• 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

  • Drug testing can happen anytime, anywhere

    Barksdale has upped the ante in the war against drugs with Operation Nighthawk. Barksdale active-duty members were surprised Sept. 8 when they entered the gates and were given a legal order for immediate drug testing. "This testing mission, called Operation Nighthawk, serves as another weapon in the

  • Barksdale sets CFC goal

    Tuesday Barksdale hosted its 2009 Combined Federal Campaign kickoff breakfast. The CFC is the world's largest annual workplace charity campaign, working hand-in-hand with the United Way. The CFC was established in 1961 to promote philanthropy by providing a focused, cost-effective fund-raising

  • Barksdale boosts base security

    Barksdale is officially bringing online the Defense Biometric Identification System, or DBIDS, at the installation gates. On Oct. 15th base security personnel will begin scanning the identification cards of everyone coming through the gate. This means anyone wanting to enter Barksdale must register

  • From ground to air: Jet troops ensure aircraft sky bound

    Seventeen Airmen are responsible for the capability of more than 20 assigned aircraft's ability to fly. The 2d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron's aerospace propulsion specialists ensure the jet engines stay in working order by means of routine maintenance and troubleshooting. "We are flightline