News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

Sept. 13, 2024
‘One day or day one’: 19 MXS commander encourages openness at mental health panel

Little Rock Air Force Base hosted a helping agencies panel on Sept. 12, 2024, in an effort to foster an open environment and spread awareness surrounding mental health resources during Suicide Prevention Month.
Sept. 10, 2024
19 CES Airman receives Tuskegee Airmen award for community service, performance

Airman 1st Class Elijah Youngblood, 19th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal team member, received the Senior Master Sergeant Margaret Frances Barbour Military Award, presented by Tuskegee Airman Inc. for outstanding performance
Aug. 28, 2024
U.S. Marines honored for boosting Airmen fitness: receive Air Force medals

U.S. Marines from the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Detachment Little Rock received both an Air and Space Commendation Medal and three Air and Space Achievement Medals. This is the first time a U.S. Air Force commander has presented these medals to a U.S. Marine at Little Rock Air
Aug. 23, 2024
‘A symbol of versatility and reliability’: 70 years of the C-130 Hercules

The C-130 Hercules first took flight on Aug. 23, 1954, in Burbank, California, and since that day has been providing rugged, reliable tactical airlift capability unmatched by any other aircraft in the skies.
Aug. 16, 2024
Herk Nation Legacy Monument, inaugural award honor past members of Little Rock AFB

Members of Team Little Rock came together to honor the new Herk Nation Legacy Monument in Heritage Park. Along with the monument, the Herk Nation Legacy Award was established to recognize and honor past members of Herk Nation who have reached the highest levels of public service in either a
Aug. 14, 2024
314th AW Airman acts without hesitation in critical collision response

For Staff Sgt. Erik Hill, 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief air propulsion maintenance, a routine drive home quickly turned into a moment of crisis that would test his training and fortitude.
Aug. 14, 2024
Team Little Rock demonstrates tactical airlift necessity, concludes Bamboo Eagle 24-3

The 19th Airlift Wing sent four C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to Bamboo Eagle and played an auxiliary role in the exercise, providing operational support that showcased the necessity for tactical airlift and how it contributes to keeping the strategic advantage in the Indo-Pacific theater.
Aug. 9, 2024
Bamboo Eagle 24-3: Black Knights undertake critical role, support tactical airlift

Along with approximately 3,000 U.S. service members across four military branches are expected to fly, maintain and support more than 150 aircraft from 24 units in more than 10 locations, Team Little Rock provided supported Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3, an Air Combat Command directed exercise.
Aug. 8, 2024
CSAF, CMSAF take flight with Team Little Rock during Bamboo Eagle 24-3

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi took flight with Team Little Rock during Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 travelling to various exercise locations with the 61st Airlift Squadron, demonstrating the diverse capability and vital role of
Aug. 7, 2024
Team Little Rock delivers 'TacAir Anywhere' to Bamboo Eagle 24-3

Team Little Rock provided four C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3, highlighting collaboration efforts with Air Combat Command entities across the southwestern U.S. The exercise provides Mobility Air Forces the opportunity to demonstrate the combination of speed, range,