19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs / Published January 13, 2021 An Airman from the 19th Medical Group assesses doses of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 13, 2021. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the vaccines by an Emergency Use Authorization on Dec. 18, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mariam K. Springs) Airmen from the 19th Medical Group assess the first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 13, 2021. Little Rock AFB is utilizing a phased distribution of immunization as specified by the Department of Defense beginning with medical personnel and first responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mariam K. Springs)