Team Little Rock,

See details below for NOTICES / CLOSURES / AIRMEN & FAMILY EVENTS / KNIGHT'S ROUNDTABLE Q&A / OTHER INFORMATION 

Weekly Bulletin Website: https://www.littlerock.af.mil/News/Weekly-Bulletin/ 

NOTICES

19TH MED PRIMary care changes
Starting 29 Jan 2026, all TRICARE Prime beneficiaries will need to come back to base and the 19th Medical Group to receive primary care. These beneficiaries will no longer be able to go off base to receive care except for referrals or emergencies. An information campaign is coming soon that will have additional information. These changes don’t apply to TRICARE Select members. You can enroll in TRICARE Select, but it has out of pocket costs. For additional information visit https://tricare.mil/Plans.

FEDERAL IMPACT AID SURVEY
Each year, the United States Department of Education provides funding called Impact Aid. Impact Aid funds are designed to offset local tax revenues that are diminished due to having a federal installation within the school district. The amount of Dept of Education funds received is directly based on the number of military and DoW civilian children who are identified through completion of a short, annual survey. 

The schools have/are sending survey forms home with identified students this month. To qualify for funding, the district must collect a completed form for each federally connected student. Little Rock AFB leadership strongly encourages parents and guardians to complete the Impact Aid survey and return it to the school within their prescribed timelines. If you have any questions regarding the survey, please don't hesitate to contact the Little Rock AFB School Liaison Program Manager, Ms. Terri Williams.

LRAFB NO DRONE ZONE
Before operating your drone near Little Rock AFB, first ensure you are flying smart, legal and informed. Recreational drone flights are not allowed on or over military installations. Any Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operations must have installation commander approval and comply with FAA regulations. See the attachment for more information.

SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING

Please see the attachments above, graphic and pamphlet, for information on how to report suspicious activity and remain vigilant.

TMO INPROCESSING CHANGE
Effective 5 Jan 2026, all in-processing personnel who have performed a full and/or partial Personally Procured Move (PPM) are to report to Bldg 1255, Ste 104 for documentation processing. TMO personnel are no longer located in the Welcome Center. Hours of operations are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 0800-1600 and Tuesday and Thursday 0800-1400. For questions or additional information, please contact 501-987-3582.

_____________________________________________________________

CLOSURES
BX HOLIDAY HOURS FOR MLK WEEKEND

____________________________________________________________________________________

AIRMEN & FAMILY EVENTS
_________________________________

PLAY TOGETHER
WHAT:  Play Together
WHO: Military Families
WHERE: The Kenny
WHEN:0900-1030;  21 Jan, 11 Feb, 11 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr

INFO: Bring the kids out for a fun morning of ploaytime and connection. It's a great way to connect military families & spend quality time together.

RUN INTO 2026 5K
WHAT: Run into 2026 5K
WHO: Base personnel
WHERE: Air Force Inn
WHEN: 22 Jan 1530-1630

INFO: Kick off the new year with energy and enthusiasm as we run into 2026 during our first 5k of the year! After you finish your run, hang out at Rickenbacker’s for a game of post-run trivia at Takeoff Trivia Thursday. Enjoy good food, drinks, and lots of fun with your friends.  

ARKANSAS COUCIL FOR MILITARY CHILDREN
WHAT:  Arkansas Council for Military Children Forum
WHO: Military Families
WHERE: Zoom (Online Meeting)
WHEN: 22 Jan

INFO: The Arkansas Council for Military Children will hold an online forum to hear from military families about their needs and concerns.  Council members will be available online for the entire three-hour period, and families can join the forum at any time.  Here’s the information to join the forum:

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 288 112 118 093 2
Passcode: Xr3SF6C8

NCO INDUCTION CEREMONY
WHAT:  Team Little Rock NCO Induction Ceremony 
WHO: New Staff Sergeant Selects and their Guests 
WHERE:  Hangar 1080
WHEN: 23 Jan - 1700

INFO: The NCO Induction Ceremony for all new staff sergeant selects is happening 23 Jan. For additional details please reach out to the event POCs SSgt Gabriela Don at gabriela.don@us.af.mil or SSgt Hunter Spencer hunter.spencer.1@us.af.mil.

