• Airmen combat elements to support B-52 mission

    As an Airman walks toward a B-52H Stratofortress, the Louisiana sun beats down. His only defense against the searing heat is a hydration pack and the shade of the B-52 wing he'll be working under for most of the day.From the 2nd Maintenance Squadron Airmen on the flightline to 2nd Security Forces

  • Get Connected: An Airman’s Forum

    The idea started with two women bouncing life and military frustrations off each other. The water cooler-type conversation led the venting session to a single question, "we've talked about it, now what are we going to do about it?"Senior Master Sgt. LaToya Edwards-Morgan, 2nd Security Forces

  • Storm sewer versus sanitary sewer

    Do you know the difference between the Barksdale storm sewer system and the sanitary sewer system? Did you know the Air Force can be fined if you do not?There is a system of drains here that collects storm water from the Red River watershed. It consists of ditches, creeks and bayous, but also

  • Airmen build, benefit from ALS gym reconstruction

    As reconstruction on the Airman Leadership School Gymnasium continues, Airmen will soon have additional workout opportunities after its grand re-opening.Around 70 Airmen have contributed to the renovation, which will ultimately bring a new look and new equipment to the nearly 60 year-old

  • Barksdale crew chief selected for special duty

    Staff Sgt. Michael Todaro, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, was recently selected to become a crew chief on Air Force 2. Todaro was honored to be able to have such a rare opportunity as this."I knew there were six other guys also vying for this position," said Todaro. "It was

  • Technology Expo shows off new innovations

    Colorful booths and new innovations brought Airmen together at the third annual Technology Expo Feb. 27, 2013.The Technology Expo showcased the latest hardware and tools available on the market for anyone with base access and gave Airmen a chance to learn about new ways they may be able to more

  • AF improves its personnel reliability program

    Changes are coming to the Air Force's program used to ensure personnel who perform nuclear-related duties are of sound mind and body on the job.The decades-old Personnel Reliability Program, or PRP, is used by all branches of service with duties tied to nuclear weapons to ensure personnel are