• Barksdale hosts WWII vet luncheon

    An abundance of stories from World War II experiences will be shared with people attending the WWII veterans' luncheon at Hoban Hall Feb. 24.The luncheon is hosted by the Barksdale retiree office and the 2nd Bomb Wing, and is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. "This will be one of the largest World War

  • Airmen honored to fold WWI flag

    The flag they folded was more than 50-years-old, was passed through four generations and had 48 stars. Two Barksdale Airmen were given the opportunity of a lifetime. They were given the chance to fold a flag from World War I.The flag came from the home of Melanie Zimmerman, Air Force Global Strike

  • Local students get glimpse of life as pilot

    An 11th Bomb Squadron pilot helped a couple of Greenacres Middle School students with a school project Feb. 2 by showing them what life is like as a B-52H Stratofortress pilot at Barksdale.Lane Williams and Nathan Naranjo were tasked by their teachers to choose a career they were interested in and

  • Association helps museum make progress, preserve history

    Many residents of the base and local community are unaware that one of the biggest collections of historic displays and educational information are right next door at the 8th Air Force Museum on Barksdale Air Force Base.The museum sees several thousand guests pass through its doors and air park

  • National Children's Dental Health Month gives youth info to chew on

    Every February the 2nd Dental Squadron promotes National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral hygiene to Barksdale's youth. In 1941, NCDHM started as a single day and by 1955 it became a week long event. Forty years later, the event was extended to encompass