News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

May 1, 2026
From one leader to the next, the legacy continues

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Welch,19th Operations Group commander, relinquished command to Col. Michael Trimble during a change of command ceremony on April 30, 2026, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. Col. Bret Echard, commander of the 19th Airlift Wing, presided over the ceremony as
April 29, 2026
Combat Airlifters of the Month

Tech. Sgt. Mariana Gwizdak, Senior Airman Jennifer Fraser, Senior Airman Yale Duhaylongsod and Tech. Sgt. Shawn R. Bellona were selected as Combat Airlifters of the Month for April 2026.
April 27, 2026
Mission Readiness Begins at Home Through MFRC Support

Mission readiness doesn’t begin on the flightline; it begins at home. Behind every successful flight, deployment and training is a network of support designed to ensure Airmen and their families are prepared for whatever the mission demands.
April 17, 2026
25 Years of dedicated service: FCC provider supports military families 

What began as a search for quality childcare for her son grew into a 25-year career supporting military families through the Family Child Care program at Little Rock Air Force Base. 
April 16, 2026
Air Force, Space Force meet recruiting goals 5 months ahead of schedule

The Air Force and Space Force achieved annual recruiting goals five months ahead of schedule, contracting 32,000 new active-duty Airmen and Guardians needed for the fiscal year.
April 2, 2026
DAF updates SkillBridge policy balancing operational readiness, transition assistance

The Department of the Air Force updated its Air Force and Space Force SkillBridge programs to balance operational readiness and transition assistance to Airmen and Guardians.
March 31, 2026
Combat Airlifters of the Month

Master Sgt. Rachel Armstrong. Staff Sgt. Derryan Sanford, Staff Sgt. Addyson Avellone, and Airman 1st Class Jacob Dittus were selected as Combat Airlifters of the Month for March 2026.
March 19, 2026
Innovation in Action: Airman-Built 3D model strengthens ATC training

Airmen assigned to the 19th Operations Support Squadron are taking a creative approach to training the next generation of air traffic controllers by developing a detailed 3D model that visually represents aircraft patterns and procedures used at the installation.
March 18, 2026
Air Force names best dining facilities, food service pros

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Services Center has announced the winners of the 70th annual John L. Hennessy Awards, recognizing the best dining facility operations in the Department of the Air Force.This year’s winners are: Region 1 (East): 19th Force Support Squadron,
March 13, 2026
Fueling the fight: dining facility Airmen secure third Hennessy award

The 19th Force Support Squadron (FSS) Airmen at the Hercules Dining Facility won the John L. Hennessy trophy award at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 23, 2026.