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Aug. 23, 2024
‘A symbol of versatility and reliability’: 70 years of the C-130 Hercules

The C-130 Hercules first took flight on Aug. 23, 1954, in Burbank, California, and since that day has been providing rugged, reliable tactical airlift capability unmatched by any other aircraft in the skies.
Aug. 16, 2024
Herk Nation Legacy Monument, inaugural award honor past members of Little Rock AFB

Members of Team Little Rock came together to honor the new Herk Nation Legacy Monument in Heritage Park. Along with the monument, the Herk Nation Legacy Award was established to recognize and honor past members of Herk Nation who have reached the highest levels of public service in either a
Aug. 9, 2024
Bamboo Eagle 24-3: Black Knights undertake critical role, support tactical airlift

Along with approximately 3,000 U.S. service members across four military branches are expected to fly, maintain and support more than 150 aircraft from 24 units in more than 10 locations, Team Little Rock provided supported Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3, an Air Combat Command directed exercise.
Aug. 5, 2024
19 AW, 913 AG to participate in Bamboo Eagle 24-3

19th Airlift Wing and 913th Airlift Group assets will be supporting the second iteration of Exercise Bamboo Eagle, an eight-day exercise spanning across various locations in the Western United States and eastern Pacific Ocean, from Aug. 2-9, 2024.
June 3, 2024
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.
Aug. 30, 2022
18th Air Force Command Team Visits Dyess AFB

The new 18th Air Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Corey Martin, and the 18th Air Force Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, visited Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, on Aug. 24-25, 2022.
Dec. 1, 2020
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.
May 8, 2020
Team Little Rock performs America Strong Salute to Heroes

Little Rock Air Force Base flew over medical facilities throughout the state of Arkansas May 8 to honor and express Team Little Rock’s gratitude for all healthcare professionals, essential employees and volunteers in the fight against COVID-19.
April 23, 2020
Communication is key during COVID-19

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the 19th Communications Squadron continues the task of ensuring personnel across Team Little Rock have access to the tools they need to successfully complete the mission at home and in their work centers.
Dec. 12, 2019
Taking care of Airmen, Developing leaders

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Brill, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft hydraulics craftsman, took on the responsibility of bringing about subtle changes in the squadron that not only boosted individual morale for the Airmen on his shift, but brought them together as a unit and enhanced

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