913th Airlift Group

Sunday Sunrise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Poole, aerospace maintenance apprentice, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, prepares to fill the oxygen system of a C-130J Super Hercules as the Sun peaks through the fog Feb 12, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. This particular C-130, which bears the tail flash of the 913th Airlift Group, was designated as a back-up for another aircraft being prepared to go off-station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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February UTA happenings

U.S. Air Force Reserve Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Smith, SNCO for sustainment services, 913th Force Support Squadron, checks fitness paperwork for Staff Sgt. Angel Gonzalez, material manager, 913 FSS, Feb. 12, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The Air Force uses an overall composite fitness score and minimum scores per component based on aerobic fitness (1.5-mile times run), body composition (Abdominal circumference measurements) and muscular fitness components (pushups and sit-ups) to determine overall fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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913 MXS Airmen support Team Little Rock

U.S. Air Force Reserve Tech Sgt. Christopher Holmes, a 913th Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrician, installs an avionics cooling fan in a C-130J Super Hercules, Jan. 27, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Air Force Reserve personnel work shoulder-to-shoulder with their active duty counterparts to keep Team Little Rock aircraft in the air mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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913th AG CDS hit targets

An aircrew assigned to the 327th Airlift Squadron airdrops water barrel container delivery system (CDS) bundles from a C-130J Super Hercules over Blackjack Drop Zone Feb. 11, 2017, near Beebe, Ark. The 327th AS is part of the 913th Airlift Group at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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March UTA happenings

U.S. Air Force Reserve Staff Sgt. Nyssa Curtis, 913th Airlift Group chaplain assistant, retrieves extra books for a Family and Finances seminar during the Unit Training Assembly weekend March 5, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Chaplain assistants provide administrative support at home stations and deployed locations encompassing a wide range of ministry activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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March UTA happenings

U.S. Air Force Reserve Senior Airman Bobbi Reader, an aircrew flight equipment technician assigned to the 913th Operations Support Squadron, removes a locking valve nut from the hard-shell assembly of a Scott 358 Quick Don Oxygen Mask March 4, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The Scott 358, which is a fully integrated oxygen and smoke protection system, can be donned using a single hand in less than five seconds during an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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Fit to Fight: Never ending struggle

U.S. Air Force Reserve Senior Airman Kelvin Mwaniki, air transportation journeyman, 96th Aerial Port Squadron, gives a thumbs up in the run portion of his physical fitness assessment test at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., April 1, 2016. An outdoor or indoor track are available for runners depending on weather conditions at the time of testing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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April UTA happenings

U.S. Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. Dan Collister, evaluator pilot, 327th Airlift Squadron, removes his helmet after focusing the pair of night vision goggles in preparation for a session in the C-130J simulator April 1, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Before flying operations, aircrews must pre-focus their NVG objective lenses at optical infinity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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Airman attains rare ACE award

U.S. Air Force Reserve Staff Sgt. Jason C. Britten, an aerospace ground equipment apprentice assigned to the 913th Maintenance Squadron, completes an internal systems check on a diesel generator April 5, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Britten was recently awarded the prestigious ACE Award March 20, 2017, while training at Sheppard AFB, Texas. Aerospace Ground Equipment specialists play an essential role ensuring planes are ready for flight, by inspecting, troubleshooting and making hands-on repairs and maintaining proper standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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April UTA happenings

U.S. Air Force Reserve Master Sgt. Morgan Abner, air transportation craftsman, 96th Aerial Port Squadron, directs the driver of a Humvee during a training exercise April 2, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Abner is one member of a team preparing to compete in the 2017 Port Dawg Challenge for air mobility professionals, at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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April UTA happenings

A competition team from the 96th Aerial Port Squadron practices an Engines Running On-Load/Off-Load (ERO) of a C-130J Super Hercules during the Unit Training Assembly (UTA) weekend April 2, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The team will be competing in this year’s Port Dawg Challenge, which includes tests of speed, safety and accuracy in an assortment of situations common to aerial porters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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96 APS prepares for Port Dawg

A competition team from the 96th Aerial Port Squadron practices an Engines Running On-Load/Odd-Load (ERO) of a C-130J Super Hercules during the Unit Training Assembly (UTA) weekend April 2, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The team will be competing in this year’s Port Dawg Challenge at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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96 APS prepares for Port Dawg

