Team Little Rock History Fact of the Week
329 days to go until LRAFB turns 60!
Why is there a helicopter in Heritage Park?
From 1963 to 1987 Little Rock Air Force Base was home to helicopter operations. This included the H-19 Chickasaw, UH-1F Huey and HH-1H Iroquois. From December 1973 to August 1987, the HH-1H Iroquois helicopters were assigned to Detachment 4, 37th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron. The unit’s mission primarily focused on supporting the 308th Strategic Missile Wing by delivering equipment and personnel to the 18 Titan II missile silos located around central Arkansas. The helicopters were instrumental in responding quickly to disasters at the missile silos, including the 1980 emergency in which the unit was credited with saving three lives that day. The helicopters also assisted in search and rescue missions for both military and civilian emergencies. Following the inactivation of the 308 SMW, the Air Force reassigned the helicopters and crews to other bases. The Iroquois located in Heritage Park was assigned to Little Rock AFB from 1979 until 1987. In 1995, the helicopter was dropped from Air Force inventory and has been on display since 2004. (Courtesy photo) |
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The black-letter initial
Members of the 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron accomplished a rare maintenance feat on a C-130 Oct. 29 at Little Rock Air Force Base, and marking a local achievement for the unit.
A True Little Rock Airman
Danny Gregg has been to many places. From the southwestern parts of America to Japan, the 19th Maintenance Squadron contractor and test cell lead has seen it all.
Little Rock Airmen attend air-mobility convention
On Oct. 31, Airmen from Little Rock Air Force Base took part in a conference that transformed Nashville, Tennessee, into “The Mobility Capital of the World.” |