• A, B, C - which is needed for me?

    Deployments and temporary duty assignments are a part of life within the Air Force.When Airmen have to go, mobility Airmen from the 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron ensure the right bags are packed."We issue Airmen what they need for where they are going," said Master Sgt. Lataska Brown 2nd LRS

  • 340 WPS unveils memorial

    The 340th Weapons Squadron held a memorial service honoring four deceased B-52H Stratofortress Weapons School graduates here, May 26, 2013. Col. Charles Patrum, Maj. Steven Andrews, Lt. Col. Emmet Drumheller and Lt. Col. Christopher Kaiser were honored for their service and sacrifice by the 340th

  • Class busts Airmen out of barracks

    First-term, single Airmen are automatically given dormitories to live in, paid for by the Airmen's basic allowance for housing.However, Airmen won't spend their entire enlistment living in the dormitories.The Airman and Family Readiness Center provides a class, Bustin' out of the Barracks, as a way

  • Deployed Barksdale warrior: Engine maintainer gets aircraft ready

    Aircraft assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Wing here protect the base, collect intelligence and save lives; but an aircraft will not run without an engine, and the engine can't function without maintenance.Tech. Sgt. Christopher Poole, 455th Maintenance Group engine manager, is responsible for

  • Summer safety critical component for Airmen

    The weather in Louisiana grows steadily warmer as Summer approaches. Still, the potential for mishaps remain as Airmen and their families venture outdoors for recreation and festivities.According to the Air Force Safety Center's website, reckless behavior while off-duty remains the greatest threat

  • Cannibalism prevents mission blockade

    One thing that both aircraft and support equipment have in common is the need to be maintained, and sometimes this means that worn or broken parts need to be replaced.But where can the Air Force turn when a plane needs to be repaired immediately and the parts are not on-hand or have been

  • Joint unit training provides better integration

    In the event of a strategic incident on or off installation, teamwork between different base agencies can mean the difference between an incident and tragedy.Recently, Airmen from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron and 2nd Medical Group teamed up to train for these possiblities."Basically we are