Latest "Little Rock Air Force Base" stories

Col. John Schutte, 19th Airlift Wing commander, presents the Distinguished Flying Cross to Maj. Christopher Richardson, 61st Airlift Squadron pilot, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., May 10, 2021. (Senior Airman Aaron Irvin/Air Force photo)

C-130J crew honored after loadmaster wounded during attack in Afghanistan

Airmen from the 61st Airlift Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, were flying a mission in support of a quick-reaction force when their Super Hercules came under small-arms fire.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

C-130J damaged when nose gear collapses on tarmac at Little Rock

It remains unknown how badly the Super Hercules was damaged, and the aircraft remains grounded.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

Two more suspects arrested in gas station murder of airman

All four suspects have been charged with capital murder and aggravated robbery.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

Two arrested in murder of airman who tried to foil gas station robbery

A third suspect is still at large.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

Airman killed trying to stop armed robbery

Senior Airman Shawn McKeough Jr., 23, assigned to Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, was gunned down late Friday night when he tried to stop an armed robbery.

By Kent Miller

5 years ago

Mattis says military will house immigrant children if asked

Four US bases are under consideration to house immigrant children.

By Tara Copp, AP

5 years ago