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,
Aug. 5, 2024 19 AW, 913 AG to participate in Bamboo Eagle 24-3 19th Airlift Wing and 913th Airlift Group assets will be supporting the second iteration of Exercise Bamboo Eagle, an eight-day exercise spanning across various locations in the Western United States and eastern Pacific Ocean, from Aug. 2-9, 2024.
July 31, 2024 Local leaders tour Little Rock AFB Leadership from the 19th Airlift Wing met with local Arkansas mayors and elected officials from across Central Arkansas at Little Rock Air Force Base, July 30, 2024.
July 17, 2024 19th Maintenance Group welcomes new commander The 19th Maintenance Group change of command ceremony took place July 11, 2024, at Little Rock Air Force Base. The ceremony signifies the transfer of leadership from one commander to another.