Sept. 27, 2024 189th AW Receives First Two C-130J Aircraft The 189th Airlift Wing officially began its first aircraft conversion in almost 40 years with the arrival of two U.S. Air Force EC-130J “Super Hercules” aircraft on Sept. 18.
Aug. 23, 2024 ‘A symbol of versatility and reliability’: 70 years of the C-130 Hercules The C-130 Hercules first took flight on Aug. 23, 1954, in Burbank, California, and since that day has been providing rugged, reliable tactical airlift capability unmatched by any other aircraft in the skies.
May 23, 2024 Gen. Minihan takes final flight in C-130, Team Little Rock Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, completed his fini flight with the C-130J Super Hercules at Little Rock Air Force Base, May 20, 2024.
Nov. 4, 2021 19th AW showcases readiness capabilities during ROCKI 22-01 The 19th Airlift Wing showcased its readiness capabilities during ROCKI 22-01, Nov. 1-2. ROCKI 22-01 focused on demonstrating the 19th Airlift Wing’s capabilities to operate in a contested environment within the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility.
Feb. 12, 2021 19th AMXS de-ices C-130J after winter storm Airmen from the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron de-ice C-130J Super Hercules on the flightline at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 12, 2021.
Feb. 4, 2021 Herk Nation enhances interoperability in Panther Storm exercise The 19th Operations Group from Little Rock Air Force Base acted as the lead AF unit in Panther Storm, a deployment readiness exercise (DRE) supporting the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Jan. 31 – Feb. 2, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.
Nov. 18, 2020 314th AW conducts off-station training The 314th Airlift Wing conducted an off-station training exercise to exercise the instructor corps by completing objectives they don’t normally have the opportunity to complete with students.
Nov. 13, 2020 314th AW showcases C-130 mission to student pilots The nation's tactical airlift “center of excellence,” the 314th Airlift Wing, is using a hands-on approach to bolster the C-130 community and increase pilot retention.
Oct. 30, 2020 19th AW supports CAF in Agile Flag 21-1 Airmen from the 19th Airlift Wing flew to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, October 26-27, to participate in Agile Flag 21-1, showcasing distributed operations and testing agile combat employment capabilities.
Oct. 1, 2020 314th AW hosts Turkey Shoot competition The 314th Airlift Wing recently hosted a Turkey Shoot competition, challenging and scoring Flying Training Unit instructors on a myriad of events, Sept. 25 at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas.