• 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

  • Airmen read into Air Force past, present and future

    Barksdale Airmen hit the books to employ lessons of the past to current operations tempo by checking out items from the Chief of Staff of the Air Force's reading list at the base library. The CSAF professional reading list was created in 1996 by Gen. Ronald Fogleman who wanted to create a common

  • Airmen help abused and neglected children

    Barksdale Airmen strive to make a difference in the lives of neglected and abused children by volunteering to be Court Appointed Special Advocates. CASAs are trained volunteers appointed by judges to advocate for the needs of children removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. This program is

  • Dorm residents make Barksdale spotless

    The bay orderly program requires dorm residents to help keep the base dormitories clean for Airmen. Every week, two Airmen from each dormitory leave their normal work sections for five duty days to perform dorm clean-up duty. Bay orderly is the main method in keeping the dorms clean and in

  • Team 56 honor Barksdale's newest Staff Sergeants

    Every year following the release of staff sergeant testing results, Team 56 throws a staff sergeant promotion party for the Airmen that made the cutoff. "The purpose of having the staff sergeant promotion party is to show our appreciation for the efforts that the people who tested and made the

  • A&FRC offer valuable courses to Airmen

    Barksdale's Airman and Family Readiness Center assists servicemembers and families with life in the military. One way the A&FRC does this is by offering different educational courses free-of-charge. "Our mission is to support readiness by helping families and single Airmen adapt to the demanding Air

  • Air Force Honor Guard sharpens base team

    The Barksdale Honor Guard trained with three members of the Air Force Honor Guard Aug. 24 through Sept. 23. Last Fall, the Barksdale Honor Guard flight chief requested Air Combat Command allow the mobile training team to visit Barksdale to ensure the Base Honor Guard is up-to-standards and trained