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Bioenvironmental engineers protect health of Airmen
Ask an airman what they know about bioenvironmental engineering and the answer is simple-- gas mask fit tests.The statement is true, bioenvironmental engineering performs 1,453 gas mask fit tests for Barksdale each year. That's more than 100 fit tests per month--an important test as gas masks are the first line of defense against chemical and
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6/17
2011
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From burgers to salads—Barksdale DFAC focuses on healthier food items
One burger, a serving of French fries, a glass of soda and piece of cake for dessert- yes it sounds enticing, but add condiments and you're looking at a mouth-watering meal of nearly 1,000 calories.With a focus on fitness, more and more Airmen are saying "no thank you" to high-calorie, high-fat meals, and are instead lining up for healthier food
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6/10
2011
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Summer is here, keep safety in mind
The sun is setting and the sky is bursting with colors slowly fusing together. Under the Louisiana sunset rests a B-52H Stratofortress, its shadow provides shade for the sweat-soaked Airmen working underneath. The Airmen have been working for 11 hours and still have more to go to complete their mission. Completely drained, one Airman crosses the
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6/03
2011
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Brother and sister in arms
Have you ever met someone who grew up in the state of 'everywhere'? How about someone who is referred to as a 'military brat'? For military members who grew up in military families, their service is not only a way of life; it's the only way they know how to live.Staff Sgt. Christopher Lalich, an RQ-4 network technician stationed at Beale Air Force
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6/03
2011
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FTAC prepares airmen for career
Months of schooling and technical training lead up to an airman's first assignment, but before they can put that training to use at their first base, airmen must attend a nine-day long course--First Term Airman Center.Barksdale FTAC provides a structured program to transition airmen from a training environment to the mission-oriented Air
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6/03
2011
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Barksdale Natural Resources office works to protect Airmen, animals alike
At first glimpse walking into the Natural Resources office, it's perhaps more clear what this department's purpose is than any other location on base. From gophers to wolves, bobcats to ducks, deer to alligators, the taxidermy displays catch visitors' attention when they first enter the building.The department name, Natural Resources, comes across
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5/25
2011
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United in strength: 2011 Armed Forces Day
On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under one department--the Department of Defense. Each of the military leagues and orders were asked to drop sponsorship of
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5/20
2011
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Memorial Day: remembering, honoring RAIDR 21
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service to their country. As this day approaches, Barksdale remembers the tragic loss of aircrew RAIDR 21 July 21, 2008.Aircrew from Barksdale were deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, as part of the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron in 2008. A B-52H Stratofortress, call sign
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5/20
2011
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Buying for the best
The men and women of the 2nd Contracting Squadron are responsible for the acquisition of supplies, services, construction, architect-engineering design and utilities to support the 2nd Bomb Wing, Headquarters Air Force Global Strike Command and associate units. A channel for support, the 2 CONS develops acquisition strategies, leverages needs and
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4/01
2011
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Another day, another deployment
In a post 9/11 Air Force, deployment is a near certainty. Airmen are required now more than ever to venture into harm's way in order to complete the mission. With the reinvigoration and modernization of the United States' nuclear arsenal, members of Air Force Global Strike Command are no exception.The stress that comes with a deployment is felt
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2/11
2011
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