• 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

  • 96 BS participates in Exercise Red Flag

    The 96th Bomb Squadron recently participated in Exercise Red Flag 11-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., which is traditionally one of the Air Force's most comprehensive training events preparing aviators for war. "Red Flag was designed to give the young aviators their first taste of combat," said

  • Military Saves: start small, think big

    The Airman & Family Readiness Center supported the Military Saves Week kick off Feb. 20, by providing Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen with the knowledge, tools and techniques to maintain financial readiness.Although the Military Saves Campaign is a year-long endeavor, Military Saves Week is a