• ALS: Molding Airmen into NCOs

    Airman Leadership School is the first step on the road of Air Force Professional Military Education in every Airman's career. For Airmen of Barksdale, home of Air Force Global Strike Command, it is no different. For many, this first step can be a daunting one. Master Sgt. Neil Heerdink, Barksdale

  • Congratulations senior master sergeant selectees

    Air Force officials have selected 1,274 of 12,378 eligible master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant at a selection rate of 10.29 percent, up from last year's selection rate of 9.24 percent. Out of the 1,274 selectees, 24 were chosen from Team Barksdale. Those selected for senior

  • Chief Roy: Global Strike is a mission we can't forget

    More than 1,400 Barksdale Airmen attending an All Call here got to hear the Air Force's highest-ranking enlisted Airman discuss the future of the Air Force, education, training issues, professional military education and resiliency.Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy visited here March 8

  • 'Mighty Eighth' names 2010's Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    In a gala event held at the Eldorado Resort and Casino in Shreveport, La., on March 3, the Eighth Air Force announced their Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2010 in seven categories including: Airman, Non-Commissioned Officer, Senior Non-Commissioned Officer, First Sergeant, Company Grade Officer,

  • Barksdale Airmen act as extras in Battle: Los Angeles movie

    Second Bomb Wing, Eighth Air Force and Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen had the opportunity to see themselves on the big screen March 5, during the premiere of "Battle: Los Angeles" at the Boardwalk Regal Theater in Bossier City, La.Airmen were given the opportunity to play as extras and as

  • Barksdale celebrates National Nutrition Month

    March is National Nutrition Month, and Barksdale, home of Air Force Global Strike Command, is doing its part in enforcing this year's theme, "Eat Right with Color."Members from Barksdale's Health and Wellness Center are working to educate Airmen about the relationship between nutrition and health

  • Defenders of Liberty Air Show acts announced

    Barksdale Air Force Base, home of Air Force Global Strike Command, announces the 2011 Defenders of Liberty Air Show May 7-8, featuring the F-22 Demo Team."I think the public is really going to enjoy this year's air show," said Maj. Chris Otis, 20th Bomb Squadron, and 2011 air show air boss. "Our

  • Barksdale's 'Citizens on Patrol'

    People may notice familiar faces checking I.D. cards and smoother traffic flow at the installation gates starting March 5 due to a new 2nd Security Forces Squadron program - "Citizens on Patrol.""Security forces received several requests for volunteers to assist the unit; however, the nature of what