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Feb. 20, 2025
STARBASE AR temporarily suspends operations, hosts final class

The Department of Defense’s STARBASE at the Jacksonville-Little Rock Air Force Base University Center, Arkansas, held its final class, February 14, 2025.
Dec. 5, 2024
STARBASE hosts the Night of Innovation & Discovery

The STARBASE Arkansas program hosts the Night of Innovation & Discovery for young students and families at the Jacksonville-Little Rock Air Force Base University Center, Arkansas, Dec. 3, 2024. The event showcased a new virtual reality lab that provided young students to utilize new technology in
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.
Dec. 13, 2021
Building courageous leaders through deliberate development

“Dig in, let it be uncomfortable and awkward at times because that's what real vulnerability is. If we allow it, we can all learn something incredible and lead in new and different ways.” This was the charge Col. Angela Ochoa, 19th Airlift Wing commander, gave to Team Little Rock leaders as they
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 17, 2020
Stitching communities together: LRAFB spouses’ craft masks

While many people around the world find themselves with more free time due to COVID-19, there are still ample ways to stay connected, come together as a community, and utilize that time to aid one another.Team Little Rock military spouses Amanda Peterson and Caitlyn Bowman are just two of the people

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