Airlift Squadron C-130J instructor pilot, checks plane electronics at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Aug. 28, 2019. After graduating high school, Rebolledo attended the Air Force Academy for four years, then was selected for an allocation for pilot training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jayden Ford)
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Generation to generation: Carrying on C-130 legacy

U.S. Air Force Capt. John Rebolledo, 62nd Airlift Squadron C-130J instructor pilot, looks over a checklist at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Aug. 28, 2019. Rebolledo knew he wanted to fly the C-130 from a young age because he grew up within the C-130 culture and his father was a C-130A model crew chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jayden Ford)
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Generation to generation: Carrying on C-130 legacy

U.S. Air Force Capt. John Rebolledo, 62nd Airlift Squadron C-130J instructor pilot, flies a C-130J at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Aug. 28, 2019. Rebolledo uses his knowledge and lessons he has learned to help teach the next generation of pilots as a flight instructor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jayden Ford)
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