News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

Jan. 14, 2022
19th AW awarded AF Outstanding Unit Award

The 19th Airlift Wing was announced as a recipient of the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Jan. 13.
Dec. 13, 2021
Building courageous leaders through deliberate development

“Dig in, let it be uncomfortable and awkward at times because that's what real vulnerability is. If we allow it, we can all learn something incredible and lead in new and different ways.” This was the charge Col. Angela Ochoa, 19th Airlift Wing commander, gave to Team Little Rock leaders as they
Oct. 22, 2021
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Alias Arzuaga

Staff Sgt. Alias Arzuaga, 19th Maintenance Squadron unit deployment manager, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week October 25, 2021.
Oct. 8, 2021
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Jessica Pacheco

Staff Sgt. Jessica Pacheco, 19th Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of aircrew flight equipment, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week October 11, 2021.
Oct. 1, 2021
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Bryce Reed

Senior Airman Bryce Reed, 19th Civil Engineer Squadron execution support technician, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week, Oct. 4, 2021.
Sept. 7, 2021
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Kaylie Anderson

Senior Airman Kaylie Anderson, 19th Contracting Squadron contracting specialist, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week September 6, 2021.
Aug. 27, 2021
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Ammersyn Bedwell

Senior Airman Ammersyn Bedwell, 41st Airlift Squadron aviation resource management journeyman, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week August 30, 2021.
Aug. 13, 2021
SERE: Preparing aircrew like their life depends on it

With the largest C-130J Super Hercules fleet in the Air Force, Little Rock Air Force Base is home to a multitude of aircrew and personnel who, in the event of a downed aircraft, run the risk of isolation in austere or hostile environments.To facilitate readiness for such a scenario, Survival,
April 14, 2021
Mobility Airmen exercise ACE, joint force integration in Indo-Pacific

As part of an effort to maximize Mobility Air Forces and Combat Air Forces integration as well as enhance agile combat employment capabilities in the Indo-Pacific theater, a contingent of Airmen from the 19th Airlift Wing participated in an off-station training exercise at Joint Base Pearl
April 1, 2021
Mobility Airmen enhance ACE, MCA capabilities during three-week OST

The 61st Airlift Squadron recently completed a multi-week, off-station training (OST) event spanning across Boise, Idaho, Key West, Florida, and Wilmington, North Carolina, March 8-28.