May 1, 2009

B52 supports maritime operations mission

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- — Six Barksdale Airmen took part in the U.S. Navy's longest-running annual joint exercise, UNITAS, April 29 at the Jacksonville Operational Areas off of the coast of Jacksonville, Fla. In this year's exercise entitled UNITAS Gold, Barksdale was invited to participate in the sinking of the ex-USS Connolly. UNITAS Gold joined militaries from Argentina,

May 1, 2009

Barksdale kids fish for fun

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — More than 70 Barksdale children and their families gathered on the base's East Side April 25 to participate in outdoor recreation's Kids Fish event. Children ages from 2 to 12 lined the bank and docks of Harmon Lake with fishing poles as they competed for prizes. Categories included: most fish caught, the biggest fish, fish with the biggest brim

May 1, 2009

Sight for Skyler

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Skyler amuses herself with her toys, tries to walk, giggles incessantly when her dad plays with her and loves to cuddle up to her mom. In many ways, Skyler is just like any other 14-month-old, except she can't see. At only three-months old, Skyler was diagnosed with Septo-optic dysplasia, manifested by optic nerve hypoplasia, which left her blind

April 6, 2009

Barksdale DRMO accepts excess

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Barksdale's Defense Reutilization Marketing Office provides an official way to turn in unused government property. The two-manned operation's purpose is to keep and maintain accountability of all turn-in material on base along with support with the turn-in of unserviceable property. After restructuring in the late 1990s, Barksdale's DRMO supports

April 6, 2009

Barksdale education office teaches Airmen

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Educational benefits are one of the many reasons Airmen join the military and the main goal of the Barksdale education office is to present Airmen with the educational benefits that are available to military personnel. "We want to support Airmen with their schedules, all the different disciplines of study they wish to pursue and ensure we make them

April 2, 2009

Spring cleaning for Barksdale’s east side

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La., — Volunteers gathered on Barksdale's east side March 28 and 29 to participate in a spring-cleaning project. The cleanup project took place over a weekend, with 18 base personnel and their families volunteering to help restore the hiking trails on the east side. Volunteers spent their time clearing the pathways, cutting back trees and cleaning the

March 25, 2009

Barksdale, 2d Bomb Wing welcome new commander

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Col. Steven Basham assumed command of the 2d Bomb Wing from Col. Robert Wheeler Monday at Hoban Hall. Colonel Wheeler arrived at Barksdale in July 2007. He will be stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., where he will serve as the B-2 bomber base's wing commander. While the Air Force is sending him to face new challenges, Colonel Wheeler says he

March 25, 2009

Services team pummels competition

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Barksdale might not be sending a team to the 5th Annual Dodgeball World Championship in Las Vegas this year, but they definitely could have given "Peter La Fleur" and "White Goodman" a run for their money. The Barksdale Fitness Center hosted a lunchtime dodgeball competition March 6. The eight teams filing onto the court for the chance to pummel

March 25, 2009

Korean Kitchen brings foreign cuisine to Barksdale

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Barksdale's Base Exchange has added a new food option for its patrons. Cindy's Korean Kitchen is now open to serve hot food and cold drinks. The kitchen is located in front of the base exchange and open Monday thru Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and closed Sunday. Cindy's serves traditional Korean

March 25, 2009

Maintaining a career after 30 years

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, LA. — Second in a seriesAfter two years of working as a civilian, Chief Master Sgt. Carolyn Forester, 2d Maintenance Group, quality assurance superintendent, knew she wanted more out of life. She arranged a meeting with an Air Force recruiter and five possible jobs were presented to her. All five options were in the maintenance field, not afraid to get