MilPDS upgrade fast approaching

The Military Personnel Data System upgrade that was originally slated for December 2012 will now take place in March 2013.The MilPDS system affects many areas of the military community ranging from duty assignments, retirements, re-enlistments, separations and more. The upgrade is expected to take

Council keeps morale high for Dorm Airmen

Airmen and dorm management met for the first time in 2013 to discuss issues concerning Airmen in the dorms here, Jan. 17.Members of the dorm council, and dorm managers, use these meetings as an opportunity to pitch new ideas to management, and have a general update on the condition of their

Weapons Airmen guarantee BUFF ready to strike

American Red Cross helps families with deployments

The American Red Cross in Shreveport, La. works with service members and their families to learn to cope with the stresses of deployments and extended temporary duty assignments.For the past five years the Red Cross has worked with Barksdale Air Force Base's Airmen and Family Readiness Center to

Barksdale's wood shop

Pulling wires

Where the sidewalk begins

E and E Airmen

Maintaining aircrew equipment

Running improvement program gives new stride to runners

The Health and Wellness Center's next five-week running improvement program starts Feb. 4 to help Airmen prevent injuries, increase running speed, efficiency and stamina.The RIP has undergone a few changes since Leah Beckham, HAWC health and fitness specialist, started it more than a year ago. Now,