• East side family housing running path scheduled to be completed Jan 2014

    East Reservation family housing residents will have a new path to and from the East Reservation shoppette late January. 2014.The new path will give residents a safe area to travel away from vehicle traffic."Right now anyone walking, running or bicycling on the East side has nowhere to go if a car is

  • HAWC to begin new fitness programs

    In times of shrinking budgets and force-management programs, Airmen who wish to improve their physical conditioning and keep their jobs cannot afford to fail a routine physical training test.Beginning in January, Barksdale's Health and Wellness Center is set to add new core and muscle workouts to

  • Barksdale offers certified car seat installers

    In a 2012 inspection conducted on Barksdale Air Force Base, 80 percent of car seats were improperly installed, meaning that families were unknowingly putting their loved ones at risk. Car seats that are properly installed can reduce the risk of injury in the event of an automobile incident, and

  • SAD: battling winter blues

    For many, daylight savings means shorter days during winter months, but for others it begins their entrance into their mental fortress of solitude.According to the 2nd Medical Group, almost five percent of the population suffers from seasonal affective disorder more commonly known as "the winter

  • Barksdale to host pit crew challenge for Independence Bowl players

    Barksdale will be hosting the Arizona Wildcats and Boston College Eagles football teams before they face-off in the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Dec. 31. Leading up to the big game, more than 250 players and team personnel will receive a tour of the base

  • Barksdale Air Show scheduled for April 26 - 27

    Barksdale Air Force base is scheduled to kick off its annual Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 26 - 27.This year's show will feature several acts, including the head-lining U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds."We are excited to be chosen as one of the limited number of military Air Shows this year," said

  • Development Program shapes Barksdale’s new officers

    Professional Military Education contributes to the preparation of not only the enlisted force but to company grade officers as well, as they progress through their careers for leadership at the tactical, operational and strategic levels.Recently, 20 CGOs attended the Lieutenant Profession

  • Museum provides Airmen a link to Air Force heritage

    For some Airmen, their knowledge of history only comes from the Professional Development Guide. However, the Barksdale Global Power Museum brings history to Airmen and the local community through exhibits and artwork. "We are telling your story," said Amy Russell, Barksdale Global Power Museum