News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

April 1, 2025
Five Deployable Combat Wings selected in evolution of force presentation

The U.S. Air Force has identified the first five Regular Air Force candidate locations to build a Deployable Combat Wing Unit Type Code and is scheduling site surveys to begin in the coming weeks.
Jan. 22, 2025
12th Air Task Force completes critical training exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas

Airmen from the 12th Air Task Force, stationed at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, recently wrapped up a rigorous training exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, and Camp McGregor, New Mexico, from January 5 to 19. The exercise was a vital part of the Air Force’s ongoing effort to adapt and enhance readiness
Nov. 20, 2023
19th FSS prepares for Thanksgiving meal

The 19th Force Support Squadron is scheduled to host a Thanksgiving Day meal at the Hercules Dining Facility at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Nov. 23, 2023.
April 20, 2023
AFCEC runway construction at Little Rock AFB near final phase

After over two years of construction, the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center successfully completed a vital milestone of the extension of Little Rock Air Force Base’s mission-critical runway in Arkansas recently.
June 27, 2022
Little Rock AFB selected to host ANG C-130J Formal Training Unit

Four C-130J Hercules will replace aging C-130Hs to establish the FTU, which will ensure aircrews gain the experience and knowledge needed to operate the newer aircraft.
Sept. 17, 2021
Airmen hone expeditionary skills at Rally in Rockies exercise

Active duty, Air National Guard and Reserve Airmen gathered in Colorado and Wyoming for 22nd Air Force’s flagship exercise Rally in the Rockies Sept. 12-17. The exercise is designed to develop Airmen for combat operations by challenging them with realistic scenarios that support a full spectrum of
July 14, 2021
Little Rock Reserve maintainers assist Keesler with WC-130J repair

Maintaining aircraft for 10 WC-130J Super Hercules is no easy task, especially when that job is to repair an aircraft after a destructive fire.
Oct. 29, 2020
AF Surgeon General talks medic readiness during 19th MDG visit

Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, visited the 19th Medical Group to meet with medical Airmen and answer questions they have about recent changes to their profession at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, October 27.
July 16, 2020
Dyess, Little Rock conduct largest formation flight in C-130J history

The C-130 community rewrote history July 14, successfully piloting the largest formation flight ever of C-130J Super Hercules aircraft in support of a Joint Forcible Entry exercise over Dyess Air Force Base and Big Bend, Texas.
June 5, 2020
AFCEC spearheads Little Rock AFB runway replacement

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center is leading a $180 million project to replace the 64-year-old runway at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. AFCEC’s Facility Engineering Directorate is teaming with the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Detachment 9, 772nd Enterprise Sourcing