HEARTS APART
WHAT: M&FRC Hearts Apart
WHO: For the families of military members who are currently deployed, preparing to deploy, recently returned or on an unaccompanied tour.
WHERE: Building 940, The Kenny
WHEN: Wednesday, 28 January 1630

INFO: Join the Military & Family Readiness Center for a kid-friendly craft and to hear about available deployment support resources.

UNDERSTANDING THE AF DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL DUTY PROCESS
WHAT: Understanding the AF Development Special Duty Process
WHO: All Military Ranks and Civilians
WHERE: The Kenny
WHEN: 26 Jan 1400-1530

INFO: On behalf of the TLR Chief’s Group, Chief Master Sgt. Kumiyama from the 314 MXG will be hosting a development session on navigating the AF Development Special Duty process.  There will be an open forum Q&A panel with members who are or have served in a DSD.  This event is open to ALL Ranks (Military & Civilian), so please come out and bring your notebooks as they will provide perspective and are willing to answer any and all questions.

UTILITY ALLOWANCE TOWN HALL
WHAT: Hunt Housing
WHO: On Base Housing Residents
WHERE: Hunt Event Center, 101 Arkansas Blvd.
                Virtual: Microsoft Teams
WHEN: 15 Jan 1700

INFO: Hunt Housing will host a town hall to share information about the upcoming rollout of the Air Force Utility Allowance Program.
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 278 032 118 392 73
Passcode: Vp9M9Vu3

WEIGHT TRAINING 101
WHAT: Weight Training 101
WHO: Base personnel 
WHERE: Fitness Center 
WHEN: 13 Jan - 5 Feb

INFO: Start the New Year off with the Health Promotion Weight Training clinic! See the attached flyer for more info. Please email the Health Promotions Coordinator, Ethan Turpen, at ethan.w.turpen.civ@health.mil.
 _________________________________________________________

FEEDBACK & QUESTIONS

Suggestion: Can the front gate, PLEASE, leave 2 lanes open until 0900?  The traffic backed up on Vandenberg and Marshall at 8:45 this morning was insane!  Vandenburg was backed up halfway back to the freeway! At 0851, they finally reopened the 2nd lane and traffic began to flow freely then.

Response: Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We completely understand your frustration with the traffic backup. Security Forces' commitment is to keep both lanes at the front gate open until 0900. As you noted, when both lanes are open, traffic flows much more freely. Occasionally, unexpected situations require our patrols' immediate attention, which can lead to a temporary lane closure. However, we have reinforced with our teams how critical it is to maintain a two-lane operation during peak morning hours. We appreciate you taking the time to provide this feedback.

Suggestion: I am writing to express my concern regarding street sweeping practices that are negatively impacting the usability of the new bike lanes on base. While I appreciate the recent addition of these lanes and enjoy cycling on base, the street sweepers are depositing gravel and debris into the bike lanes, particularly along CMSgt Williams Drive and Vandenberg. This debris forces cyclists, especially those on road bikes, to ride outside the designated bike lanes to avoid potential crashes, effectively rendering the lanes unusable. I request that consideration be given to implementing a method, such as vacuuming, to remove debris specifically from the bike lanes.

Response: Thank you for bringing your concerns regarding the condition of the bike lanes to our attention and providing feedback on how we can improve cycling safety and usability on base. We understand your concern regarding the gravel and debris accumulation in the bike lanes, particularly along CMSgt Williams Drive and Vandenberg, and the resulting impact on cyclists. Following a review of our current street sweeping practices, we have developed and are implementing a revised schedule specifically designed to address this issue. This new schedule will prioritize the regular and thorough cleaning, with a particular focus on high-traffic areas and those prone to debris accumulation to ensure the safety of our members using the bicycle lane.

