• B-52H reaches aviation milestone

    Fifty years ago, the Air Force delivered a devastating, long-range, multi-role bomber to its fleet--the B-52H Stratofortress. May 9 marked the 50th Anniversary of operational service by the B-52H, a milestone in Boeing and aviation history.From entering the skies to combat Soviet tensions during the

  • 2 CES begins Rickenbacker Avenue construction project

    The 2 Civil Engineer Squadron began reconstructing the road on Rickenbacker Ave. in front of the Barksdale Fitness Center May 9.Construction crews will be adding drainage structures, which will prevent high-water conditions on Rickenbacker Ave. and improve motor vehicle safety. To mitigate traffic

  • AFOSI seeks top quality Airmen

    The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is the Air Force agency responsible for investigating major crimes and works against terrorist and foreign intelligence efforts. It is also constantly seeking exceptional non-commissioned officers for duty as enlisted special agents.AFOSI has been the

  • Community attends 2011 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

    Tens of thousands of spectators had their eyes to the sky as Barksdale, home of Air Force Global Strike Command, hosted its 2011 Defenders of Liberty Air Show, which showcased America's Airmen, the Air Force's leading technology, vintage aircraft and extreme aerial demonstrations May 7 - 8."The air

  • Mother's Day is everyday

    Many Airmen may not realize the work that goes on behind the scenes at home while they are working to defend the country. They may not notice the countless hours of cleaning, the numerous boo-boo kisses, the frequent late nights spent comforting sick children and the selfless service of their

  • Air show demo teams visit local community

    Demonstration teams for the Defenders of Liberty 2011 Air Show visited local middle school students May 6 before the air show kicked off -- but their visits are not always about recruiting. Members from the A-10 West Demo Team from Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., took time away from the demands of air