• POLAR GROWL trains aircrews alongside international partners

    Two B-52 Stratofortresses from the 2nd Bomb Wing here and 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., completed simultaneous, roundtrip sorties from their U.S. bases to the Arctic and North Sea regions, respectively, April 2, 2015.The training mission, called POLAR GROWL, allowed the aircrews to

  • Job fair provides networking venue for current and retired military

    To ensure Team Barksdale is prepared for post-military life, the Airman & Family Readiness Center and the Louisiana Department of Labor have partnered to host the Louisiana Workforce Commission Veterans Job Fair May 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Bossier Civic Center.The annual job fair is designed to

  • 307th RED HORSE Reservist actions save life

    For the average worker, leaving the house every day doesn't lead to becoming a hero. However, for our Nation's First Responders that possibility is always there, as is the chance for disaster.When Bowie County Sheriff Deputy Kenny McMillen, who is also an Air Force Reservist assigned to the 307th

  • Wing poster to be revamped

    The 2nd Bomb Wing is calling on creative Airmen to redesign its wing poster.The wing poster is a source of pride for Barksdale's Airmen that represents its people and mission."The 2nd Bomb Wing is a historic combat unit with proud Airmen performing a strategic mission.  We are just as relevant in

  • Commissary eyes new deli, bakery contracts

    Customers have seen empty shelves at the deli and bakery counters at the Barksdale Commissary since March 20.The Defense Commissary Agency has terminated two Nayyarsons Corp. contracts, affecting deli and bakery services across 22 commissaries nationwide."It was a decision made in the best interest

  • New BAH policy means changes to renter’s insurance

    Effective Jan. 1, renters insurance will no longer be included in basic allowance for housing in privatized housing.BAH rates will solely be based on local costs for rent and utilities in each military housing area. "In response to the renter's insurance elimination from BAH, the Air Force elected