• Incident Commanders' Course

    The 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Operations Flight held an Incident Commanders' course here May 21 to 24 to teach new commanders about their role at the scene of a major accident.Attendees came to Barksdale from several Air Force Global Strike Command bases for the training opportunity to

  • Exercises ensure Wing ready to fight

    Team Barksdale participated in a Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise here June 3 through 12. The exercise allowed the base to validate and improve Air Force Global Strike Command's strategic bomber potential by demonstrating the ability to successfully complete nuclear related tasks in a time

  • Barksdale PTA to host uniform clothing drive

    The Barksdale Parent Teacher Association is scheduled to host a school uniform drive July 30 at Hoban Hall.The inaugural uniform drive dispersal will be consolidated with the annual Back to School Night July 30 and will provide gently used public school uniform items to the children of active duty

  • New dental laboratory

    The 2nd Dental Squadron laboratory was recently upgraded and moved into a larger area within the squadron. According to Senior Airman Heather Nowak, 2 DS laboratory technician, the new three-room facility gives lab technicians sufficient space to complete the high volume of work required to support

  • DOD program aids local schools

    Old and surplus military computer equipment can gain a new lease on life thanks to a Department of Defense program aimed at helping schools around the United States.The Computers for Learning program allows military installations to donate educationally useful equipment to local schools and

  • Summer's hidden danger

    Summer is quickly approaching and Team Barksdale members can be found preparing for the many outdoor activities that come with it. However, the bright star that provides warmth and energy can be problematic.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, too much exposure to ultraviolet