• 2 SFS set up for Global Thunder 21

    Airmen from the 2nd Security Forces Squadron set up a cordon area for Global Thunder 21 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 20, 2020. GLOBAL THUNDER is an invaluable training opportunity to exercise all U.S. Strategic Command mission areas and create the conditions for strategic deterrence

  • Renewal of Declaration of Public Health Emergency – COVID-19

    On 17 March 2020, in response to the rapid spread of COVID-19 and based on a preliminary investigation and the recommendations from our Public Health Emergency Officer (PHEO), my predecessor declared a public health emergency (PHE) in accordance with reference (a). That declaration has continuously

  • 96th BS honors retired Lt. Col. Mark Garlow

    A crew from the 96th Bomb Squadron conducted a funeral flyover at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Oct. 16, 2020, in memory of retired Lt. Col. Mark Garlow. Garlow, a native of Oklahoma, passed away at the age of 62, Sept. 25, 2020, in Destin, Fla.“We in the 96 Bomb Squadron, are proud to honor

  • Barksdale Halloween COVID-19 Guidance

    This year a traditional Halloween will be meshing with current COVID-19 guidance in an effort to keep our families healthy, safe, and make sure they have fun! So please check out the guidance here. Trick-or-Treating on base will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. October 31st, 2020.

  • U.S. B-52s Cross Atlantic for BTF Mission Supporting NATO

    Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers departed the United States Wednesday to participate in a NATO hosted exercise over the North Sea. The flight was a demonstration of U.S. support to NATO Allies and partners and continued validation of a shared commitment to global security and

  • B-52 elephant walk

    B-52H Stratofortresses from the 2nd Bomb Wing line up on the runway as part of a readiness exercise before taking off. The 2nd Bomb Wing conducts exercises to ensure the ability to present uncompromising combat capacity.

  • Recycle responsibly

    As of Oct. 9, 2020, the Base Recycling Center will update their policy on what is accepted in the on base receptacles.

  • First Step to Honing Leadership, Becoming an Effective Follower

    When I was asked to write this article, many ideas ran through my head. However, one kept coming back to me, followership. Over the years, our focus has shifted to developing leaders through various forums. As we did this, it seemed that the need for developing followers has become a second thought.

  • 20th Bomb Squadron Honors Retired General Richards

    Aviators from the 20th Bomb Squadron conducted a funeral flyover in memory of retired Air Force Gen. Thomas C. Richards with a B-52H Stratofortress at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct. 2, 2020.