Video by David Amaral, Airman Rachel Bates-Jones, Hugh Leavell and Airman 1st Class Aidan Stein | 19th Airlift Wing | 09.18.2025
The 19th Airlift Wing inactivated its 19th Operations Group and 19th Maintenance Group during a ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Sept. 18, 2025. The inactivation supports the Air Force’s transition to an A-Staff structure at the wing echelon; the new structure centralizes planning and coordination while allowing tactical units to focus entirely on mission execution. The......
Video by David Amaral | 19th Airlift Wing | 09.11.2025
Team Little Rock held a ceremony for Patriot Day commemorating the 24th Anniversary of September 11th at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Sep. 11, 2025. The event gathered military members to honor the fallen and recognize the courage of first responders, military personnel and American citizens who answered the call to respond in the face of tragedy. (U.S. Air Force video by David Amaral)...
Video by Airman 1st Class Aidan Stein | 19th Airlift Wing | 08.21.2025
The 19th Security Forces Squadron, trains Airmen, protects assets, and maintains the security of Little Rock Air Force Base. Training prepares the various functions of the 19th SFS for the mission and keeps Herk Nation operational. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Aidan Stein)...
Video by Senior Airman Isabella Ortega | 19th Airlift Wing | 07.31.2025
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 12th and 21st Air Task Forces process through Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 31, 2025 in support of Bamboo Eagle 25-3. The exercise marks the final phase of the Department of the Air Force’s first-in-a-generation Department Level Exercise series 2025. Additionally, the exercise integrates Bamboo Eagle’s focus on follow-on force generation,......
Video by Senior Airman Isabella Ortega | 19th Airlift Wing | 07.25.2025
The base Honor Guard program exists to eternalize the legacy of every member, past and present, of the U. S. Air Force; they leave a lasting impression and paint a portrait of courage for the families who have served this nation. Little Rock now welcomes 20 new Airmen into the ranks of Ceremonial Guardsmen. Congratulations Class 25-3!...
Video by David Amaral, Hugh Leavell, Senior Airman Isabella Ortega and Airman Aidan Stein | 19th Airlift Wing | 07.09.2025
The 19th Airlift Wing welcomed its new commander during a change-of-command ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 9, 2025. Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony as Col. Denny Davies relinquished command and Col. Bret Echard assumed command of the 19th AW. Family, friends, fellow Black Knights, representatives from across Herk......
Video by David Amaral | 19th Airlift Wing | 05.22.2025
Team Little Rock held a Memorial Day Retreat Ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, May 22, 2025. The event gathered community members to pause and remember the countless U.S. military personnel who lost their lives in service to their country, whose valor and sacrifice form the foundation of our nation’s strength and resilience. (U.S. Air Force video by David Amaral)...
Video by Airman 1st Class Saisha Cornett | 19th Airlift Wing | 04.09.2025
In the heart of Arkansas, mission partners work in unison across Little Rock Air Force Base to deliver combat-ready Airmen and unmatched global mobility, as the cornerstone of tactical airlift operations for the U.S. Air Force. As global challenges evolve, the largest C-130 fleet in the world remains steadfast, delivering airlift capabilities that enable the U.S. military to respond rapidly......
