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  • Maj. Brian Sealock, 20th Bomb Squadron, checks the seal on his flight equipment on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 13. Aircrew check the seals on their masks to make sure there are no oxygen leaks. A broken seal would make it hard for aircrew members to receive oxygen during an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

    Aircrew prepares B-52 for takeoff

    B-52H Stratofortress aircrews spend several hours flying bomber missions around the globe. But aircrew members spend even more hours preparing for each flight.Prior to any mission, B-52H aircrews are required to follow specific guidelines and preparation steps days before the actual flight."On the day before we fly, we have a mission planning

  • Hidden treasures to claim

    An Air Force master sergeant has hit his 20-year mark and is curious about retiree benefits in the very near future. A first-term staff sergeant will be separating and doesn't know the injuries he acquired while deployed can be filed as a veteran's disability several years down the road. A widow is unsure of her husband's financial affairs and
  • Female aircrew members pose for a photo under the wing of a B-52 Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 22, 2008. The crew members were the first all-women aircrew team to fly a B-52. (Courtesy Photo)

    March is Women's History Month

    Women's History Month, celebrated in March since 1987, honors women and their contributions to culture and society. It celebrates advancements they've made trying to acquire the same privileges as men. It's also been a struggle for military women since they have not always had the same opportunities as men to become pilots or fly combat aircraft.
  • Senior Airman Bryan Turner, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, communicates with members of the aircrew inside a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 6. The aircrew communicated with Turner about what was going on inside the aircraft. If there is a problem with the aircraft, the aircrew will tell Turner and he will contact a unit that can fix the problem. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

    AMU Airmen prepare B-52s for takeoff

    No matter the weather, Airmen from the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit are out on the flightline 24/7 performing the 2nd Bomb Wing mission by preparing the B-52H Stratofortress for takeoff with excellence in mind. "We start our preparations by looking at the specific forms," said Staff Sgt. Mark Corral, 20 AMU aircraft power general. "Everything

  • Workin' hard for the money- 2 CPTS pays it forward

    The 2nd Comptroller Squadron finance customer service section receives more than 63,000 inquiries a year pertaining to debts, permanent change of station moves, travel vouchers and other questions regarding pay and entitlements. Around 35,000 of those customers walk into the finance office including active-duty and reservists currently assigned to

  • Pilots, navigators, EWOs continue to train hard

    One by one they duck underneath the B-52H Stratofortress, climb up the narrow stairs, and position themselves in their spots. They've all trained for extensive hours and are prepared to take on the challenges of Barksdale's bomber missions. These Airmen are members of a B-52 flight crew and have spent several months in training."Their training is
  • Children fill a toy truck with dirt at the Child Development Center on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 29. Digging holes and playing in the dirt are some of the many activities the children can participate in while outside. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)(RELEASED)

    CDC a place for children to learn and have fun

    The gate swings open, laughter and screams are heard. A red ball breaks through a lingering cloud of dust allowing the smallest bit of sunlight to shine over a freshly dug hole. A child grabs the ball, throws it in the direction it came from and continues to empty a sand-filled dump truck back into the hole. Several feet away, another child lays
  • Retired Master Sgt. Ted Trujillo, 2nd Bomb Wing Transient Alert unit, carries chalks onto the flightline on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 28. In order for an aircraft to stay stationary while parked, chalks are placed around each wheel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

    Transient alert supports the mission of other military units

    On any given day, an aircraft from across the country may need to make an emergency landing, refuel or transport a distinguished visitor who is visiting Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Before this can happen, Airmen on the flightline need to be notified. They need to be aware of the type of aircraft coming in and it's scheduled arrival. Base

  • Defending the BUFF

    Facing the rear of the plane in a small, windowless cave sits one of the most vital crewmembers on a B-52H Stratofortress. His face lit only by the dim glow from the dizzying array of instruments on the panel in front of him, the electronic warfare officer is responsible for defending the aircraft against enemy attack.Capt. Brian Heck, 11th Bomb
  • (From left to right) Airman 1st Class Joseph Palacio, Staff Sgt. Robert Hoffman and Staff Sgt. Daniel Wass, 2nd Munitions Squadron, wait for the start of their football practice on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 23. Barksdale has four Airmen playing for the Shreveport-Bossier Knights, a minor professional football team. Though the Knights season has already started, they are still looking for talented players to add to their team. For more information about the Knights visit www.sbknights.org. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

    Barksdale Airmen go pro

    The game of football has gone through many changes since 1869. There have been various leagues, rules, styles and equipment. Even the football itself has changed over the years. One factor has remained constant over time; the love of the game.Barksdale has been known to host several flag football games and championships throughout the year. However
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