• Judo instructors give back

    The base Kodokan Judo class teaches students self defense with the help of enthusiastic instructors. Ten years ago, Col. Mark Duffield, director of 8th Air Force standard and evaluation division, decided to give back to the art of Kodokan Judo by teaching classes at the fitness center on base .

  • Natural Resources Office stays on track with safety

    The base Natural Resources Office is reminding hunters to obtain the right credentials and adhere to all safety measures during the hunting season. According to Mark Gates, wildlife biologist, there are a few things a hunter can do to ensure safety, beginning with clothing. While camouflage can

  • 20th EBS Lightning mission hones maritime, aircrew capabilities

    Bombers from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., deployed here as part of the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron participated in a POLAR Lightning exercise this week exhibiting their ability to fulfill non-traditional mission requirements. This POLAR mission focused on using B-52 Stratofortresses to locate

  • Chief Makes Tracks at AF Marathon

    A booming voice yells "runners take your mark," a pistol fires into the air and the 2nd Bomb Wing command chief starts running with what was estimated to be more than 9,000 other participants to commence the 12th annual Air Force Marathon. With this event being his 18th marathon, Chief Master Sgt.

  • Kick the habit

    The Health and Wellness Center offers smoking cessation programs to base members who want to kick the habit. The first is the American Lung Association call line program is for those who want counseling and medication. The second is Fresh Start, the American Cancer Society's quit smoking program, a

  • Weekly 'guard-b-cue,' for TDY members grows into mentoring fellowship

    It began as a simple cookout - a way for TDY National Guard and Reserve personnel at Barksdale to get together and share some food and fellowship while they were away from home. Now, more than a year later, what has become known as the Wednesday night "guard-b-que" has grown into a weekly tradition

  • Barksdale Youth Center now on Combined Federal Campaign list

    Airmen who contribute to the Combined Federal Campaign this year now have the option to see the benefits first hand with the addition of a local organization to the list. Barksdale's Youth Center has been approved to receive funds donated through the CFC for the first time in two years. "By donating

  • CFC donors: America’s Wingmen

    The 2008 Combined Federal Campaign has started, giving Barksdale Airmen a chance to donate to their charitable cause of choice. During the annual campaign, which runs until November 3, federal employees and servicemembers are asked to do their part in helping charitable organizations with either a

  • Airmen invited to celebrate in first-ever Barksdale Oktoberfest

    Barksdale personnel and their families are invited to celebrate a traditional Oktoberfest at the schlossplatz outside the Barksdale Club beginning at 5:30 pm. Oct. 3. The event is co-hosted by the Company Grade Officers Council, the Barksdale Club and AAFES and open to individuals over the age of 18

  • Deployed N.Y.P.D. officer dedicates uniform for 9/11 display

    A New York City police officer who is currently deployed in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom added an authentic touch to the wing's Patriot Day ceremony here Thursday. New Jersey Air National Guard member, Master Sgt. Rose Condello, is in Southwest Asia as the marketing director for