• Maj. Gen. Clark assumes command of 'Mighty Eighth'

    Maj. Gen. Richard Clark assumed command of the 8th Air Force during a change of command ceremony at the Weapons Load Facility here, today.As the new commander of the "Mighty Eighth," Clark is responsible for safeguarding America's interests through strategic deterrence and global combat power.Lt.

  • Maintenance squadrons battle for basketball championship

    The 2nd Maintenance Squadron and the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron faced off in the 2015 Intramural Basketball Championship at the Senior Airman Bryan Bell Fitness Center here, April 9.After fighting their way through the regular season and playoffs, the two strongest contenders went head to

  • 8th Air Force commander bids farewell to Mighty Eighth

    Mighty EighthAs I enter my final week as your Commander, I am reminded of your outstanding efforts in each and every endeavor we have led or influenced in the last eighteen months and I have no doubt your remarkable work will continue. I would like to thank all of you for your exceptional service

  • World War II hero visits Barksdale

    Lt. Col. Thomas Vaucher, a decorated World War II veteran, visited with fellow service members at the Fox Run Golf Course Clubhouse April 10.Vaucher flew several bombers over the course of his career and operated under a mission similar to Barksdale's.Vaucher served as a pilot and commander in the

  • Air Force sets historic Earth Day goal

    As the nation celebrates the 45th annual Earth Day April 22, the Air Force is re-emphasizing its long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship and encouraging its military and civilian workforce to promote recycling at home and on the job.Installations worldwide are taking action to meet the

  • Barksdale defenders stop armed robbery suspect

    When Barksdale defenders Senior Airman Michael Clark and Airman 1st Class Jack Andersen checked in for entry-controller duty March 25, they expected to spend their shift checking ID cards and directing traffic as usual.But their day took an unusual turn when one particular car rolled up to the

  • Sexual Assault Awareness Month brings community together

    April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, will be marked with a proclamation signing, a Color Me Run 5K and theater group performances.Sexual Assault Awareness Month urges Airmen to speak up and speak out against sexual harassment, inappropriate behavior and create a culture in which everyone

  • Barksdale bids farewell to vice commander

    Team Barksdale bade farewell to Col. Leland "Bo" Bohannon, 2nd Bomb Wing vice commander, Tuesday, April 7.Bohannon, a command pilot with more than 3,100 hours in multiple airframes including the C-5 Galaxy and B-2 Spirit, has been the 2nd BW vice commander since July 2013."I can't say enough about