News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

July 2, 2021
Air Force releases cardio and strength fitness assessment alternatives, new online capabilities

The Air Force will provide Airmen five physical fitness assessment alternatives—three for the cardio portion and sit-up components and two for the push-up component of the physical fitness assessment beginning in early 2022.
July 1, 2021
Air Force “What a Wonderful World” photo contest launches July 1

The Air Force Photo Contest launched July 1, 2021. The theme for this year’s contest, which runs July 1 – 31, is “What a Wonderful World.” The contest highlights and celebrates the art of photography created by Airmen, Guardians and their families and is open to ages 6 and older in five separate
June 14, 2021
Current PCS, household goods affected by supply shortages

According to a newly released communiqué from the Air Force’s Personal Property Activity Headquarters, “Department of Defense demand this peak (PCS) season has greatly exceeded commercial industry capabilities, largely due to resource constraints associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Per industry,
May 13, 2021
Air Force follows revised DoD transgender policies

In March 2021, the Defense Department recognized transgender and gender non-conforming people and their continued struggle for equality, security and dignity.
May 4, 2021
Air Force Employee Assistance Program widens resource umbrella

The Employee Assistance Program is expanding the level of support to members by encompassing “positive” engagements, such as lifestyle coaching, where participants can establish goals and priorities to maximize personal stability.
April 29, 2021
DAF kicks off 2021 Fall Prevention Focus

For the eighth year, the Department of the Air Force is partnering with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration during the National Safety Stand-Down to prevent falls being held May 3-7.
April 27, 2021
Air Force updates guidance for name changes in official record

Effectively immediately, spaces between compound names are allowed when accomplishing name changes in MilPDS.
April 10, 2021
Tenant feedback drives housing programs improvement

Department of the Air Force housing program officials are analyzing data from the recently completed 2020 Department of Defense Annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey for trends and ways to improve the enterprise’s privatized and government-owned housing portfolio and tenant experience.
April 8, 2021
Air Force Youth Programs accepting applications for summer Virtual Aviation Camp

Designed by Air Force Youth Programs and managed by the Air Force Services Center, the camp helps upcoming high school students determine if a career in aviation or attendance at the U.S. Air Force Academy are paths they would like to pursue.
March 3, 2021
Air Force finalizes PT uniform design; will begin production process

This is the first update to the PT uniform in more than 16 years, and more than 150 Airmen participated in testing the uniform.