News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

Nov. 23, 2020
LRAFB upgrades to Health Protection Condition Charlie

By order of the installation commander, Little Rock Air Force Base has upgraded to Health Protection Condition Charlie, effective Nov. 23, 2020.
Nov. 19, 2020
Department of the Air Force restores previous military tuition assistance cap and AF COOL funding

The Department of the Air Force restored military tuition assistance to $4,500 per fiscal year and Air Force Credentialing Opportunities Online preparatory course funding for fiscal year 2021, effective immediately.
Aug. 13, 2020
Little Rock supports unique aeromedical evacuation of VA patients in Texas

As the number of COVID-19 positive cases surged in Texas last month, the South Veterans Health Care System in San Antonio prepared to meet an increasing demand.
July 13, 2020
19th AMXS maintains ops with minimal manning during COVID-19

When the emergence of COVID-19 swept across the nation, the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was already operating at reduced manning levels with almost a quarter of the unit deployed. Social distancing and mitigation efforts to preserve the health of the force cut that number in half - again.
June 5, 2020
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Maj. Shannon Early-Rice

This week's Combat Airlifter of the Week is Maj. Shannon Early-Rice from the 19th Medical Group.
May 22, 2020
Fitness testing suspended until Oct. 1

The change, which is an update from the original June 1 resume date, is effective immediately.
May 8, 2020
Little Rock AFB begins to reopen some facilities and services

Beginning Monday, May 11, Little Rock Air Force Base will begin reopening some of its facilities and services consistent with state and local guidelines.
May 1, 2020
19th AW legal team ensures safety, readies deployers

The 19th Airlift Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate worked with leadership at the 61st Airlift Squadron to provide drive-thru legal assistance for deployers April 30, 2020, in order to continue physical distancing while taking care of Airmen and their families.
April 28, 2020
Team Little Rock FTAC emerges virtually

Team Little Rock’s First Term Airman Course is continuing to uphold one of Air Mobility Command’s priorities — developing the force — through the ongoing COVID-19 situation by delivering the course virtually.
April 17, 2020
Stitching communities together: LRAFB spouses’ craft masks

While many people around the world find themselves with more free time due to COVID-19, there are still ample ways to stay connected, come together as a community, and utilize that time to aid one another.Team Little Rock military spouses Amanda Peterson and Caitlyn Bowman are just two of the people