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  • Lt. Col. Matthew Sikkink assumed command of the 815th Airlift Squadron from Col. Jennie R. Johnson, 403rd Wing commander, during change of command ceremony June 6, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

    Sikkink leads Flying Jennies

    Taking command of a squadron comes with challenges, but to come into a Reserve squadron as an active-duty service member has its own unique opportunity.Lt. Col. Matthew Sikkink, who assumed command of the 815th Airlift Squadron, Flying Jennies, on June 6, 2019, said that he was pleasantly surprised at what he walked into when he arrived at the
  • Tech. Sgt. Ronald Patton, 403rd Operation Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, shows the difference between the current anti-smoke goggles and the new anti-smoke goggles for the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, which are replacing the current system that has been used for more than 20 years at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The new ASGs are an easier quick don system, that now has the eye piece and nose/mouth cover as one single piece, similar to those used by firefighters, and will be in place on the aircraft by the middle of August 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek)

    Aircrew gets new anti-smoke goggles

    For more than 20 years the ASGs have been a basic four part system, until now. With innovation, the new ASGs are now a three-part system. The suspension frame itself is still made the same with the nape pad attached, while the goggles and oxygen mask portion have been upgraded.
  • An Airmen looks through binoculars at night

    Little Rock takes readiness training cross-country

    Airmen from the 19th Airlift Wing removed their protective gear for the last time this week after completing a joint, semi-annual, multi-phase readiness exercise – ROCKI 19-06 – which ran in conjunction with exercise Green Flag Little Rock, March 27-April 17, 2019.
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