• EPR writing class to enforce bullet content, impact

    Around 10 Airmen participated in an enlisted performance report writing class held at the education center Sept. 9.The monthly course, developed to standardize EPR writing across the 2nd Bomb Wing, teaches Airmen the fundamentals of bullet-writing."The overall goal of this class teaches Airmen how

  • Operation Hero to kick off Sept. 27

    The Airman & Family Readiness Center is scheduled to host the annual Operation Hero beginning 10 a.m., Sept. 27 at the Senior Airman Bryan R. Bell Fitness Center. Operation Hero is a mock deployment intended to give children ages 5 to 15 a better understanding of the deployment process during a day

  • Force Improvement Program continues to move forward

    Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen continue to see positive changes in the nuclear force being made through the Force Improvement Program.During her address at the Air Force Association's Air & Space Conference, Sept. 15, Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James talked about those

  • Team Barksdale remembers 9/11, recognizes two of their own

    Team Barksdale gathered around the 2nd Bomb Wing Headquarters to pay their respect to those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001 and to also honor two Airmen who almost sacrificed it all in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. It has been 13 years since the attacks on 9/11, where 2,977 people

  • Separation flows smoother with preparation

    Eventually, every Airman will permanently hang up their uniform for the last time. Separation is an obstacle every military member will face, and it's all about how well you prepare prior to the expected date.The Airman and Family Readiness Center provides resources to Airmen in preparation for a

  • AF implements static EPR closeout dates

    The Air Force announced a series of changes to the enlisted evaluation and promotion systems July 31.The first change to be implemented will include static enlisted performance report closeout dates, or SCOD, for each grade and is set to eliminate the change of reporting official process. Evaluation

  • Command chief emphasizes honesty, communication

    While attending college, he worked a part-time job, but in 1990, he took the first step of a 24-year journey when he walked into a military recruiter's office."The Air Force seemed to fit my personality and allowed me to challenge myself mentally and physically," said Chief Master Sgt. Tommy

  • Air Force revamps AEF

    The Air Force will deploy Agile Combat Support Airmen under its redesigned air expeditionary force construct October 1. The primary purpose of the redesign was to look at ways to deploy more ACS Airmen with their units and standardize dwell times across the Air Force as much as possible to present a

  • Operation Warm-Heart raises funds for upcoming holiday season

    Barksdale's Operation Warm-Heart annual fundraiser will take place in front of the base commissary during the month of September, Mondays through Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The OWH program grants the First Sergeant's Council the ability to assist Airmen and their families in need of