News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

May 19, 2025
101 Critical Days of Summer – Fun in the sun!

Summer is the time to enjoy the warm sunny days with family and friends but do it safely and never leave Mother Nature to chance and prepare for the unexpected.
May 15, 2025
Air Force closing FY25 Selective Retention Bonus program

The Air Force is closing new applications for the fiscal year 2025 selective retention bonus program due to high retention rates and projected full execution of the program’s budget. The Air Force opened the FY25 SRB program in December 2024 and is taking action to close the program to proactively
May 9, 2025
Department of the Air Force updated guidance on Implementing Policy on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness

The Department of the Air Force released the memorandum Implementing Policy on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness for Executive Order 14183, ‘Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness.
Feb. 6, 2025
19th AW strengthens joint, multinational partnerships during JPMRC 25-02

The 19th Airlift Wing recently participated in the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) 25-02 exercise, a large-scale combat training operation held across Alaska from Jan. 17-25, 2025.
Dec. 6, 2024
First Air Force warrant officers graduate, prepare to enter force

The first 30 Air Force warrant officers graduate from the U.S. Air Force Warrant Officer Training School.
Sept. 23, 2024
Chief Leadership Course revamping for future fight

The Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education is developing a new Chief Leader Course with an increased focus on providing chiefs the education required for them to meet the challenges and excel in an era of Great Power Competition.
April 4, 2024
19 MXG conducts “Combat Isochronal Inspection” on C-130J

The 19th Maintenance Group conducted the first Combat Isochronal Inspection on a C-130J Super Hercules at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, March 26-29, 2024.
Feb. 14, 2024
19 MXS pioneers Readiness Games

The 19th Maintenance Squadron hosted its third iteration of the Readiness Games at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 9, 2024.
Feb. 7, 2024
19 AW tests new C-130J communication capabilities

The 19th Airlift Wing achieved a significant milestone in enhancing its aircraft's communication capabilities with the first successful testing of a cutting-edge satellite communication suite during a maximum endurance mission at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 1, 2024.
Feb. 5, 2024
19 AW tests bounds of capabilities; conducts airdrop following MEO

The 19th Airlift Wing tested its limits by conducting a tactical airdrop following a 30-hour Maximum Endurance Operation during the Gnarly Explodeo readiness exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 1, 2024.