12 Mar 2018

Can’t fly without supply: materiel management circulates supplies

Little Rock Air Force Base has multiple aircraft deployed across the globe in support of Combat Airlift at any given time, and the people of the 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron Materiel Management flight work behind the scenes to ensure C-130s deploy with parts needed to sustain mission requirements.The 19th LRS Materiel Management flight, often

16 Jan 2018

In-service recruiter guides Little Rock Airmen to AF Reserve

Many Airmen who separate from active duty want to continue serving their country without a break in service. One way to do that is by joining the Air Force Reserve.Tech. Sgt. Maritza Moore, Central Recruiting Squadron Air Force Reserve in-service recruiter, is responsible for recruiting Airmen separating from active-duty service into the Air Force

23 Jan 2017

Globetrotter gives back at LRAFB

As part of their 2017 World Tour, the iconic Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their one-of-a-kind show to North Little Rock, Arkansas, Jan. 31, 2017.The basketball team recently wrapped up a busy 90th year anniversary tour, and launched the Great Assist initiative, a pledge vowing to spread 100 million smiles over the next 10 years. However,

19 Jan 2017

Pharmacy helps improve lives

While service members, retirees and dependents listen for their number to be called, tucked away behind shelves of bottles and prescriptions, dedicated team of pharmacy technicians diligently work to fill their requests. Located at the front entrance of the 19th Medical Group in Bldg. 1090, the pharmacy team quickly and accurately fills

4 Jan 2017

Combat Airlifter of the Week

Rank and Name: Tech. Sgt. Jacob Ellis Unit:  189th Security Forces Squadron Position:  Security Forces Defender Hometown:  Clarendon, Arkansas Time on Station: 2 years Time in Service: 8 years Hobbies: Hunting and watching sports Core Value: Excellence in All We Do Comments:  “I always try to do what is right and try to be a good listener.”

23 Nov 2016

Last C-130E leaves Little Rock AFB

After more than 52 years in service, the last C-130E, Tail No. 9815, departed Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, on a flatbed truck to Vandenberg Airport in Evansville, Indiana. It will be used to train law enforcement, Homeland Security personnel and firefighters to practice real-world scenarios. “The aircraft served in various missions,” said

21 Oct 2016

Defenders stay mission ready

Defenders from the 19th Security Forces Squadron conducted force-on-force and riot training Oct. 12-13, 2016, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Force-on-force and riot training are an annual requirement conducted over the course of two days to prepare 19th SFS members for expeditionary and homefront operations.“Security Forces troops are required

14 Oct 2016

Exceptional Family Member Program provides support to Airmen, families

Military families are often asked to leave their homes, schools and friends to go where they are needed. In combination with goodbyes and making moving arrangements, it can be a very stressful time. Recently, a family of three was asked to do just that.  In the middle of an already complicated process this family was faced with the birth of their

12 Oct 2016

CFC comes to Little Rock AFB

The annual Combined Federal Campaign officially kicked off Oct.7, 2016, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The fund-raising drive conducted by federal employees in their workplace each autumn supports and promotes generosity through a voluntary program that’s employee-focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing all federal employees the

29 Jul 2016

Handcrafting dental readiness

Whenever U.S. Air Force combat airlifters need dental work, they often count on a small team of specialists at the 19th Medical Group Clinic. The unit works behind-the-scenes crafting unique dental prostheses as part of the 19th Aerospace Medicine Squadron dental laboratory element. They assist dentists by correcting dental conditions that