(Left to Right) U.S. Air Force Reserve Tech Sgt. Danny Canup, Tech Sgt. Jason Gibson and Master Sgt. Morgan Abner scramble for the finish line to stop the clock, after unloading a C-130J Super Hercules April 2, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The Airmen, are assigned to the 96th Aerial Port Squadron, were practicing for the 2017 Port Dawg Challenge to be held at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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96 APS brings the Top Dawg back

U.S. Air Force Reserve Tech Sgts. Kristen Garrett and Jason Gibson, air transportation specialists assigned to the 96th Aerial Port Squadron, carry the “Top-Dawg” trophy across the ramp upon their arrival April 28, 2017 at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The 96th APS is the first repeat winner since the competition began in 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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Port Dawgs honor those lost in 2016

Members of the 96th Aerial Port Squadron and the 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron participate in the “4th Annual Port Dawg Memorial Run” at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., May 19, 2017. The 2.2 mile run honored those Port Dawgs across the Air Force who lost their lives in 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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22nd Air Force commander visits Little Rock

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. John P. Stokes, commander, 22nd Air Force, meets Staff Sgt. Corey Malone, a maintenance management production journeymen assigned to the 913th Maintenance Squadron during the general’s visit to Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., June 3, 2017. Stokes toured the Group’s facilities and met with many of the Airmen, while here to preside over the 913th Airlift Group’s Assumption of Command Ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Codie Collins/Released)

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913 AG participates in first readiness exercise

U.S. Air Force Reserve Tech Sgt. Nate Castle, loadmaster, 327th Airlift Squadron, sits on the back of a C-130J Super Hercules as pilots perform an aircraft backing during exercise Prime Horizon June 3, 2017, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. During the backing maneuver, loadmasters must give voice directed commands to the pilot since the pilots cannot see where they are going or obstacles they might make contact with. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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AFE Airmen prepare for decontamination training

U.S. Air Force Reserve Senior Airman Joshua Pirtle (Left) and Tech. Sgt. David Underwood, aircrew flight equipment (AFE) technicians assigned to the 913th Operations Support Squadron, check the decontamination stations of an Aircrew Contamination Control Area (ACCA) June 15, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. AFE ACCA provides augmentation in support of sustained aircrew chemical defense decontamination operations to include (ACCA) and related processing capabilities, deployable within 48 hours, in place within 72 hours and capable of mobile operation at Forward Operating Locations.

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913 AG participates in first readiness exercise

U.S. Air Force Reserve Tech Sgt. Jimme McDougall, crew chief, 913th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshals a C-130J Super Hercules to a parking spot at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., June 3, 2017. McDougall was one of several maintainers from the 913 MXS who provided maintenance support to aircraft at Keesler during the 913th Airlift Group’s first readiness exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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AFE technicians conduct CBRN training

U.S. Air Force Reserve Staff Sgt. Michael Richardson, aircrew flight equipment (AFE) specialist, 913th Operations Support Squadron, sprays a simulated 5% chlorine solution on Staff Sgt. Michael Hopson, loadmaster, 327th Airlift Squadron, in a Lightweight Inflatable Decontamination Systems (LIDS) shelter during decontamination training for AFE specialist’s June 19, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Initial testing for the decontamination system took place here in November 2005, when officials from Air Mobility Command and Air Force Special Operations Command, moved the location from Keesler AFB, Miss., in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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913 AG completes first all Reserve 3-ship flight

A C-130J Super Hercules drops a heavy equipment training load during a training sortie over Black Jack Drop Zone June 15, 2017, near Beebe, Ark. Flying training missions enhances skills used by 913th Airlift Group Airmen during humanitarian and combat missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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913 AG completes first all Reserve 3-ship flight

(From Left) U.S. Air Force Reserve Maj. Peter Hughes, pilot, Staff Sgt. Michael Hopson, flight engineer, and Lt. Col. Chris Dickens, assistant operations officer, prepare to land a C-130J Super Hercules at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., June 15, 2017. All three Airmen are assigned to the 327th Airlift Squadron, 913th Airlift Group, and were part of the Group’s first 3-ship mission manned entirely by Reserve Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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August UTA Happenings

U.S. Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. Kyle Wendfeldt, a 913th Aerospace Medical Squadron dentist, performs a dental examination during the Unit Training Assembly weekend at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Aug. 5, 2017. The medical squadron helps ensure 913th Airlift Group Airmen are medically qualified to deploy worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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August UTA Happenings

