News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

May 6, 2025
Minihan legacy cemented at Herk Nation Legacy Monument

Team Little Rock gathered to honor retired Gen. Mike “Mini” Minihan as the second recipient of the Herk Nation Legacy Award in Heritage Park at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, May 5, 2025.
May 1, 2025
Aim High: Arkansas high school students visit Herk Nation

Team Little Rock welcomes local students during an Aim High recruiting event at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas April 30, 2025.
May 1, 2025
Team Little Rock connects with local airports through MACA Roadshow

Airmen from across Herk Nation conducted a two-day Mid-Air Collision Avoidance (MACA) roadshow, aiming to train aviators to recognize, avoid and mitigate potential hazards, at local airports in three states, April 25–26, 2025. At each location, the service members met with local air traffic
April 23, 2025
19 AW leads C-130J Weapons System Council focused on future warfighting excellence

The 19th Airlift Wing led the C-130J Super Hercules Weapons System Council focused on advancing tactical airlift capability and global readiness at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, April 10, 2025.
April 18, 2025
Welcome home: 386 AEW Airmen reunite with Herk Nation

After months of dedicated service downrange, Team Little Rock Airmen return to Herk Nation, reuniting with family and friends.
March 26, 2025
19 AW, 314 AW engage local students during career day

Airmen from the 19th and 314th Airlift Wing participate in career day events at local elementary schools in Sherwood, Arkansas, March 20, 2025. Members from Team Little Rock aimed to inspire students by showcasing Air Force opportunities, sharing personal experiences and demonstrating the importance
Feb. 24, 2025
314th OG SEL retires after more than 24 years

Chief Master Sgt. Jeramiah J. Yurick, 314th Operations Group senior enlisted leader, retired after more than 24 years of service during a ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 21, 2025. He played a vital role in overseeing more than 700 personnel and training 3,100 students to
Feb. 20, 2025
STARBASE AR temporarily suspends operations, hosts final class

The Department of Defense’s STARBASE at the Jacksonville-Little Rock Air Force Base University Center, Arkansas, held its final class, February 14, 2025.
Feb. 11, 2025
19 MXG conducts Combat Isochronal Inspection

Airmen from the 19th Maintenance Squadron conducted a Combat Isochronal Inspection on a C-130J Super Hercules at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 4, 2025. The Combat Isochronal Inspection, a modified version of the traditional "B" letter check, typically requires around 10 days to complete
Feb. 6, 2025
19th AW strengthens joint, multinational partnerships during JPMRC 25-02

The 19th Airlift Wing recently participated in the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) 25-02 exercise, a large-scale combat training operation held across Alaska from Jan. 17-25, 2025.