• History in the making

    Editor's note: This is part two of a three-part series detailing the Public Affairs mission.People outside Barksdale notice service members in uniform everyday and thank them for what they do, but the civilian population doesn't always know how important that Airman's job is to the base. Every

  • The government rentals

    A single unit here is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the base's fleet of more than 700 vehicles.The 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Maintenance Flight takes care of a variety of vehicles, from small, all-terrain vehicles to large, semi tractor trucks.With customer service,

  • Flying paper airplanes

    Air Force aircrew members have a saying, "When the weight of the paperwork equals the weight of the plane, you can go fly." The B-52 weighs nearly half a million pounds and is a prime example of that adage. During a 12-hour mission planning session the day prior to takeoff, aircrew members produce