Barksdale career advisor now on Facebook

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  • By Airman 1st Class Andrea F. Liechti
  • 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs

Barksdale Airmen now have the opportunity to get their social media fix and career assistance by logging into Facebook.

As the career assistance advisor, Owens continuously provides guidance to 2 BW Airmen through various training classes, seminars and informal counseling sessions

Owens also spends 25 hours a week counseling Airmen. She encourages anyone who wants career assistance to either stop by her office at Hoban Hall or contact her to set up an appointment.

"If Airmen are looking to enhance their career, but are not interested in stopping by, they can always sit in on one of the seminars I facilitate," Owens said.

One of the seminars Owens hosts is the informed decision briefing.

"At these briefings I help those who are unsure about reenlisting understand the benefits of staying in the Air Force," she said.

The briefing covers benefits in pay, retirement, medical and additional options the Air Force can offer, such as retraining and special duty assignments.

"My goal for this seminar is to help Airmen make an informed decision on whether staying in the Air Force or entering the civilian sector is a better option for them," she said.

Other seminars she facilitates throughout the year include the Non-commissioned Officer Professional Enhancement course, the Senior NCOPE course and various writing fundamentals courses.

Master Sgt. Glen Tole, 2nd Munitions Squadron total force integration NCO in charge, recently attended the Senior NCOPE course at Chapel 2 on base. The course was beneficial for the group, he said.

"It knocked the rust off of our toolboxes," Tole concluded.

Although not offered in a seminar, Owens also opens her door to anyone interested in learning about Air Force education benefits.

"Earning an education is beneficial in all aspects of your life," Owens said.

So, when the time comes to jumpstart that list of lifelong goals, Owens will be waiting.

"I am eager to help all Airmen succeed with their ambitions," she said.

For more information contact Master Sgt. Kim Owens at, kimberly.owens@barksdale.af.mil or 318-458-4700.