News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

Sept. 8, 2025
AMC reactivates 21st AF, realigns Numbered Air Force structure

The NAF activation and command structure realignment allows AMC and subordinate units to achieve a more effective posture, diversify mission sets and better equip Airmen to project and sustain power at relevant speed, scale and distance in support of national strategic objectives.
May 21, 2025
12th Air Task Force Proves Readiness in First Certification Exercise

Over 300 Airmen from Scott Air Force Base, Little Rock AFB, Barksdale AFB, and Joint Base Langley-Eustis assembled at Fort Robinson and Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, from May 12-16, 2025, for the 12th Air Task Force’s first certification exercise, focused on enhancing mission readiness in preparation for
May 6, 2025
Minihan legacy cemented at Herk Nation Legacy Monument

Team Little Rock gathered to honor retired Gen. Mike “Mini” Minihan as the second recipient of the Herk Nation Legacy Award in Heritage Park at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, May 5, 2025.
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.
Feb. 15, 2024
AMC Command Surgeon explores 19 MDG’s mission during TLR visit

Brig. Gen. Leigh Swanson, Air Mobility Command command surgeon, and Chief Master Sgt. Daneen Jeziorske, AMC medical enlisted force, were able to gain an inside look of the 19th Medical Group’s mission during a base visit at Little Rock Air Force Base, Feb. 12, 2024.
Jan. 21, 2022
Walking on sunshine, 19th OSS weatherman named AMC weather NCO of the year

Tech. Sgt Devin Talton, 19th Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of weather operations, was named Air Mobility Command’s 2021 Weather NCO of the Year. Talton was recognized for his outstanding performance as both an effective leader and follower in the field of weather operations.
May 3, 2021
Exercise Mobility Guardian begins May 15 to advance Air Mobility Command capabilities

Exercise Mobility Guardian 2021, the Air Force’s largest and longest exercise ensuring readiness to move military personnel and equipment in combat operations, is scheduled to begin at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, on May 15.
Oct. 27, 2020
AMC commander announces her command priorities

Amid a changing global strategic environment, Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, commander of Air Mobility Command, announced today her four command priorities to accelerate change and maximize readiness within AMC.
Aug. 14, 2020
189th, 314th AW conduct joint readiness exercise

Airmen from the 189th Airlift Wing and 314th AW participated in a joint readiness exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Aug. 12, 2020. The exercise allowed for increased interoperability between the installation’s mission partners in order to enhance readiness.
June 11, 2020
Lt. Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost nominated to be next AMC commander

As Gen. Maryanne Miller, Air Mobility Command commander, prepares to retire after a 39-year career, Lt. Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, AMC deputy commander, has been nominated as her successor.