Team Little Rock History Fact of the Week 343 days to go until LRAFB turns 60!
October 1983: At the end of October 1983, personnel from the 19th Air Refueling Wing, 41st Tactical Airlift Squadron and 53rd Military Airlift Squadron deployed in support of Operation Urgent Fury, a U.S.-led invasion of Grenada that was triggered by a bloody military coup and ousted a four-year revolutionary government. During the invasion, the 19th ARW aircrews provided aerial refueling support, while the 41st TAS and 53rd MAS provided airlift support. At the conclusion of OUF, a constitutional government had been restored to the small Caribbean island. (Courtesy photo) |
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19th Airlift Wing wins Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
The 19th Airlift Wing has been awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for exceptionally meritorious service from Aug. 1, 2012 – July 31, 2014.
An unconventional approach to SAPR awareness
Recently, a “Sex Signals” unique presentation recently took place at Little Rock Air Force Base. It taught Airmen about sexual assault prevention using non-traditional methods, and the program definitely garnered attention from the audience. |