• An information highway to career and educational resources

    The mission of the Employment Assistance Program at Barksdale Air Force Base is to support all Department of Defense cardholders in achieving short and long-term employment, by providing resources for education, training and career goals.Located at the Airman and Family Readiness Center, the EAP

  • American Airmen: Strength through diversity

    Although it is known as the United States Air Force, many Airmen come from all over the world. Some moved to America when they were young, others never stepped foot in the country until Basic Military Training, but they all have one thing in common: proud service as American Airmen.

  • 2nd Bomb Wing wins Castle Award

    The 2nd Bomb Wing was awarded the Brig. Gen. Frederick W. Castle Memorial Award March 30, 2018, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La.The Castle Award is an annual trophy created in honor of Castle and the heroic acts he portrayed Dec. 24, 1944. Castle was the air commander and leader for more than 2,000

  • Cable Dawgs: supporting AFGSC with a CAT

    A B-52 Stratofortress sits at the end of the flight line. The pilot radios to the air traffic control tower, and through the crackling soundwaves they hear, “you’re clear for takeoff.” The aircraft jolts forward, rises to the skies and is off to complete another mission. Communication of this kind

  • Preserving resources through recycling

    What is the fate of a plastic bottle? If thrown in the trash it may find its way to a landfill where it takes over 400 years to decompose. If not properly disposed of, it could find its way into oceans and streams where it can cause harm to animals and their habitats. However, if recycled, plastic

  • 2nd CONS Airman develops innovative accountability system

    The progression of the Air Force is structured and built upon the innovative ideas of Airmen at every rank.As an Airman basic, members are required to learn their job and how they fit into the Air Force. Airman Maxwell Lehmann, 2nd Contracting Squadron specialist, proved that individuals can go

  • AFGSC hosts human weapons system team conference

    Air Force Global Strike Command hosted the 2018 Human Weapons System Team Conference Feb. 12 to 13, at Barksdale Air Force Base.The conference, comprised of attendees from each AFGSC base, addressed programs and questions regarding Airmen, civilians and their families.

  • Advanced notifications modify assignment management system

    A modification implemented Jan. 18, 2018, to the Assignment Management System will impact enlisted members E-8 and below and officer’s O-5 and below. The modification allows commanders and their delegates to receive early notifications of new assignments for their Airmen.

  • Memorial wall honors fallen defenders

    The 2nd Security Forces Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, unveiled their first ever Security Forces Memorial Wall, Jan. 22, 2018. The wall is designed to stand in remembrance of defenders who gave the ultimate sacrifice while deployed.

  • Last to let you down

    Senior Airmen Cory Neal and Jack McDonald, 2nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeymen, straighten out a drag chute at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 18, 2018. Drag chutes are deployed when the B-52 Stratofortress lands to slow it down. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman