• 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

  • AFAF begins fundraising campaign

    The Air Force Assistance Fund provides support to the Air Force family -- active duty, retirees, reservists, guard and their dependents, including surviving spouses in need. To do this, they count on support from Team Barksdale during their 2011 AFAF campaign, Feb. 14 and ends March 25."Barksdale's,

  • Bigger, better facility for 2 SFS Airmen

    Nearly 300 Air Force Global Strike Command 2nd Security Forces Airmen have been operating out of a 1930s vintage hangar for more than 11 years. A new 46,645 square-foot complex is in the works to accommodate an effective command and control center for all security operations, which is due for

  • 2 BW Airmen take home annual awards

    The 2nd Bomb Wing Annual Awards Banquet was held at Hoban Hall Feb. 11. "Heritage, Vision, Excellence!" was the theme of the event which highlighted the 2010 accomplishments of Barksdale Airmen. The evening began with a private medallion ceremony for all nominees and their guests, followed by dinner

  • Barksdale Airmen face unlawful taxation

    The Louisiana Department of Revenue recently has been sending military members bills on an annual basis for Louisiana taxes only because the service member filed a federal income tax return from a Louisiana address.

  • New initiative set to improve 2 MDG healthcare

    The 2nd Medical Group is implementing a new Department of Defense initiative to create a patient-centered medical home in the Family Health Clinic. Medical homes at Barksdale and other Air Force Global Strike Command bases will provide effective communication, enhanced patient care, appropriate