• Behind the engine: teamwork on the line 

    From left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Roqueta and Senior Airman Christian Baker, aerospace propulsion Airmen, look over servicing data for a C-130J Super Hercules at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 16, 2026. Aerospace propulsion specialists are responsible for maintaining

  • Inside Bioenvironmental Engineering

    Every mission starts with a healthy force. Through bioenvironmental engineering, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paige Clauss, 19th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of bioenvironmental engineering, helps to identify, evaluate, and mitigate workplace hazards ranging

  • Freedom 250: vigilance beyond the gate

    Military combat readiness extends to off-duty activities, particularly during the July 4 and Freedom 250 celebrations. Airmen and Guardians must apply tactical planning and risk assessment to their holiday plans to prevent tragic off-duty accidents.

  • Barracks Task Force Advances Dormitory Modernization at LRAFB

    In response to a Department of War-wide initiative, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, began undergoing its five-year, $92 million renovation project to design the dormitories of the future.The modernization effort grew out of the Barracks Task Force mission which is tasked to identify and

  • Combat Airlifters of the Month

    Master Sgt. Joshua Hawkins, Tech. Sgt. Michael Redick, Staff Sgt. Justin McCoy, and Senior Airmen Ryan Summers were selected as Combat Airlifters of the Month for May, 2026.

  • United in Strength: Family, Service and the Fight Against Cancer

    For military families, those challenges are often faced while balancing the demands of service, deployments and daily responsibilities. Yet, in the middle of the hardship, stories of resilience, family support and unwavering commitment continue to emerge, reminding others that even during life’s