News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

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.
Sept. 13, 2024
Secretary of Defense announces seven new initiatives to enhance well-being of military force and their families

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced seven initiatives to improve the quality of life for service members and their families.
March 25, 2023
DoD announces six new measures to enhance well-being of military force and their families

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families.
March 9, 2022
Digital University offers more educational opportunities for Airmen

A team of Digital University designers revamped the educational platform based on user feedback with upgrades including new courses, new learning paths for data science, cloud engineering and secured app development.
Nov. 19, 2020
Department of the Air Force restores previous military tuition assistance cap and AF COOL funding

The Department of the Air Force restored military tuition assistance to $4,500 per fiscal year and Air Force Credentialing Opportunities Online preparatory course funding for fiscal year 2021, effective immediately.
Jan. 22, 2020
University center supports Airmen, families, community with furthering education

The Jacksonville-Little Rock Air Force Base University Center is committed to making education a priority for anyone in Jacksonville, Arkansas, Little Rock AFB or the surrounding areas in the pursuit of their personal and professional goals.
Feb. 15, 2019
18th Air Force commander’s spouse highlights education, license reciprocity

(Editor's Note: The state of Arkansas passed an amendment on April 9, 2019, for automatic licensure for active-duty service members, returning military veterans and spouses. "Automatic licensure" means the granting of occupational licensure without an individual's having met occupational licensure
Jan. 22, 2019
Student 2 Student: Sponsoring America’s future

Last week, teams of students and adult school staff members from local schools met in Little Rock for two days of training by members of the Military Child Education Coalition. The S2S program was brought to Arkansas to combat the difficulties experienced by military children during permanent
Oct. 28, 2018
Little Rock AFB hosts Arkansas’ largest STEM Fest

Little Rock Air Force Base hosted Arkansas’ largest STEM festival in conjunction with the Thunder Over the Rock Air and Space Show, with field trip day Oct. 26 that drew more than 20,000 attendees, over 13,000 of whom were students.
May 4, 2018
Spouses key to mission success

Spouses of service members currently attending Airman Leadership School took their seat at the table May 3, 2018, and their importance to the Air Force mission was reaffirmed by Col. Gerald Donohue, 19th Airlift Wing commander. “The transition from Airman to NCO is a pivotal transition in an