News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

April 26, 2024
Air Force accepting warrant officer applications

For Airmen aspiring to become the inaugural cohort of warrant officers in the information technology and cyber career fields.
Dec. 11, 2023
Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi named 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi was selected to be the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
Jan. 2, 2023
Department of the Air Force unmasks academic degrees for major, lieutenant colonel promotion boards

The change will apply to all eligible DAF officers and allow promotion board members to consider an officer’s acquisition of valued expertise as one of many whole person concept considerations.
July 26, 2021
Senate confirms Kendall to be Air Force Secretary

Frank Kendall won confirmation from the Senate July 26 to be the 26th Secretary of the Air Force, placing an official with decades-long service in defense issues in the top civilian job at a time when the department is navigating new global challenges and wide-reaching modernization efforts.
Sept. 8, 2020
Department of the Air Force delegates approval authority for nonchargeable emergency leave of absence

Unit commanders or civilian directors may now grant an emergency leave of absence for qualifying emergencies, including the death or serious medical condition of an immediate family member, or any other hardship the commander or director determines appropriate.
Sept. 2, 2020
CSAF outlines strategic approach for Air Force success

The directive is a mixture of Brown’s expectations for what is required to ensure air superiority and for the Air Force to fulfill its mission to defend the United States and its interests. Though only 8-pages, the document spans a range of critical topics that touch on doctrine, Air Force culture,
May 16, 2019
Air Force to pay up to $500 for spouse occupational license transfer during PCS

The Air Force announced the spouse re-licensure reimbursement program, May 15, which would provide financial relief up to $500 to Airmen whose spouses must obtain state occupational relicensures or recertifications during a permanent change of station or assignment across state lines.
Aug. 3, 2017
Air Force senior leaders unveil new priorities

In a recent letter to the Total Force, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright released their new priorities and addressed issues Airmen face day to day.