• Flight surgeon makes sky-high save

    Capt. Lindsay Matney, 96th Bomb Squadron flight surgeon, was awarded the Air Force Commendation medal by 2nd Bomb Wing Commander, Col. Andrew Gebara, Thursday.During a medical crisis onboard an aircraft en route to Alaska in March, Matney saved the life of a flight attendant, as she was returning

  • Lodging provides economical rates, upgraded facilities

    Barksdale Inn is the first impression many Airmen get when they first arrive to base.Barksdale Inn provides lodging to Airmen making a permanent change of station move to Barksdale."We are the face of Barksdale to Airmen who PCS here," said Jonathan McClinton, 2nd Force Support Squadron lodging

  • Sept. 18, a proud date for Airmen, America

    September 1947 brought many historical events to American history. The first jet propelled fighter was successfully tested, Jackie Robinson was named rookie of the year, the first helicopter airmail and express service happened in California, John Cobb set an automotive speed record of 394.2 mph,

  • Team Barksdale comes together for 9/11 ceremony

    At 8:46 a.m. Sept. 11, 2001, an aircraft flew into the North Tower of the World Trade Center kicking off a series of devastating events that changed the nation forever.Barksdale Airmen, civilians, retirees and dependents gathered in front of the base flag pole for 'Reveille' Wednesday to remember

  • Safety tips for a successful hunting season

    The fall not only brings cooler temperatures and new sports games but also begins a new season for hunters on base. Every year, an average of 500 hunters purchase permits to hunt in the upcoming game seasons. On base, hunters can hunt squirrels, rabbits, dove, wood chuck, quail and raccoon; though

  • Barksdale Football Club competes in Defender’s Cup

    Barksdale's football club participated in the annual Air Force soccer tournament known as the Defender's Cup, in San Antonio, Texas.Stateside bases competed during the Defender's Cup for bragging rights and challenged themselves to a level of play more competitive than the local leagues and

  • Air Force Aid Society's Falcon Loan undergoes changes to policies

    The Air Force Aid Society's Falcon Loan is available to Airmen of all ranks who need funds in an emergency situation to cover short-term, unexpected situations.Updates to the restrictions and usage of the loan were made on Sept. 1, 2013."The AFAS decided to make changes after looking at the other