U.S. Air Force Reserve Senior Airman Carlie Creech, a 913th Aerospace Medical Squadron dental technician, prepares Senior Airman Eddie Lee Higgins, an air transportation journeyman assigned to the 96th Aerial Port Squadron, for an Xray during the Unit Training Assembly weekend at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Aug. 5, 2017. The medical squadron helps ensure 913th Airlift Group Airmen are medically qualified to deploy worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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Always Fit to Fight

U.S. Air Force Reserve Tech Sgt. Andy Paladino, special handling craftsman, 96th Aerial Port Support Squadron, calls out times at the turnaround point of the 1.5-mile timed run during a physical fitness assessment test at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Aug. 5, 2016. Many Airmen push themselves to score 90 or above, which allows them to test annually, rather than biannually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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Team Little Rock supports hurricane relief

Aircraft escaping the devastation of Hurricane Irma fill the ramp at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Sept. 9, 2017. Irma threatened large parts of the East and Gulf Coast of the U.S., and aircraft and personnel were evacuated from the path of the hurricane to ensure the least amount of damage to military assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston)

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913 AG celebrates family

U.S. Air Force Reserve Staff Sgt. Casie Bickley, who is assigned to the 96th Aerial Port Squadron, makes contact with the ball during a game of softball at the Annual 913th Airlift Group’s “Family Day” celebration at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Sept. 10, 2017. The annual event is held to bring the families and members of the 913 AG closer together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master. Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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913 AG observes National POW and MIA Recognition Day

Airmen from 913th Airlift Group and 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron observe National POW and MIA Recognition Day at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Sept. 14, 2017, by participating in a 24-hour vigil honoring prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action. Runners from all the units on base volunteered to runs laps in 1-hour time slots with the POW/MIA flag to keep it moving for 24 hours in observance of National POW and MIA Recognition Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Casey Staheli/Released)

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327 AS Airman connects with the past

U.S. Air Force Reserve Master Sgt. Scott Klobucher, a loadmaster assigned to the 327th Airlift Squadron, 913th Airlift Group, takes a moment to reflect on history during a wreath laying ceremony at Ardennes American Military Cemetery in Neupre, Belgium, Sept. 12, 2017. The ceremony honored several squadrons from WWII that have roots back to current units at Little Rock AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Codie Collins)

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913 AG supports Cabot College and Career Fair

U.S. Air Force Reserve Master Sgt. Mark Allen, program manager for the 913th Airlift Group’s Development Training Flight, speaks with a potential recruit during the annual Cabot College and Career Fair at Cabot High School in Cabot, Ark., Sept. 28, 2017. Approximately 1,000 juniors and seniors spoke with representatives of local colleges, technical and vocational schools along with military recruiters at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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913 AG hosts Incentive Flight

U.S. Air Force Reserve Staff Sgt. Kquawmae Akins, crew chief, 913th Maintenance Squadron, connects external power to a C-130J Super Hercules Oct. 14, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Akins was involved in aircraft recovery operations during the October Unit Training Assembly weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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913 AG hosts Incentive Flight

U.S. Air Force Reserve Tech Sgt. Matthew Masterson, a loadmaster assigned to the 327th Airlift Squadron, assists passengers with their seatbelts before take-off on an incentive flight Oct. 14, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. More than 15 Airmen were given an opportunity to fly for their very first time on a C-130J, as a thank you for supporting 913th Airlift Group flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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913 AG hosts Incentive Flight

U.S. Air Force Reserve Master Sgt. Benjamin Hamilton, production supervisor, 913th Maintenance Squadron, provides instruction on an Aircraft Marshaller’s positioning to Senior Airman Steven Firmin, 913 MXS, during an engine-running onload/offload (ERO) Oct. 14, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The ERO was part of a training sortie that included picking up passengers for an incentive flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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Master Sgt.

U.S. Air Force Reserve Col. Christopher T. Lay, commander, 913th Airlift Group, passes the guide to Lt. Col. Charlotte C. Appleton during an assumption of command ceremony for the 913th Aerospace Medical Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Nov. 4, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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Master Sgt.

