• Honest answers to sexual assault myths

    As Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month closed in April, I want to take the opportunity to address three persistent myths regarding the Air Force's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program. These myths include a commander's ability to start, stop or otherwise hinder a sexual assault

  • Food truck service offers new options, convenience

    Members of Team Barksdale may look no further than their parking lot, as the Barksdale Exchange is offering them a new way to get lunch.For 90 days, starting May 11, a food truck will be at select locations Monday through Friday and will offer Barksdale personnel a wide assortment of food

  • Victim of drunken driver speaks to Airmen about making safe decisions

    With Memorial Day weekend and the 101 Critical Days of Summer on the horizon, special guests visited Barksdale to speak with Airmen about making safe and responsible decisions as part of Wing Safety Day, May 15.To remind Airmen of the importance of making responsible decisions before they get too

  • Exercise tests command's deterrent capabilities

    Air Force Global Strike Command bomb wings participated in a major exercise this month, demonstrating the command's flexibility and global reach while testing its tactics, techniques, and procedures.Airmen from Headquarters, Eighth Air Force and the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base,

  • RTAs: Caring for their fellow Airman

    Resilience is a term often used in the Air Force, but there are effective ways to apply it in everyday life.Master Resilience Trainers and Resilience Training Assistants educate and reinforce resiliency skills, one part of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness, by teaching during forums including the First

  • Rashad Evans coaches Airmen

    Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Rashad Evans and former fighter Mike Dolce spoke to Airmen about health and fitness here, May 8.Evans, winner of The Ultimate Fighter television show and former UFC light-heavyweight champion, gave Team Barksdale pointers on how to stay motivated and mentally

  • Military writing class enforces fundamentals, results

    Twice a month, a military writing class is conducted for young Airmen and NCOs.During the course, students learn basic bullet-writing for enlisted performance reports, Form 1206 award packages and below-the-zone packages."When I read a package, I need to know 'why should I care?'," said Senior

  • Chemistry Technician selected for Air Force Rugby Team

    Staff Sgt. Cedric Keith, 2nd Medical Support Squadron chemistry technician was selected to be a part of the 2015 Air Force Rugby Team January 2015.Although sports have always been a part of Keith's life, rugby was something that started while Keith was stationed in Korea.Keith said he's always been

  • Joint AF, Navy team participate in Green Flag East

    Airmen assigned to the 23rd Maintenance Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia and Sailors from the Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron VAW-126, Norfolk, Virginia, participated in Green Flag East here, April 13 to 29.Green Flag East is a joint exercise allowing participants to practice their