News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

April 17, 2026
25 Years of dedicated service: FCC provider supports military families 

What began as a search for quality childcare for her son grew into a 25-year career supporting military families through the Family Child Care program at Little Rock Air Force Base. 
April 16, 2026
Air Force, Space Force meet recruiting goals 5 months ahead of schedule

The Air Force and Space Force achieved annual recruiting goals five months ahead of schedule, contracting 32,000 new active-duty Airmen and Guardians needed for the fiscal year.
April 2, 2026
DAF updates SkillBridge policy balancing operational readiness, transition assistance

The Department of the Air Force updated its Air Force and Space Force SkillBridge programs to balance operational readiness and transition assistance to Airmen and Guardians.
March 31, 2026
Combat Airlifters of the Month

Master Sgt. Rachel Armstrong. Staff Sgt. Derryan Sanford, Staff Sgt. Addyson Avellone, and Airman 1st Class Jacob Dittus were selected as Combat Airlifters of the Month for March 2026.
March 19, 2026
Innovation in Action: Airman-Built 3D model strengthens ATC training

Airmen assigned to the 19th Operations Support Squadron are taking a creative approach to training the next generation of air traffic controllers by developing a detailed 3D model that visually represents aircraft patterns and procedures used at the installation.
March 18, 2026
Air Force names best dining facilities, food service pros

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Services Center has announced the winners of the 70th annual John L. Hennessy Awards, recognizing the best dining facility operations in the Department of the Air Force.This year’s winners are: Region 1 (East): 19th Force Support Squadron,
March 13, 2026
Fueling the fight: dining facility Airmen secure third Hennessy award

The 19th Force Support Squadron (FSS) Airmen at the Hercules Dining Facility won the John L. Hennessy trophy award at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 23, 2026.
March 13, 2026
DAF announces updates to Military Leave Program

The DAF released an update to DAFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, which incorporates changes mandated by the Department of War and streamlines leave policies to ensure Airmen and Guardians are fully aware of their entitlements. 
March 11, 2026
LRAFB conducts prescribed burns to reduce wildfire risk

Wildland fire personnel from various bases conducted prescribed burns across designated wildland areas of the installation to reduce wildfire risk and support long-term ecosystem health at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 17-27, 2026.
March 11, 2026
Year of the mentor: Going beyond training

To improve rider safety and skills, the DoW is implementing the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Rider Mentor Program, which pairs service members with experienced motorcyclists as an alternative path for completing advanced training.