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  • New Force Support Squadron streamlines Barksdale base functions

    When it comes to people programs, community support and quality of life, there will soon be one organization on base that will handle it all-the 2d Force Support Squadron. This new organization is the result of an ongoing Air Force-wide merger of Mission Support and Services Squadrons and is expected to be completed by early 2010. "The 2 FSS will
  • BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – A B-52 prepares for departure as another B-52 arrives. The B-52 is capable of flying 8,800 miles without refueling and can carry a weapons load of up to 70,000 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Horstman.

    Upgraded B-52 still on cutting edge

    The B-52 Stratofortress is continually modified with new technology making the 50-year-old airframe one of the Air Force's most effective long-range heavy bombers. According to ACC officials, B-52 aircraft modified with modern technology are capable of delivering a full range of joint-developed weapons and will continue to be an important element
  • BELLEVUE, Iowa – Members of the Barksdale Cycling Team pose for a photo at the start of the last day of the Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa better known as the RAGBRAI on Jul 28, 2007. 2007 was the 13th year the Air Force Cycling Team have participated in this event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joanna M. Kresge)

    Courtesy key to motorist, cyclist safety

    Spring-the season of sun, showers, flowers, and those strangely dressed cyclists slowing traffic as you try to make your way across base at lunch. What's up with those guys anyway? I mean come on-spandex shorts and that obnoxious shirt. Why aren't they riding on that bike trail right next to the road? At least they could ride without weaving all
  • BOSSIER CITY, La. - Airmen of Barksdale Air Force Base participate in the Parade of Guidons at the Holiday in Dixie Military Ball held at the Horseshoe Casino here on Mar.16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Yevette Bateman)

    2008 Holiday in Dixie Military Ball a success

    The 2008 Holiday in Dixie Military Ball was held at the Horseshoe Casino Riverdome March 15 and had record attendance. More than 500 community members and guests came together as a prelude to this year's Holiday in Dixie, a ten-day festival in Shreveport starting April 18. Highlights of the ball included performances by the 531st Air Force Band,
  • BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- The 2d Logistics Readiness Squadron's 1st Lt. Daniel Gregorich and 2nd Lt. Lia Amilia-Weston enjoy a steak dinner at Barksdale's Fox Run Golf Course "cook your own steak" night. Each plate comes with meat, a salad, a roll, a baked potato and a soft drink. Hot dog plates are available for children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Andriacco)

    Golf course offers Monday steak night

    Every Monday evening from 5 to 7 p.m., Barksdale's Fox Run Golf Course offers an opportunity to socialize and relax after a hard day's work with "cook your own steak" night. The program, started last year, has been continued this year due to its popularity, said Larry Busch, golf course general manager. Customers can get either steak or chicken

  • New programs cut shoplifting on base

    Upgraded camera systems complete with DVR capability, an aggressive educational campaign on the consequences of shoplifting and a 2002 amendment allowing federal retailers to pursue losses and administrative costs related to loss prevention, produced a decrease in theft at the Barksdale BX of 15 percent last year, from 120 incidents in 2006 to 102

  • Airmen minimize DOD weather-related losses

    The 26th Operational Weather Squadron here helped minimize Department of Defense losses during severe regional weather recently that resulted in more than 20 civilian deaths and power outages affecting millions. The 26th OWS, which provides Air Force and Army installations weather watches, warnings and advisories, limited DOD losses, while portions

  • Airmen complete first Air Advisor Course

    Air Force Expeditionary Center's Expeditionary Operations School officials here developed an Air Advisor Course for Airmen who will be training Afghan and Iraqi military forces and graduated the first 59 students March 7 here. In less than six months, school officials created the "train the trainer" course for Airmen going to those countries to

  • Advanced targeting pod on B-52s, not just for reservists anymore

    Almost 70 years ago the Army Air Corps proved to the world their aviation rivaled the Navy's when they were able to simulate capture of the SS REX, a fine Italian cruise line ship. Last year, the B-52 community at Barksdale AFB proved that technological advances have further solidified our place as the world's premiere air power by re-enacting that

  • Barksdale congratulates new Senior Master Sgts.

    Col. Robert Wheeler, Commander, 2d Bomb Wing would like to congratulate the newest Senior Master Sgt. selectees. 2d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Master Sgt. Troy Kersey 2d Maintenance Squadron Master Sgt. John Hackleman Master Sgt. Andrew Robinson 2d Medical Support Squadron Master Sgt. Shanece Johnson 2d Munitions Squadron Master Sgt. Patrick
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