• Safety corner: cooler and food safety

    Cookouts and picnics are frequent and honored traditions of summer; a time for family and friends to gather, socialize and have fun. But summer outings can be ruined if safe food handling and preparation techniques aren't observed. Hot summer temperatures can help food-borne bacteria multiply at a

  • 20th EBS Airmen assume continuous bomber presence in Guam

    More than 300 Airmen assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., arrived here recently to replace the 96th EBS in support of U.S. Pacific Command's continuous bomber presence.The rotation of bomber aircraft is specifically designed to enhance regional security

  • 2nd Bomb Wing conducts MARE

    Members of the 2nd Bomb Wing participated in a major accident response exercise here August 24 to 26. A MARE is designed to provide wing leadership with feedback in order to identify strengths and weaknesses in emergency response procedures. It also tests the wing's ability to continue operations

  • Barksdale's recycling program grows

    Barksdale's recycling program recently added 10 containers to eight new locations throughout the base.Previously, there were 42 recycling bins located on base, but as Barksdale continues to grow and the population increases, so does the amount of waste and recyclable materials.According to the base

  • Dorm living 101

    Much like being in college, the dormitories offer single-unaccompanied airmen ranks E-1 through E-4 the opportunity to live rent-free while enjoying the convenience of being close to work, the dining facility and other base facilities such as the fitness center and bowling alley; however, living in