• An Air Force family Thanksgiving

    With smells of home cooked food and the sounds of laughter and conversation, Airmen enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal together at the Chapel 2 Annex, Nov. 28.The Thanksgiving meal was put together by the First Sergeants Council with the help of Barksdale's leadership and private organizations."I tapped

  • Bodcau Gate to open

    After almost 10 months of construction, the Bodcau Gate, located on the East Reservation, will officially open Dec. 2.Although the gate will be open for limited hours, Monday to Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., it will cut down on the overall traffic flow at the other gates, making it easier to

  • Deployers, families benefit from PLAYpass

    Single Airmen returning from deployments, and families of deployed personnel, are able to participate in Force Support Squadron programs for free or reduced cost thanks to PLAYpass. The goal of PLAYpass is to alleviate some of the stress brought on by the challenges of a deployment. "The program

  • North Gate to close for renovation

    Many Airmen returning to base after the Thanksgiving holiday will need to alter their commute to compensate for a construction project that will result in the closing of the Bossier Gate to automobile traffic for up to four months beginning Dec. 2.The gate, also known as North Gate, will be

  • Military Family Month recognizes families’ sacrifices

    As servicemen and women serve their country in the armed forces, their families must also make contributions to national security.Military Family Month recognizes and honors families for their sacrifices nationwide."Throughout our Nation's history, an unbroken chain of patriots has strengthened us

  • HAWC provides Airmen with tools to plow through winter pounds

    Though Airmen are required to be fit to fight 365 days-a-year, one season proves to a bigger obstacle than most.Winter holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, often leave Airmen with extra calories."Thanksgiving is classic overeating," said Amanda Bowman, Health and Wellness Center health

  • A taste of Air Power

    A decorated combat veteran who has commanded troops in two theaters gained a new perspective on the battlefield this week from the cockpit of a B-52H Stratofortress.Army Brig. Gen. William B. Hickman, Commander of the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, La., flew from Barksdale Nov. 14 in

  • Barksdale becomes STORM READY

    Barksdale recently commemorated an achievement by being formally recognized as a StormReady® Community in a ceremony here Nov. 15.Home to more than 15,000 residents, Barksdale is the first military installation in Louisiana and the only base in the Air Force Global Strike Command to be recognized as