• New rules for base cyclists

    Cyclists who frequent the roads on base will need to adjust to some recent rule changes implemented to ensure the highest level of safety for riders and motorists alike.The changes came as a result of a town hall meeting last June to discuss bicycle safety on Barksdale roads following several

  • Barksdale Airmen get ready for Spring

    Members of Team Barksdale are gearing up for spring. While the transition may happen a bit earlier in Louisiana than it does in many other places, it doesn't change the fact that warmer temperatures mean a new set of activities for those interested in the outdoors.Activities such as running, hiking,

  • Reach out and paint someone

    Airmen and their family members, along with local civilians, headed out to the East Reservation on April 7, to participate in the reopening of the base paintball fields."It's important that Airmen have a leisure activity they enjoy," said Col. John Johnson, Air Force Global Strike Command.

  • New golfers welcome!

    Barksdale's Fox Run golf course is implementing new events to expand the game of golf to a wider audience. Single Airmen golf days and clinics are part of a player development program that will provide single Airmen great deals and instruction on the game of golf."We're recognizing the cost of golf

  • Base guests witness Heritage Flight

    Air Force history and pride was displayed during the Heritage Flight at the 2012 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 22.The crowd's attention was captured as Air Force historical aircraft, the P-47 Thunderbolt and the F-4 Phantom, performed a joint flight over the base

  • Base hosts air show to thank community

    The base opened its gates last weekend and more than 50,000 people took advantage of the invitation to attend the 2012 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 21 and 22.The annual air show provides the 2nd Bomb Wing and its Airmen an opportunity to showcase the Air Force mission

  • Diamonds in the sky

    Spectators look into the sky as three L-39 Albatros aircraft fly overhead inches apart in a perfect formation. The Black Diamond Jet Team entertained the thousands of base guests at the 2012 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show. The Black Diamond Jet Team was founded by retired Lt.

  • Eight Air Force Museum Association hosts guest speaker

    The Eighth Air Force Museum Association will host a Vietnam ace pilot as part of its Distinguished Speaker Series at 7 p.m., May 12 at the Eldorado Resort and Casino in Shreveport, La.Retired Col. Charles "Chuck" DeBellevue will speak at the event, with proceeds going to support the Eighth Air Force

  • Thunderbird crew chiefs show own brand of pride, skill

    The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performed at the 2012 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show April 21 and 22, in front of thousands of guests. The officers who fly the F-16 Fighting Falcons are highly skilled pilots and typically receive the audience's adoration during the