• Barskdale showcasing leadership in 2015

    2nd Bomb Wing is shining the spotlight on leadership development in 2015."2015 is the Year of the Leader," said Col. Kristin Goodwin, 2nd Bomb Wing commander. "We're focusing on developing leadership strengths not only in our active, reserve and guard personnel, but also in our civilian Airmen.  By

  • Green Flag hosts joint unit training

    Green Flag East, an exercise designed to provide The Joint Readiness Training Center with simulated combat scenarios was conducted at Ft. Polk, La., this month.The exercise aims to develop service members' battlefield readiness skills by providing U.S Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps units

  • Portraits in Courage honors Barksdale Airman

    On May 21, 2014, Senior Airman TJ Brantley, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, deployed from here and assigned to the 466th EOD Flight, operating location bravo, air assaulted into the mountains of Kandahar Providence, in support of US Army forces and Afghan Border

  • Airmen take pride in making dorms feel like home

    Being a single, first-term Airman means living in base dormitories. Some Airmen treat this transition period like a stop at a train station and keep their sights set on the next location, while others take the time to enjoy the scenery.For Senior Airman Shellby Matullo and Airman 1st Class Lauren

  • Barksdale singer selected to audition for Tops in Blue

    An Airman prepared to give a briefing one morning when she noticed her slide had been changed. It read, "23 Feb. - 03 March Joint Base San Antonio."In that moment, Airman 1st Class Briér DePriest was shocked to learn she was selected to live audition for Tops in Blue, the Air Force's musical touring

  • Operational Weather Squadron critical to mission success

    BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. - The experts at the 26th Operational Weather Squadron ensure accurate observations, forecasts and notifications to prevent damage or loss of an aircraft, equipment and even life.The Airmen of the 26th OWS operate around the clock to provide precise weather information

  • Chief Cody talks innovation with Barksdale Airmen

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody spoke with Barksdale's Airmen and leadership during an Airmen's Call and base visit here, Jan. 22-23.Cody, accompanied by his wife, retired Chief Master Sgt. Athena Cody, toured the base and talked to Airmen, discussing his priorities and his role as

  • Single Airman Initiative provides Airmen with fun, community

    In 2010, the 375th Force Support Squadron adopted a new Air Force program called the Single Airman Initiative.Funded by the Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, and administered by Headquarters Air Force Services Agency, the program provides trips and events for single enlisted Airmen, regardless of

  • Youth may show signs of harmful relationships

    February is the month for "lovers", but did you know that it is also Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month?  Setting aside an entire month to boost awareness reflects our growing understanding that violence within relationships often begins during adolescence.In the United States, teens and