• Corn fuel drives Barksdale

    The 2d Logistics Readiness Squadron is the most recent base organization to take initiatives to lower Barksdale's carbon footprint. Forty-four Barksdale government owned vehicles will be making the switch from its current fuel to E85, which contains 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. The

  • “The Mighty Eighth” bids farewell to its command chief

    After a career that has spanned four decades, the command chief for the Eighth Air Force is spreading his wings and soaring to new horizons. After graduating in 1978 from Chaffey Union High School in Ontario, Calif., now Chief Master Sgt. Todd A. Kabalan, 8th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic) command

  • Spouses group brings angels to Barksdale

    The Barksdale Enlisted Spouses Group will distribute Angel Food Ministries orders at the 2d Logistics Readiness Squadron warehouse June 29. All those with a Department of Defense identification card are eligible to place an order. However, the ministry's target audience is those who may need

  • Commander signs history

    Col. Steven Basham, 2d Bomb Wing commander, linked himself to history with the signing of a nine-foot long collection of currency May 21. The currency chain was started Aug. 3, 1943, in Bourquin Field, Puerto Rico. To break the monotony of day-to-day activity while fighting in World War II, Army

  • Cadets tour Barksdale

    Nineteen cadets from the Air Force Academy will tour Barksdale Air Force Base as part of the Operation Air Force program starting May 31 through June 18. The cadets came to Barksdale from the academy in order to gain experience that will guide them in their future Air Force career. The OAF program

  • Airmen utilize Wingman Policy, avoid DUI

    The first alcohol-induced incident occurred Jan. 14. A civilian under the influence violently crashed his truck into Barksdale's West Gate at 3:35 a.m. Airmen need to utilize other options of transportation to get home safely. Barksdale's mobile security force units responded to the scene and upon

  • Dorm renovations improve Barksdale Airmen's quality of life

    Four base dormitories are being renovated and upgraded in order to improve the safety and quality of life for Barksdale's Airmen in unaccompanied housing. The first move into upgraded housing is scheduled for February. Renovations include newly painted walls and ceilings, new carpet and furniture,

  • School liaison officer eases transition

    When military families permanently change stations there are many things to do; move in, process units, learn to navigate the new base and adjust to a new office. With all the tasks to complete thinking about enrolling children in school adds to Airmen's already full plate. This is where the school

  • Pedestrians, drivers adhere to safety

    Drivers and pedestrians alike should adhere to all safety measures to ensure dangerous situations are avoided at all costs. Not yielding to pedestrian crossings and alert route lights are two of the most common violations on base. According to Willie Larry, ground safety specialist, a

  • Maintenance Group commander bids farewell

    Colonel Steven Shinkle, 2d Maintenance Group commander, will retire from the Air Force Aug. 1 after 32 years of service to the United States of America. Before he leaves, he took some time to say good bye to the Airmen who have served with him and thank you to his family who has been by his side