• 19 AW command chief retires after over 22 years of service

    Chief Master Sgt. Nicolas Tonino, the command chief of the 19th Airlift Wing, celebrated over 22 years of service in the U.S. Air Force during his retirement ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, on Aug. 2, 2024.Tonino assumed the role of command chief for the 19th AW in June 2022,

  • 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

  • 61st AS visits Norway, Sweden

    Members of the U.S. Air Force 61st Airlift Squadron visited Norway and Sweden from May 7 to May 18, 2024. The visit served to strengthen ties between the nations’ air forces and to welcome Sweden to NATO.

  • 19th AW Airmen return from deployment

    Airmen from the 19th Airlift Wing returned from a deployment Dec. 8, 2021, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. Airmen from the 19th AW supported contingency operations in East Africa while deployed.

  • 19th AW showcases readiness capabilities during ROCKI 22-01

    The 19th Airlift Wing showcased its readiness capabilities during ROCKI 22-01, Nov. 1-2. ROCKI 22-01 focused on demonstrating the 19th Airlift Wing’s capabilities to operate in a contested environment within the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility.

  • 19th AW commander shares leadership focus with Black Knights

    “There is a great quote out there that says ‘courage doesn’t always roar, sometimes courage is the quiet voice saying I will try again tomorrow,’” said Col. Angela Ochoa, 19th Airlift Wing and installation commander. “At the end of every day, I remind myself that tomorrow’s a new day and I get to

  • Herk Nation receives Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

    The 19th Medical Group at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, received 400 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Jan, 13, 2021. Initial quantities of the vaccine are limited and will be distributed on a rolling delivery basis as more doses become available.

  • Change through diversity, inclusion: LRAFB establishes Airmen’s forum

    The Home of Herk Nation is committed to delivering a diverse workforce that embraces a variety of perspectives and recognizes the talents of all of its Airmen. In direct support of this, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, has established a Diversity and Inclusion Airmen’s Forum.