News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

Dec. 16, 2025
DAF updates medical shaving profile guidance to align with Secretary of War grooming policy

The Department of the Air Force updated its medical guidance for shaving profiles to align with the Secretary of War’s grooming standards.
Dec. 15, 2025
Civilian Development provides leadership, growth opportunities

The Civilian Development program offers a portfolio of educational and leadership training opportunities for civilians at all levels.
Dec. 10, 2025
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Joshua Rodie

Tech. Sgt. Rodie, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130 expediter, is selected as Combat Airlifter of the Week Dec. 8, 2025.
Dec. 9, 2025
Wolfe assumes role as 21st CMSAF

Chief Master Sgt. David R. Wolfe became the 21st Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force during an Assumption of Responsibility ceremony Dec. 8.
Dec. 5, 2025
Air University streamlines CCAF, PME transcript requests

Air University is improving the transcript request process following the integration of the Community College of the Air Force into the Air University Student Information System.
Dec. 2, 2025
Update on recent DAF efforts

In a memorandum to commanders, the SecAF and CSAF said: “The Air Force must be prepared to fly and fix so we can fight and win. We will maintain this posture through increased focus on readiness and modernization in a commander-focused service.”
Dec. 1, 2025
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Airman 1st Class Thomas Tracy

Airman 1st Class Thomas Tracy, 19th Comptroller Squadron financial operations technician, is selected as Combat Airlifter of the Week Dec. 1, 2025.
Nov. 25, 2025
Operation Turkey Drop: The spirit of Herk Nation

The smell of smoked turkey filled the air at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, as the Chaplain Corps, First Sergeant Council, volunteers and community partners joined forces to prepare and distribute 200 turkeys and dry goods to Airmen and their families, Nov. 22, 2025.
Nov. 25, 2025
19th AW receives Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award

The 19th Airlift Wing has been named a recipient of the 2025 Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award (ASOUA), recognizing a year of extraordinary achievement, innovation, and teamwork from Sept. 1, 2024, to Aug. 31, 2025. The ASOUA is awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to numbered units that
Nov. 24, 2025
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Capt. Scott Mlcoch

Capt. Scott Mlcoch, Air Mobility Command Air Operations Detachment 3 C-130J evaluator pilot, is selected as Combat Airlifter of the Week Nov. 24, 2025.