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

Stress Awareness, Management programs help Airmen find relief

According to Forbes.com, enlisted military personnel have the number one most stressful job of 2013. Fortunately, the Family Advocacy Program has a course specifically designed to help Airmen identify stressors in their lives and give them resources to cope with those stressors."We offer the Stress

Deuce after Dark: 2nd MDG shines through the darkness

Editor's note: This is the third story in a series on shift workers.While shrouded in darkness, 2nd Medical Group Airmen continue their dedication to patient care.Many believe the 2nd MDG work the typical 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. day job. In actuality, pharmacy technicians and emergency medical technicians

Separating Airmen have resources for success

Every Airman will eventually separate or retire from the Air Force.The Airman and Family Readiness Center provides classes and resources to Airmen transitioning back to the civilian world.An Airman can decide to separate or retire by using the Virtual Military Personnel Flight and setting a date of

Klaxon, base siren: more than just lights and sounds

It's Monday morning and many are either sound asleep, or well into their work day when the sounds of the klaxon and base siren carry across the base.The klaxon is tested every Monday at 10:00 a.m. during a normal work week to make sure it is still running properly."The klaxon is an audio and visual

Airman helps deliver daughter, deploys same day

Airman 1st Class Timothy Pledger was scheduled to depart for his six month deployment Aug. 30 in the early hours of the morning, but an aircraft malfunction pushed back his departure. Pledger returned home until the new departure time to be with his pregnant wife, who was expecting any day. Around 9

To Honor with Dignity: Barksdale Base Honor Guard never rest

Maintenance Airmen deploy in support of Continuous Bomber Presence

Airmen volunteer over Labor Day weekend to save lives