• 2nd AMXS Airmen build shop from ground, up

    Through potential blood, sweat and okay, maybe not tears, Airmen from the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron recently opened a new support section built with their bare hands to improve the flow of flightline maintenance activities.From crew chiefs to weapons loaders and hydraulics to electronic

  • Fitness organizations to benefit Airmen, community at large

    There are several ways Barksdale Airmen can improve on both their fitness assessments and help the community at large.Non-profit groups and organizations such as Team Red, White and Blue, and the Barksdale cycling group encourage Airmen to take charge of their fitness, help each other and their

  • Drug take-back program reduces abuse risk

    Individuals will be able to safely dispose of prescription medicines in a no-questions asked drug take-back event, to be held at the Exchange April 23 and 26, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.The 2nd Security Forces Squadron and the 2nd Medical Group Drug Demand Office will collect expired, unused, and

  • Barksdale Honor Guardsmen always remain ready

    Covering a 53,000 square mile area for ceremonies between Texas and Louisiana, the Barksdale Honor Guardsmen must remain ready and proficient at all times.The primary mission of the Honor Guard is to provide military funeral honors for active duty, veteran and retired Air Force personnel. They also

  • Spring is here...and so are allergies

    Winter has ended and Barksdale is quickly moving into warmer weather, springtime activities and fun in the sun.But with all of the fun comes the adversary of the season: Allergies. The average temperature is expected to be 75 degrees and sunny with a 100 percent chance of itchy eyes, runny noses,

  • Beyond the microbes: 2nd LRS, 2nd CES work together

    With more than 760 government vehicles used on Barksdale, ground fuel is an important but often forgotten element to maintaining the Air Force mission.Airmen with the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron and 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, who use teamwork to monitor and supply the fuel keeping Barksdale's

  • Electrical systems flight powers Barksdale

    An Airman crosses the street to avoid a large puddle as he walks to work on a brisk Thursday morning. Spring thunderstorms are common in Louisiana, so the Airman paid no attention to the weather until he entered the workplace and flipped the light switch.Nothing.Perhaps the thunderstorm knocked out

  • National Public Health Week

    For nearly two decades, Public Health professionals have united communities nationwide each April to celebrate National Public Health Week. While the theme may change from year-to-year, our core commitment has remained the same, which is: Public Health and Prevention. This year during NPHW April 7 -

  • Airmen have resources to stop sexual assault

    Sexual Assault Awareness Month is nationally recognized in April, often involving events to raise awareness and prevention of the crime.This year, Barksdale will recognize SAAM with the theme, "Live Our Values: Step Up To Stop Sexual Assault.""The underlying message is simple, everyone has a role in