Scott AFB logistics readiness squadron earns top awards

The 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron was named the Air Force Non-flying Logistics Readiness Squadron of the Year for 2010.This comes as a result of some other accomplishments to include being one of two LRS squadrons out of 19 in Air Mobility Command to receive an "Outstanding" on the Logistics

Photo essay: Aerial photography shows damage at Little Rock AFB following tornado

Little Rock Air Force Base is conducting recovery operations after a tornado hit the base April 25. The tornado damaged more than 100 on-base housing units, damaged three C-130 aircraft and blew the roofs off and damaged many buildings in the base's flightline area. Damage assessments are on-going.

DOD: NATO sees momentum gain in protecting Libyans

NATO has gained momentum in the last few days in Libya, British Defense Secretary Liam Fox said at the Pentagon April 26.At a news conference, Secretary Fox thanked the United States for adding Predator drones to the skies over Libya."We've seen some progress on the ground in Misrata, and it seems

Photos: Little Rock Family Fest welcomes spring

Aerial porters make history, unload cargo for all of Iraq

When a runway closed in Turkey, officials scrambled to find another way to get supplies to U.S. forces in Iraq.The answer was quite simple; the Federal Aviation Administration-approved flightline at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, which is the only place in country that can land civilian US flagged

McConnell medics begin Family Health Initiative in August

Beginning Aug. 1, 2011, the 22nd Medical Group here will implement the Family Health Initiative, with the main focus to increase patient continuity with their assigned provider and overall healthcare. This implementation will include lowering the number of patients assigned to an Air Force medical

Photo: Teams work to restore power to base housing at Little Rock AFB

Photo essay: Seattle Mariners celebrate military

Ceremonial "first pitch" representatives from each military service receive autographed baseballs from Seattle Mariners players April 23 at Safeco Field, Seattle, Wash.Those representatives included mobility Airmen from Joint Base Lewis-McChord.Click here to view complete slideshow.

Tornado hits Little Rock AFB; officials still assessing damage

A tornado struck Little Rock Air Force Base at approximately 8 p.m. on April 25. Emergency crews immediately responded in the aftermath of the tornado and conducted a house-to-house recall of all personnel, according to a 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs news release. Base housing residents were

Airmen provide engineering support, map future for Iraq

A handful of dedicated Airmen are providing engineering expertise and assistance as property is turned back over to the government of Iraq."We are working hand in hand with the government of Iraq, side by side like brothers, and that's the way it should be," said Tech. Sgt. James Gray.The Facilities