Established in 1955, the Little Rock Air Force Base is the world’s premier C-130 training facility, training all Department of Defense and 31 allied nation’s air crews. With over 7,500 active duty military and civilian members and over 5,000 family members working on and around the Base, the Little Rock Air Force Base plays a significant economic role. With approximately 53,000 retirees in the area, the Little Rock Air Force Base provides one pathway for a workforce development pipeline within the region.