Suggestion: Good morning! Is it possible to please reopen the Harris/school gate during Bobby Lester pick up and drop off Windows? If possible. Thanks so much

Suggestions: Good morning! I heard that the school gate, also known as Harris gate, used to be open in the mornings and afternoons. Can you please do whatever is necessary to get that back open during the school pickup and drop off times at a minimum, please? Even arriving earlier in the day, the lines into base are very long and it makes it very difficult not only to get to work on time but also avoid traffic accidents and we've witnessed many, near-terrible accidents on these roads on both sides of Base.

Response: We appreciate your concern in this matter, and we have thoroughly analyzed the request. Ultimately, there are numerous security reasons as to why the Harris Road Gate is now closed. In addition to those, the two major factors contributing to its closure are when the gate was open, the amount of traffic that flowed through the gate, did not justify the manpower used to open it and more importantly, the 19 SFS simply does not have the manpower to open and maintain security at that gate. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

_________________________________________________________

OTHER INFORMATION

VISITOR CENTER (VC) HOURS AND PROCEDURES
The Little Rock AFB VC regular business hours are 0600 - 1630, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and Family Days listed below. The VC is located in building 1508. Parking is accessed through Marshall Road at the traffic light just outside of the main gate. Visitor passes, DBIDS cards, extended visitor passes, and Restricted Area Badges (RAB’s) are all issued from the VC. Appointment times are from 0800 - 1600. Appointments are required for RAB issuance to ensure appropriate personnel are present. Otherwise, appointments are highly recommended to prevent long wait times. The QR code or link below can be utilized to make appointments. 

REAL ID
REAL ID went into effect 7 May 2025, ALL personnel entering Little Rock AFB (and all AF Installations) MUST have a REAL-ID compliant form of identification.

• Your CAC is REAL-ID Compliant.  To get a DBIDS Card you must have a REAL-ID. 
• Per DoDM 5200.08V3_AFMAN 31-101V3 (Apr 25)
  • State-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards from states not meeting the standards can no longer be used for accessing Federal facilities including Air Force installations unless the issuing state’s compliance deadline has been extended by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). (T-0).

Individuals who do not possess a driver’s license or identification card compliant with the REAL ID Act and do not possess an acceptable alternate identification credential must be escorted or denied access. 

Appointments

AFTER HOURS PROCEDURES
Sponsors and visitors may proceed in person to building 1502 (gate guard building) at the Vandenberg Gate and be issued a pass by the on-duty Security Forces personnel. Personnel will be directed to park in the parking area immediately behind the gate as you drive through. To be issued a pass the sponsor must have a DoD credential or DBIDS card with sponsorship authority. The visitor must possess a physical state ID or driver's license (a picture of the ID will not be accepted), and proof of current vehicle insurance and registration, physical or digital copies are accepted.

HOLIDAY, PASS DAY, AND TRAINING HOURS
The VC will be closed all day in observance of federal holidays and AMC Pass Days. 

REMOTE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
Remote Sponsorship passes afford any Military ID Card holder, with sponsorship privileges, the opportunity to electronically submit their guests' information to the VC to generate a visitor's pass without the visitor/sponsor being physically present. Requests must be submitted on the attached remote sponsorship request form via government email to 19SFS.VCC.Requests@us.af.mil a minimum of 72 hours prior to the requested start date. Please be advised Org Boxes cannot accept encrypted emails therefore the Remote Sponsorship Request form is password protected (Password: 19SFSRSR). Passes will need to be picked up at the VC during their official duty hours, Monday through Friday, 0600 to 1630. The following forms of ID are eligible for sponsorship CAC, DD Form 2 (Active, Retired and Reserve), and DD Form 1173. Any questions concerning remote sponsorship should be direct to the Visitor Center at (501) 987-8777.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Little Rock All e-mails are solely for the purpose of communicating time-critical public safety or command messages. The appearance of external links does not constitute official endorsement on behalf of the U.S. Air Force or Department of Defense. The Air Force does not endorse any non-federal government organizations, products, or service.