• 2 MXG receives Daedalian Award

    The 2nd Maintenance Group has been selected as the Air Force Global Strike Command winner of the 2011 Clements McMullen Memorial Daedalian Weapon System Maintenance Trophy. The award comes on the heels of the 2 MXG winning the Ellis Giant Sword for best overall bomber maintenance at the 2011 Global

  • DO NOT IGNORE THE FLASHING LIGHTS!

    Barksdale is entering its annual rifle deer hunting season and Team Barksdale needs to be aware of the signs posted throughout the East Reservation.The signs warn about the danger of jogging off designated trails or entering wooded areas during hunting seasons."There are four different large signs

  • Barksdale Airmen spend time with veterans

    Barksdale Airmen volunteered their time at the Northwest Louisiana War Veterans home Nov. 15 in Bossier City, La. They helped craft personal homemade pizzas for each of the veterans and compared stories on what military life is like now compared to when the veterans were active."Making pizzas is

  • Big changes for Barksdale's Airman's Attic

    BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. - Barksdale's Airman's Attic provides an opportunity to Airmen to get household goods in times of need. Airmen and their families are able to browse and take home whatever donated items they need. Unlike thrift and department stores, everything at the attic is free for

  • Field renovations have begun

    The Barksdale Fitness Center sports field is being renovated to improve the grass quality and safety of the field. Construction is expected to last until the first week in December and the grass is scheduled to be in good condition by July 2012."The renovations were necessary," said Michael Kaplan,