• New bank opens in Barksdale Base Exchange

    Barksdale celebrated the grand opening of Fort Sill National Bank at the Base Exchange here June 6. In an effort to consolidate customer service operations on base, the Exchange was chosen to house the new facility, which will cater to its military clientele. "The wing was looking to relocate

  • Avoiding Heat Stress in the Summer

    Summer can be one of the most festive times of the year. People often enjoy pool parties, barbecues and other outdoor activities. But summertime is also one of the most dangerous times of the year because of the high risk of heat-related injuries. Exposure to prolonged amounts of heat and humidity

  • Taps turns 150 years old

    There is an unmistakable 24-note melody that holds a special place in American military tradition. The bugle call taps is preformed each night in every part of the world where American forces serve.This past Memorial Day marked the 150th anniversary of taps. Originally conceived to order lights out

  • Quality Assurance checking it out

    Maintaining "Excellence in all we do" is every Airmen's job, though for the Airmen of the 2nd Maintenance Group Quality Assurance office, it's also their mission.Quality Assurance Airmen are maintenance experts who work to identify trends, provide support and advice, and handle difficult or unique

  • Gambling on Safety, a Losing Proposition

     Roulette is a game of chance, but crossing the street at a designated crosswalk is a matter of safety and should not be left to a spin of the wheel. In fact, using a crosswalk squarely puts the odds in favor of the motor vehicle.  While pedestrians certainly have the ultimate responsibility to

  • Summer fun at the youth center

    The Barksdale Youth Center annual summer camp kicked off with a luau as children visited "Barksdale Island" May 25.The luau is one of many activities offered to the children attending the camp, which includes different educational activities such as science projects, arts and crafts, field trips,