• 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

  • Motorcycle safety range open daily

    Quick stops, braking techniques and accident avoidance are all things taught and practiced at the motorcycle training range, which opened last year. The range, located in the parking lot on the corner of Davis Avenue and Orville Wright Avenue, is now open daily for anyone to use.The range,

  • Memorial Day honors fallen heroes, kicks off summer safety days

    Memorial Day is considered the unofficial start of summer, but this holiday is much more significant, especially to military members and their families. Formally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day is observed annually on the last Monday in May. It originated after the American Civil War to

  • Barksdale celebrates new SNCOs

    Barksdale's newest master sergeant selects attended a promotion party at the Stripes Club here May 17. Each year after promotion selection results are released, a promotion party for the technical sergeants who were selected for the grade is held. The Air Force selected 5,464 of 19,809 eligible