• 96 AMU celebrates first "Devil Day"

    The 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit "Red Devils" celebrated their first quarterly "Devil Day" on Friday, March 23. The unit came together to celebrate the history of the 96 AMU, recognize the unit's outstanding Airmen and christen the unit's new heritage room."The whole idea of Devil Day is to bring

  • Barksdale hosts joint fire training

    More than 60 firefighters from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department and Shreveport Fire Department Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting division participated in a live burn exercise here March 22 - 23.Every year, Shreveport ARFF firefighters need to be recertified in fighting aircraft fires.

  • Joining the other blue side

    "I, Jane Doe, having been appointed a second lieutenant, in the United States Air Force, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States, against all enemies, foreign and domestic..."Two Airmen, having once repeated the Oath of Enlistment, will soon have to

  • B-52 beefs up capabilities

    A radar screen illuminates its operator's complacent face when suddenly a little green dot makes its way onto the monitor. The radar operator reaches for a phone when suddenly the dot begins multiplying. Franticly, the radar operator dials his commander's number to inform him of an impending attack,

  • Chow Time! Barksdale's DFAC to reopen

    The Red River Dining Facility is scheduled to reopen April 2 after undergoing renovations for the past several months.Airmen may notice the new floor and ceiling tiles, but the sewage system was also upgraded. The project began in August and cost approximately $300,000.During the construction,

  • If you're going to quit, go all the way

    According to the American Lung Association website, more than 392,000 people die from tobacco related diseases every year in the U.S., making it the leading cause of preventable death. Whether you're trying to improve your health, save money, save aggrevation or create a better environment for those