News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

Sept. 10, 2024
AMC welcomes new commander

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin presided over the event as Gen. John D. Lamontagne assumed command from Gen. Michael A. Minihan, who is retiring after 34 years of service.
Sept. 9, 2024
Air Force realigns to ensure readiness, future competitiveness

As part of the GPC initiative, the DAF is organizing its major commands into Institutional Commands and Service Component Commands.
June 10, 2024
19 AW WAR Center graduates AMC Phoenix Forge students

The 19th Airlift Wing, in conjunction with Air Mobility Command’s inaugural Phoenix Forge training, completed a distinct iteration of the Warrior Airmen Readiness (WAR) Center at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 3-7, 2024. Thirty-seven students attended from 14 bases and three major
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.
Dec. 14, 2023
Herk Nation welcomes AMC first sergeant

Chief Master Sgt. Trapper Otto, command first sergeant of Air Mobility Command, visited the Home of Herk Nation at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Dec. 3-5, 2023.
Nov. 20, 2023
19 AW delivers TacAir Anywhere during JPMRC 24-01

The 19th Airlift Wing recently participated in the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 24-01 training exercise throughout Hawaii, Oct. 26 through Nov. 10, 2023.
Jan. 28, 2022
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. John Hashman

Staff Sgt. John Hashman, 61st Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmaster, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week, Jan. 31, 2022.
Dec. 17, 2021
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Rupert Ramon E. Lirag

Staff Sgt. Rupert Ramon E. Lirag, 19th Maintenance Group ancillary training instructor, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week, Dec. 20, 2021.
Nov. 18, 2021
Let’s Go: Herk Nation welcomes AMC command team

“Let’s Go,” said Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander.This is Minihan’s multi-faceted mantra, which he characterized as a warrior’s creed that signifies his appreciation of service to Mobility Airmen; a contract between Airmen and their mission; and a glimpse into the future of
Oct. 15, 2021
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Maj. Austin Merkel

Maj. Austin Merkel, Detachment 3 Air Mobility Command Air Operations Squadron simulator certification instructor pilot, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week October 18, 2021.