• 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

  • Global Strike hosts Commanders Conference

    Top leaders from Air Force Global Strike Command wings as well as civilian advisors gathered here recently to participate in the Spring 2011 Commander's Conference.Lt. Gen. Jim Kowalski, Global Strike Command commander, said commanders conferences are an opportunity for leaders "to meet face-to-face