• 96th BS deploys in 10th year of bomber presence campaign

    Barksdale pilots, aircrew, maintainers and B-52H Stratofortresses deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, this week continuing their commitment to the Asia-Pacific's stability and security.Air Force Global Strike Command's deployment of long-range heavy bombers to Andersen AFB, demonstrates the

  • SABC, CPR educates to save lives

    While on vacation with family and friends, Staff Sgt. Jacob Foster, 2nd Maintenance Group instructor, used his training to help his brother. Foster's father slammed on brakes to avoid hitting a deer that crossed onto the road. Foster's friend, driving a vehicle close behind, wasn't able to brake in

  • Airmen selected for Air Force World Class Athlete Program

    Two Eighth Air Force Airmen have shown their fitness talents and were chosen to take part in the Air Force World Class Athlete Program.2nd Lt. Anthony D'Errico, 608th Air Operations Center executive officer, will attend the soccer program and 1st Lt. Katherine Ward, 608th AOC deputy chief

  • Barksdale Airmen set to compete in Defender’s Cup

    Twenty-four Barksdale Airmen will head to San Antonio, to compete in the 2014 Defender's Cup, Aug. 28.The Defender's Cup is an annual Department of Defense-wide soccer tournament where military personnel from around the world, representing their base, compete against other bases."Through a strenuous

  • Social media use breeds OPSEC violation potential

    With more than 70 percent of online adults using Facebook and nearly 90 percent of 18 to 29 year olds using social media, it would be easy to say most communication occurs online.While social media use can be entertaining and informative, it poses potential operations security weaknesses, and Air

  • Barksdale participates in MITO exercise

    Ten B-52H Stratofortress bombers took part in a minimum interval takeoff exercise, or MITO, showcasing ground and aircrew's abilities, here Aug. 14.During a MITO, each aircraft is equipped with eight starter cartridges filled with gunpowder, that allows the engines to start up faster than a normal