Little Rock AFB

Per the 19 AW/CC, gates are returned to normal operation. At this time, we can’t confirm the status of local roads/highways. Please exercise caution when travelling home. If you need assistance, please contact your chain of command. Please take care of yourselves and each other.

Save the date! Little Rock AFB is excited to welcome back the U.S. Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration, @AFThunderbirds, for the Thunder Over The Rock Air Show, Oct. 21-22, 2023. #TOTR2023 #ThunderOverTheRock

The @usairforce selected Little Rock AFB as the location to host the @AirNatiGuard C-130J Formal Training Unit. Four C-130J Hercules will replace aging C-130Hs to establish the FTU. Read more here: bit.ly/3a5gPHX

Col. Angela Ochoa served as the keynote speaker during a graduation ceremony for the “S.H.E. Can” #STEAM #Aviation Camp at Har-Ber High School in Springdale, Arkansas, June 28, 2022. Read more about it here: go.usa.gov/xJMcE

Getting ready to dominate 💪🏼 Last week, the 19th Airlift Wing @LRAFB kicked off the first phase of their ROCKI exercise to test the wing's ability to assemble and rapidly deploy more than 300 personnel. #HerkNation

(2/2) Several base services and offices will be closed or have alternate hours during the exercise. Individuals are encouraged to contact customer service agencies beforehand to inquire about any modified operating hours.

(1/2) Please be advised, the 19th Airlift Wing will officially kick off its ROCKI 22-03 exercise on Monday. LRAFB patrons may see an increase in personnel activity, hear announcements and sirens from the installation's Giant Voice system, and experience possible loud noises.

Wondering how #USAF teams take and maintain their aim? See @LRAFB security forces Airmen training students on sniper firing, concealment and counter-sniper tactics during a two-week Advanced Designated Marksman course. @AirMobilityCmd

Breaking ground!👷‍♀️ Last week civic leaders, community partners and Little Rock AFB senior leaders broke ground on a new construction project for two enlisted dormitories to house 136 E-1 to E-4 military personnel. go.usa.gov/xumdy

Last month, #FBI Little Rock Tactical Operations Center, #SWAT operators, Crisis Negotiators, and Evidence Response Team members were privileged to work alongside @usairforce airmen during a day-long training exercise at @LRAFB. #ARnews

#Airmen from @LRAFB making kids feel special! 😍

Our EOD flight teamed up with the Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired to put together a one-of-a-kind Easter egg hunt for the students! Using their knowledge of improvised circuitry, our Airmen soldered electronic beepers to 110 eggs for the kids to find!

Looking forward to the weekend like…😎 Loadmasters from the 29th Weapons Squadron @LRAFB participated in a joint forcible entry exercise where students combined assets in challenging scenarios, simulating current and future threat arenas. 📸: Senior Airman Jayden Ford

Happy 74th birthday to the @USAFReserve and our Reserve Citizen Airmen! 🎉 We're proud to have the 913th Airlift Group call Little Rock Air Force Base home, and thankful for all they do to provide combat-ready Airmen, tactical airlift and agile combat support! 🇺🇸

Due to severe weather, the installation commander has authorized EARLY RELEASE TODAY at 2 p.m., and has authorized weather and safety leave for civilian employees. Stay prepared for #arwx by reviewing tornado safety: weather.gov/safety/tornado

Protect and Defend 👮‍♀️🐾 In the eleventh episode of our Black Knights series, meet Staff Sgt. Jordan Courtney, a 19th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and her MWD Mirco!

Know where to go when sheltering from a tornado! Here are some best practices for sheltering when a tornado-warned storm is near. #ARWX

Thankful for our supportive community! Stay prepared for #arwx on the horizon by reviewing tornado safety: weather.gov/safety/tornado

@NWSLittleRock There are no major damages observed on LRAFB at this time. We will cont. to assess the situation as severe wx cont's to develop. Adhere to all safety warnings issued, to include taking shelter when advised to do so. The safety of our Airmen & their families is our top priority!

UPDATE TO THE TORNADO EMERGENCY... TORNADO WAS REPORTED BY THE OBSERVER AT THE LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE! EMERGENCY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE AIR BASE AND FOR JACKSONVILLE! THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION! REMAIN IN YOUR SHELTER!! #ARWX

There are no major damages observed on LRAFB at this time. We will cont. to assess the situation as severe wx cont's to develop. Adhere to all safety warnings issued, to include taking shelter when advised to do so. The safety of our Airmen & their families is our top priority!