A U.S. Air Force Reserve aircrew member assigned to the 327th Operations Support Squadron, is pat down with activated charcoal from a M295 Individual Decontamination Kit during a training scenario Nov. 4, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The event was part of the 913th Airlift Group’s first ever group wide “Ability to Survive and Operate” (ATSO) training. ATSO skills are imperative to improve survivability on today’s battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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Master Sgt.

With the passing of the guidon from U.S. Air Force Reserve Col. Christopher T. Lay, commander, 913th Airlift Group, Lt. Col. Tara E. Nolan takes the reins of the 96th Aerial Port Squadron during a assumption of command ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Nov. 4, 2017. Nolan is pilot with more than 1,500 hours in T-37, T-1, C-130E, C-130H and C-130H3 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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Master Sgt.

U.S. Air Force Reserve Master Sgt. Dennis P. Kash, first sergeant, 913th Force Support Squadron, plays safety monitor for a team building exercise during “Ability to Survive and Operate” training Nov. 4, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Team building is used by the military to build social relationships and define roles within the teams. One result of these exercises is that Airmen learn to adapt to ever evolving circumstances, while learning to trust their teammates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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Master Sgt.

U.S. Air Force Reserve members assigned to the 913th Airlift Group participate in a team building exercise during “Ability to Survive and Operate” (ATSO) training Nov. 4, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. ATSO, which is the foundation for an Airman to survive on today’s battlefields, provides guidance on Airmen activities before, during and after attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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December UTA happenings

U.S. Air Force Reserve Airmen train to control bleeding on the battlefield during Self-Aid Buddy Care (SABC) Hands-On training Dec. 2, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. SABC training provides knowledge and skills to minimize injury and prevent death or disability in deployed environments or home station emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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913 AG Aircrews participate in Operation Tenacious Turtle

Parachutes deploy after pallets are dropped from a C-130J during Operation Tenacious Turtle Nov. 21, 2017, at an airfield in Hope, Arkansas. Three aircrews assigned to the 327th Airlift Squadron, 913th Airlift Group, were involved in the mission, which enhances skills used during humanitarian and combat missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Grace Nichols/Released)

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December UTA happenings

U.S. Air Force Reserve Chief Master Sgt. Alvin Glover, superintendent of operations, 96th Aerial Port Squadron, receives his annual flu shot from Maj. Tee J. McKenzie, a clinical nurse assigned to the 913th Aerospace Medical Squadron, during the 913th Airlift Group’s Unit Training Assembly weekend Dec. 2, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Members of the medical squadron help ensure 913th Airlift Group Airmen are medically qualified to deploy worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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913 AG Aircrews participate in Operation Tenacious Turtle

Fourteen C-130J aircraft perform an elephant walk towards the runway for takeoff during Operation Tenacious Turtle on Nov. 21, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The formation consisted of aircraft and aircrews from the 19th Airlift Wing, the 314th Airlift Wing, the 189th Air National Guard and the 913th Airlift group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeremy McGuffin/Released)

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December UTA happenings

U.S. Air Force Reserve Senior Airmen Sammantha Philippe and Zackory Putman, load M4 rifle magazines at the shooting range on Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Dec. 2, 2017. Both Airmen are ramp representatives assigned to the 96th Aerial Port Squadron, and utilized the shooting range to maintain proficiency on both the pistol and rifle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Casey Staheli/Released)

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December UTA happenings

U.S. Air Force Reserve Col. Christopher T. Lay, commander, 913th Airlift Group, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Daniel Collister during a change of command ceremony for the 327th Airlift Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Dec. 2, 2017. Collister is pilot with more than 4,300 hours in T-37, T-44, C-130E and C-130J Hercules aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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December UTA happenings

U.S. Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. Eric Jordan, takes the reins of the 913th Operations Support Squadron by receiving the guidon, from Col. Christopher T. Lay, commander, 913th Airlift Group, during a change of command ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Dec. 2, 2017. Jordan is pilot with more than 4,000 hours in T-38, AT-38B, F-16, A-10 and C-130 Hercules aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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2017: A Year in Review

Published Jan. 4, 2018
By Master Sgt. Jeff Walston
913th Airlift Group

Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. -- U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Poole, aerospace maintenance apprentice, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, prepares to fill the oxygen system of a C-130J Super Hercules as the Sun peaks through the fog Feb 12, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. This particular C-130, which bears the tail flash of the 913th Airlift Group, was designated as a back-up for another aircraft being prepared to go off-station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)