• Charter Chief Golden Anniversary is Dec. 1

    One of the most significant milestones in the enlisted history of the Air Force was the creation of the rank of chief master sergeant. Barksdale will be hosting the 50th golden anniversary celebration honoring the promotion of the first Chief Master Sergeants in the Air Force on Dec. 1 at the El

  • Barksdale traffic rules keep mission rolling

    The roads on Barksdale have a few rules to keep drivers safe and the mission on track. The speed limit on Range Road by the East Gate has changed from 45-to-35 miles per hour. The 45 mph limit was too fast for vehicles entering or exiting to do so safely. The slower speed allows vehicles to turn

  • CDC vet knows what's cooking

    It all began 35 years ago in a summer feeding program. Joyce Milton worked as a bread and vegetable cook for 10 years for the Caddo Parish School System until she came to the Child Development Center in July 1984. Ms. Milton prepares breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack and serves

  • 49th TES perfects the bomber

    The mission of the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron is to plan, conduct, and report operational tests and evaluations of bomber aircraft and associated weapons. They also provide operational effectiveness and suitability assessments for Single Integrated Operational Plans and worldwide conventional

  • Barksdale structural flight powerwash global defender

    The 2d Maintenance Squadron's structural flight provides maintenance as well as corrosion prevention to prolong the lifespan of 49 assigned B-52H Stratofortress'. Since the B-52 accumulates a lot of flying hours, stress to its structure and corrosion from unforgiving environments result. To keep the

  • K-9s to receive updated facility

    A group of security forces Airmen are tasked with a special duty--handling a specially trained K-9 companion. Unfortunately, these partners have been overcoming obstacles presented from an out-to-date kennel facility. The current facility is more than 20 years old and was not meant to house the

  • Dorm mold remediation underway

    Over the summer, mold spread through dormitory Buildings 4640 and 4650. After evaluating the situation, 2d Bomb Wing leadership authorized residents to relocate while the situation is resolved. "It started when we had Airmen with mold in their rooms," said dorm resident, Airman 1st Class Glenn

  • ADC takes the case

    Barksdale's Area Defense Council provides free assistance to base Airmen against adverse actions towards their career such as court martial's, discharges and administrative forms of punishment such as Article 15's and letters of reprimand. The most common charges against Airmen include uniform code

  • Military members teach community

    Barksdale Airmen attended the Troops to Teachers workshop Sept. 10 at the Airman Family and Readiness Center. Troops to Teachers provides information to help an individual become a teacher. This workshop is targeted at military members who are not only interested in a second career in education, but