• AAFES enlisted advisor visits Barksdale

    The senior enlisted advisor for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service visited here April 2 and 3.During his visit, Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry Helm toured the Exchange facilities, met with customers and employees, and addressed Exchange-related issues.The Exchange is a joint military command with a

  • Thunder on the Bayou

    The sun beats down on a quiet country road as the heat rises off the black top. An alligator basking in the sun's rays lays motionless in the vacant street. Suddenly, the ground begins to rumble, and pebbles from the loose asphalt begin to bounce. The alligator springs to life and waddles toward the

  • Barksdale air show set for April 21-22

    The largest air show in the South-Central region of the U.S., hosted by Barksdale Air Force Base, is scheduled to kick off April 21.The annual Defenders of Liberty Air Show had an attendance of more than 215,000 guests during its two days last year, and features several acts this year including the

  • CDC expands its walls

    Construction is underway on a large expansion of the Child Development Center here. The new building, which is located adjacent to the current CDC on the corner of Kenney Avenue and Rickenbacker Boulevard, will significantly increase the capacity of the facility."The center here has a capacity of

  • It's runny eyes and nose season

    Winter has come to an end, and Team Barksdale has many things to look forward to: warm weather, pools opening and more outdoor activities. With all of the good that comes with spring, there is bound to be at least one flaw. Allergies. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America