• Barksdale’s IPE section issues out new gas mask

    The 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Individual Protective Equipment section performed a gas mask mass issuance to the 2nd Security Forces Squadron here April 18."We handed out more than 400 gas masks to security forces personnel today, and it took about a month to leak test them and get prepared

  • Chief of Air Force Chaplains speaks at national prayer luncheon

    The Chief of Air Force Chaplains, Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Cecil R. Richardson, spoke to Team Barksdale during the National Prayer Luncheon here April 20.The prayer luncheon serves as a reminder of the nation's spiritual heritage and emphasizes the importance of reflection and prayer for maintaining

  • 2 SFS march to remember 9/11

    This summer the 2nd Security Forces Squadron will participate in a ruck-sack march commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.The event, "Ruck March to Remember," involves service members from 18 Air Force installations and four major commands including Air Force Global

  • Security forces members, DEA dispose of prescription drugs

    Members of the 2nd Security Forces Squadron from Barksdale, home of Air Force Global Strike Command, will be taking back unwanted prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30 at the Base Exchange.The 2 SFS and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public another opportunity to

  • Military retirement: stay or go?

    Retired Chief Master Sgt. Larry Gonzales visited Barksdale to educate Airmen about the benefits of military retirement April 6. Breaking down civilian and military retirement plans side-by-side is beneficial to Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen stationed here who are undecided about their

  • Barksdale Airmen acknowledge Alcohol Awareness Month

    Airmen at Barksdale, home of Air Force Global Strike Command, are acknowledging April as Alcohol Awareness Month and the Department of Defense is encouraging servicemembers and their families to rethink their drinking."Nearly 14 million Americans, one in every 13 adults, abuse alcohol or have an

  • Barksdale utilizes energy conservation on and off duty

    Managing energy consumption and conserving natural resources continues to be a priority for the U.S. Air Force. Currently, Barksdale uses approximately $5 million in electric energy and approximately $2 million in natural gas energy annually. According to John McLaughlin, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron