Little Rock AFB accepts military aircraft in response to Hurricane Michael

Photo By Staff Sgt. Jeremy McGuffin | Multiple A-10 Thunderbolt IIs assigned to Moody Air Force Base, Ga., taxis to a parking spot after landing at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Oct. 9, 2018. Aircraft and personnel were evacuated as a precaution to protect them from Hurricane Michael. The A-10, commonly referred to as the Warthog, has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and is a highly accurate and survivable weapons-delivery platform. The aircraft can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate in low ceiling and visibility conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeremy McGuffin)  

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, ARKANSAS, UNITED STATES

10.10.2018

Story by Senior Airman Grace Nichols 

19th Airlift Wing

Little Rock Air Force Base received various aircraft and personnel Oct. 8 - 9, 2018, Hurlburt Field, Florida, and Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, ahead of the projected landfall of Hurricane Michael.

AC-130J Ghostriders, AC-130U Spooky gunships, MC-130H Combat Talon IIs, and A-10 Thunderbolt IIs are bedding down at Little Rock AFB until the potential for bad weather ends.

The aircraft relocated as a precaution to the the expected landfall of Hurricane Michael along the Florida Panhandle and East Coast.

The relocation to Little Rock AFB ensures aircraft and aircrews from those installations are out of harm’s way until they can safely return to their home station.

“While this move is precautionary, our doors are always open to ensure Airmen and Air Force assets remain safe during inclement weather such as this,” said Col. Gerald Donohue, 19th Airlift Wing commander.

• Date Taken: 10.10.2018
• Date Posted: 10.23.2018 11:20
• Story ID: 295934
• Location: LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, ARKANSAS, US